Lottie Woad hasn't wasted any time making a big impression.

Lottie Woad of England is the 36-hole lead over Nelly Korda in her professional debut.

A federal appeals court has upheld California’s ban on gun shows at county fairs and other public properties, deciding the laws do not violate the rights of firearm sellers or buyers.

Officials say a pit bull puppy that California police believe got into its owners’ fentanyl stash was administered the overdose-reversing drug naloxone and is recovering.

Coach Sean McVay says he has finalized his contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams.

NASA says contact has been restored with a spacecraft headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit.

NASA says contact has been lost with a spacecraft headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit.

The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities.

Irvine is hosting about 240 swimmers — a mix of national team members, collegians and high schoolers — competing outdoors under strict safety guidelines at a time when COVID-19 is surging again in many parts of the country. Ryan Lochte, seeking to make his fifth Olympic team at age 36, is competing at the U.S. Open site in Sarasota, Florida. Swimmers enter the complex through a designated spot and follow a progression from the warm-up pool, competition pool, warm-down pool and exit. The number of swimmers who can be in the same lane training at the same time is limited to a maximum of four. Multiple sessions are being staged to keep the number of swimmers at the complex at one time lower.

On Wednesday, evacuation orders were lifted for all residents in the city of Irvine about 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of Los Angeles, which saw more than a quarter of its 280,000 people forced from their homes. Evacuation orders also were lifted for the nearby Blue Ridge Fire, where thousands of people in Yorba Linda and neighboring communities had been under orders to flee. The Southern California Edison utility reported to state officials that it was investigating whether its equipment might have sparked the blaze. In Northern California, power had been restored to nearly all residents, according to PG&E. On Wednesday, authorities in Northern California said a man injured last month in a blaze in Butte County died of his injuries.

In Northern California, the easing of winds allowed Pacific Gas & Electric to begin restoring power after the largest of five safety shutoffs this year. Nearly two dozen wildfires were reported in Northern California Sunday night and Monday but all were rapidly contained without serious damage. However, once the winds ease, the weather should remain calm through the weekend, Quinlan said. Scientists have said climate change has made California much drier, meaning trees and other plants are more flammable. Associated Press writer Amy Taxin in Orange County, California, contributed to this report.

In a report to the state Public Utilities Commission, Southern California Edison said it was investigating whether its electrical equipment caused the blaze. However, the utility had reduced that to under 16,500 as winds eased temporarily Monday night. Fire officials said PG&E transmission lines sparked that fire, which destroyed hundreds of homes and caused nearly 100,000 people to flee. While the biggest fires in California have been fully or significantly contained, more than 5,000 firefighters remain committed to 20 blazes, state fire officials said. Associated Press writer Amy Taxin in Orange County, California contributed to this report.

A vault fire in Irvine, California, sparked a power outage that shut down John Wayne Airport, police said. (CNN) - A vault fire in Irvine, California, sparked a power outage that shut down John Wayne Airport, police said. In a series of tweets Friday, the airport -- in Orange County -- alerted travelers about the ground stop, which will remain in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday. For flights departing Saturday, airport officials recommended passengers get in touch with their airlines. Orange County Fire officials responded to a "vault fire near Jamboree & Michaelson," which "may have caused the power outage" at the airport, the department said on Twitter.