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San Jose Sharks forward Will Smith might have had the best game of his brief NHL career on Monday. Related Articles San Jose Sharks | Smith, Askarov shine, but Sharks’ frustrations against Boston continue San Jose Sharks | Sharks coach, rookie forward relish return to Boston: ‘It’s going to come full circle’ San Jose Sharks | Sharks’ meager offensive output continues in loss to Islanders San Jose Sharks | San Jose Sharks center figures he’ll be traded without an extension San Jose Sharks | Slow start, ‘cute’ play dooms Sharks in loss to Columbus Blue Jackets Playing in front of roughly 100 friends and family members, Smith, a Massachusetts native, made two nifty plays with his stick to help set up his own goal and a later one by Fabian Zetterlund in the second period of the Sharks’ game against the Boston Bruins on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But with a one-goal lead, the Sharks reverted to some bad habits in the third period, fed into the Bruins’ offense, and allowed four answered goals in a 6-3 loss, San Jose’s eighth straight defeat at

Despite losing to Chico High 5-0 on Friday night, the Red Bluff varsity girls soccer team continues to make progress under head coach Victor Trejo. The Spartans have just three seniors on the team (Elizabeth Alvarado and Jocelyn Stone and Kinsey Woelfel) and are led by juniors Lily Rainwater, Reese Plemons and sophomore Emery Plemons. The improving Spartans (12-4-1 overall, 1-1 in the Eastern Athletic League) are getting the full attention of their opponents. In fact, Chico High coach Tibi Marinescu said his seniors warned the team to give the Spartans their proper respect because the Panthers (6-6-3 overall, 1-0-1 EAL) found themselves tied at halftime, scoreless, in the last two league outings against Red Bluff. “He’s done an amazing job,” Marinescu said. “Every year, they get better.” Red Bluff’s Page Ericksen (3) plays the ball upfield on Friday night in Chico as Chico High School’s Jessica Hays (4) looks on. The Spartans lost to the Panthers at Chico High School’s Panther Stadium 5-0.(Rick Silva/Daily News) But Trejo also knows what his players can do and what the Spartans are building. “We’re going to get

By LISA MASCARO, AP Congressional Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are preparing to vote Monday on Sen. Marco Rubio as President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, a first Cabinet pick to be considered on Inauguration Day. Rubio is among the least controversial of Trump’s nominees and a vote on the Florida Republican was set for early evening. Another pick, John Ratcliffe for CIA director, is also expected to have a swift vote. Action on others, including former combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, is expected later in the week. “Marco Rubio is a very intelligent man with a remarkable understanding of American foreign policy,” Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the senior-most Republican, said as the chamber opened. Grassley said he expects Rubio will receive “an overwhelming vote for his confirmation.” It’s often tradition for the Senate to convene immediately after the ceremonial pomp of the inauguration to begin putting the new president’s team in place, particularly the national security officials. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence was confirmed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Windy and dry conditions returned to Southern California on Monday, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking as firefighters continue to battle two major blazes in the Los Angeles area that started in similar weather nearly two weeks ago. Gusts could peak at 70 mph (113 kph) along the coast and 100 mph (160 kph) in the mountains and foothills during extreme fire weather that is expected to last through Tuesday. The National Weather Service issued a warning of a “ particularly dangerous situation ” for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning due to low humidity and damaging Santa Ana winds. “The conditions are ripe for explosive fire growth should a fire start,” said Andrew Rorke, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard. Related Articles Los Angeles fires have scorched largest urban area in California in at least 40 years Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes How to get student loan relief after the L.A. wildfires Where to turn when a natural disaster upends your finances

At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.

By Deena Zaru and Will Steakin Monday, January 20, 2025 9:28PM President Trump took aim at Biden’s leadership and highlighted some of the executive actions he will take during his inaugural address. Incoming President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order that would systematically dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government, an incoming Trump White House official told reporters during a press call on Monday. The order, which Trump is expected to sign on Monday, his first day in office, will direct the Office of Management and Budget and the Office of Personnel Management to coordinate with agencies to terminate all DEI programs in federal agencies, including environmental justice programs, equity related grants, equity action plans and equity initiatives, the official said. LIVE UPDATES: Latest on inauguration of Pres. Donald Trump The actions will create “equal treatment” and end DEI in the federal government, the official added. While the executive action does not address DEI policies within private companies, when asked, the Trump official indicated that actions regarding private companies could be coming. “Private business should wait and

President Donald Trump offered a scathing rebuke of his predecessor’s term while laying out the immediate actions he plans to take on the first day of his second term in office, saying in his inauguration remarks, “America’s decline is over.” Trump whiplashed between painting a dire picture of the country under the Biden administration while proclaiming himself as a “peacemaker and unifier” and that the “Golden Age” of the country is beginning. LIVE UPDATES: Latest on inauguration of Pres. Donald Trump He also referenced his personal legal battles and historic political comeback to the White House during his nearly 30-minute remarks after taking the oath of office in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda. Here are some key takeaways from his first remarks as the 47th president of the United States. Reversing ‘a horrible betrayal’ Trump immediately took aim at Joe Biden’s leadership, as the now-former president sat in the rotunda, though he didn’t mention his predecessor by name. Trump in particular focused on immigration and recent natural disasters, including the hurricane in North Carolina and wildfires in Los Angeles. “My recent election is a mandate to

Monday, January 20, 2025 9:19PM Stream Central California’s News and Original Shows 24/7 FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Fresno Police Department confirms one of its employees was arrested for driving under the influence. The California Highway Patrol tells Action News it happened on McCall Avenue, north of Highway 180 around 2:30 pm on Sunday. The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office initially stopped FPD Officer Kent Pichardo and then turned the incident over to CHP for a DUI evaluation. Authorities say Pichardo fell asleep at a red light and did not move once it turned green. He was arrested for misdemeanor DUI, then cited and released to a responsible party. The Fresno Police Department released a statement saying the employee involved was already on paid leave for a “non-disciplinary matter.” An internal affairs investigation has been launched into the incident. The statement goes on to say, “As with any allegations of misconduct, trust and transparency with our community is paramount and we will investigate the matter thoroughly.” Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, January 20, 2025 9:14PM A man is recovering after being stabbed during a fight in Tulare County. TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A woman is recovering after being stabbed in Tulare County. Deputies were called out at about 8 pm Sunday to Avenue 100 near Avenue 98 in Terra Bella. EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. There, they found a 58-year-old woman suffering from at least one stab wound. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she’s expected to recover. Authorities identified 61-year-old Michael Walter Eggman as the suspect and took him into custody. He faces charges of attempted murder. Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.

Monday, January 20, 2025 9:12PM PHOTOS: A look at the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump From left to right: Second lady Usha Vance, VP JD Vance, Pres. Donald Trump, and first lady Melania Trump are seen on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Chris Kleponis/Pool Photo via AP Dignitaries from across Washington and around the world gathered in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda to watch power transfer peacefully from Democratic former President Joe Biden to his Republican successor, Donald Trump. LIVE UPDATES: Latest on inauguration of Pres. Donald Trump It was one of the rare occasions that bring together American leaders past and present in a choreographed display of tradition and bipartisanship. Take a look at the gallery above for photos showing inaugural events, preps, excitement from eager attendees and outrage from protesters. Click here for the latest stories and videos about Inauguration Day for President Donald Trump. Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.

By MATTHEW DALY and SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he will again withdraw the United States, a top carbon polluting nation, from the landmark Paris climate agreement, dealing a blow to worldwide efforts to combat global warming and once again distancing the U.S. from its closest allies. The White House announcement, which came as Trump was sworn in Monday to a second term, echoed Trump’s actions in 2017, when he announced that the U.S. would abandon the global Paris accord. The pact is aimed at limiting long-term global warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) above pre-industrial levels or, failing that, keeping temperatures at least well below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) above pre-industrial levels. The 2015 Paris agreement is voluntary and allows nations to provide targets to cut their own emissions of greenhouse gases from the burning of coal, oil and natural gas. Those targets are supposed to become more stringent over time, with countries facing a February 2025 deadline for new individual plans. The outgoing Biden administration last month offered a plan to cut U.S. greenhouse gas

If you plan ahead, you can save as $50 per visit on your outdoor adventures this year. Here are the dates that every national park in the country will be free to visit in 2025. You don’t need a pass, but a few do require advance reservations. (See below) Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day April 19: First day of National Park Week June 19: Juneteenth National Independence Day Aug. 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act Sept. 27: National Public Lands Day Nov. 11: Veterans Day Visitors walk between two giant sequoia trees not from from the General Sherman tree at Sequoia National Park. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG) So what about these reservations? Well, the National Park Service has instituted a reservation policy at certain popular parks during peak periods only, to keep visitors from being stuck in long traffic jams trying to get in. This is a good thing, right? You’ll need to go to recreation.gov and search for the park you want and “timed entry” to find the reservation information. You only have to get a reservation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered a 30-minute speech from the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, his second inaugural address to the American people. Here is a transcript: Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris and my fellow citizens: The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation. And we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer. During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud and prosperous and free. America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. I return to the

By ALI SWENSON NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the most exclusive seats at President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday were reserved for powerful tech CEOs who also happen to be among the world’s richest men. That’s a shift from tradition, especially for a president who has characterized himself as a champion of the working class. Seats so close to the president are usually reserved for the president’s family, past presidents and other honored guests. Photos show the tech CEOs mingling with several of Trump’s picks for the Cabinet, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary and Marco Rubio as secretary of state. In one image, Rubio looks on from the background, facing a lineup of tech’s wealthiest leaders. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, stand beside Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his fiancee, Lauren Sánchez, along with Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Elon Musk, one of Trump’s closest advisers. The world’s wealthiest person, Musk also runs Tesla, SpaceX and the social platform X. Related Articles National Politics | Transcript: Trump returns to presidency declaring ‘the golden age of America begins

By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — A large number of senior career diplomats who served in politically appointed top leadership positions at the State Department have left their posts at the demand of the incoming Trump administration, which plans to install its own people in those positions, according to current and outgoing U.S. officials. Related Articles National Politics | Transcript: Trump returns to presidency declaring ‘the golden age of America begins right now’ National Politics | Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration National Politics | Trump says he’s withdrawing the US from the Paris climate agreement again National Politics | Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promises National Politics | Moments before leaving the presidency, Biden pardons his siblings and their spouses Personnel changes in the senior ranks of the department, like those at all federal agencies, are not uncommon after a presidential election, and career officials serving in those roles are required, just as non-career political appointees, to submit letters of resignation before an incoming administration takes office. In the

With just moments left before he leaves office, President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of indigenous activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted in the 1975 killings of two FBI agents and is serving life in prison.

Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.

See the moment President Biden and Vice President Harris were announced at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

Presidents have the authority to rename geographic regions and features via executive order. Monday, January 20, 2025 3:06PM It’s no surprise then that Trump’s promised to tackle economic issues as soon as he takes office. Here’s some of what we can expect. WASHINGTON — Among the first executive orders set to be signed by President-elect Donald Trump will be an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” During his January press conference at Mar-A-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that “it’s ours.” President-elect Trump is outlining his goals for acquiring new territory for the U.S. He also says he wants to re-name the Gulf of Mexico. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory, the Gulf of America,” Trump said. “What a beautiful name. And it’s appropriate. It’s appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country.” ALSO SEE: Mexico’s President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response

DEERFIELD, Ill. — The U.S. Justice Department is accusing Walgreens of filling millions of prescriptions in the last decade and more without a legitimate purpose, including for dangerous amounts of opioids, according to a lawsuit filed this week. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, the complaint says the drugstore chain’s pharmacists filled controlled substance prescriptions with clear red flags that indicated they were highly likely to be unlawful. Walgreens also systematically pressured pharmacists to fill prescriptions without taking the time to confirm their validity, according to the complaint. The lawsuit says Walgreens filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement from federal health care programs for them in violation of the False Claims Act. Walgreens, one of the country’s largest pharmacy chains, with over 8,000 locations, said in a statement that it stands behind its pharmacists. It said they fill legitimate prescriptions for Food and Drug Administration-approved medications written by Drug Enforcement Administration-licensed prescribers in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Walgreens is also accused of ignoring evidence, including from its own

About 60 Dylan items were sold Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, through Julien’s Auctions. Monday, January 20, 2025 12:34PM The draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song Mr. Tambourine Man went for over a half-million dollars at a weekend auction. NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars as part of a weekend sale of dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter. About 60 Dylan items – including photos, music sheets, his guitar, pencil drawings and an oil painting composed by the Nobel Prize for literature winner – were sold on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, through Julien’s Auctions. The items generated nearly $1.5 million in sales overall through in-person and online bidding, the auction house said. Julien’s said 50 of the items, including the lyrics that received the highest sale price, came from the personal collection of late music journalist Al Aronowitz. The typewritten lyrics, which covered three drafts of the 1965 song, were written on two sheets of yellow paper, with Dylan’s annotation on the third draft. Dylan wrote the original draft lyrics in