By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA — The San Francisco 49ers got a jolt offensively when they made the bold decision in October to trade four draft picks to add Christian McCaffrey to an already deep group of playmakers. The Philadelphia Eagles made an aggressive trade of their own to supercharge their…
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The living room. (Photo by Kelly Peak) The dining area and doors to the carport, which doubles as a covered patio. (Photo by Kelly Peak) The kitchen. (Photo by Kelly Peak) The wood-paneled wall and built-in bookcase are additions to the home. (Photo by Kelly Peak) This front bedroom has two doors to the exterior.…
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So, Rep. Adam Schiff of Pasadena wants to be a senator. He announced his bid on Thursday, making him the second high profile candidate for the seat currently held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein, who is 89, hasn’t said one way or another if she intends to run for re-election next year. She reportedly has…
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By Nick Perry | Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Torrential rain and wild weather in Auckland on Friday caused disruptions throughout New Zealand’s largest city. Video posted online showed waist-deep water in some places, and authorities were asking residents in flood-prone areas to be prepared in case they needed to evacuate. Lawmaker Ricardo Menéndez…
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By Holmes Lybrand | CNN A man who assaulted United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick with pepper spray on January 6, 2021, was sentenced on Friday to 80 months behind bars. Julian Khater pleaded guilty in September to two counts of assaulting, resisting or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon. His co-defendant, George Tanios,…
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People do bad things. That’s a theme running through all crime fiction – the kindly old gent or the sweet schoolteacher are just as likely to do you wrong as an inked-up criminal or mustache-twiddling sociopath. Crime is brutal. Crime writers, however, are a delight. That was on my mind as I went to see…
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CARSON — The U.S. men’s national soccer team had the CONCACAF Nations League and Gold Cup circled on their calendar for the rest of this year. On Friday, another big tournament was added for 2024, which will help in the run-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the uncertainty facing the coaching job of…
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Newsmaking cougar P-81, a young big cat best known for his crooked tail — believed to be a sign of inbreeding among the isolated cougar population in Southern California — has died, according to authorities. The body of the mountain lion was found on Pacific Coast Highway near Las Posas Road in the Point Mugu…
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Not even in the darkest days of the season, when players bounced on and off the injured list, losses mounted and preseason expectations were no longer expected, did the Clippers give up. Adversity became normal and normal was challenging. Yet, the players will say the mood in the locker room never faltered. They remained upbeat…
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Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel will serve another two years at the party’s helm, making her the party’s longest-serving chair in recent history. In a secret vote held on Friday at the RNC’s annual winter meeting — this year, at a luxury resort in Dana Point — McDaniel was elected to her fourth term…
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