Box office: ‘Fantastic Four: The First Steps’ grosses $118 million
It was clobberin’ time this weekend, as Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” nabbed the top spot at the box office with a performance that returned the Walt Disney Co.-owned…
IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda
Dozens of people have been killed in an attack by an Islamic State affiliate in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials say. About 20 of the dead were worshippers…
Small plane crashes off Monterey Coast, search underway for 3 – NBC Los Angeles
A search is underway for at least three people after a twin-engine plane crashed late Saturday night off the Central Coast near Monterey, authorities said. The U.S. Coast Guard said…
Angels’ depth hit as Jorge Soler, Chris Taylor land on injured list – Orange County Register
ANAHEIM — The Angels’ challenges since the All-Star break have only intensified as the team placed both utility man Chris Taylor and outfielder Jorge Soler on the injured list on…
Clean Energy Alliance announces six new hires – San Diego Union-Tribune
The Clean Energy Alliance, which has grown to seven member cities and more than 250,000 customers in San Diego County, announced six new staff members in a July 21 news…
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires across Greece
Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country, with officials evacuating residents in a hard-hit region just north of capital city Athens. The ongoing emergency comes amid a severe…
Funeral service for LAPD sergeant killed on 405 Freeway – NBC Los Angeles
A funeral service was held Thursday for a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant who was killed along the 405 Freeway in Bel-Air last month while helping a stranded motorist. Sgt.…
Sovereignty rallies to win Jim Dandy at Saratoga – Orange County Register
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes champion Sovereignty rallied after losing position heading into the final turn to win the $500,000 Jim Dandy by a length at…
Tips to cut down on screen time, smartphone use for kids
School starts up again soon, and parents will trade fighting over video games and cell phones to fighting over schoolwork, video games and cell phones. It’s not an ideal world…
Walmart stabbing in Michigan leaves 11 injured
At least 11 people have been injured in a stabbing at a Walmart supermarket in Michigan, authorities say. A 42-year-old suspect was in custody following the incident in Traverse City,…