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FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Chargers (7-7) are still in the middle of the AFC playoff mix, but their margin for error has disappeared. They play the Jets on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Chargers’ tenuous playoff hopes hinge on beating Jets first

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Larry Nance Jr. (7) reaches for a rebound between Houston Rockets forward Trevor Ariza (1) and guard Chris Paul (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Kuzma, Lakers overcome Harden’s 51 to end Rockets’ streak

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Capt. Ryan Thomas hikes down steep terrain below East Camino Cielo to meet with his crew and root out and extinguish smoldering hot spots in Santa Barbara, Calif., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. Officials estimate that the Thomas Fire will grow to become the biggest in California history before full containment, expected by Jan. 7, 2018. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)

California fire crews, homeowners brace for return of winds

By AMANDA LEE MYERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 24, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Matt Kemp waves to a fan after the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta. Kemp is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a five-player trade with the Atlanta Braves that includes cash. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File) **FILE**

Dodgers cut projected tax payroll next year to $181 million

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs away from Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs’ Kareem Hunt gets team back on track vs Chargers

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

New York Islanders center Jordan Eberle reacts after scoring the game winning goal in overtime of an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in New York. The Islanders won 4-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Eberle’s OT goal lifts Islanders past Kings, 4-3

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Arson Counter-Terrorism investigators check a burned out homeless camp after a brush fire erupted in the hills in Elysian Park in Los Angeles Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. The National Weather Service said extreme fire danger conditions could last through the weekend due to lack of moisture along with a likely increase in wind speeds. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

The Latest: Fire northwest of LA has burned 418 square miles

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a 64-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Chiefs rout Chargers 30-13 to seize control of AFC West race

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) stops a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Jussi Jokinen (36)as he is checked by Rangers defenseman Brendan Smith (42) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Nash helps Rangers beat Pacific Division-leading Kings, 4-2

By VIN A. CHERWOO - Associated Press

Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Arson Counter-Terrorism investigator Angel Alvarez checks a burned out homeless camp after a brush fire erupted in hills in Elysian Park in Los Angeles Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. The National Weather Service said extreme fire danger conditions could last through the weekend due to lack of moisture along with a likely increase in wind speeds. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

The Latest: Winds temporarily calm at huge California fire

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In this photo provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, firefighters keep an eye on flames as pockets of unburned vegetation flare up off Bella Vista Dr. in Montecito, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017. After announcing increased containment on the Thomas fire, one of the biggest wildfires in California history, officials Wednesday warned that communities remain at risk and the threat could increase as unpredictable winds whip up again. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department via AP)

The Latest: Firefighter working huge California fire dies

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Improved offense has helped turn around Chargers season

By STEVE DILBECK - Associated Press

Homeless drug addict Andrew Hudson, 33, reacts as he injects himself with heroin next to an angel statue Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles. &quot;It's miserable quitting, or trying - trying anything,&quot; said Hudson. Skid Row is home to thousands of chronically homeless people on the edge of the downtown. No one shares the same story how they ended up in the center of poverty and despair. The streets are ruled by drugs day and night. Help exists, but too many turn to drugs to cope with their problems. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

AP PHOTOS: Poverty and addiction grip Los Angeles’ Skid Row

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New Jersey Devils left wing Taylor Hall (9) scores a goal past Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec.12, 2017, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Hall nets 2 as Devils stop Kings’ 8-game winning streak, 5-1

By DENIS P. GORMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, May 4, 2017 file photo, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, D-Pacoima speaks at the Capitol, in Sacramento, Calif. California Gov. Jerry Brown on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, announced a June 5, 2018, general election to replace Bocanegra, who resigned amid sexual misconduct claims, following an April 3, 2018, primary. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California Democrats temporarily lose Assembly supermajority

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Firefighters light backfire while trying to keep a wildfire from jumping Santa Ana Rd. near Ventura, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Ash falls like snow as celebrities flee California community

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

In this Aug. 15, 2017, photo, a skull of a young Columbian mammoth found at the construction site of the Metro Purple Line extension is placed on a cart at the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles subway system is expanding and so too are the number of prehistoric fossils being recovered as crews dig beneath the city. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Los Angeles subway work uncovers array of Ice Age fossils

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

Los Angeles goes car free for a day for CicLAvia

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Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass to wide receiver Tyrell Williams for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Rivers leads Bolts to 4th straight win, 30-13 over Redskins

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press