49ers get redemption, answers in preseason game vs Chargers

The San Francisco 49ers were left humbled by Tuesday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers. Brock Purdy ran into a buzzsaw on one field, while Justin Herbert ran roughshod on the other. It was a different story when the teams met Thursday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. in the first preseason action for either starting quarterback and the most extended run yet for a few 49ers first-stringers. Both QBs played just one series, and their snap counts told the story just as much as the scoreboard. Purdy: 12, Herbert: three. (At halftime: San Francisco 20, Los Angeles…

Steve Hilton vows to fire California energy bosses behind tire regulations

Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton promised to wipe out the agency behind California’s controversial new tire rules aimed at lowering emissions — blasting what he called an bloated “bureaucracy” that is only driving up the cost of living. “When I am in office, we are going to have affordable, reliable energy…

In-N-Out plans new SoCal location with ‘Double-Double’ drive-thru lanes

In-N-Out Burger is plotting another expansion in Southern California, but don’t line up just yet. The beloved fast-food giant submitted plans to construct a brand new restaurant on the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Archibald Avenue in Ontario, according to city records. Filed in April, the proposal would involve…

Former Dodgers infielder Santiago Espinal signs with NL West rival

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast several veterans on the roster, but Santiago Espinal became an unexpected addition after cracking the Opening Day roster. The infielder played a key depth role for the Dodgers early in the 2026 season with a number of position players sidelined. Espinal was designated for assignment…

Exclusive | University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University hit with civil rights probe over ‘Hispanic-only’ student program

The prestigious University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are both the subject of a civil rights investigation over a college-access program that’s only available to Hispanic students, the California Post can reveal. A letter from the Office of Civil Rights to William Jacobson, president of the anti-racism Equal…

Warren Buffett halts Gates Foundation donations after Jeffrey Epstein ties revealed

Warren Buffett has stopped donating money to the Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership following revelations about interactions between the Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett said on Tuesday he is donating about $6 billion of Berkshire Hathaway, comprising 12 million Class B shares, in…

The biggest footwear mistake you’re making in the gym

With temperatures soaring and the sun shining, more people are mixing outdoor running with gym workouts this summer. But while you may not think twice about what you throw on your feet, experts say you’re making a big mistake in your footwear choice. And the results could leave you with…

Inside the France-Spain matchups for must-see World Cup semifinal

ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Cup’s most compelling tactical matchup is here. All tournament long, France has looked like the best team. And all tournament long, Spain has grown into itself, looking more and more like the team that knocked off Les Bleus each of the past two years, first…

Tour de France rider disqualified from race after wearing AI glasses during Stage 1

He’s seeing red. A professional cyclist and former WorldTour pro has been disqualified for using contraband technology during the opening stage of the Tour of Magnificent Qingha. South African cyclist Willie Smit was racing for the China Anta-Mentech team in the eight-stage race sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). After…

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