Survey shows Californians want ballots in more languages
SACRAMENTO — The vast majority of California voters support expanding access to translated ballots for people who speak limited English, an effort that would likely increase turnout,…
How Erewhon became a Los Angeles tourist destination
When William Rath mapped out his post-law school trip to Los Angeles in May, his itinerary included the city’s quintessential landmarks: gazing up at the…
L.A.’s Iranian community grapples with reactions to U.S. military attack
Roozbeh Farahanipour sat in the blue-green glow of his Westwood restaurant’s 220-gallon saltwater aquarium and worried about Iran, his voice accented in anguish.It was Sunday…
Contributor: Baseball is mostly mistakes. How else can we learn grace?
If only! On June 18, 2014, the airwaves and the internet lit up in collective awe at one of the greatest athletic feats in modern…
Move over, Dallas Cowboys. Rams want to be ‘the world’s team’
WAILUKU, Hawaii — The Rams returned to Southern California nearly a decade ago intent on capturing the heart of NFL fans in Los Angeles.Now, with two Super…
Late-inning rally: Dodgers donate $1 million toward immigrant families
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have ramped up raids throughout Southern California in the last couple of weeks.Some areas such as MacArthur Park, the…
Let’s not go overboard hyping Newsom’s White House prospects
Today we discuss presidential politics, window treatments and disasters of the natural and man-made variety.Time for Gavin Newsom to start measuring those White House drapes.Huh?You…
Dodgers pitchers give up five home runs in loss to Nationals
Dodger Stadium is the proud owner of the most home runs in baseball this season. The long-ball trend might not be an anomaly.On Saturday night,…
Kelsey Plum returns, but Sparks lose their third straight game
MINNEAPOLIS — Kayla McBride scored 15 of her season-high 29 points in the fourth quarter, Courtney Williams added 18 points and the Minnesota Lynx beat the Sparks…
Sen. Padilla claps back after JD Vance calls him ‘Jose’: ‘He knows my name’
Sen. Alex Padilla blasted the Trump administration Saturday, calling it “petty and unserious” after Vice President JD Vance referred to him as “Jose” during a…
Dodgers commit $1 million toward assistance for families of immigrants
On Friday morning, more than 50 community and religious leaders from around Los Angeles signed a petition that called on the Dodgers “to take a…
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts suspended one game by MLB
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will serve a one-game suspension Friday night against the Nationals after Thursday’s benches-clearing altercation against the San Diego Padres.In addition to…
Meet the face of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ immigrant outreach
Claudia Aragon was headed home after dropping her puppy off at obedience school when the first text came in early on Friday, June 6.“Ice showed…
Welcome to the deportation resistance, Dodgers. What's next?
Gustavo Arellano writes that 'the Dodgers need to summon the moral courage of their past and once again set an example others can follow.' Source…
The perfect summer corn fritter
Returning to downtown L.A. restaurants after the curfew. The spirituality of red Fanta. “The most exciting place to eat in the South Bay in recent…
NBA Game 7 preview: Breaking it down by the numbers
For the 20th time, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals.Indiana will play at Oklahoma City on Sunday night in the final…
‘The Rehearsal’: Nathan Fielder needs his own Emmy category
Yes, Tom Cruise will soon own an Oscar. But has he ever flown a Boeing 737 with 150 passengers on board?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for…
Newsom’s podcast sidekick: a single-use plastic water bottle
Johnny had Ed. Conan had Andy. And Gov. Gavin Newsom? A single-use plastic water bottle.In most of the YouTube video recordings of Newsom’s new podcast,…
Chris Brown pleads not guilty in London assault case, trial date set
Grammy-winning R&B star Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to one charge connected to his alleged beating of a music producer in a London nightclub…
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to ban sales of assault weapons
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s Democratic-controlled state House on Friday approved legislation that would ban the sale and manufacture of many semiautomatic rifles commonly referred to as…