Rams' 24-10 victory over the Bengals by the numbers
A look at the significant numbers behind the Rams’ 24-10 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in London on Sunday. 220 Career-high receiving yards for Rams’ Cooper Kupp, eclipsing previous high of 162 vs. Minnesota last season. He has five 100-yard-plus games this season. 160 Career catches for Kupp, reaching the plateau in the fewest games…
Russell Okung's return to lineup helps Chargers defeat the Chicago Bears
CHICAGO — The diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots was scary enough for Russell Okung to fathom in June. That the Chargers left tackle’s condition would also be career-threatening felt like a twisting of the knife. “I’ve had plenty of football injuries — I hurt an ankle, a toe, I blew out my…
Bruins' defense is leading the charge to improvement
The fun bunch was back. Safety Elisha Guidry gripped the ball tightly in delight after defensive lineman Odua Isibor forced a fumble on the game’s fourth play. Safety Stephan Blaylock turned his sideline into a joyous mass of bouncing bodies with an early third-down stop. Cornerback Darnay Holmes leaped into the air in the fourth…
Historic Soda Rock winery destroyed as Kincade fire has wine country under siege
HEALDSBURG, Calif. — The Kincade fire had Sonoma County wine country under seige Sunday, burning buildings in the famed Alexander Valley and destroying the Soda Rock winery. “We’ve seen the news. We are devastated,” Soda Rock posted on Facebook. “We don’t have much information, but we will update you as soon as we know anything. Our…
Evacuating disabled people from Kincade fire with power out, winds howling
PETALUMA, Calif. — Heather Deghi oversees a care facility for disabled people in Windsor. When the Kincade fire broke out, she anticipated possible evacuations, similar to what she went through during the Tubbs fire just two years ago. When she got the word to leave, one of her first priorities was to keep those in her…
New fires in East Bay prompt evacuations in Lafayette and Martinez
ORINDA, Calif. — East Bay firefighters were battling new brush fires Sunday afternoon near the Highway 24-Interstate 680 interchange in the cities of Lafayette and Martinez. The Lafayette fire in Contra Costa County, named the Pleasant fire, appeared to be burning on both sides of Highway 24 and was prompting some evacuations between Interstate 680 and…
Strong winds in the North Bay are similar to those during the 2017 firestorm
Wind gusts recorded Sunday at remote automated weather stations in the North Bay area are similar to gusts measured at those same stations on Oct. 9, 2017, according to Jan Null of Golden Gate Weather Services. A series of fires fueled by Diablo winds caused billions of dollars of damage in October 2017, surpassing the…
Museums in L.A. this week: 'Peasants in Pastel' at the Getty and more
Here is a list of museum shows opening in L.A. for Oct. 27-Nov. 3: Openings Floating Timeline: Quique Rivera Multimedia exhibition explores the creations of the stop-motion animation artist. Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach. Starts Sun.; ends March 8. Closed Mon.-Tue. $7, $10; under 12, free. (562) 437-1689. molaa.org Museum…
'Joker' regains top spot as 'Black and Blue,' 'Countdown' and 'Current War' fall short
“Joker” regained the top spot at the box office as “Black and Blue,” “Countdown” and “The Current War” all earn less than $10 million. In a rare feat, Warner Bros.’ “Joker” reclaimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, adding $18.9 million (a mere 35% drop) in its fourth weekend for a cumulative…
Movies opening in L.A. this week: 'The Irishman,' 'Terminator: Dark Fate' and more
Oct. 30 Gay Chorus Deep SouthDocumentary follows the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus on a tour of the American South. Directed by David Charles Rodrigues. (1:40) NR. Nov. 1 Adopt a HighwayA recently paroled felon discovers an abandoned baby in a dumpster behind the fast-food restaurant where he works. With Ethan Hawke, Elaine Hendrix, Diane…