John Travolta crashes ‘Grease’ sing-along as Danny Zuko
For “Grease” fans in Los Angeles, recent summer nights had a surprise in store. We’ll tell you more, tell you more. John Travolta, who brought…
Jalen Ramsey traded for Minkah Fitzpatrick in swap for defensive backs
In a swap of former All-Pro defensive backs on Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers acquired cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith from the Miami…
Trump Administration sues Mayor Karen Bass, City Council over sanctuary policy
The U.S. Department of Justice sued the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass and City Council members Monday, calling L.A.’s sanctuary city law “illegal”…
Supreme Court turns down claim from L.A. landlords over COVID evictions ban
WASHINGTON — With two conservatives in dissent, the Supreme Court on Monday turned down a property-rights claim from Los Angeles landlords who say they lost millions from…
L.A. County firefighters to receive Pat Tillman Award at ESPYs
In January, as wildfires tore through greater Los Angeles, more than 7,500 emergency personnel mobilized — confronting searing heat and extreme winds, trying to contain…
The Sports Report: LeBron James opts in with the Lakers for $52.6 million
From Broderick Turner: Lakers superstar LeBron James will once again make NBA history by playing in his 23rd NBA season.James exercised his player option for…
LAFC loses in Olivier Giroud’s final game with the team
Emmanuel Sabbi scored on Vancouver’s only shot on goal, Yohei Takaoka made four saves and the Whitecaps spoiled Olivier Giroud’s farewell match with a 1-0…
Glenn Whipp’s Emmy ballot: Read his list of dream nominees
Emmy nominations voting ends tonight at 10 p.m. PT. Still need help with your ballot?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for the Los Angeles Times and host…
‘The Enduring Wild’ review: Josh Jackson pays homage to public lands
Book Review The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands By Josh JacksonHeyday Press: 264 pages, $38If you buy books linked on our site,…
‘CIA Book Club’ review: A gripping look at Cold War subterfuge
Book Review The CIA Book Club: The Secret Mission to Win the Cold War With Forbidden Literature By Charlie EnglishRandom House: 384 pages, $35If you…
Jake Paul beats Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision
Jake Paul appeared to be taking the biggest risk of his unique boxing career by stepping in the ring with Julio César Chávez Jr., a…
Rick Hurst dead: ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ actor was 79
Actor Rick Hurst, best known as dim-witted Deputy Cletus Hogg on the TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard,” has died unexpectedly in Los Angeles. He…
A ‘Tombstone’ tribute for Val Kilmer, plus the week’s best
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.Opening this weekend and winner of…
Shohei Ohtani is sharp but Dodgers fall to Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three batters into his third start of the year on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani showed some brief frustration.With one out in the first…
How does NYC primary win reverberate in Los Angeles politics?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Noah Goldberg, giving you the latest on city and county…
Two new books on gay food culture resonate beyond Pride month
Only seven pages in, John Birdsall offers a conclusion to the question that titles his book, “What Is Queer Food?”It’s a subject that has consumed…
Letter: They need to turn down the volume at Dodger Stadium
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> As someone who has permanent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) as a result of hearing damage from concerts, I must take exception to…
‘Squid Game’ finale: The wealthy win and nice guys finish last
Rich people suck.The message was loud and clear when Netflix‘s Korean thriller “Squid Game” arrived in 2021. Imagining wealth and class disparity at the heart…
California hopes law from bloody era of U.S. history can rein in Trump
California’s fight to rein in President Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles hinges on a 19th century law with a a blood-soaked origin and…
Kings GM Ken Holland prefers how the NHL draft used to be held
For Ken Holland, the Kings’ decidedly old-school general manager, new isn’t necessarily better. Take the NHL draft, for example.Holland presided over more than a quarter-century…