The Sports Report Olympics edition: U.S. men gymnasts have better stats than Dodgers
Welcome to your daily Olympic newsletter. I’m your tour guide John Cherwa and I’m wondering why only three of the 20 total medals the U.S.…
Skid Row homeless housing portfolio set to be sold to Leo Pustilnikov
A Beverly Hills developer has agreed to pay $10 million to acquire one of the largest portfolios of homeless housing in Los Angeles.Leo Pustilnikov, 38,…
Prep Rally: With practice starting, here are the high school football linebackers to watch
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Official high school football practice begins Monday for the City Section…
The Sports Report: As trade deadline looms, Dodgers avoid sweep by Astros
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…
The Sports Report: Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw returns
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably making snacks to eat while watching the Paris Olympics opening…
Tangled up in Timothée – Los Angeles Times
How exactly do you rank the 101 best tacos in L.A. when, almost no matter where you live, you can walk out your door and…
Chris Brown faces second lawsuit after Texas concert fight
Embattled R&B star Chris Brown, members of his entourage and Live Nation are facing another civil lawsuit stemming from a fight that broke out backstage…
The Sports Report: Jim Harbaugh’s wild, wacky first day of camp
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy figuring out how to buy Paris Olympics souvenirs online.…
Paris Olympics newsletter: Why isn’t there a mercy rule in rugby?
Welcome to our second Olympic newsletter as we wonder why there is no mercy rule in rugby-sevens. I’m John Cherwa, and I’m your tour guide…
Man who broke into L.A. mayor’s home avoids prison with vandalism plea
A 29-year-old man accused of breaking into the residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, forcing her to flee into a safe room, pleaded no…
‘The Simpsons’ predictions: All the times the show saw the future
Throughout its 768 episodes and 35 seasons on television, “The Simpsons,” the longest-running American animated show, has made eerily accurate predictions about the future. Whether…
Welcome to the The Sports Report: Olympics edition
Welcome to the first of our 2024 version of our Olympic newsletters. Consider this one an hors d’oeuvre before we get down to business. I’m…
The Sports Report: Inside Simone Biles’ most jaw-dropping skill
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably collecting his free Jumbo Jack following the Dodgers’ win. Starting…
Having pushed Biden aside, Hollywood power brokers step up for Harris
Barely a month ago, a veritable who’s who of Hollywood A-listers turned out for President Joe Biden. The event, organized by former DreamWorks Animation Chief…
The Sports Report: Can Jim Harbaugh, Chargers beat the odds?
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably planning his Olympic opening ceremony watch party. Let’s get right…
Critic’s favorites from the L.A. Times 101 Best Tacos guide 2024
Where there is a taco conversation in Los Angeles, there is debate. Or, as is often the case, less polite exchanges than the word “debate”…
The Sports Report: Embattled Gavin Lux helps Dodgers sweep Red Sox
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy calculating how many Olympic medals the U.S. will win.…
Prep Rally: Top defensive linemen in Southern California
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Continuing the summer focus on reviewing football players to watch, let’s…
Kamala Harris: What to know about Biden’s endorsed successor
Kamala Harris’ life has been filled with milestones.Her elementary school class in the 1970s was the second one to integrate Berkeley schools. Harris was the…
Tom Sandoval reversing Ariana Madix invasion-of-privacy suit
“Vanderpump Rules” star Tom Sandoval is standing down in his legal scuffle against ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix. Sandoval, whose cheating scandal last year rocked the “Vanderpump…