Californians pay too much for electricity. Here are three bold solutions
Politicians love to chase easy answers. Alas, when it comes to California’s rising electric rates, there aren’t any.If limiting rate increases were simple, elected officials…
Lakers newsletter: How a free throw turned LeBron James’ night around and led to a win
INDIANAPOLIS — Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we check in every week on a team that’s had such a…
Modular housing may finally have its day — as solution to wildfire rebuilding
The sense of loss Sue Labella feels after the Pacific Palisades home she’d lived in for almost 50 years burned down in January’s wildfire is…
Mira Costa No. 1 in boys’ volleyball, beach volleyball, girls’ lacrosse
It could be ring season this spring for Mira Costa High teams.According to the Southern Section power rankings, Mira Costa is the No. 1-ranked team…
Padel is the new racquet sport bouncing onto the courts of L.A.
The ball pops up in the air and soars into an arc, drifting against the blue sky, then comes down with a plunk on the…
Clippers get big road win against Knicks, are tied for sixth in West
NEW YORK — James Harden had 29 points, six rebounds and six assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and the Clippers prevented the New York Knicks from…
L.A. Mayor Bass’ text messages provide window into early fire response
Inside the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Mayor Karen Bass was attending a reception with local and foreign dignitaries as her phone began to ping. The…
Richard Carlson, former KABC reporter and father of Tucker Carlson, dies at 84
Richard Carlson, a controversial fixture in West Coast TV journalism during the 1970s, died Monday at his Florida home after a long illness.Carlson’s death was…
Rose Bowl to host 2028 Olympics soccer finals, other sports moved
The city of Pasadena announced the Rose Bowl is hosting men’s and women’s semifinal and final soccer matches as the 2028 Olympic venues list continues…
As Mayhem Ball tour takes shape, Gaga faces trademark lawsuit
Lady Gaga was all about the Mayhem Ball on Wednesday, making the tour announcement a day after she was sued for allegedly infringing on a…
Beverly Hills seeks $400,000 in legal fees from abortion provider
The city of Beverly Hills is seeking more than $400,000 in legal fees from an abortion provider who accused officials of colluding with extremists to…
Ice Cube’s BIG3 includes LA Riot, other city teams for first time
A tectonic shift in the format of the BIG3 will bring the three-on-three basketball circuit founded by Ice Cube to Los Angeles this summer. For…
California in settlement talks with Uber, Lyft over wage theft claims
In early 2020, thousands of drivers — led by Southern California advocacy group Rideshare Drivers United — filed claims with the state against Uber and…
Kings keep their home streak going by beating Rangers
Kevin Fiala scored twice, Darcy Kuemper stopped 22 shots, and the Kings beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Tuesday night.Phillip Danault also scored as…
Buscabulla teases summer U.S. tour and new album, ‘Se Amaba Así’
Puerto Rican indie-pop act Buscabulla is entering a new era. Nearly five years after the release of its critically acclaimed debut album, “Regresa,” the duo…
Shailene Woodley and Lucas Bravo show how to do unkempt and enamored
Shailene Woodley, actor and environmentalist, was featured in Outside magazine late last year beneath the headline “Here’s What It’s Like to Go Camping With Shailene…
L.A.-China flight diverted, delayed after pilot forgets passport
Possessing valid documentation is the second item on the State Department’s checklist for U.S. tourists traveling internationally.It’s required for pilots, too, as an estimated 257…
Angels release Mickey Moniak after he beat them in arbitration
Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather…
The 2025 box office is off to a terrible start. Is the problem supply or demand?
The first quarter of 2025 has been bleak for the movie theater business. The year that many analysts thought would be the one when the…
Speaking truth to Trump on climate change
The 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or…