Supreme Court splits 4-4, blocking first religious charter school in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt an unexpected blow Thursday to the conservative drive for religious charter schools.The justices announced they were split 4-4 in a…
With record Memorial Day weekend travel expected, here’s what to know
Along with vacation necessities such as sunblock and a toothbrush, Southern Californians hoping to get away for Memorial Day weekend will also need to bring…
Nathan Santa Cruz takes aim at City Section 400 title
Sitting in the Birmingham High bleachers wearing headphones before running the 400 meters at the City Section track and field prelims, 17-year-old senior Nathan Santa…
Team Bieber says Diddy didn’t do anything — to Justin
Amid all of Casandra Ventura’s troubling testimony this week about life with Sean “Diddy” Combs and his “freak-off” fetish, don’t be troubled thinking about what…
Contributor: Lower-court judges have no business setting the law of the land
On Thursday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of Trump vs. CASA Inc. Though the case arises out of President Trump’s January…
Chris Brown arrested for alleged tequila bottle attack
Chris Brown is facing the music for allegedly smashing a tequila bottle over a music producer’s head at a London nightclub two years ago. The…
In the Go-Getter softball league, there’s no surrendering to time
Infielder Eddie Castorena, 75, wore two braces under his Old Spice uniform, one for his knee and one for his back.Big Red catcher Tony Spallino,…
High school baseball: City Section playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFF PAIRINGSCITY SECTIONOPEN DIVISIONQuarterfinalsWednesday, 3 p.m.No. 8 Chatsworth at No. 1 VeniceNo. 5 Sylmar at No. 4 ClevelandNo. 6 Poly at No.…
Dodgers continue ‘to bet on’ Michael Conforto, but can he break slump?
PHOENIX — The skill Michael Conforto has been best at this season is probably the last one he ever hoped to master.“To be good at dealing with…
President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden
WASHINGTON — President Trump abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the…
Prep talk: San Pedro softball team is Marine League champion
For the first time since 2021, San Pedro has toppled defending City Section champion Carson to become the Marine League softball champion.The Pirates own two…
Thursday’s high school baseball and softball scores
THURSDAY’S RESULTSBASEBALLCity Section Banning 4, Rancho Dominguez 1Bell 4, Legacy 3Chatsworth 1, Cleveland 0Diego Rivera 12, Manual Arts 0El Camino Real 2, Birmingham 0Harbor Teacher…
Sovereignty surges past Journalism to win 2025 Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bill Mott is in the Hall of Fame. He won the Kentucky Derby in 2019, but it was by disqualification. The trainer never got…
Trump offers advice to University of Alabama graduates in speech interspersed with politics
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — President Trump offered some encouraging words and advice for graduating students at the University of Alabama on Thursday in a speech interspersed with impressions…
Ruth Buzzi dead: ‘Laugh-In,’ ‘Sesame Street’ veteran was 88
Ruth Buzzi, famous for her work as handbag-wielding spinster Gladys Ormphby on “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In,” died Thursday, her family announced Friday. The actor was…
Demare Dezeurn of Bishop Alemany runs second-fastest 100 in state
Demare Dezeurn said he runs track to help his receiving skills in football.“This is for football to get me faster,” he said before running the…
South Korea’s acting leader Han resigns amid reports he will run for president
SEOUL — South Korea’s acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, said Thursday he is resigning to take on “heavier responsibility” as expectation mounted he will run in…
Lakers moving forward: What we learned from exit interviews
JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka sat in the nearly identical places on the team’s practice court as they did last June when Redick was introduced…
Democrats approve striking penalty for soliciting older teens from bill
SACRAMENTO — Despite California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s objections, Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday approved changes to a bill that removed tougher penalties for soliciting 16- or 17-year-olds…
High school boys’ volleyball: Wednesday’s Southern Section playoff results
SOUTHERN SECTION BOYS VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS WEDNESDAY’S RESULTSFIRST ROUND DIVISION 1 Pool A#1 Mira Costa d. #5 Beckman, 25-16, 28-26, 25-18#4 Corona del Mar d. #8…