Lakers’ Luka Doncic easing into training camp after hectic offseason
The plan, Luka Doncic said Thursday after the the Lakers’ third day of training camp, is to go “a little bit slower” during these sessions…
New restaurants and pop-ups to try in Los Angeles in October 2025
Spooky season has arrived, which means the holidays — and the end of the year — are right on its tail. But before you start…
LeBron James looking at slow ramp-up to Lakers season
LeBron James did not participate in the Lakers’ first day of training camp Tuesday because of “nerve irritation in the glute.”James’ teammates Marcus Smart, Gabe…
Trump says he wants to use U.S. cities as training grounds for military
QUANTICO, Va. — President Trump revealed that he wants to use American cities as training grounds for the armed forces and joined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on…
Former state Senate leader Toni Atkins drops out of 2026 California governor’s race
San Diego Democrat and former state Senate leader Toni Atkins dropped out of the 2026 California governor’s race Monday, part of a continued reshuffling and…
Angels continue to careen to season’s end with another loss
Bobby Witt Jr. and Adam Frazier each drove in two runs, Salvador Perez moved into second place on Kansas City’s career RBI list and the…
Kings captain Anze Kopitar says he will retire after NHL season
Anze Kopitar, widely considered the greatest player in Kings franchise history and poised to become the team’s all-time leading scorer, announced Thursday he will retire…
Canelo Alvarez acknowledges Terence Crawford’s greatness after loss
LAS VEGAS — Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez walked alongside his wife and one of his daughters to the makeshift stage in a giant tent a few feet from…
‘Am I Roxie’ review: Roxana Ortega in solo show at Geffen Playhouse
In “Am I Roxie?,” a world premiere one-woman-show at the Geffen Playhouse, Roxana Ortega, a working actress and alum of the Groundlings Theatre’s Sunday Company,…
‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ review: Power cameos sap the satire
The cultural legacy of the 1984 rock-mock-doc “This Is Spinal Tap” is of sufficient amplitude that, to give the band’s guitarist Nigel Tufnel (Christopher Guest)…
Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ healthcare demands
WASHINGTON — Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer weathered backlash from Democrats earlier this year when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But he’s…
Our TIFF photo gallery welcomes Elle Fanning and more, plus today’s picks
TORONTO — Welcome to a special daily edition of the Envelope at TIFF, a newsletter collecting the latest developments out of Canada’s annual film showcase. Sign up…
Catching up with ‘Downton Abbey’: What’s up with all the major characters?
After 52 episodes and three movies, the world of “Downton Abbey” is coming to a heartwarming conclusion — for now, at least. The series and…
Judge orders Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid approved by Congress
The Trump administration must release billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress, including money that President Trump said last week he would not…
Trump blocks $4.9B in foreign aid Congress OK’d, using maneuver last seen nearly 50 years ago
WASHINGTON — President Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won’t be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without…
The best cafes for checking out L.A.’s underground coffee scene
On the corner of East 4th Street and South Evergreen Avenue on a recent Friday night in Boyle Heights, a large crowd gathered in front…
Why losing Rashawn Slater will pose a massive test for Chargers
The Chargers were blindsided in the truest sense.Eleven days after signing a contract extension that made him the NFL’s highest-paid offensive lineman in history, Chargers…
How new Dodger Alex Call became one of MLB’s toughest at-bats
At the end of the 2019 minor-league season, Alex Call looked at his hitting numbers, then looked himself in the mirror.A former third-round draft pick…
Freddie Freeman’s Coldplay meme-inspired rebound helping Dodgers win
TAMPA, Fla. — First, the meme made Freddie Freeman laugh.Then, in a serendipitous twist, it gave him a lightning-bulb epiphany about his recently ailing swing.At the end…
Galaxy’s modest home winning streak comes to an end
Myrto Uzuni scored a goal in the 40th minute and added an assist, Owen Wolff scored his first goal of the season and Austin FC…