The Latest Breaking News from Calif

2022 USA TODAY/American Volleyball Coaches Association boys volleyball regional rankings

The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as of April 13, 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2022

In governor's race, challengers attack Newsom's record on homelessness

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Even as Gov. Gavin Newsom boasts of California's economic resurgence after the COVID-19 lockdowns, the tens of thousands of Californians living on the streets offer a searing counterpoint — a nagging reminder of the human suffering that has become a central focus of the long-shot candidates hoping…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022

Mark Z. Barabak: What if everyone is required to vote? Would that help cure America’s political ills?

BERKELEY, Calif. — What if everyone in America had to vote?

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022

Why Wallows’ Coachella 2022 set is a chance to take care of ‘unfinished business’ at the festival

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles-based indie rock band Wallows is determined to make its weekend appearances at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio this month memorable ones.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022

Noah Syndergaard is effective and efficient in debut with Angels, who blank Astros

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Noah Syndergaard stepped onto the Angel Stadium field in bare feet Saturday afternoon, strolling through the outfield grass and around the dirt of a bullpen mound in an effort to soak up negative ions, which are supposed to increase the flow of oxygen to the brain, resulting…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2022

'We're killing ourselves': Sacramento group seeks funding for gang violence prevention

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aaron Cardoza, a former gang member and now anti-violence mentor, was in downtown Sacramento in the aftermath of a brazen shootout that killed six people and wounded 12 others.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022

Who fits as the Sharks’ next GM? Here are some potential candidates.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sharks president Jonathan Becher joked that his phone was already buzzing with interested parties Thursday after Doug Wilson announced he was stepping down as the team’s general manager.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022

New pitcher Noah Syndergaard eager to show his progress for Angels, who fall to 0-2

ANAHEIM, Calif. — There’s the muscular 6-foot-6, 242-pound frame, the long blond hair and the nickname that evokes images of a hammer-wielding god who can create thunder and lightning: Thor. New Angels pitcher Noah Syndergaard strikes an imposing figure, and not just on the mound.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022

Southern California boys water polo team subject of police hazing investigation

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A Mater Dei High School athletic program that has been under scrutiny for the past six months is the subject of a new police investigation into alleged hazing involving Monarchs athletes.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

Monterey Jazz Festival releases red-hot lineup for 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Gregory Porter, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Melody Gardot, Nicholas Payton, Ravi Coltrane, Chucho Valdes and the Moodswing Reunion (featuring Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau, Christian McBride and Brian Blade) are among the many acts set to appear at the 65th anniversary Monterey Jazz Festival.

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022