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EL SEGUNDO — There was a pivotal moment during Max Christie’s third season as a Laker.And his response helped him become the latest player to get a shot as being the team’s fifth starter – a role he stepped up in during the Lakers’ home win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.After being a consistent part of the team’s bench as a reserve for the first couple of weeks, Christie was taken out of the lineup after inconsistent performances.Christie, the Lakers’ 2022 second-round draft pick, averaged 4.1 points on 31% shooting from the field (26.7% from 3-point range) and 2.1…

Amazon workers voted to authorize strikes at four Southern California logistics facilities, saying the online retail giant has refused to recognize the Teamsters as their union and negotiate a contract.Workers who voted to strike are based at distribution and fulfillment hubs in the City of Industry, Palmdale and Victorville, and a sprawling air hub at the San Bernardino International Airport.Kara Deniz, a spokeswoman with the Teamsters, one of the largest labor unions in the world with over 1.3 million members, refused to say how many workers voted to authorize a strike, or when a strike might happen.The union said in a Dec.…

SAN BERNARDINO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced today a new CHP operation with the city of San Bernardino.The operation will place additional CHP personnel in the city to help clamp down on property theft and violent crime, including gun violence. “We are sending additional CHP support to help local law enforcement aggressively suppress criminal activity and provide this community with a new level of safety and accountability,” Governor Newsom said.  “We are grateful to Governor Newsom for providing additional support from the California Highway Patrol to the City of San Bernardino,” said San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran. “This year, our City Police…

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35% this year, according to a new Gallup poll.The United States saw a sharp drop of 24 percentage points over the last four years, setting the country apart from other wealthy nations where most people on average still express trust in their systems.The results come after a tumultuous period that included the overturning of the nationwide right to abortion, the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the subsequent withdrawal of…

EL SEGUNDO — What’s done is done, the Chargers said. They cannot go back in time and fix all that went wrong during their 40-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. They can respond with a better, more polished game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium, though.In fact, at this point, it’s all about the Chargers’ response.“We need to better this next game,” Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. said.Sounds simple.“It’s just going out and doing it for a whole game,” he continued.Sounds easy.“We know where we are, where we stand as a team,” he…

If you’re sitting on a pile of travel or credit card rewards with no immediate travel plans, donating them to a charity is an easy way to have a positive impact. And it’s a popular way to give: In 2021, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members donated around 94 million miles to charities at an approximate cash value of $2.6 million, according to the airline.Beyond the social benefits, miles donations also qualify as activity on your loyalty account and can prevent the rest of your rewards from expiring.But if you’re in the habit of maximizing points and miles, you might also…

Aiming to help San Bernardino police reduce violent crime and theft in their city, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a plan Monday to have California Highway Patrol officers lend some support.Recent statistics show San Bernardino’s violent crime rate at nearly double the statewide average, and its homicide rate more than three times the statewide average. In addition, the vehicle theft rate is among the highest in the state. Law enforcement officials also have reported increased traffic and street violations, including sideshows, according to a release from the governor’s office.The governor’s plan will add law enforcement units on the ground and in…

By CHRIS MEGERIANWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden endorsed a ban on congressional stock trading in an interview that’s being released this week, belatedly weighing in on an issue that has been debated on Capitol Hill for years.“Nobody in the Congress should be able to make money in the stock market while they’re in the Congress,” Biden said.The interview was conducted by Faiz Shakir, a political adviser for Sen. Bernie Sanders, and published by A More Perfect Union, a pro-labor advocacy and journalism organization. The Associated Press reviewed a video of the interview before its release.It’s unclear what impact Biden’s…

The Ducks mustered three of eight possible points during a four-game road trip that saw the departure of fixture Cam Fowler via trade right before their sinewy win in Columbus, and now they’ll dive headlong into a daunting pair of home games.First up will be the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night, who entered Tuesday’s docket with the NHL’s best point total despite their four-game funk that unfolded as November faded into December. The Ducks will also take on the high-octane Colorado Avalanche on Friday night at Honda Center.Forward Ryan Strome called the parting with Fowler “emotional” as the club lost…

By DEE-ANN DURBINThe Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.The FTC said consumers often see advertised prices for hotel rooms, short-term rentals, and tickets to sporting events and concerts only to be surprised later by so-called “junk fees,” including resort fees, cleaning fees, processing fees and other extra charges.“People deserve to know up front what they’re being asked to pay without worrying that they’ll later be saddled with mysterious fees that they haven’t budgeted for and can’t avoid,” FTC…