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Flu is hitting California early. Why doctors worry this year will be especially hard on kids

It is not yet clear whether the new H3N2 Flu A subclade K subvariant will reduce the efficacy of the flu vaccine this season.

Matthew Stafford among four Rams players selected to the Pro Bowl

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, receiver Puka Nacua and edge rushers Jared Verse and Byron Young were voted to the Pro Bowl.

Lindsey Vonn continues to turn back the clock, qualifying for the Winter Olympics at 41

Vonn's inspiring comeback from injuries and a seven-year hiatus from top-level skiing has injected the U.S. Olympic team narrative with an irresistible story line.

Lakers Go Cold in Rival Loss

LaRavia leads as Lakers freeze in a cold-shooting night vs Clippers, searching eBay for missing buckets � #Lakers #NBA

Redick Rants on Lakers’ Officiating Woes

Redick fires at refs after Lakers’ 103-88 loss, wanting calls steadier than your favorite streaming plan � #Lakers #NBAOfficiating

Ayton hails Hayes as Lakers’ spark plug

Ayton praises Hayes as Lakers’ high-voltage partner, turning dunks and midrange magic into pure wins � #Lakers #NBA

Lakers Banged Up Before Suns Clash

Lakers limp into Suns showdown with Ayton’s return shining as LA’s bench turns into a doctor’s office � #Lakers #InjuryReport

High school basketball: Monday's scores

CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Monday's games.

Nearly a century ago, the first World Cup went off with many hitches

When the 1930 tournament was staged in Uruguay, some nations could not afford the trip, players did not take it seriously and fights were common. What has changed since then.

Hiltzik: What does Trump have against Venezuela? His explanations keep changing

Is it oil, drugs, immigrants or politics? President Trump's explanations of his animosity for Venezuela are hard to keep straight.

Snoopy is everywhere right now — from jewelry to pimple patches. Why?

Snoopy's star has been steadily rising in recent years, with Peanuts collabs hitting retailers from Coach to Starface. Here's why.

Chargers clinch playoff berth thanks to 49ers' Monday night win over the Colts

By virtue of the Indianapolis Colts losing to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, the Chargers secured a playoff berth, and the division title and top seed in the AFC are still in play.

Apple, Google and others tell some foreign employees to avoid traveling out of the country

New visa rules require travelers to undergo social media screening causing delays at U.S. consulate

Prep basketball roundup: Redondo Union's rebounding leads to win over Sherman Oaks Notre Dame

Sea Hawks advance to Tarkanian Classic championship game behind SJ Madison

California, other states file suit to prevent shutdown of federal consumer agency

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta joined 20 other states and Washington, D.C., in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the Trump administration from defunding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Fight between Waymo and Santa Monica goes to court

Waymo has filed suit against the city of Santa Monica, arguing that the city's attempt to have them stop using two charging stations overnight for its fleet of self-driving cars is unfair.

Plaschke: Notre Dame's leaders are cowards for backing out of USC football rivalry

Blame Notre Dame's leadership, not USC's, for the collapse of one of one of the biggest rivalries in sports, not just college football.

Heck no, Nico Iamaleava won't go. UCLA's quarterback is set to return in 2026

Nico Iamaleava has agreed to return to UCLA next season, giving the Bruins a top-level quarterback as part of new coach Bob Chesney's bid for a quick turnaround.

Lakers' Deandre Ayton likely back Tuesday while Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves day to day

JJ Redick and his staff are working to limit the contact Luka Doncic takes during games as the Lakers cope with a persistent injury bug.

Bob Chesney is bringing his top two James Madison coordinators with him to UCLA

Chesney is hiring offensive coordinator Dean Kennedy and defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler — who both served in those same capacities at James Madison — in a nod to continuity.