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Epic SoCal atmospheric river storm threatens mudslides but could snuff out fire risk

Evacuation warnings were issued across L.A. County as a storm approached Southern California, bringing the potential for an early end to the fire season as well as risks of flooding and mudslides.

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JJ Peterka leads Mammoth comeback as Sabres remain winless on road this season

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — J.J. Peterka and Lawson Crouse scored early in a four-goal third period, and the Utah Mammoth rallied from two goals down to beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Wednesday night. Isak Rosen scored twice for Buffalo, and Colten Ellis stopped 32 shots. The Sabres lost their fourth straight and seventh [...]

President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks. The shutdown magnified partisan divisions in Washington as Trump took unprecedented unilateral [...]

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UB Bulls lose on the road in MACtion season, home finale games coming up with postseason on the line

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The University at Buffalo Bulls dropped back among the pack leading the Mid-American Conference football standings with a 38-19 loss Wednesday night on the road against Central Michigan. UB is now 5-5 overall and 4-2 in the MAC going into the final weeks of the regular season, needing one victory to [...]

City Council committee advances measure to limit LAPD's less-lethal weapons at protests

Councilmember Hugo Soto Martinez is leading a push for an ordinance to prohibit the LAPD from using "kinetic energy projectiles" or "chemical agents" unless officers are threatened with violence. Police officials have argued officers need discretion to use the weapons during moments of chaos.