L.A. ICE raids draw California governor back into the fight with Trump
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom resisted a fight with President Trump over transgender youth in women’s sports. He forced his way onto a runway tarmac to make…
The Sports Report: Bill Plaschke shares a personal story
From Bill Plaschke: They pull giant boxing gloves over aging, sometimes shaking hands.They approach a black punching bag on weary, sometimes wobbly feet.Then they wail.They…
L.A. City Council aide arrested on assault charge at anti-ICE protest
An aide to Los Angeles City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado has been placed on unpaid leave after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer…
Mapping Altadena’s heritage: L.A. arts and culture this week
The Getty announced a $420,000 grant to the L.A. Conservancy for a cultural asset mapping project that will help track, chronicle and maintain Altadena’s cultural,…
Prep Rally: The best high school tournaments to watch this summer
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. The summer season has begun. Let’s examine what to look for.Summer fun Mater Dei tight end…
Trump’s immigration hammer bonks L.A. When will it smash down?
For months, Donald Trump and his deportation dream team — border czar Tom Homan, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and Homeland Security…
NBA Finals: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to Game 2 win
OKLAHOMA CITY — This has been Oklahoma City’s formula all season: Lose one game, respond in the next.That’s exactly what the Thunder did in Game 2 of…
LAFC defeats Kansas City to extend its unbeaten streak to 9 games
Denis Bouanga had a goal and two assists, Eddie Segura scored his first goal since 2020 and LAFC extended its MLS unbeaten streak to nine…
Hugh Jackman at the Hollywood Bowl: ‘Greatest Showman’ and more
Strumming a black acoustic guitar to match his black tuxedo pants and jacket, Hugh Jackman strolled onto the stage of the Hollywood Bowl and let…
National Guard arrives in L.A. as fallout from raids continues
California National Guard troops arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday in a show of force following scattered clashes between immigration agents and protesters and amid…
The insurrection that wasn’t, and other Trump fantasies
To hear our national leaders tell it, Los Angeles is in chaos and our governor and mayor are out to lunch with the police, blissfully…
Carlos Alcaraz wins epic French Open final against Jannik Sinner
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on…
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…
Azurá Stevens makes five 3-pointers in Sparks’ win over Wings
DALLAS — Azurá Stevens had 21 points, including a career-high five three-pointers, Dearica Hamby added 20 points, and the Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 93-79 on Friday…
At Our Lady of the Angels, free organ recitals unleash the majesty of Los Angeles
Even in a building as massive as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown, the organ stands out. How could it not?Standing…
Angel City salvages draw with Chicago in Alex Straus’ coaching debut
Mary Alice Vignola scored the equalizer in the 80th minute and Angel City salvaged a 2-2 draw with the Chicago Stars at BMO Stadium on…
Trump administration is deploying National Guard troops to L.A.
The Trump administration announced Saturday that National Guard troops were being sent to Los Angeles — an action Gov. Gavin Newsom said he opposed. President…
High school baseball and softball: Regional finals results
CIF SOCAL REGIONAL FINALS SATURDAY’S RESULTSBASEBALL DIVISION I#1 St. John Bosco 4, #7 Patrick Henry 0DIVISION II#8 Rancho Bernardo 2, #6 Point Loma 1DIVISION III#5…
30 years of ‘Clueless,’ plus the week’s best movies in L.A.
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.We are pleased to exclusively announce…
ICE arrested a California union leader. Does Trump understand what that means?
Unions in California are different from those in other places. More than any state in our troubled country, their ranks are filled with people of…