A moment of culinary escape in Spain before the tariffs struck
What a tripe meatball reveals. Plus, a restaurant for those bored with crudo on every menu, West Hollywood restaurant closures, Genghis Cohen’s last days on…
Contributor: L.A.’s ‘mansion tax’ needs a remodel. Here’s how to fix it
In 2022, Los Angeles voters approved Measure ULA, a transfer tax on the sale of high-value properties inside the city limits. Nicknamed the mansion tax…
Time to start getting excited about the Arcadia Invitational
The Arcadia Invitational track and field meet at Arcadia High is one week away. It’s time to start getting excited.Two of the world’s best teenage…
Luka Doncic finishes with 35 points in Lakers’ win over Pelicans
Jaxson Hayes tapped Luka Doncic on the leg. Maxi Kleber walked by and quietly did the same. And Markieff Morris plopped down next to his…
José Ramírez hits three home run in Guardians’ win over Angels
José Ramírez hit three homers for the second time in his career, Brayan Rocchio drove in three runs and the Cleveland Guardians snapped their three-game…
Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
A lieutenant at the Palmdale station announced this week that he will challenge Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna in the primary election, becoming the…
Supreme Court OKs Trump’s cuts to teacher training grants in California
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled for the Trump administration on Friday and lifted a judge’s order that had blocked the canceling of $148 million in grants…
In unprecedented payout, L.A. County will settle sex abuse claims for $4 billion
Los Angeles County plans to pay $4 billion to settle nearly 7,000 claims of childhood sexual abuse that allegedly occurred inside its juvenile facilities and…
Mookie Betts will join teammates for Dodgers’ White House visit
PHILADELPHIA — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts announced Friday he will accompany the team on its visit to the White House next week, when President Trump will recognize…
Prep talk: JSerra’s Aidan Kent is pitcher waiting to be unleashed
An ankle injury has delayed 6-foot-7 sophomore pitcher Aidan Kent of JSerra High from making an immediate impact this season, but he offered a glimpse…
SoCal vintage motels come back to life with new purposes
There were no vacancies beneath the old neon Farm House Motel sign last Saturday — no guest rooms at all, in fact. But the 1950s…
L.A.’s production woes worsen: Soundstages go unused, shoot days decline
Los Angeles’ soundstages once were nearly filled to capacity, as demand for streaming content reached its peak. But last year, the average annual occupancy rate…
Crikey! Robert Irwin strips down to his skivvies in new ads
Robert Irwin is giving fans a peek at what’s usually unseen territory: The 21-year-old zookeeper is posing half-clad for an Australian underwear company that’s launching…
These 3 L.A. hikes will show you a spring super bloom of native plants
My friends promised me that our hike through Claremont Hills Wilderness Park would feature something I didn’t expect — a superbloom. How could this be?…
It’s ‘certainly possible’ utility sparked Eaton fire. But climate change made it worse
Before sitting down with Pedro Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International, I gave some thought to how I would ask him about…
Lakers newsletter: In defense of LeBron James amid a playoff push
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where we can see the end of a long 82-game season only to…
Father Richard Estrada, defender of the downtrodden, dead at 83
Father Richard Estrada, a leading figure in the immigrant rights movement who was known for opening Los Angeles’ first shelter for homeless migrant youth and…
Prep talk: Downey High grad Cesar Ruvalcaba reaches pro soccer
Former Downey High soccer coach Marvin Mires raves about the journey of one of his former players, Cesar Ruvalcaba, who is now playing professional soccer…
Markets brace for impact, and hope for clarity, with Trump tariff plan
WASHINGTON — Markets and foreign capitals have braced themselves for a broad set of tariffs from President Trump on Wednesday, anxious for details on a dramatic shift…
The Sports Report: Dustin May helps the Dodgers keep winning
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably enjoying the Dodgers special at Panda Express today. Let’s get…