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No. 8 Washington uses 45-point first half to cruise past California 59-32

Sep. 24, 2023 02:06 AM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Rome Odunze scored on an 83-yard punt return and a 35-yard reception in the first half, Edefuan Ulofoshio returned an interception 45 yards for a score on the first possession of the game, and No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California on...

Lamar pitches a shutout, rolls past Lincoln (CA) for first win, 38-0

Sep. 24, 2023 00:20 AM EDT

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Robert Coleman threw a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes and Khalan Griffin and Damashja Harris combined to run for 198 yards and a touchdown apiece to help power Lamar to a 38-0 shutout win over unaffiliated Lincoln (CA) on Saturday night. Coleman led...

After climate summit, California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces key decisions to reduce emissions back home

Sep. 24, 2023 00:16 AM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom made big waves in the climate world recently by announcing a lawsuit alleging major oil and gas companies deceived the public about the risks fossil fuels posed for global warming and saying he would sign the nation's most sweeping emissions...

California bill to have human drivers ride in autonomous trucks is vetoed by governor

Sep. 23, 2023 22:00 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state. The legislation vetoed Friday night would have...

California governor vetoes bill requiring custody courts to weigh affirmation of gender identity

Sep. 23, 2023 17:53 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have required judges to consider whether a parent affirms their child’s gender identity when making custody and visitation decisions. In announcing his veto Friday night, Newsom released a...

Florida siblings, ages 10 and 11, stopped while driving mom's car on freeway 200 miles from home

Sep. 23, 2023 07:55 AM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A 10-year-old Florida boy and his 11-year-old sister who were running away to California drove 200 miles (320 kilometers) in their mother's car before they were stopped by sheriff's deputies on an interstate highway, authorities said. The Alachua County...

Today in History: September 23, Nixon’s “Checkers” speech

Sep. 23, 2023 00:04 AM EDT

Today in History Today is Saturday, Sept. 23, the 266th day of 2023. There are 99 days left in the year. Autumn arrives at 2:50 a.m. EDT. Today’s Highlight in History: On Sept. 23, 1952, Sen. Richard M. Nixon, R-Calif., salvaged his...

Federal judge again strikes down California law banning gun magazines of more than 10 rounds

Sep. 22, 2023 23:18 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California cannot ban gun owners from having detachable magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, a federal judge ruled Friday. The decision from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez won't take effect immediately. California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a...

California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century

Sep. 22, 2023 21:04 PM EDT

A United Methodist Church court acquitted a California bishop Friday of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century. Bishop Minerva Carcaño, the first Latina bishop in the denomination and a prominent voice on behalf of immigrants, faced four...

Things to know about California's new proposed rules for insurance companies

Sep. 22, 2023 17:26 PM EDT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Months after California's home insurance market was rattled by major companies pausing or restricting their coverage, the state's top regulator said Thursday that he would write new rules aimed at persuading insurers to continue doing business in the nation's most...