4 biggest mistakes people make with native plant gardens
Welcome to September, and what feels like our headlong rush to the Nov. 5 election. Are you registered to vote? Because the last day to…
Spice seller spends $700,000 on anti-Trump Facebook ads
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — Earlier this year, Penzeys Spices unveiled its latest blend — a salt-free chive and garlic mix for sprinkling on tomatoes, scrambled eggs or…
Ezequiel Ponce and Lawrence Ennali score to lift Houston over LAFC
Ezequiel Ponce and Lawrence Ennali each scored their first MLS goal, Steve Clark had six saves and the Houston Dynamo beat LAFC 2-0 Saturday night.Ponce…
The many sides of Gena Rowlands, 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.The fall festival season began in…
Three new restaurants to check out over Labor Day weekend
We have just over three weeks until the autumn equinox arrives, but for many of us, me included, summer feels like it’s over after Labor…
Ivica Zubac agrees to three-year extension with the Clippers
Ivica Zubac and the Clippers agreed to a $58.6-million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season, agent Jeff…
L.A. mayor gets pushback over her port appointees
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the goings-on in local…
Angels’ Samuel Aldegheri, first Italian pitcher, takes a loss
Victor Robles had three hits and drove in two runs, Julio Rodríguez homered for the second straight game and the Seattle Mariners opened a 10-game…
Wyatt Becker starts hot to lead Sierra Canyon past Oaks Christian
Most quarterbacks only dream of the kind of numbers Sierra Canyon senior Wyatt Becker put up in the first half of Friday night’s showdown in…
‘Industry’ on HBO and the existential crisis for prestige TV
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who’s just getting initiated into the cult of Pierpoint & Co. — or has been waiting for…
How the Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (1-0);…
In battle of promising QBs, Laguna Beach beats Santa Monica
In California, the state where quarterbacks are groomed to be great from a young age, a trip to Santa Monica High on Friday night was…
If Tyler Glasnow returns, what will Dodgers get in playoffs?
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was asked Thursday afternoon if he was certain Tyler Glasnow would pitch again this season.He couldn’t say he was.“We’re hopeful,” was…
How much would you pay for a Shohei Ohtani, Decoy bobblehead?
The Shohei Ohtani bobblehead doll, with the Japanese star holding his dog, Dekopin, was free when the Dodgers handed it out to fans with tickets…
Jay Kanter, agent for Marlon Brando and Marilyn Monroe, dies
Jay Kanter, prolific film producer and agent to Hollywood notables including Marlon Brando, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe, has died. He was 97.Kanter died of…
Dodgers Dugout: How do the Dodgers match up against Arizona?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The Dodgers play the Diamondbacks for the final four times in…
Lauren Greenfield’s latest documentary about teens will terrify you
Documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield had spent her day with a group of high school students when a startling revelation came up that compelled her to…
The Sports Report: What to expect as UCLA opens its football season
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Tony Gonzalez
When NFL Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez was growing up in Torrance, he remembers spending Sundays watching the Los Angeles Raiders on television.…
High school football: Thursday’s Week 1 scores
THURSDAY’S SCORESCITY SECTION NonleagueBell 22, Angelou 6Arleta 28, Chatsworth 7Gardena 52, Crenshaw 0Wilmington Banning 53, Granada Hills 30Hawkins 23, Diego Rivera 22Westchester 20, Huntington Park…