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San Francisco Giants GM: Rafael Devers “Open” to Subject of Playing Infield
Getty Rafael Devers fields against the Baltimore Orioles on April 25, 2023. On Sunday June 15, 2025, a blockbuster MLB trade shook fans across the world. Robert Murray reported that the San Francisco Giants had acquired superstar DH/IF Rafael...

Sam Bankman-Fried aka SBF Inspires A Sold-Out San Francisco Musical
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), who is now serving a prison sentence, was recently a fictional character for a dark comedy musical. The musical that has reportedly become a massive hit in San Francisco. The musical is titled Luigi: The...

In Los Angeles, Democrats Are Siding With Criminals Over Law-Abiding Citizens
Written by Marsha Blackburn U.S.Senator Washington, D.C. – While U.S. President Donald J. Trump is making America safe again by getting criminal illegal aliens off our streets, Democrats are trying their best to oppose his mandate from the...

Chelsea beats Los Angeles FC in drab affair in front of ‘almost empty’ stadium
CNN — Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Los Angeles FC in its Club World Cup opener is unlikely to live long in the memory. Enzo Maresca’s side earned a relatively comfortable three points thanks to goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández – LAFC had chances...

‘It’s horrible’: Fans react to Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to San Francisco Giants
BOSTON — Red Sox fans are frustrated after learning their team traded Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. The Red Sox traded Devers for four new players, including two pitchers and two prospects from the minor leagues. “I think it...

Air India's Boeing 777-200LR flight from San Francisco to Mumbai suffers technical snag; passengers deplaned in Kolkata
In recent cases of diversions, an Air India flight from San Francisco to Mumbai on Tuesday suffered a technical snag in one of its engines due to which passengers had to be deplaned during a scheduled halt at Kolkata airport. Flight AI180, a...

California's wine communities face deeply human costs amid Trump's immigration raids
Whatever doubt existed earlier this year about whether US President Donald Trump would act on his campaign promises about aggressive deportations has disappeared in recent weeks. A series of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in...

California Legislature passes $325 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025-2026
The California Legislature has passed a state budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, beginning on July 1. The budget, amounting to $325 billion, aims to address a projected $12 billion deficit primarily through borrowing rather than spending cuts....

Boston Red Sox executives explain decision to trade Rafael Devers to San Francisco Giants
Red Sox fans are still wrapping their heads around a roster without All-Star slugger Rafael Devers.Boston traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, just hours after he hit a home run against the New York Yankees.Devers was traded for...

California FAIR Plan Extends ZestyAI Partnership
ZestyAI has announced a four-year extension of its partnership with the California FAIR Plan. The Golden State’s insurer of last resort has tapped ZestyAI’s Z-FIRE wildfire risk model for risk assessment since 2021. That model leverages AI-driven...

Downtown LA restaurants hope reduced curfew restores business after protests
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- On Monday night, the streets of Los Angeles were largely quiet. While many are relieved the nights of violent unrest have calmed down, there is a different impact now being felt -- the economic impact on downtown...

“There’s a freedom of thought that doesn’t exist elsewhere”: How and why California became the heart of the synthesizer world
California has been - and remains - home to a surprisingly large number of synthesizer companies, from Buchla to Oberheim to Sequential and many more. But why is the Golden State so verdant with technological innovators? Here’s the story of how...

“The front office doesn’t owe us an explanation”: Red Sox’s $170M star gives blunt take on Rafael Devers trade
Boston Red Sox star pitcher Garrett Crochet had a no-nonsense reply when asked about the team's latest eye-popping transaction, sending third baseman and designated hitter Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants via trade. The Red Sox received...

Air India San Francisco To Mumbai Flight Suffers Technical Snag; Passengers Deboarded In Kolkata (Video)
Air India San Francisco To Mumbai Flight Suffers Technical Snag, Makes Halt In Kolkata; Passengers Deplaned (Video) | Kolkata: Air India flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai made an unscheduled halt in Kolkata due to a technical issue in one...

Landlords fight dismissal of Los Angeles rent control lawsuit
Two landlords who challenged the constitutionality of how Los Angeles controls its rent argued that an intervening housing group's motion to dismiss the case should be denied. The landlords say their claims were both timely and ripe. The...

America had open borders until 1924. Racism and corporate greed changed that | Daniel Mendiola
The US immigration system is a scam that dehumanizes people for profit. Communities across the country have had enough. The protests in Los Angeles have invited a long overdue conversation about the true nature of the US immigration system. While...

Some say Sunset Strip feels empty after string of businesses closed. But is that really the case?
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- If you've watched your favorite restaurant disappear from the Sunset Strip, you're not alone. Dozens of restaurants have closed in the last year -- Pink Taco, Charcoal, Le Petit Four, just to name a few. "Gut...

Devers Trade Fallout: Breslow, Deadline Plans, Clubhouse
The baseball world remains focused on last night’s stunning blockbuster that sent Rafael Devers to San Francisco. There’ll surely be more from the Giants once Devers reports to the team tomorrow, but there’s already been plenty of note out of...

“No one is indispensable on a team,” David Ortiz blames Rafael Devers' “ego” as Red Sox-Giants trade catalyst
Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz believed that the tension brewing between the team and Rafael Devers wouldn’t end well. Devers' trade to the San Francisco Giants stunned the whole MLB world on Sunday. The move received significant backlash, with...

Lakers’ Star Guard Speaks On Offseason Trade Rumors
Getty MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 29: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers interact during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on March 29, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee. The...