A fight over a progressive L.A. news site leads to dueling lawsuits
The question of who controls a small independent media outlet has roiled Los Angeles’ left for more than a year. This week, the clash over…
NWSL: Gisele and Alyssa Thompson make history in Angel City win
Riley Tiernan scored her second goal of the match in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to give Angel City a 4-3 win over…
The Sports Report: Clippers force Game 7; Kings go home
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…
L.A. coffee shops to visit near major freeways
It’s hard to avoid traffic in Los Angeles, especially if you’re faced with a daily freeway commute. A playlist, podcast or phone call can help…
Todd Pletcher-trained Grande scratched from Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby dropped to 19 horses on Friday when Grande was scratched from the race with a foot bruise. Grande is trained by…
Here’s what (and who) to blame for the Lakers’ early playoff exit
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, the one place on the internet where I can, proudly, share with you…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reject plea
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has rejected a plea deal in his upcoming trial on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.At a…
Why didn’t FEMA lease apartments for survivors of the L.A. fires?
Since her Altadena rental home burned down in January’s Eaton fire, Tamara Johnson has crisscrossed Southern California looking for a place to live. She started…
3 splendid L.A. waterfall hikes to see before the end of spring
Waterfall hikes have long been a staple of any hiker’s Instagram feed, a stunningly gorgeous brag of where you got to hike that day.But hiking…
Mike Erspamer of San Clemente shuts down hitters in Sea View League
Left-handed pitcher Mike Erspamer of San Clemente High completed Sea View League competition by throwing 27-2/3 scoreless innings in helping the Tritons clinch the league…
Climate change is cooking Los Angeles. Does Karen Bass care?
Los Angeles is still reeling from its most devastating wildfires ever. In the next few months, temperatures could hit triple digits. Yet Mayor Karen Bass…
The Sports Report: Lakers’ season comes to an end
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…
Mike Trout injured during Angels’ loss to Mariners
SEATTLE — J.P. Crawford hit a tie-breaking two-run single in a six-run seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners won their seventh straight series with a 9-3 victory…
Fox News says Smartmatic was not harmed by its 2020 election reporting
Fox News filed a motion for summary judgment Tuesday, attacking voting machine company Smartmatic’s demand for $2.7 billion in damages in its defamation suit against…
Dodgers are good, and old. Should they try NBA-style load management?
With the Lakers, Clippers and Kings all one loss from summer vacation, the sporting eyes of Los Angeles turn to the Dodgers.If you’ve been busy…
Trump dismisses Biden nominees to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff
WASHINGTON — President Trump has dismissed many of former President Biden’s nominees to the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice…
The Sports Report: Clippers’ (and Kings’) season is one loss away from ending
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…
Trump targets California libraries for cuts
President Trump has made it clear since his first term that he’s no fan of libraries, or books for that matter.In addition to attempting to…
The top 20 high school softball rankings
This week’s top 20 high school softball rankings of Southland teams from CalHiSports.com.Rk, School, Record1. Norco, 23-22. Rosary, 23-2-13. Orange Lutheran, 20-34. Etiwanda, 19-25. La…
Lincoln Riley announces USC sports performance director’s exit
When Lincoln Riley was hired by USC in the fall of 2021, he brought four staffers with him on the plane from Norman, Okla. Among…