California residents on edge as high surf and flooding threats persist on Christmas Eve

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — Persistent high surf and flooding threats along California’s coast had residents on high alert a day after a major storm was blamed for one man’s death and the partial collapse of a pier, which propelled three people into the Pacific Ocean. The...

Major storm pounds California's central coast, blamed for man's death and partially collapsing pier

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — A major storm pounded California’s central coast on Monday, bringing flooding and high surf that was blamed for fatally trapping a man beneath debris on a beach and later partially collapsing a pier, tossing three people into the Pacific Ocean. The storm...

Man dies after large wave trapped him beneath debris on California beach, likely related to storm pummeling West Coast

Elaborate holiday light displays are making spirits bright in a big way

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow might be enough to brighten some homes this holiday season. But others are adorned with thousands of blinking lights synched to blasting music, drawing crowds and bolstering both holiday and community spirit. In a cul-de-sac...

Limoneira: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (AP) — SANTA PAULA, Calif. (AP) — Limoneira Co. (LMNR) on Monday reported a loss of $1.9 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. The Santa Paula, California-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 9...

Falslev scores 18 in Utah State's 75-68 victory against Saint Mary's (CA)

MORAGA, Calif. (AP) — Mason Falslev's 18 points helped Utah State defeat Saint Mary's (CA) 75-68 on Sunday night. Falslev also added five rebounds for the Aggies (11-1). Karson Templin shot 5 for 9, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc to add 13 points. Ian Martinez shot 4 for 10...

Third baseman Urshela and Athletics finalize $2.15 million, 1-year contract

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Third baseman Gio Urshela and the Athletics finalized a $2.15 million, one-year contract on Sunday. Urshela can earn an additional $450,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $100,000 each for 300, 350, 400 and 450, and $50,000 for 500. ...

Saint Mary's (CA) takes home win streak into matchup with Utah State

Utah State Aggies (10-1, 1-0 MWC) at Saint Mary's Gaels (10-2) Moraga, California; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Gaels -5.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Saint Mary's (CA) will try to keep its eight-game home win streak intact when the...

No. 24 California Golden Bears face the Temple Owls

Temple Owls (6-4) vs. California Golden Bears (12-1, 1-0 ACC) Berkeley, California; Sunday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Temple and No. 24 Cal square off in Berkeley, California. The Golden Bears are 11-1 in non-conference play. Cal is ninth in the ACC in...

Fordham Rams and the Xavier Musketeers meet in Berkeley, California

Xavier Musketeers (4-7, 0-1 Big East) vs. Fordham Rams (6-4) Berkeley, California; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Fordham takes on Xavier at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. The Rams have a 6-4 record in non-conference play. Fordham averages 62.2...