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Coronavirus plunges California into worst budget deficit in state history

California's state government faces a $54-billion budget deficit through next summer, according to an analysis released Thursday.




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Open for business in Yuba and Sutter counties

11 photos: Businesses and restaurants open to customers in rural California counties.




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Pool rules: Riverside County says spread out, stay in your lane

Pool parties are frowned on, as health officials offer guidelines for the use of apartment and HOA pools and spas.




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California reopening begins Friday: Here is what it is going to look like

Across Southern California and in the Bay Area, communities are preparing to allow retailers to reopen, with restrictions.




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Hand sanitizer company is ordered to stop distribution over questionable claims

The DOJ ordered an Orange County company to stop distributing hand-sanitizer products until it got FDA approval or removed certain claims from its labeling.




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Oversight panel to subpoena Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony on coronavirus in jails

The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission voted Thursday to subpoena L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva for testimony regarding the coronavirus outbreak in the jails.




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It's not too late to mark Teacher Appreciation Week. They could use it now more than ever

Teachers have adapted to the coronavirus outbreak and school shutdowns.




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Masks will be required on L.A. Metro buses and trains starting Monday

The mask rule comes after Metro bus drivers said they were scared for their health and for the well-being of essential workers on board.




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Palm Desert man threw daughter off a cliff, stabbed good Samaritan trying to help, sheriff says

A Palm Desert man crashed his car, stabbed a good Samaritan who tried to free his daughter from the wreck and flung the girl off a cliff, killing her, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.




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First youths test positive for coronavirus in L.A. County juvenile halls

Two youths have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in L.A. County's juvenile halls. The teens were only recently booked and were kept away from the general population, officials say.




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3 dead, several wounded in cycle of South L.A. gang shootings, police say

Single shooting in South L.A. is believed to have touched off vicious cycle of retaliation, officials say




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710 Freeway reopened in Long Beach after CHP shoots and kills armed man

Long Beach police alerted the CHP to the man, who was walking on the freeway about 1:30 a.m. and wielding a knife.




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Two bears were fatally hit by cars on the same freeway within 24 hours

A bear in Castaic was fatally struck by a car while walking through traffic near the northbound 5 Freeway the early Friday morning hours.




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Vanessa Bryant files claim against L.A. County sheriff over Kobe Bryant crash site photos

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over deputies sharing "unauthorized" photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter and seven others.




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California slowly reopens as stores offer curbside pickup. Will it be enough to keep businesses afloat?

California's tepid reopening amid the coronavirus sparked a mix of excitement, confusion and uncertainty.




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L.A. unemployment hits stunning 24%: 'These are our neighbors and they're hurting,' Garcetti says

Los Angeles has been touted for implementing a swift stay-at-home order to combat the coronavirus, but those efforts have not come without consequence, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said.




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California's tourism-dependent towns cautiously prepare new marketing for reopening

Tourist spots prepare to welcome visitors once coronavirus restrictions are lifted




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Coronavirus case cluster tied to Pasadena party, spurring warning of Mother's Day gatherings

Pasadena is warning against Mother's Day gatherings after its public health department traced a cluster of coronavirus cases to a birthday party.




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Chateauguay issues 36-hour boil water advisory starting Monday

The municipality of Chateauguay is advising residents to boil tap water starting Monday as work will begin on the water system.




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Study finds most Montrealers not on board with sending kids back to school

Most Montrealers are not on board with sending children back to school May 18 according to a new survey from the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) and the Association for Canadians Studies (ACS).




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UPDATED: Exploring great Indiana high school gyms

Landmarks of Indiana basketball

      




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'That's when it changed.' Story of how 2009 team put IU baseball on the map

"I look at that group — it was not sexy at that time to play for Indiana. They made it sexy."

       




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Darius Leonard won't be happy unless he makes history with Colts

Leonard has made 284 tackles, 12 sacks and seven interceptions in his first two years, but says he only met 3 or 4 of his 15 goals last year.

       




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Indiana Pacers broadcast team nominated for regional Emmys

Indiana Pacers TV announcers Chris Denari and Quinn Buckner are among those up for honors

       




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IndyCar, IMS to auction off fan experiences to support non-profits battling the coronavirus

Interested in waiving the green flag at an Indy 500 practice, and looking to stay busy during the Month of May? IndyCar and IMS have a solution.

       




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Colts TE Doyle deals with challenges with offseason workouts

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle discusses the challenges of working out during the pandemic.

       




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How the Colts work from home: Ray Allen, heart-rate monitors, Zoom meetings

Frank Reich has worked hard to find ways to teach the Colts virtually, including bringing in an NBA legend to inspire the team.

       




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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Q&A: Catching up with professional golfer and Evansville native Dylan Meyer

Evansville native and pro golfer Dylan Meyer discusses what his plans would have been this spring, his dream golf foursome and more.

       




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NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages

The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled.

       




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Opinion: Get ready for college football chaos this summer, with no one in charge and leagues itching to play

Wheels turning toward college football in the fall, but no one is in charge. Expect summer chaos with push to return, few answers on coronavirus risk.

       




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Notre Dame football: Strength coach eager to see how players respond when they return

Matt Balis has tried to guide Fighting Irish football players through offseason training from a distance.

       




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What we know about IndyCar's planned 2020 season opener

The IndyCar Series released details Thursday regarding its 2020 season opener, scheduled for June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway at Fort Worth.

       




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Purdue women's basketball players faced obstacles getting home during COVID-19

Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp holds remote individual and team meetings on a weekly basis with her players during coronavirus

       




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How NIL rules play out at Notre Dame are intriguing, but it really should be a waiting game

Notre Dame's national/international visibility would seem to give Irish student-athletes an edge.

       




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Cody Zeller recalls Harbaugh brothers telling IU basketball team to be 'blood-sucking bats'

IU basketball alum Cody Zeller recalls getting an unusual pep talk from Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh

       




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Peyton Manning roasts Tom Brady in announcing charity golf event

Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are playing for COVID-19 relief on May 24.

       




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Jack Doyle building digital rapport with new Colts Philip Rivers, Trey Burton

Jack Doyle can't get on the field with his new teammates but that hasn't stopped him from forging relationships.

       




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IndyStar Sports Awards transforms to on-demand broadcast, loaded with star pro athletes

Carmel and IU grad Sage Steele will co-host and star athletes like Drew Brees and Venus Williams will announce winners during the online broadcast.

       




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IU volleyball recruiting class ranks 15th — a program best

This week, PrepVolleyball.com released its Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The Hoosiers came in at No. 15 — a program best.

       




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Help us salute Indiana high school senior athletes who didn't get to play this spring

USA Today Network will pay tribute to senior high school athletes who did not get to participate in spring sports.

       




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IndyCar details plans for season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway, including no fans

IndyCar will host its season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway on June 6 as planned, but without fans and in a one-day show.

       




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NCAA's Mark Emmert says he can't see sports starting if schools are online-only

NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: "If a school doesn't reopen, then they're not going to be playing sports."

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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Larry Curry, who had rollercoaster IndyCar career as team engineer and manager, dies at 68

In a career not without mistakes and disappointments, Larry Curry showed sparks of brilliance during his IndyCar career that spanned five decades.

       




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'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year

The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19.

       




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Sen. Braun: Empower local communities, businesses to safely reopen economy

We should not use the blanket approach that government took in shutting down the economy to reopen it.

       




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Briggs: Eric Holcomb meets protesters' rage with empathy — and a rebuke

The governor offered a gentle rebuke to protesters: You're not helping.

       




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Op-ed: Coronavirus offers a lesson on Earth Day: 'We share this fragile planet'

The same spirit that now forces us to work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic can be harnessed to address the challenge of climate change.