Focus features chairman talks ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Conclave’ and Sundance
Before getting into the main topic of this week’s newsletter, we have to acknowledge the story dominating our region. Wildfires have devastated Southern California since…
Los Angeles is a climate disaster. The fires will change nothing
Los Angeles is burning. Fossil fuel companies laid the kindling. Soon the world will stop caring.I’m sorry for sounding callous, but it’s true.You’ve probably seen…
After California fires, L.A. resident asks: ‘Is it time to go?’
“Is it time to go?”That’s the question my husband and I have been asking ourselves with traumatic regularity over the past seven days. As we…
The Sports Report: Rams sack Sam Darnold nine times and advance to face Eagles
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…
Kawhi Leonard starts and Clippers rally to defeat Miami Heat
Clippers players wore T-shirts with the words “L.A. STRONG” on them, and Clippers public address announcer Eric Smith delivered a pregame speech, offering encouragement to…
Grammys ‘will proceed as planned’ to support wildfire relief
The Recording Academy announced Monday that its marquee event — the Grammy Awards — “will proceed as planned” on Feb. 2 despite the fires devastating…
How Shakespeare can help us fathom the unimaginable L.A. fires
The sprawling geography of Los Angeles is hard to envision for those who live outside the region. Friends and family members in New York, gripped…
It’s on to Philadelphia after Rams knock off Vikings again
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Now that’s what you call making yourself right at home, even if it was nearly 400 miles away.Because of safety concerns caused by…
With Rams’ house temporarily moved, Rams’ PA man speaks L.A. Strong
GLENDALE, Ariz. — In re-creating their home environment for Monday night’s playoff game, the Rams made sure to bring a signature element from SoFi Stadium. The…
Newsom proposes $2.5 billion for wildfire response as L.A. burns
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom asked legislative leaders Monday to approve at least $2.5 billion in response to the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles County…
Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner offers $10 train fares to aid fire relief
The operators of Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner are offering one-way $10 fares between any two of the train’s 29 stops from San Diego north to San…
With her city in flames, Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
Apocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane and into a now-viral encounter…
Prep Rally: Hopefully Birmingham and El Camino Real stay calm, on and off the soccer field
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s the week of the City Section soccer Super Bowl. Rivals…
Clippers prepare for Monday’s game under difficult circumstances
At 5 a.m. Wednesday, Clippers forward Nicolas Batum got word that his family would need to evacuate their Tarzana home because the Palisades fire had…
Grieving what we’ve lost – Los Angeles Times
My nephew Matt sent me a text Wednesday morning, asking if he and his family could stay with us should they need to evacuate their…
Brooke Shields tackles aging while female in a new book
On the Shelf 'Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old' By Brooke ShieldsFlatiron Books: 256 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site,…
Sobering advice from two experts on how to prevent similiar fires
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
The Sports Report: Chargers are one and done in the NFL playoffs
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. With the Chargers in a playoff game Saturday, here’s a special Sunday edition of The Sports Report. Newsletter Go…
Bad Bunny’s ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ is his best album to date
Find someone who loves you as much as Bad Bunny loves Puerto Rico.The 30-year-old music star dropped “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” (I Should’ve Taken More…
Movies for solace or distraction after days of devastation
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.This has been a devastating week…