LOS ANGELES — People across Los Angeles have worked for years to increase the number of trees that shade the pavement, provide a respite for people and even clean some […]

Trump’s Cabinet picks are set for Senate hearings. Here’s the schedule
After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, now the nominations process officially begins. Senate hearings are scheduled this coming week for several of Trump’s […]

Many Democrats don’t think they’ll see a woman become president, AP-NORC poll finds
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And many are questioning whether their party’s commitment to […]

NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of powerful winter storm that dumped snow and glazed roads with ice
NBA postpones Rockets vs. Hawks game because of powerful winter storm that dumped snow and glazed roads with ice Source link

Appeals court revives ex-NC State athlete’s lawsuit against school in sexual abuse case
RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal appeals court has reversed the dismissal of a former N.C. State athlete’s lawsuit alleging he was sexually abused by the Wolfpack’s former director of sports […]

Los Angeles wildfires death toll rises as crews fight heavy winds to save homes and landmarks
LOS ANGELES — The death toll from the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area rose to 16 as crews battled to cut off the spreading blazes before potentially strong winds […]

Israel is sending the Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks
Israel is sending the Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks Source link

Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts Source link

Florida agency sues company linked to congressional Democrat, alleging company won’t give back $5.8M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida state agency is suing a company owned by the family of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, saying the company overcharged the state by nearly $5.8 million […]

Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the “Powerball” game were: 03-06-32-37-65, Powerball: 4, Power Play: 3 (three, six, thirty-two, thirty-seven, sixty-five, Powerball: four, Power Play: three) Estimated jackpot: […]