California’s long cycle of fiery destruction and reconstruction
For the first time in memory, everyone around here either knows someone or is someone who has lost a home or been dislocated by the…
Special counsel report says Trump would’ve been convicted for Jan. 6
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith said his team “stood up for the rule of law” as it investigated President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the…
Khalil Mack mulling over whether to return to Chargers or retire
After a devastating 27-point playoff collapse two seasons ago nearly sent Khalil Mack into sudden retirement, the Chargers’ star edge rusher plans to revisit the…
How L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger plans to help Altadena rebuild
In front of the Altadena sheriff’s station Saturday morning, Pierre Dupuy greeted L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, then broke down in her arms.“Thank you so…
Texans’ four interceptions help eliminate the Chargers
HOUSTON — Texans safety Eric Murray had a wide-open running lane to the end zone. Justin Herbert could do nothing but turn away solemnly. Somehow the…
Cori Close’s connection to John Wooden transcends wins and titles
She was a kid. He was a legend.She was an assistant coach in her first college job. He was the greatest coach in college basketball…
California exodus talk was overblown and is thankfully disproved
California is growing again, news that comes as a relief, vindication or vexation, depending on where you stand in regard to the Golden State. Or,…
Jimmy Garoppolo gets to display talents as Rams face Seahawks
This could play out differently.What Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo does on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks — and what might happen during the offseason —…
Texas avoids upset, beats Arizona State in Peach Bowl thriller
ATLANTA — Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Cam…
Ducks rally to beat Oilers for first time in eight meetings
Ryan Strome scored with 2:36 remaining as the Ducks rallied from a two-goal deficit in the second period to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on…
Column: An Oscar-winning L.A. council member? Gov. Danny Trejo? Gustavo’s 2025 predictions
The good news: None of the predictions I made in last year’s annual Gustradamus columna came true. If any did, it would have been a…
Will ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 be a bigger hit than Season 1 for Netflix?
It’s been more than three years since college student Justin Lin binge-watched the first season of Netflix’s “Squid Game” in two days. Now, he can’t…
Tyler Higbee hero in Rams’ win over Jets in first game back
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It could not have been a sweeter way to come back.Rams tight end Tyler Higbee played Sunday for the first time since…
Dodgers to pay record $103 million MLB luxury tax penalty
NEW YORK — The Dodgers topped a record nine teams owing Major League Baseball’s luxury tax this year with an unprecedented $103 million penalty, and the…
Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Netflix on Friday said it will stream for the first time the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the streamer continues to expand its library of…
‘Laid’s’ Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet on their rom-com friendship
In Peacock’s new comedy “Laid,” the term “body count” suddenly becomes all too literal. When Ruby (Stephanie Hsu) finds out that her exes and former…
5 Korean restaurants and bottle shops to try makgeolli in L.A
As the granddaughter of Korean rice farmers who brewed rich, viscous makgeolli to keep their six sons sated while planting in the fields, my journey…
First-time ‘SNL’ host Paul Mescal isn’t afraid to have fun
As pointed out in the first proper Please Don’t Destroy sketch to air this season that wasn’t a commercial, serious actors don’t always do great…
Prep talk: How Van Nuys turned around its football program
Van Nuys High School is 109 years old, with the likes of Don Drysdale, Robert Redford, Bob Waterfield and Marilyn Monroe among the famous alumni.…
UCLA women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP poll for the first time
The UCLA women’s basketball team has a new, coveted designation: best in the country.A day after the Bruins toppled top-ranked South Carolina, they leapfrogged three…