Ap California News Archives

Santa Barbara “Locks In” to Prison Reform, FACTS Act Requires Independent Investigations into Prison Deaths & Law Enforcement Custody

October 15, 2025 5:31 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Wednesday, local Assemblyman Gregg Hart announced the passage of the FACTS Act, which stands for “Forensic Accountability,… Continue Reading

Who Will Become California’s Next Governor? Candidate Antonio Villaraigosa Sits Down with Your News Channel

September 9, 2025 5:56 pm Mina Wahab

Antonio Villaraigosa sits down with News Channel Reporter Mina Wahab to talk about what he hopes to accomplish if elected Governor.… Continue Reading

Cavaliers beat Lakers 122-110 for 8th straight win and spoil LeBron’s first game since turning 40

December 31, 2024 8:35 pm Associated Press

AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, Donovan Mitchell added 26 and the Cleveland… Continue Reading

Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel lawsuit

December 31, 2024 8:27 pm Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively sues 'It Ends With Us' director Justin Baldoni alleging smear campaign hours after he files libel… Continue Reading

Mustapha Amzil scores 23 as New Mexico cruises to 103-89 victory over Fresno State

December 31, 2024 8:08 pm Associated Press

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Mustapha Amzil and C.J. Noland scored 23 points apiece to lead New Mexico to a 103-89 victory over Fresno State on Tuesday… Continue Reading

Ryan Strome scores the late winner in the Ducks’ 3-2 victory over the Devils

December 31, 2024 8:03 pm Associated Press

AP Sports Writer ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Strome scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:24 to play, and the Anaheim Ducks blew a… Continue Reading

Travis Konecny scores team-leading 17th goal in Flyers’ 4-0 shutout over Sharks

December 31, 2024 7:46 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Travis Konecny scored his team-leading 17th goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San… Continue Reading

Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment and smear campaign

December 31, 2024 7:06 pm Associated Press

AP Entertainment Writer Actor Blake Lively sued "It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic… Continue Reading

Spurs rout Clippers 122-86 behind 27 points from Wembanyama

December 31, 2024 6:43 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and… Continue Reading

Nique Clifford propels Colorado State to 72-50 victory over San Jose State

December 31, 2024 4:35 pm Associated Press

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nique Clifford totaled 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead Colorado State to a 72-50 victory over San Jose State on Tuesday. … Continue Reading

Fans now can put up money to entice specific athletes to join or stay with favorite college teams

December 31, 2024 1:55 pm Associated Press

AP College Football Writer College sports fans hoping a particular athlete comes to their favorite school, or stays, now can help… Continue Reading

Lenny Randle, major leaguer repeatedly in the spotlight for 12 seasons, dies at 75

December 31, 2024 1:21 pm Associated Press

MURRIETA, Calif. (AP) — Lenny Randle, a big league player for 12 seasons who spoke five languages, performed stand-up comedy, was dubbed “The Most… Continue Reading

Netflix averages more than 30 million viewers globally for its NFL Christmas Day doubleheader

December 31, 2024 12:12 pm Associated Press

AP Sports Writer Netflix's first NFL Christmas Day doubleheader ended up being successful globally. The Baltimore… Continue Reading

Man who kidnapped California woman in what was initially called a hoax faces new charges

December 30, 2024 5:29 pm Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a Northern California woman in what became widely known as the “Gone Girl”… Continue Reading

Man arrested in shooting of 2 security guards outside a Los Angeles Target

December 31, 2024 10:46 am Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two security guards at a downtown Los Angeles shopping plaza were wounded in a gunfight with a man as they tried to stop him from… Continue Reading

Jack Hartman, Wayne Estes among 8 chosen for National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

December 31, 2024 10:29 am Associated Press

AP Basketball Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Longtime coach Jack Hartman and Utah State star Wayne Estes, who was tragically killed… Continue Reading

USC’s JuJu Watkins is AP women’s basketball player of the week

December 31, 2024 10:00 am Associated Press

The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 8 of the season: JuJu Watkins, Southern California … Continue Reading

Jeremiah Smith’s record-setting freshman season has Ohio State thinking big

December 31, 2024 2:52 am Associated Press

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jeremiah Smith isn’t just the next great Ohio State wide receiver. “He’ll… Continue Reading

Big Ten has 4 teams in the women’s top 10 led by conference newcomers No. 1 UCLA and No. 4 USC

December 31, 2024 2:21 am Associated Press

AP Basketball Writer Rutgers coach Coquese Washington has seen the Big Ten grow over the years, from her time leading Penn State to… Continue Reading

Kings’ interim coach Doug Christie gets 1st win after taking over for Mike Brown

December 30, 2024 11:10 pm Associated Press

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doug Christie took over as the interim head coach of the Sacramento Kings amid a… Continue Reading