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

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

Matthew Stafford among four Rams players selected to the Pro Bowl

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

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

<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

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

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

<p>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.</p>

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

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

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

<p>Sea Hawks advance to Tarkanian Classic championship game behind SJ Madison</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

Fight between Waymo and Santa Monica goes to court

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>

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

<p>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.</p>