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. And two...

San Francisco hotel workers near the end of a 3-month strike

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — The last group of striking hotel workers in San Francisco are voting Tuesday to approve a tentative agreement for a new contract with Hilton, ending a strike that has lasted three months. The vote comes after similar deals were made with Marriott and...

Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Record-setting flooding over three days dumped more than a foot of rain on parts of northern California, a fire left thousands under evacuation orders and warnings in Los Angeles County, forecasters issued the first-ever tornado warning in San Francisco and rough seas tore down...

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...