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Happy 909, or, Pomona Valley Day!

Happy 909, or, Pomona Valley Day!Happy 909, or, Pomona Valley Day!INTRODUCTIONSnapshot of the Communities of the Pomona ValleyReaders are apparently loving these area code/valley posts. Last year’s 818/San Fernando Valley Day post was my most-read piece in 2021. That unexpected response inspired me to write this year’s 626/San Gabriel Valley Day post, which — two month’s after its publication — has already climbed to 2022’s number two spot. To be honest,…View On WordPress

Rams sign Kam Curl to 3-year deal that includes about $24 million in guarantees

Safety Kam Curl, one of the top performers in the Rams' secondary, agrees to a three-year deal with the team that includes about $24 million in guarantees.

High school baseball and softball: Thursday's scores

Check out Thursday's high school baseball and softball scores.

Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener

Shohei Ohtani provided the first electric moment of the World Baseball Classic with a grand slam, three years after he capped the last WBC by striking out Mike Trout.

Labubu maker Pop Mart is opening U.S. headquarters in Culver City

The Chinese company behind the blind-box craze is expanding its U.S. presence

Prep talk: Gamebook Stats Inc. is helping high schools provide a college experience

High school basketball teams have been hiring Gamebook Stats Inc. to provide complete statistics for coaches and sportswriters.

Shaikin: Is Dodgers' Andrew Friedman a global business icon? In Japan, he is

What could Japanese teams learn from how Andrew Friedman leads the Dodgers? This is what the inquiring mind of Hideki Kuriyama, Shohei Ohtani's former manager, wanted to know.

The neuro disease rat lungworm has reached California

A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County.

Hiltzik: In two new court cases, judges find that AI does not have human intelligence

In cases involving copyright and attorney-client privilege, these courts have ruled that AI bots aren't human.

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration

A lawsuit by an ex-girlfriend of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, accusing him of sexual assault and accessing her company account, has been sent to arbitration.

Hundreds of applications, no jobs and AI competition: California's brutal tech work landscape

Thousands of tech workers have already lost their jobs this year and leaders at some companies say AI will enable employers to do more with smaller teams.

Lawsuit alleges Google chatbot was behind a user's delusions and death

Google is the latest tech company facing safety concerns over its AI chatbot.

Chinese coffee titan set to buy Oakland-born Blue Bottle Coffee

The Nestlé-owned and Oakland-born specialty coffee company Blue Bottle is reportedly being sold to a Chinese investment firm.

Moreno Valley mall reopens after owners address safety concerns

Safety code violations at the Moreno Valley Mall have been sufficiently address to allow it to be reopened, city officials said

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jordan Chiles

Video games, shopping and Domino's pizza are on the agenda for the two-time Olympian.

How Michael Chang is molding Learner Tien into a contender at Indian Wells

Learner Tien, the youngest player in the ATP top 30 at age 20, enters Indian Wells with momentum he's built under the direction of coach Michael Chang.

High school soccer: Southern California regionals scores and pairings

CIF Southern California regional high school boys and girls soccer playoff scores and schedule.

Luka Doncic one technical foul away from an automatic suspension

Luka Doncic received his 15th technical foul of the season in the Lakers' loss to the Nuggets, putting him one technical away from a one-game suspension.

High school basketball: Southern California regional scores and pairings

CIF Southern California regional high school boys' and girls' playoff scores for Thursday and Saturday's schedule.

Ducks acquire veteran defenseman John Carlson in trade with Capitals

The Ducks bolstered their blueline in anticipation of breaking their long playoff drought, acquiring veteran defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Capitals.