<p>The battle over a proposal to tax billionaires to fund healthcare and other essential services is expected to intensify after supporters said they've gathered enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.</p>
<p>David Morens tried to keep a scientific discussion under wraps. Trump's latest anti-science attack explains why</p>
<p>The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.</p>
<p>Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>
<p>CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.</p>
<p>Patriots move into a tie for first place in West Valley League with baseball win over El Camino Real</p>
<p>The Dolphins defeat Taft to claim the championship again. The Toreadors were the last time to win the team title in 2008.</p>
<p>The starting guard has been sidelined since April 2 because of a left oblique muscle strain but will now try to help the Lakers clinch the series.</p>
<p>Tyler Glasnow pitches into the sixth inning but gives up two solo homers as the offense struggles for the second straight day in a 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins.</p>
<p>Josh Mauro, a former NFL defensive end for the Cardinals, Giants and Raiders, has died at age 35. No cause of death has been given.</p>
<p>The NCAA and its media partners favor schools with large, established fan bases for viewership and revenue, so expect the new bids to go to power conference schools.</p>
<p>A mom is calling for folks on social media to back off a man who appeared to snatch a home run ball from her daughter at a Guardians game. He eventually gave the ball to the girl.</p>
<p>DeLisha Milton-Jones, who played 11 of her 17 WNBA seasons with the Sparks, will have her number retired July 28 when the team faces the New York Liberty.</p>
<p>Churchill Downs announced Silent Tactic has been withdrawn from Saturday's race. The scratch moves Great White from the also-eligible list into the field of 20.</p>
<p>The 6-foot-6 senior volleyball star was first put on MIT's deferred list but learned during a tournament in Las Vegas that he has been accepted.</p>
<p>The junior outfielder has hit six home runs for the Warriors, who are tied for first place in the Marmonte League.</p>
<p>The electric vehicle maker Rivian is adding more than 150 public EV chargers to Caruso properties including the Grove and the Commons at Calabasas.</p>
<p>Three or more horses could contend for favorite status, but all California horses are long shots entering Saturday's Kentucky Derby.</p>
<p>Check out Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>
<p>CIF Southern Section high school boys' volleyball playoff scores and schedule.</p>