Chelsea dominates Paris Saint-Germain in FIFA Club World Cup final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Cole Palmer scored twice and fed João Pedro for a goal as Chelsea overwhelmed Paris Saint-Germain in the first half and beat the…
Justin Bieber is a chill, God-fearing bro on the messy yet beautiful ‘Swag’
Every half-decade or so, Justin Bieber sloughs off the callused skin of the pop superstar he became at age 15 to reveal the tender and…
Salvador Bagüez, The Times’ first Latino superstar with ‘the soul of an artist’
There are multi-talents, and then there was Salvador Bagüez.Hollywood used him as a bit actor in 1950s B-movies and classic Western television series from “Death…
Texas takes on Hollywood: Bigger, better and with conservative values
The opening scene unfolds onto a bird’s-eye view of a sedan making its way down a stretch of unmarked highway, as Woody Harrelson’s unmistakable drawl…
NFL has committed players to the Olympics. So why hasn’t MLB?
In America, the NFL laps every other sport. Around the world, where its product is labeled “American football,” the NFL has largely failed to export…
Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz lift LAFC to win over FC Dallas
Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick and assisted on Nathan Ordaz’s goal as LAFC defeated FC Dallas 2-0 at BMO Stadium on Saturday night.Hugo…
Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez lead Galaxy past D.C. United
Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez scored goals and Galaxy defeated D.C. United 2-1 on Saturday night.Reus scored in the 23rd minute with a right-footed shot…
‘The Aviator and the Showman’: New look at Amelia Earhart’s marriage
Book Review The Aviator and the Showman: Amelia Earhart, George Putnam, and the Marriage That Made an American Icon By Laurie Gwen ShapiroViking: 512 pages,…
This Mexican restaurant in Copenhagen is a must-visit spot
Finding great Mexican food in unexpected places. Losing the city of L.A.’s oldest restaurant. A guide to the vegan ice cream boom. The Italian potatoes…
New Hollywood String Quartet remembers its legendary predecessors
When four top film studio musicians formed the Hollywood String Quartet in the late 1930s, its name was presumed an oxymoron. Exalted string quartet devotees…
This city government veteran thinks Los Angeles is in deep trouble
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Julia Wick, giving you the latest on city and county…
Letters to Sports: Folks are singing the Dodger blues
Lately, while watching the Dodgers play, losing streak and all, I am reminded of something the great Benoit Benjamin once said: “Bad team, man. Bad…
A new art show brings L.A. climate inequities to life at Descanso Gardens
This weekend, Descanso Gardens will unveil a meticulously curated art exhibition titled “Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World.”…
The neon-streaked L.A. of ‘Drive,’ plus the week’s best movies
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.The new “Superman” is in theaters…
Pepe Aguilar, CHIRLA team up for immigration song ‘Corrido de Juanito’
Storied Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar is using his platform to elevate the struggle and celebrate the dignity of the immigration experience in the U.S. with…
Dean Cain calls James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ ‘woke’ after immigrant remark
Dean Cain, the former star of “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” laments the newest take on the Man of Steel — one…
L.A. will provide cash assistance to immigrants affected by raids
Mayor Karen Bass announced a plan Friday to provide direct cash assistance to people who have been affected by the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration raids.The…
Venezuelan orchestra cancels Hollywood Bowl shows
In early July, the Los Angeles Philharmonic quietly canceled all four Hollywood Bowl performances featuring Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gustavo Dudamel. The…
Dodger Stadium gondola closer to reality? Sacramento might help
In Sacramento, the Athletics are mired in last place, struggling to fill the minor league ballpark they call home. That does not mean our state…
The Sports Report: What will Dodgers do before trade deadline?
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers have been here before.This time last year, in a season that bore so many similarities to their current one, a…