By Web staff Click here for updates on this story LOS ANGELES (KCAL) — A local fisherman was out on a kayak when a sea lion gave him quite a surprise! The encounter happened over the weekend near King Harbor in Redondo Beach. In the video, you can see the curious sea lion swim over
Continue ReadingBy BRIAN HALL Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Reliever Jorge López was reinstated by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday after using his time on the 15-day injured list to address his mental health. The 30-year-old right-hander said he spent time talking to a psychologist after he had acted out in frustration during his struggles on
Continue ReadingBy LARRY FLEISHER Associated Press One month into his recovery from a torn ligament in his right toe, Aaron Judge has started hitting off a tee but said Tuesday he is still unable to run. Judge said being able to put weight on his backfoot is the biggest factor in how fast he can return
Continue ReadingBy NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer Trinity Rodman is no stranger to expectations. She was a high draft pick into the NWSL and eventually signed a huge contract. She also has a famous father in basketball Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. Now she’s ready for an even bigger stage at the Women’s World Cup. Rodman
Continue ReadingBy Web staff Click here for updates on this story ALAMEDA, California (KPIX) — After the City of Hayward filed a lawsuit against Alameda County for alleged “criminal activity” within a foster youth facility, the Alameda County Social Services Agency issued a statement Friday seeking collaboration instead of litigation. The lawsuit, filed on June 22,
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By DEVIN FEHELY Click here for updates on this story SAN JOSE, California (KPIX) — For nearly two decades, a South Bay construction crane company has carried on a flag-raising tradition during the most patriotic holidays, hoisting a massive American flag hundreds of feet above their business. “On the Fourth of July, it’s about America.
Continue Readingurielblanco (CNN Español) — La irrupción del espacio destinado al público en el Congreso de Costa Rica por parte de un hombre que se quitó la camisa, golpeó los vidrios y lanzó amenazas a algunos diputados obligó a suspender por unos minutos la sesión plenaria de este lunes. “Señor, por favor, salga y desocupe la
Continue ReadingBy DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer Candace Parker sees a lot of similarities between the Las Vegas Aces and the 2016 Los Angeles Sparks team she played for that won a WNBA title. A lot of it has to do with the friendships the players share off the court. “Our team was really, really close,”
Continue ReadingBy Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A wildfire forced hundreds of people from their homes in southwestern Washington as firefighters battle rugged terrain and hot, windy conditions to stop the blaze from causing further destruction. The Tunnel 5 Fire broke out July 2 in Skamania County, Washington, around 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon, and
Continue ReadingKPTV By Eric Zerkel, CNN (CNN) — A wildfire forced hundreds of people from their homes in southwestern Washington as firefighters battle rugged terrain and hot, windy conditions to stop the blaze from causing further destruction. The Tunnel 5 Fire broke out July 2 in Skamania County, Washington, around 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon,
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he first of many events held around Bend to celebrate the Fourth of July began at 7 a.m. Tuesday, as American flags were placed across downtown Bend by friends, family and Boy Scout Troop 25.
Continue ReadingBy PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Homeowners and renters in the U.K. are facing further grim news as mortgage rates hit levels not seen since unfunded tax cuts announced by the government last fall spooked investors. Financial information company Moneyfacts says the average rate for a five-year fixed rate mortgage in the U.K.
Continue ReadingBy COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A preliminary test has shown that a suspicious substance found at the White House on Sunday was cocaine. That’s according to two law enforcement officials. They spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation
Continue ReadingBy GERALD IMRAY Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Six opposition parties in South Africa say they will discuss forming an alliance for next year’s national election in an attempt to end the 30-year hold on power of the African National Congress. Such an alliance has been previously proposed, but the idea appeared
Continue ReadingBy CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Eating superstar Joey “Jaws” Chestnut shook off a rain delay and gobbled his way to another win at Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, downing 62 franks and buns in 10 minutes. Chestnut out ate runner-up Geoffrey Esper and the rest of an international field of 15
Continue ReadingNOGARO, France (AP) — Belgian rider Jasper Philipsen won a mass sprint to earn a second straight stage victory at the Tour de France, while Adam Yates kept the race leader’s yellow jersey heading into the Pyrenees mountains. Philipsen followed up his win on Monday’s third stage. He was once again expertly helped into position
Continue ReadingPHOENIX (AP) — Twelve of Arizona’s 15 county attorneys are calling for Gov. Katie Hobbs to rescind her recent executive order that limits them from prosecuting abortion-related cases. The attorneys sent a letter to Hobbs saying the governor’s office should not interfere with the discretion of prosecutors in fulfilling their duties as elected officials. A
Continue ReadingBy Jill Martin, CNN (CNN) — Senbere Teferi looked to be mere seconds away from defending her Peachtree Road Race title. That is, until she took a wrong turn just before the finish line. The first three competitors of the women’s elite division of the Peachtree Road Race, a 10-kilometer race held annually in Atlanta
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Independence Day in Bend once again included the beloved Pet Parade rolling through downtown Bend, to the joy of hundreds of participants and spectators alike, as it has for close to a century.
Continue ReadingSYDNEY (AP) — Retired tennis champion Ash Barty has announced the birth of her first child. The former No. 1 player retired just over 15 months ago. She revealed on social media that she and husband Garry Kissick had welcomed a baby boy. The Australian wrote on Instagram “our beautiful boy. Welcome to the world”
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