California needs a little less farmland, a lot more solar power
Amid a string of setbacks for clean energy — tariffs, the Trump administration, Tesla’s declining sales numbers — California officials delivered a big win last…
Jess Carter: England defender to step away from social media after ‘a lot of racial abuse’ at Euros
England defender Jess Carter says she will take a step back from social media after experiencing "a lot of racial abuse" during Euro 2025.In a…
‘As lucky as we could be.’ When will Max Muncy return to the lineup?
Max Muncy knew he had gotten lucky, after his ugly-looking knee injury earlier this month proved to be nothing more than a bone bruise.But, when…
Darius Khondji is the visual genius that auteurs like Ari Aster trust
The day before our interview, cinematographer Darius Khondji tells me he went to see a Pablo Picasso exhibit in uptown New York City. And though…
Alex Warren on ‘Ordinary,’ Christianity and his past as an influencer
Of all the pop hits vying to become the song of the summer, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” might be the most improbable: A stark and brooding…
Clayton Kershaw is the All Star among All-Stars as NL defeats AL
ATLANTA — In a week where so much of the focus was on players who weren’t playing in the All-Star Game, and those who were selected that…
Polls show Californians sour on leaders, fret about democracy
California is having a bummer of a political summer.With the state under daily siege by the Trump administration, Los Angeles occupied by federal troops and…
Kobe Brown showcases his potential for Clippers in Summer League
LAS VEGAS — The Clippers’ NBA Summer League contest Friday against the Houston Rockets offered a chance for Kobe Brown to show he’s capable of being a…
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…
Noah Cyrus harnesses beauty and grit on latest album
On the stunning “What’s It All For” on her new album, “I Want My Loved Ones to Go With Me,” Noah Cyrus sings: “Why have…
Hollywood soundstage operators are reeling. Will state tax credits help?
The announcement last month that Occidental Studios would be put up for sale marked a historic turning point in a studio once used by Mary…
Edison passing tournament is set for Saturday
For fans, parents and sportswriters,Edison’s seven-on-seven passing tournament, known as the Battle at the Beach, on Saturday is a key moment in the summer passing…
Parker McCollum on his new album, John Mayer and Donald Trump
Last fall, the country singer Parker McCollum played a gig on the south shore of Lake Tahoe — the final date of a lengthy tour…
Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner to meet in Wimbledon semifinal
LONDON — At least Novak Djokovic could laugh about it afterward.Yes, he took what he called a “nasty slip” on his second match point at Wimbledon on…
Danny DeVito and Charlie Day on ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
When Danny DeVito arrives — camera off — on our video call with Charlie Day late last month to discuss the 17th season of “It’s…
Times of Troy: How will a new university president shape USC athletics?
Welcome back to another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter, fresh off a pretty consequential week at USC, one you might have missed while…
Nate Jackson made his name on viral crowd work, but his comedy is so much more
There’s a reason Nate Jackson’s debut Netflix special arrives during barbecue season. Perched on a stool under the spotlight at his shows, the comedian spends…
Bronny James, Dalton Knecht ready for second summer with Lakers
Bronny James stood with his back to the wall with both hands buried in his workout shorts, his practice with the Lakers summer league team…
Quarterback Makena Cook back as Orange Lutheran’s flag football star
As rules change for girls seven-on-seven flag football in California with the implementation of a first national rule book, there’s good news to report from…
‘Heads of State’ review: John Cena and Idris Elba team up for action
“Heads of State” is not the Cheech & Chong reunion film you’ve been waiting for, but a comic thriller co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba,…