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Santa Anita has postponed its Friday thoroughbred racing card until Thursday, Jan. 16, citing a forecast for continued poor air quality in the Arcadia area because of smoke from the nearby Eaton fire and other blazes in Los Angeles County.A decision will be made Friday about whether to race Saturday, when the California Cup program of stakes for Cal-bred horses is scheduled, track management said.Morning training was canceled Wednesday and curtailed Thursday. A message to horsemen said a decision will be made early Friday morning about what kinds of training will be allowed that morning, based on air-quality measurements.“While Santa…

By SARAH PARVINI, Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — So much of the technology showcased at CES includes gadgets made to improve consumers’ lives — whether by leveraging AI to make devices that help people become more efficient, by creating companions to cure loneliness or by providing tools that help people with mental and physical health. But not all innovation is good, according to a panel of self-described dystopia experts that has judged some products as “Worst in Show.” The award that no company wants to win calls out the “least repairable, least private, and least sustainable products on display.”…

The Eaton fire, which officials said had slowed as of Thursday morning, Jan. 9, has spread to Mt. Wilson, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. Flames had reached the base of Mt. Wilson late Thursday morning, department spokesperson Carlos Herrera said. Authorities could not say what or how many structures are threatened by the spread, such as communication towers and the Mount Wilson Observatory. “We have numerous aircraft working in the area at the moment,” Herrera said. “Some of the challenges we’re facing right now is terrain. It makes it hard for us to actually get boots on the…

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital.Thursday’s events conclude six days of national funeral rites for the 39th president who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100.All of Carter’s living successors attended the Washington funeral, including President-elect Donald Trump. President Joe Biden, who was the first sitting senator to endorse Carter’s 1976 campaign, eulogized his fellow Democrat 11 days before he leaves office.At the cathedral, Ted Mondale, son of Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, read a eulogy his father wrote for Carter before his own death in 2021. Steve…

Mike Sutherland is back on the touch line for the Corona High School boys soccer team and the difference is noticeable.The Panthers (10-2-2 overall, 1-0-1 in Big VIII League going into Thursday’s match) are unbeaten in nine of their last 10 matches and have outscored opponents 48-16 so far this season.“We’re back and we’re doing well,” said Sutherland, after playing to a 1-1 draw at Norco in the league opener on Friday, Jan. 3. “It’s been a challenge for (the players), it really has, and I think they’re finally starting to learn my culture and it’s becoming their culture.”Sutherland, 63,…

By JOSH FUNKWhat is going on with aviation security?People have been found dead hiding in the wheel wells of planes twice in the past month. Two stowaways were arrested on different flights in November and December. Then a passenger opened an emergency door while a plane was taxiing in Boston Tuesday night.These incidents are being investigated, so we don’t know yet exactly where security failed. But clearly there were gaps in security. So it’s natural to wonder: is my flight safe?A quick recap:Passengers panicked when a man onboard a JetBlue plane taxiing for takeoff at Boston’s Logan International Airport opened…

By KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked Georgia’s highest court to review a lower appeals court’s ruling that removed her from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.The Georgia Court of Appeals last month ruled that Willis and her office could not continue to prosecute the case because of an “appearance of impropriety” created by a romantic relationship she had with special prosecutor Nathan Wade, whom she had hired to lead the case. In a petition filed late Wednesday, Willis asked the Georgia Supreme Court to review and reverse that decision.The…

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have traded faded prospect Diego Cartaya to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a 20-year-old minor-league pitcher.The 23-year-old Cartaya was the top-rated international prospect when he signed for a $2.5 million bonus from the Dodgers in July 2018. He quickly started appearing in rankings of the top prospects in baseball. But his performance drifted farther from his perceived potential as injuries stalled his development.The Venezuelan catcher was designated for assignment last week when the Dodgers had to open a 40-man roster spot for Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim.Cartaya never played more than 95 games in any…

By DAMIAN J. TROISENEW YORK (AP) — Electric vehicle demand is expected to keep rising this year, but uncertainty over policy changes and tariffs is clouding the forecast.S&P Global Mobility expects global sales of 15.1 million battery electric vehicles in 2025, which would mark a 30% jump. Battery electric vehicles are expected to make up 16.7% of the market share for light vehicles.Tesla, BYD of China, and other manufacturers face big unknowns in 2025. Donald Trump’s presidency could mean big policy shifts in tax and other incentives for both electric vehicle makers and consumers. The threat of tariffs on imports…

Amid strong winds that hit the region earlier this week, a fire broke out at Moose Lodge in Mentone early Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, completely destroying the structure. Moose Lodge is a nonprofit service organization and community space for children and teens in need. “This beloved space has been a cornerstone of our community and its members, bringing people together for countless memories, events, and moments of joy,” Mentone Beach Moose Lodge shared on its Facebook page. “Its loss is deeply felt by all who held it dear.” San Bernardino County Fire responded to a report of fire at 2139…