A political lesson for L.A. from an unrestrained president
WASHINGTON — When racial justice protests roiled cities across America at the depths of the pandemic, President Trump, then in his first term, demonstrated restraint. Threats to…
This Los Angeles city official testified for four days so Karen Bass wouldn’t have to
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Noah Goldberg and Laura…
Dodgers unable to capitalize on chances in shutout loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — The revolving door on the pitcher’s mound continues to spin for the Dodgers, who called Justin Wrobleski up from the minors to start Friday’s…
Mayor Bass taps AECOM to assist with Palisades rebuilding
Nearly five months after a firestorm laid waste to a wide swath of Pacific Palisades, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday that the global infrastructure firm…
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes to undergo Tommy John surgery
CINCINNATI — All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes of the Arizona Diamondbacks is set to undergo Tommy John elbow surgery, ending his season early in the first year of…
U.S. charges Kilmar Abrego Garcia with transporting people who were in the country illegally
WASHINGTON — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose mistaken deportation to El Salvador became a political flashpoint in the Trump administration’s stepped-up immigration enforcement, was being returned to the…
Trump’s bill is floundering in the Senate as Musk attacks intensify
WASHINGTON — The clamorous end to President Trump’s alliance with Elon Musk is increasing pressure on the White House over its signature legislation known as the “One…
Taylor Swift reacquires the rights to her early music
It’s all (Taylor’s Version) now.Taylor Swift announced Friday that she had reacquired the rights to her early recordings, six years after music executive Scooter Braun…
There will soon be a ‘mayor of L.A. County.’ How much power should come with the job?
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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charge
British comedian Russell Brand remained firm this week in denying he sexually assaulted four women from 1999 to 2005. The controversial “Get Him to the…
Servite’s ‘Fab Four’ show their blazing speed at state track prelims
CLOVIS, Calif. — Call them the “Fab Four.”Servite’s boys’ 4x100-meter relay team, consisting of freshmen Jace Wells, Jaelen Hunter, Kamil Pelovello and Jorden Wells got Friday’s CIF…
Prep softball: Marina wins Southern Section Division 3 championship
Marina won the Southern Section Division 3 softball championship with an 8-1 win over Westlake in Irvine on Friday.Aviana Valbuena had three hits and four…
Trump fires Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Chief Kim Sajet
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is firing Kim Sajet, the longtime director of the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, for being “a highly partisan…
Bradford family: Giants in height and volleyball
When the Bradford family walks together on a beach, at an airport, in a restaurant, eyes turn. They aren’t just tall, they’re giants. They aren’t…
NCAA Regionals: UCLA to host UC Irvine; USC snaps drought
UCLA is hosting the Los Angeles Regional that includes UC Irvine, while USC ends its postseason drought with a trip to the Corvallis Regional, the…
Billy Joel cancels all shows after brain disorder diagnosis
Billy Joel has canceled all upcoming concerts, revealing he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder that causes physical and mental issues. Joel, 76, has…
With L.A.’s latest budget, has the political pendulum firmly swung at City Hall?
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High school softball: City Section playoff results and pairings
CITY SECTION SOFTBALL PLAYOFFSTHURSDAY’S RESULTSOPEN DIVISIONQUARTERFINALS #1 Granada Hills 13, #8 Banning 0#4 Venice 2, #5 El Camino Real 1#3 Carson 16, #6 Birmingham 5#2…
Seth Hernandez hits two three-run homers for No. 1 Corona
Leave it up to Seth Hernandez of top-seeded Corona High to find a way to impress the many pro baseball scouts attending Tuesday’s Southern Section…
Trump slams Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen for Kamala Harris gigs
President Trump is very much still hung up on the star power that boosted former Vice President Kamala Harris’ ultimately unsuccessful campaign. In a pair…