Glimpse of Newsom’s presidential appeal, challenges seen during South Carolina tour
FLORENCE, S.C. — After nearly six months of President Trump in the White House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom descended on a coffee shop in this small South…
USC commit Andrew Williams proves City still has football talent
It was 7 a.m., and Fremont High’s Andrew Williams was sleeping at his grandmother’s house in South Los Angeles when she woke him up to…
Lyrid meteor shower: How to best see shooting stars for Earth Day
Shooting stars will usher in Earth Day starting late Monday night as the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak — and Californians will have some…
A rancher on the border with Mexico celebrates Trump’s return
NACO, Ariz. — John Ladd sleeps better knowing Donald Trump is in the White House.Not just in some figurative sense. When Ladd lies his head down at…
The coziest things to do in L.A. to warm your soul
The first cat cafe opened in Taipei, Taiwan, in 1998, but the concept really took hold in 2004 when the first Japanese cat cafe, “Cat’s…
Donald Shoup, renowned parking guru and UCLA professor, dies at 86
Over more than a half century of clear writing, clever quips and exhaustive scholarship, Donald Shoup became one of the world’s foremost experts and influencers…
It’s below freezing in D.C., but Trump supporters are thrilled to be present
WASHINGTON — Kelly Mann stood outside Capital One Arena early Monday, squinting at the winter sun, leaning against a wagon of red MAGA hats and gaudy…
Will Ferrell brings back Buddy the Elf as smoking, drinking hockey fan
Buddy the Elf was in no mood to spread holiday cheer Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.Actor and comedian Will Ferrell broke out the pointed hat…
A trio of new TV thrillers can provide some escapism this Thanksgiving
It seems like only the week before last that I was reviewing two thrillers — “Cross” and “Day of the Jackal” — in a single…
Allan McLeod’s “Walkin’ About” podcast will help you explore L.A.
• In April, comedian Allan McLeod launched “Walkin’ About,” a podcast in which he and a guest stroll somewhere in the L.A. region.• His walking…
Hollywood set decorators, production designers seek side gigs
Production designer Dave Blass wrapped his last big project, filming the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Picard” in Toronto in 2022 before the Writers Guild and…
Kamala Harris crushes it in her Democratic convention speech
CHICAGO — On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, expectations were high and rumors were rampant. Speculation of a surprise guest — Taylor Swift?…
Column: At the DNC, the Exonerated Five remind us that Trump has never cared about justice
Before there were immigrant “monsters” to occupy Donald Trump’s hate, there was the Central Park Five.Most people know the case: Five Black kids accused of…