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Flowers and flags are left at a makeshift shrine placed at the scene of a Sunday confrontation that lead to death of a demonstrator Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Paul Kessler, 69, died at a hospital on Monday from a head injury after witnesses reported he was involved in a "physical altercation" during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations at an intersection in Thousand Oaks, a suburb northwest of Los Angeles, authorities said. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Pro-Palestinian advocate identified as suspect in Jewish protester’s death; no arrests made

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

A photo collage of the 34 victims of the Sept. 2, 2019 fire aboard the dive boat, Conception, at Santa Cruz Island, is held by a family member arriving at federal court in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. A federal jury on Monday, Nov. 6, found scuba dive boat captain Jerry Boylan was criminally negligent in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes,File)

Captain found guilty of ‘seaman’s manslaughter’ in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

By Stefanie Dazio - The Washington Times

Thousands march in a pro-Palestinian protest along Market Street in San Francisco, calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

Elderly Jewish man dies of head injury after clash with pro-Palestinian protester

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - Migrants rest at a makeshift shelter in Denver, Jan. 6, 2023. Five mayors from around the U.S. want a meeting with President Joe Biden to ask for help controlling the continued arrival of large groups of migrants to their cities. The mayors of Denver, Chicago, Houston, New York and Los Angeles say in a letter to Biden that there has been little to no coordination, support or resources and that is leading to a crisis. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)

Mayors of Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles and New York ask to meet with Biden on migrants

By Colleen Long - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, left, shoots as Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

With James Harden watching, Clippers take control in 3rd quarter to beat Magic 118-102

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris, left, defends as Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

D’Angelo Russell comes up big with 12 points in 4th quarter of Lakers’ 106-103 win over Orlando

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

A structure is engulfed in flames as a wildfire called the Highland Fire burns in Aguanga, Calif., Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles on Monday, forcing thousands of people from their homes, fire authorities said. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Southern California wildfire prompts evacuation order for thousands as Santa Ana winds fuel flames

Associated Press

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson reacts after stopping a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala during the shootout in an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The Golden Knights won 4-3. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Eichel scores in SO as Golden Knights bounce back from first loss, beat Kings 4-3

By Dan Greenspan - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as against the Phoenix Suna center Drew Eubanks, left, and forward Nassir Little defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James keys Lakers’ 4th-quarter rally for 100-95 win over Kevin Durant’s short-handed Suns

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado throws to first for the out on Kansas City Royals' Samad Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game, Aug. 12, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Arenado was not among the three finalists announced Wednesday, Oct. 18. Pittsburgh’s Ke’Bryan Hayes, Colorado’s Ryan McMahon and Atlanta’s Austin Riley are contending for the award, which will be announced Nov. 5. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File) **FILE**

Arenado’s streak of consecutive Gold Gloves at third base ends at 10

Associated Press

India's Kuldeep Yadav celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi)

Cricket, flag football among five sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho, left, scores on Los Angeles Kings goaltender Pheonix Copley during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Martinook scores 9th-round shootout winner as Canes blow a 3-goal lead, still beat Kings 6-5

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings center Adrian Kempe, center, celebrates with left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) and left wing Kevin Fiala (22) after scoring during the first period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Kings GM Blake says forward Viktor Arvidsson may need back surgery, sidelining him for months

Associated Press

Laphonza Butler, D-Calif., is seen during a re-enactment of her swearing-in ceremony to the Senate to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. The crowded, wide-open race to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein has hit a suspenseful turn as candidates wait for the newly appointed senator to decide if she will seek reelection after being picked to complete the remainder of Feinstein's term. Butler, a Democratic insider and former labor leader, had never held public office before joining the Senate. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

To run or not to run? New California senator faces tough decision on whether to enter 2024 campaign

By Michael R. Blood - Associated Press

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Seattle. The Rams have agreed to terms on a trade to send receiver Van Jefferson and a seventh-round pick in 2025 to the Atlanta Falcons for a sixth-round pick in 2025, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.(AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File) **FILE**

Rams trading WR Van Jefferson to Falcons in a draft pick swap

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

AFC wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against NFC cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) of the Seattle Seahawks and outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) of the Minnesota Vikings during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. Flag football took a key step toward becoming an Olympic sport in 2028, a victory for the NFL and organizers in Los Angeles who will bring a distinctly American sport to the Summer Games as they return to the United States for the first time in 32 years. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)

Flag football set to be included at Los Angeles Olympics in 2028

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

Duane "Keffe D" Davis is led into the courtroom at the Regional Justice Center on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. Davis has been charged in the 1996 fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, Pool)

Suspect charged in rapper Tupac Shakur’s fatal shooting makes first court appearance

By Rio Yamat and Ken Ritter - Associated Press

Laphonza Butler, president of EMILY'S List, speaks during a rally held by the Latino Victory Fund, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Coral Gables, Fla. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has named Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by Sen. Dianne Feinstein's death. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Gavin Newsom ripped for tapping Maryland’s Laphonza Butler to fill California Senate seat

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman hits double in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Blake Sabol during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Freeman hits 59th double, Asian American managers make history in Dodgers’ win over Giants

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs the fast food bill surrounded by fast food workers at the SEIU Local 721 in Los Angeles, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. Anneisha Williams, right, who works at a Jack in the Box restaurant in Southern California celebrates as she holds up the bill. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

New California law raises minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour

By Adam Beam - Associated Press