Decisive election waits for California’s results. What’s the hold-up?
It’s been nearly a week since election day, and California is still counting ballots, imposing an agonizing wait on a nation wondering who will lead…
Girls’ high school volleyball: Regional playoff results
GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALLSOCAL REGIONAL PLAYOFFSTuesday’s Results First Round DIVISION IHuntington Beach d. South Torrance, 25-19, 25-20, 25-15San Luis Obispo d. Etiwanda, 25-16, 25-23, 25-23Francis Parker d.…
Republican Rep. David Valadao defeats Democratic challenger Rudy Salas
Republican Rep. David Valadao managed to once again fend off Democratic challenger Rudy Salas to keep his seat representing California’s 22nd Congressional District in the…
Fast start allows UCLA women to rout Pepperdine
Janiah Barker had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Lauren Betts had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and the No. 5 UCLA women rolled past Pepperdine…
USC football placed on probation for violating NCAA coaching rules
The USC football program has been put on probation for one year after the NCAA found the Trojans violated rules restricting the number of analysts…
Florida’s Sen. Rubio seen as Trump’s pick for State Department
WASHINGTON — Marco Rubio, the combative and hawkish Republican senator from Florida, is expected to be President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of State, multiple media…
The Sports Report: Former USC and Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
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…
California immigrants prepare for a second Trump administration
WASHINGTON — The morning after former President Trump won a second term on a promise to deport millions of immigrants, a line formed outside a Riverside…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 45 in Thunder win over Clippers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday night in their first game…
Trevor Moore’s goal isn’t enough in Kings’ 3-1 loss to Flames
CALGARY, Canada — Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Kings on Monday.Jonathan…
‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory
The so-called “five little queens” will have to make some room.The backers of a ballot measure to expand the L.A. County Board of Supervisors claimed…
Hollywood execs salivate over dealmaking under Trump. Should they?
To much of Hollywood’s decidedly liberal base, Donald Trump is truly the enemy from within, a former reality show host who used the power of…
Whitesides captures L.A. County congressional seat in a major victory for Democrats
Democrat George Whitesides, a former NASA chief of staff and a first-time candidate, will represent northern Los Angeles County in Congress next year after defeating…
Sondheimer: City Section football quarterfinal playoff predictions
Narbonne High’s football team, idle since Sept. 27 after four forfeits by Marine League opponents protesting alleged rule violations, is scheduled to return to the…
The Sports Report: Chargers win third game in a row
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…
Prep Rally: St. John Bosco is the team to beat in high school basketball
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The high school basketball season begins next week. Let’s take a…
Editorial: L.A. voters are fed up with City Hall corruption
Two years after the leaked audio scandal rocked Los Angeles City Hall, voters finally had their say in this election. And speak they did.Voters overwhelmingly…
High school football: City and Southern Section quarterfinal playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFSFRIDAY’S SCHEDULE(Games at 7 p.m. unless noted)CITY SECTIONQuarterfinals OPEN DIVISION Dorsey at NarbonneGardena at BirminghamBanning at San PedroGarfield at CarsonDIVISION I Cleveland…
Column: Lots to blame for Harris’ dismal finish, including blunders by Obama and Biden
SACRAMENTO — How did we allow a convicted felon, compulsive liar, adjudicated sexual abuser and wannabe dictator to be elected our nation’s president? Three words: Democrats…
Kevin de León, of the L.A. racist tape leak, is headed toward defeat
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…