Micah Banuelos could be a factor as USC pushes to improve its offensive line
Before he arrived at USC, Micah Banuelos was already pretty accustomed to playing through pain. As a standout offensive and defensive lineman at Kennedy Catholic…
Keenan Allen could be nearing a potential reunion with Chargers
Keenan Allen achieved quite a bit in his career with the Chargers — and that’s probably one of the reasons why they’d like to give…
How to make a huge life change when everything feels too daunting
In 2012, Cassidy Krug competed in her first and last Olympics. Raised by two diving coaches, Krug was in diapers when she started dreaming of…
NBA draft 2025: Lakers trade up to acquire Adou Thiero at No. 36
The Lakers were busy making moves Thursday, doing all they could to move up in the second round of the NBA draft.Moving up to No.…
Trump squanders money on a parade instead of helping the needy
CONCORD, Calif. — On Saturday, on the streets of Washington, Donald Trump will throw himself a costly and ostentatious military parade, a gaudy display of waste and…
Column: Voters who don’t vote? This is one way democracy can die, by 20 million cuts
During China’s imperial age, those deemed guilty of the worst offenses were sometimes sentenced to death in a public square by a brutal form of…
‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ review: The Weeknd movie is a waste
The lure for music stars to cinematize their success will never grow old, and the movies — in need of high-wattage attractions as ever —…
‘April’ review: Riveting portrait of obstetrician at risk
In writer-director Déa Kulumbegashvili’s disquieting second feature, a strange creature is on the loose. We glimpse it in the first moments of “April” — this…
Chargers have 10 picks in the 2025 NFL draft. What are their needs?
Compared to his first NFL draft as a general manager when he owned the fifth overall pick, Joe Hortiz’s phone has been eerily silent this…
USC coach Lincoln Riley isn’t relying on spring transfer portal
When the transfer portal opened for its spring window in each of the past two years, Lincoln Riley still had important holes to fill on…
Contributor: Democrats need to speak to cultural concerns as well as economics
It’s time for Democrats to end the circular firing squad between moderates and progressives. Each side blames the other for Trump’s win in 2024, with…
Palmdale lieutenant to challenge Sheriff Robert Luna in 2026 primary
A lieutenant at the Palmdale station announced this week that he will challenge Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna in the primary election, becoming the…
Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 2.0: QB need will create surprises
Will NFL teams pass on the passers?In five of the last seven drafts, clubs have selected at least three quarterbacks in the top 10. This…
What are ‘classified’ information and ‘secure’ communications?
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s use of a popular messaging app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising…
Column: Money will be tight. Americans will suffer. Will the top 10% step up?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and more than doubled the federal estate tax…
California lawmakers urge congressional leaders to continue federal wildfire aid
WASHINGTON — California’s lawmakers urged their leaders in Congress on Friday to continue funding federal aid in the wake of the L.A. fires, amid a congressional budget…
Can California’s cities pay for what they need without growth?
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that California’s population started growing again last year after three years of unprecedented decline. But don’t let the modest, 0.6%…
The Grammys and FireAid concerts raised $125 million for fire relief
Last week’s Grammys and the massive FireAid benefit concerts raised close to $125 million for relief efforts in the wake of the devastating wildfires in…
Growing need for caregivers could collide with immigration crackdown
President Trump’s plans to overhaul immigration could reduce the ranks of workers who care for elderly and disabled people at home and in long-term care…
At World Economic Forum, Trump threats overshadow talk of climate, free trade
DAVOS, Switzerland — The European Central Bank’s president responded Friday to President Trump’s accusation of unfair trade treatment by calling for negotiations and mutual respect rather…