California's capital city will be home to one of the 10 initial franchises in the newly announced Major League Volleyball set to launch in January 2026.

Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive is one of the league's founding partners and owner of the Sacramento franchise.

Minnesota's entire coaching staff is busy on the recruiting trail and their latest in-home visit came in Folsom, California with 2026 three-star offensive lineman Vlad Dyakonov according to an X post on Monday.

Hours before a Trump administration directive was set to freeze an estimated trillions in federal assistance, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday that he is among a coalition filing a lawsuit to halt the freeze.

One of the roaming wolf-dog hybrids was euthanized; two others were taken to a rescue, said Sacramento animal control officials.

An avid skydiver who had made nearly 300 jumps died in a parachuting accident, Arizona police and news sources reported. Ann Wick, 55, of Minnesota, died in the accident at Sky Dive Arizona at about 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, the Eloy Police Department said in a news release.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

Ecotourism is another untapped opportunity. In northern Scotland, the Flow Country’s peatlands attract thousands of visitors annually, drawn by their unique biodiversity and striking landscapes. Ghana’s peatlands, home to diverse flora and fauna, could become a magnet for ecotourists, generating revenue while promoting conservation.

All Times Eastern Basketball Women’s Unrivaled Vinyl vs. Lunar Owls — TNT/truTV/Max, 7:30 p.m. Rose vs. Laces — TNT/truTV/Max, 8:45 p.m. Unrivaled Pregame — TNT/truTV/Max, 7 p.m. Unrivaled Postgame — truTV/Max,

Jan. 27

Holy Cross at Boston U., 7 p.m. Towson at Northeastern, 9 p.m. Bethune-Cookman at Alcorn St., 6 p.m. Southern Miss. at Troy, 6 p.m. Houston Christian at SE Louisiana, 7 p.m.

Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change -related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.