FireAid retains law firm to review grants, after Trump’s criticism
The organizers of the wildfire relief organization FireAid have retained a law firm to review its grantmaking process. The move follows misleading criticism from President Trump and right-wing politicians who…
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Nadine Yousif BBC News, Toronto Watch: Mark Carney announces Canada’s plans to recognise a Palestinian state Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in…
Caltrans employees under investigation for wild retirement party
Twelve California Department of Transportation employees are facing disciplinary action following allegations that they attended a wild retirement party for a co-worker that involved heavy drinking and a hired stripper…
Shohei Ohtani leaves pitching start early because of cramping
CINCINNATI — Shohei Ohtani left the mound alongside a trainer in the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ Tuesday night game against the Cincinnati Reds because of cramping, according to the…
San Diego Town Hall discusses new grocery transparency ordinance.
Scores of people packed a Rancho Bernardo senior development and education center Wednesday to hear about a new San Diego law that expands access to grocery discounts and its implementation.…
For your consideration: Indie artists who deserve Latin Grammys in 2025
Ahead of the 2025 Latin Grammys, we make the case for exciting indie releases by Juana Aguirre, Mabe Fratti, Cheo, Marilina Bertoldi, Girl Ultra and Gepe. Juan Luis Guerra. Natalia…
Greece warns of ‘invasion’ as it halts asylum on Med route
Sarah Rainsford Southern and Eastern Europe correspondent in Crete Francesco Tosto/BBC People arriving from North Africa are held in Crete before being moved to the Greek mainland In the centre…
Newsom signs order to support mental health of boys and young men – NBC Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at supporting men and boys and improving their mental health outcomes, in an effort to lower suicide rates among young…
Why Ahkello Witherspoon is the ‘Yoda’ of the Rams defense
NFL careers typically do not last long. For most players, getting to a second contract is challenging. And careers that extend well beyond that milestone are uncommon in a business…
Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of…