Rams’ Matthew Stafford practices for first time in training camp
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is back.But to what degree remains to be seen.Stafford, who has been sidelined since the start of training camp because of…
Prep Rally: Previewing the big high school football game of zero week
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. Zero week has arrived for high school football. Let’s examine some of the big games. Newsletter…
Cover story: ‘Severance’s’ Ben Stiller
What’s the one thing from your childhood that your mom threw away that haunts you to this day?Ben Stiller has one, a souvenir from what…
Best bars and coffee shops in the San Fernando Valley
Long before the sun goes down, this downtown San Fernando wine bar-coffee shop — where the community is so tight-knit it’s hard to tell who’s…
Amy Madigan deserves an award for Aunt Gladys in ‘Weapons’
Which critics group will be the first to give Amy Madigan a prize for “Weapons”?Might she be the standout of the summer, the one most…
The paintings of newly minted Kennedy Center honoree Sly Stallone: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
There was much ado Wednesday about President Trump’s picks to receive the coveted Kennedy Center Honors in December. Journalists and culture watchers combed through the…
Border Patrol show of force at Newsom event spurs demand for info
Gov. Gavin Newsom filed a request Sunday seeking records from the Trump administration to explain why a phalanx of Border Patrol agents showed up outside…
Californians find cheap housing, less traffic, happiness in Tulsa
If you’re a Gen Xer or younger, there’s a good chance you’ve contemplated moving out of California.The reasons are obvious. It’s expensive and difficult to…
Newsom’s plan to fight fire with fire could have profound consequences
Deep in the badlands of defeat, Democrats have soul-searched about what went wrong last November, tinkered with a thousand-plus thinkpieces and desperately cast for a…
Robert Altman’s centennial, plus the week’s best movies
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.This week, The Times published a…
Dogs, kids, pizza and fine wine: A new Altadena gathering spot
The feel of an Italian festa in Altadena, the South Bay’s “time capsule” Japanese food scene, delivery drones, a tasting menu hidden in a parking…
Hannah Seabert makes five saves in Angel City’s scoreless draw with Utah
Hannah Seabert made the most of her first NWSL start.The veteran goalkeeper, who starred at Woodcrest Christian High in Riverside and Pepperdine University, made five…
City officials want to fund immigration defense. The budget crisis makes it hard
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Noah Goldberg, with assists from Julia Wick, Seema Mehta and…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers can’t hit, can’t pitch, what can they do?
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Lately, the only thing the Dodgers excel at is losing games they should win. When they hit they can’t pitch and when they…
Trump’s unprecedented show of force in L.A., Washington are pushing norms, sparking fears
In downtown Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a news conference with Democratic leaders when the Border Patrol showed up nearby to conduct a…
Kelsey Plum reaches milestone and leads Sparks to win over Dallas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96…
Home Depots across L.A. become battleground in new phase of ICE raids
There is a new reality emerging in the parking lots of one of America’s biggest home improvement stores, highlighted by incidents big and small across…
Border Patrol agents stage show of force at Newsom event
As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepared to announce that he would take on President Trump’s redistricting plans on behalf of California, scores of federal immigration agents…
3 L.A. hikes that will impress your out-of-town guests
Los Angeles and its surrounding landscapes offer limitless opportunity for adventure. But which one should you take your out-of-town guests on? Newsletter You are reading…
Florida governor announces plans for second immigration detention facility
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a…