Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Top California Democrats announced Sunday they will ask voters to approve a plan cracking down on retail theft. The plan is an effort to compete with another crime-focused measure backed by a coalition of business groups that lawmakers said would result...

BET Awards 2024: Usher is honored, Will Smith returns, and the election is top of mind

Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards — even if the superstar mused it might be a bit early. The Grammy winner stayed on his feet as a parade of artists performed his hits — Childish Gambino kicked it off with “U Don’t Have to Call,” joined by...

Adriana’s two goals keep Pride undefeated in NWSL play

Adriana scored two goals in the first half and the undefeated Orlando Pride beat Angel City 3-0 in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The Pride (10-0-5) are now level on points with the Kansas City Current at the top of the National Women’s Soccer League. The two unbeaten teams will face...

Naomi Osaka's agency signs 15-year-old Australian tennis player Cooper Kose

WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Cooper Kose is an Australian tennis player who just turned 15 two weeks ago, has braces on his teeth and plenty of big plans in his head. He was a hitting partner for Coco Gauff and others at the Australian Open and signed on the eve of Wimbledon with the agency...

There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from 'Sunday Ticket' case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Professional sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after Thursday's judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court. “It’s going to require other leagues to take a close...

4 killed after law enforcement pursuit ends in crash; driver suspected of DUI

UPLAND, Calif. (AP) — Four people were killed early Friday after a six-minute pursuit by law enforcement ended in a two-vehicle crash in Southern California, authorities said. San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies began pursuing a driver who was suspected to be intoxicated...

Judge partially ends court oversight of migrant children, chipping away at 27-year arrangement

Childish Gambino will perform at the BET Awards with Taraji P. Henson hosting. Here's what to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2024 BET Awards are fast approaching. Last year's show celebrated 50 years of hip-hop with tributes to the genre’s earliest voices, late legends and new talent during a show packed with spectacular performances that consistently felt like a party. This year is stacking up to...

Number of homeless residents in Los Angeles County decreases in annual count

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The number of homeless residents counted in Los Angeles County has dipped slightly, decreasing by about 0.3% since last year as California continues to struggle with the long-running crisis of tens of thousands of people sleeping in cars and encampments. Results...

Annual count shows slight dip in number of homeless people in Los Angeles County as crisis continues