National title hopeful UCLA stunned in loss to Saint Mary's in regional opener
<p>Jacob Johnson hits a solo home run in the ninth inning to lift Saint Mary's to a 3-2 victory over top-seeded UCLA in the NCAA regionals.</p>
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Luka Doncic invests in purchase of Italian basketball team with eye on NBA Europe
<p>The Lakers' star is part of an investment group that buys Vanoli Cremona with intent to move the club to Rome and prepare for NBA Europe expansion.</p>
Baby crocodile smuggler from Oxnard headed to federal prison
<p>Jose Manuel Perez trafficked reptiles worth more than $739,000 into the U.S. from Mexico and Hong Kong, using social media to make deals, according to federal officials.</p>
A new board game mocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for 'foul baiting.' He wants it destroyed
<p>A lawyer representing Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is calling for the destruction of all copies of an extremely limited-edition, Operation-style board game mocking SGA for 'foul baiting.'</p>
Sondheimer: Ganesha baseball team is playing with fire and might get burned
<p>The Giants are scheduled to play in the Southern Section Division 2 final on Saturday but several starters might be missing because of summer camp.</p>
'Bonkers' bribery case raises questions about why NBA star Terry Rozier would allegedly risk millions by participating
<p>Veteran NBA point guard Terry Rozier — who has made $162 million in salary — is accused of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to help gamblers win prop bets.</p>
Wind advisory in place for Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley for Tuesday and Wednesday
Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley are included in an updated wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:34 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Wednesday May 27, at midnight.
Antelope Valley Winds Drive Two Brush Fires Near Lancaster
Two wind‑driven brush fires burned near Lancaster as Red Flag and high‑wind warnings swept the Antelope Valley.
Pair of Antelope Valley brush fires prompt shelter-in-place orders, evacuation warnings
Two brush fires, the Corral Fire and the Grand Fire, both broke out early Saturday afternoon in the Antelope Valley.
2 fires burning in Antelope Valley prompt evacuation warnings
Two fires burning in the Antelope Valley have prompted evacuation warnings for residents on Saturday. The Corral Fire is burning near 110th Street West and West Avenue E near the Lancaster area and was reported just after 1:30 p.m. By 4 p.m., the blaze grew to around 161 acres with 0% containment, according to Cal […]
Prep talk: Last of four softball-playing Justman sisters wants to go out a City champion
<p>Zoe Justman will try to help Granada Hills High win the City Section Open Division softball title on Friday against Carson.</p>
Granderson: Who would dream of letting the NFL judge its own racism?
<p>What was Brett Kavanaugh thinking of when he argued that the league shouldn't face justice in court? Not history.</p>
Patagonia trademark lawsuit triggers backlash from drag queen Pattie Gonia
<p>Patagonia is suing an environmentalist drag queen named Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement, claiming the drag queen's name and merchandise threatens its brand.</p>
Another tech company says it will cut hundreds of jobs amid pivot to AI
<p>Groupon announced layoffs last week as part of its AI restructuring plan, affecting up to 400 employees.</p>
High school softball: Playoff scores and schedule
<p>CIF Southern Section and City Section high school softball playoff scores and schedule.</p>
UCLA pitcher shares his secret weapon: A two-inch toy dinosaur named 'Jerry'
<p>UCLA freshman pitcher Angel Cervantes knows the two-inch toy dinosaur he carries with him to the mound is unusual, but he can't argue with the results.</p>
Record-tying Megan Grant homer can't save UCLA from loss to Alabama in WCWS opener
<p>Megan Grant hits her record-tying 41st home run of the season, but UCLA can't stop Alabama from rallying late in a 6-3 loss at the Women's College World Series.</p>
Rams star Puka Nacua opens up on seeking help, legal troubles and stalled mega deal
<p>Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua makes his first public comments since being sued for allegedly biting a woman in December.</p>
Shaikin: As MLB proposes salary cap, Sacramento pursues team it might not be able to afford
<p>Sacramento wants Major League Baseball to stick around after the Athletics leave town, but a $4-billion price tag for an expansion team might be too much.</p>
UCLA copes with pressure of being No. 1 target without ace Logan Reddemann
<p>Injured UCLA pitcher Logan Reddemann will miss the Los Angeles Regional, but the Bruins are confident they have the talent and poise to win without him.</p>