AP Sportlight

5 February 2012, 8:06 am

1958 — Ted Williams signs a contract with the Boston Red Sox for $135,000, making him the highest paid player in major league history. 1967 — Muhammad Ali successfully defends his world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Ernest Terrell in the Houston Astrodome.... Read More »

Obituaries reported in the Jan. 26, 2012, Advocate

4 February 2012, 9:46 am

These obituaries were reported in the Jan. 26, 2012, Advocate: Arthur Hough, Francis Kopp, Steven Medina, Dale Pressnall, Eldred Schaefer, Mary "Betty" Sedivy, Anna Louise Thiessen, Donald White.... Read More »

In the town Chevron built, a battle over corporate taxes

4 February 2012, 1:52 am

By Jeff Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times Friday, February 3, 2012 LOS ANGELES — Doug Willmore wasn't on the job long as city manager in El Segundo, Calif., before discovering just how deep the town's loyalty runs to the oil giant that put it on the map. After the city began discussing a big tax... Read More »

Pac-12 football signings

1 February 2012, 9:19 pm

Jamar Allah, cb, 6-1, 190, North Canyon HS, Phoenix; Javelle Allen, wr, 6-2, 204, Prosper (Texas) HS; Jarrell Bennett, wr, 5-10, 160, Edna...... Read More »

Union trade Kyle Nakazawa, draft pick to Los Angeles for international slot

1 February 2012, 4:24 pm

The Philadelphia Union announced Wednesday afternoon that they have traded midfielder Kyle Nakazawa and a second-round pick in the 2013 SuperDraft to the Los Angeles Galaxy. In exchange, the Union received an international roster slot.... Read More »

US Refinery Status: ConocoPhillips' NJ Refinery FCCU Restarted

30 January 2012, 12:22 pm

US Refinery Status: ConocoPhillips' NJ Refinery FCCU Restarted... Read More »

2 stabbed dead near Torrance; man arrested

29 January 2012, 11:12 pm

Authorities said they discovered two women dead and one man stabbed after a standoff at a home near Torrance on Sunday.... Read More »

PBA Cheetah Open Standings

21 January 2012, 9:01 pm

At the Fountain Bowl Fountain Valley, Calif. Qualifying After 9 games, top 24 advance to match play 1, Dino Castillo, Carrollton, Texas, 2,316. 2, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., 2,295. 3, Josh Blanchard, Gilbert, Ariz., 2,273. 4, Eugene McCune, Munster, Ind., 2,268. 5, Michael Haugen Jr., Carefree, Ariz... Read More »

Daytona speeds top 206 mph

13 January 2012, 9:45 pm

NASCAR is making gains toward breaking up the two-car tandem racing that has taken over at Daytona and Talladega, but the fix sent speeds soaring over 200 mph Friday in a test session. Kurt Busch posted the fastest lap of the day at 206.058 mph, but was being pushed around Daytona International Spee... Read More »