Driving a Mustang EV on I- 5, but charging up at Tesla station. Is that a thing?
I’m Russ Mitchell, climate and transportation reporter, filling in for Sammy Roth this week. He’s out reporting, and taking Thanksgiving Day off. Look for the…
A thank you to the undocumented on the eve of Trump’s deportation storm
Donald Trump won’t be sworn in as our 47th president for two more months, but he’s already pleasing his base in one way:Undocumented immigrants and…
UCLA women’s basketball ranked No. 1 in AP poll for the first time
The UCLA women’s basketball team has a new, coveted designation: best in the country.A day after the Bruins toppled top-ranked South Carolina, they leapfrogged three…
Natural History Museum news; plus L.A. arts and culture this week
Exposition Park got a boost last week when the Natural History Museum opened its new 75,000-square-foot welcome center. NHM Commons, the new glass-walled entrance and…
Prep Rally: Previewing championship week in high school football
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s championship week in high school football. The matchupsTo no one’s…
The Sports Report: UCLA has the best team in women’s basketball
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…
9 L.A. locals share their favorite walks in the city
Los Angeles is teeming with beautiful places to walk, but for many of us, our favorite paths are those that are closest to home. These…
Is ‘Wicked’ headed toward best picture?
How can you mend a broken heart? The good reverend Al Green knows. The good reverend Al Green knows how to sing a sad song…
Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
PHILADELPHIA — James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a…
Sexual assault allegations surface against Trump’s defense pick
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…
Animo Robinson wins second straight City 8-man football title
A new dynasty could be in the making in Los Angeles.Animo Robinson won its second straight City Section 8-man football crown in a light drizzle…
Quinton Byfield and Adrian Kempe lead Kings to win over Kraken
Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1 on Saturday.David Rittich made 19 saves for…
Will RFK Jr. ‘go wild on Big Food? Why that could be a good thing
Could RFK Jr. “make America healthy again”? Plus, the Mountain fire’s toll on avocado growers, the closing of a beloved Silver Lake diner, mincemeat cookies…
The American fantasy of living in a store
When Hurricane Milton was approaching Florida last month, a mom in suburban Tampa went viral on TikTok for her refusal to obey evacuation orders. When…
Mater Dei cruises past Centennial to set up rematch with Bosco
Mater Dei cruised to top-program status in Southern California, and the nation, this season. Coach Raul Lara’s squad took down Nevada’s Bishop Gorman, swiftly defeated…
High school football: City and Southern Section playoff scores
CITY SECTIONSEMIFINALSOPEN DIVISION Narbonne 27, Birmingham 7San Pedro 40, Carson 34 (OT)DIVISION I Palisades 63, Eagle Rock 45King/Drew 35, Kennedy 23DIVISION IISouth Gate 62, Arleta…
Filming for movie in downtown L.A. high-rise spurs 911 calls
What appeared to be a high-rise fire near 5th and Bixel streets in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night caught the attention of a group…
The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves
When BTS ended Justin Bieber’s reign by winning the Billboard Awards’ Top Social Artist in 2017, a year that also marked “the first big moment…
Trump picks Bessent as Treasury secretary, Vought top budget official
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next…
Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez steps down after 24 years
Lorenzo Hernandez announced Friday he is stepping down as football coach at Garfield High after 24 years.He helped develop the program into one of the…