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LeBron James and his son Bronny could play together as Lakers for the first time Friday evening when the team opens preseason play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Acrisure Arena. Coach JJ Redick said Thursday the elder James and starting center Anthony Davis will play this weekend but did not specify if or how much they would play Friday or Sunday against the Phoenix Suns, also at Acrisure Arena. “We’re still talking through what minutes and rotations look like — we have a general idea of what that looks like for all of preseason, but trying to figure out what makes the most sense,” Redick said after practice at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo. “Our framework for a plan is based on real time and on how these guys feel.” Bronny James made himself eligible for the June NBA draft after averaging 4.8 points per game in his lone season at USC and was chosen by the Lakers with the 55th overall selection. He played 490 minutes over 25 games with six starts for the Trojans. The 6-foot-2-inch, 210-pound guard missed the first

Two more record highs were set in the Antelope Valley in an early autumn heat wave that has gripped Southern California, but temperatures are expected to cool off slightly Friday. It was 104 at Palmdale Airport on Thursday, breaking the record for the day of 100 set in 1980. It was 104 in Lancaster, breaking the record for the day of 100 set in 1980. It was the third day in a row record highs were reported in Palmdale and Lancaster. It was 92 in Sandberg, tying the record for the day set in 2020. The beaches remained the place to be, with morning fog and evening clouds keeping coastal temperatures in check. Inland areas, however, were bearing the brunt of the early autumn heat. “Strong high pressure over the region will bring hot conditions to the area through Thursday,” according to the National Weather Service. “Dangerously hot temperatures will be common across many valley, mountain, and inland areas. Slight cooling will occur on Thursday and Friday, then another warming trend will develop over the weekend.” On Wednesday, it was 111 in Woodland Hills, breaking

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to announce that she has selected Jim McDonnell to serve as the city’s next police chief, ending a months-long search process and ushering in a new era for one of the country’s largest police departments. In picking the longtime lawman — who helped implement a federal consent decree as an LAPD assistant chief and later was elected Los Angeles County sheriff — Bass is getting a steady hand as the massive security challenges of the World Cup and the Olympic Games loom on the horizon. However, the appointment of McDonnell, who is white, came as a surprise — and a disappointment to some — who hoped Bass would appoint the city’s first Latino or woman to serve as chief. Bass is set to formally announce McDonnell’s hiring at a news conference Friday morning at City Hall. Multiple sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of the announcement, confirmed he was the mayor’s choice. McDonnell was with the LAPD for 28 years, sometimes serving as the department’s public face while serving as an assistant chief under Chief

Garth Brooks returned to the stage Thursday after denying rape and sexual misconduct allegations lobbed at him in a civil lawsuit brought by a former employee. The country-music superstar posted a message to fans after playing his latest Las Vegas residency show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, telling them how much he needed the outing. “If there was ever a night that I really needed this, TONIGHT was that night! Thank you for my life!!!!! love, g,” he wrote on Instagram, sharing a photo from the concert. On Thursday, the “Friends in Low Places” hitmaker vehemently denied allegations made by a former employee, who was identified in court documents as “Jane Roe” — a hair and makeup stylist who worked with Brooks from 2017 to about 2020, and for his wife, country star Trisha Yearwood, since 1999. The woman alleged that Brooks raped her in a Los Angeles hotel room in May 2019 and subjected her to “other appalling sexual conduct” and harassment while she worked for him, according to the complaint, which was filed Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. In her

A town hall meeting will be taking place in Los Osos this Saturday to discuss the Los Osos Community Plan. The meeting will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Los Osos Middle School. Those attending will get to listen in on discussions related to community development, growth management, habitat conservation and the building waitlist. The Los Osos Community Plan will eventually make its way to the Board of Supervisors meeting on Oct. 29.

The Bunker SLO will be presenting a new group art exhibit today, titled “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” Curated by political artist, Robbie Conal, the show will feature California artists like Sandow Birk, Mark Bryan, Ron Hauge, Carol Paulsen, Jeanna Penn, Elyse Pignolet, Lena Rushing and America’s Coolest Teenager. The exhibit tackles concerns relevant to the incoming presidential election, such as democracy, women’s health and social justice. Historically artists have used humor and, specifically, satireoften the one-two punch of images and textto cut politicians, bureaucrats, and autocrats down to size. Getting under their skins, skewering their lies and falsehoods, applying what we might call pictorial psychic jujitsu, using their own power against them. This exhibit is an example of 9 artists expressions of their social and political concerns in this critical moment in American history.”What Could Possibly Go Wrong” will be showing at The Bunker SLO from Oct. 2 until after the Presidential election. “We are privileged to show the work of these artists who boldly express their fears and frustrations with the state of our political landscape.”Today’s opening will include DJ Malik Miko and

Anne-Marie Green says goodbye to CBS Morning News – CBS News Watch CBS News Anne-Marie Green is leaving CBS Morning News to join CBS News’ true crime series “48 Hours.” Errol Barnett will take her place as anchor at 7am. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Home equity loan interest rates are on the decline now. Getty Images Homeowners in need of extra cash may be tempted to turn to popular options like credit cards and personal loans to make ends meet, especially now, with the repercussions of inflation and higher interest rates still being felt. But instead of pursuing these high-rate alternatives, many would be better served by accessing money that they already have via their home equity . With a home equity loan , specifically, homeowners can potentially tap into hundreds of thousands of dollars (the average homeowner currently has approximately $330,000 in equity ). And they can do so at an interest rate far lower than that which accompanies personal loans (average of 13%) and credit cards (nearing a record 23%). Before pursuing this option, however, it makes sense to first calculate the potential costs, especially now that the Federal Reserve has started cutting interest rates – and is hinting at additional reductions to come later in the

How parents can help kids manage school stress – CBS News Watch CBS News As the school year ramps up, a growing number of children are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to share advice for parents on how to support their kids and reduce school-related stress. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Urban Institute’s Andrew Rumbach on urgent need for updated flood planning – CBS News Watch CBS News With less than 1% of homes in Western Carolina carrying flood insurance, outdated maps and unrecognized risks like landslides leave residents vulnerable. Urban Institute’s Andrew Rumbach joins “CBS Mornings Plus” to discuss the urgent need for updated flood planning. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

An outbreak of a potentially fatal viral disease at Los Alamitos Race Course has led to seven race horses being euthanized, officials have confirmed. Announced in an advisory on Thursday, the California Horse Racing Board said it was notified of an outbreak of Equine Infectious Anemia on Sept. 24 at Los Alamitos. The first infected horse, a Quarter Horse, was euthanized on that day. An additional nine were quarantined after the initial diagnosis. Six of those horses then tested positive for EIA on Oct. 2 and 3, and they were euthanized. The seven horses were identified as: Bullet Train V Opt In El Vencedor V Amore For A Reason Goodtyme Assaultt The Marksman V The other three horses that were quarantined will remain in isolation and will be tested again in 60 days. According to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, EIA is an “infectious and potentially fatal viral disease of horses.” No cure or treatment for the disease exists and it’s typically transmitted from horse-to-horse via biting insects like horseflies. Symptoms include fever, weight loss, icterus (yellowing of body tissues), anemia, swelling in

Gas stations are great… but what if you have an electric car? A new type of service station is opening up in Santa Ana – complete with lots of EV chargers, a car wash, WiFi lounge and even a mini-Gelsons for food and snacks. Rove is a Southern California company building a first-of-its-kind public charging station – think gas station – but for EVs. “Despite all the spending and excitement about EV growth and EV infrastructure, there’s much more we need to do,” explained Rove CEO Bill Reid. Rove has everything you need to relax and recharge: 40 fast chargers for all EV brands, free WiFi in the lounge, clean restrooms and even a carwash. “We also will have service staff on site and security at night. So you know you’ll be safe. You know you’ll get help if you can’t get the charger to work or you don’t understand how it works,” said Reid. But the high-end convenience store—operated by the premium grocery retailer Gelsons—might make you want to stay a while. “We really wanted to focus on premium and healthy options for the