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A UC Merced study used U.S. census data to track changes in the number of Californians reporting private sector employment across several months in 2025.

A San Diego State University report found that women made up 23% of all directors, writers, producers, executive producers, editors and directors of photography on the 250 top-grossing films in 2025.

CIF Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Wednesday's games.

Multiple animals have been killed by a mountain lion in the Monterey County hamlet of Corral de Tierra. State authorities are asking community members to lock up their pets and secure livestock.

Prominent Imperial Valley farmer Michael Abatti, charged with killing his estranged wife, was extradited to Arizona on Tuesday, where bail has been set at $5.5 million.

Indiana players say Fernando Mendoza's selfless attitude and poise under pressure give them an edge as they prepare to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

Trump acknowledged a covert U.S. strike on Venezuelan territory in an interview with a local news outlet on the day after Christmas, setting off a scramble to clarify which target he was talking about.

UCLA coach Cori Close wants to be a pioneer in the growth of women's basketball and wants the media to do a better job at highlighting its players.

Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been criticized all season. He sees the Tide's Rose Bowl game against No. 1 Indiana as a chance to silence critics.

Several former USC players commented on the state of Trojan football under coach Lincoln Riley after the team's overtime collapse against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.