Why Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman have struggled at the plate
DENVER — As the Dodgers completed a sweep of the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, it was two of their cornerstone hitters who helped lead the way.In what…
The Bridge to Nowhere hike reopened. But is it actually safe to go?
I was concerned when I arrived Tuesday to the Bridge to Nowhere trailhead about the conditions I’d find in the canyon. Last September, the Bridge…
‘Sorry, Baby’ was a way for debuting filmmaker Eva Victor to heal
There is a simple tattoo of a windowpane on the middle finger of Eva Victor’s right hand. When I ask about it, the filmmaker launches…
A guide to California Gold Rush towns Nevada City and Grass Valley
You could argue that Nevada City peaked 170 years ago, along with Charles Darwin, Herman Melville and Queen Victoria.But we’re still talking about them all.…
USC’s Alijah Arenas recounts harrowing escape from Cybertruck
When Alijah Arenas opened his eyes, minutes after his Tesla Cybertruck struck a tree one morning this past April, the five-star Chatsworth High hoops phenom…
Trump offers relief to NATO allies: ‘We’re with them all the way’
THE HAGUE — President Trump offered robust support for Europe and a rebuke of Russian President Vladimir Putin at the NATO Summit in the Hague on Wednesday,…
Amid raids, Dodgers can’t separate sports from politics
Sports offer an escape, an oasis, a relief from the anxiety and troubles of day-to-day living. There’s the competition, of course. There’s also a reassuring…
FIFA Club World Cup casting some doubts over European dominance
Heimo Schirgi’s first big job in soccer was as head of operations for UEFA, the largest and most influential of the global game’s six geographic…
‘We’re all just a bunch of Josés’: Vance’s dig at Padilla is a new low
JD Vance could have bungled Sen. Alex Padilla’s name in any number of ways. Al. Allen. Alexis.But no, he went straight to José.After the vice…
Why Ben Howland remains grateful long after leaving UCLA
Ben Howland planned it like this. Of course he did.This was a coach so engrossed in details that he would grumble about the room temperature…
Janelle James on ‘Abbott Elementary’ twist: ‘Do I still get paid?’
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, Janelle James discusses her character’s arc on “Abbott Elementary,” and Aaron Pierre details the training required…
‘The Rehearsal’: Nathan Fielder needs his own Emmy category
Yes, Tom Cruise will soon own an Oscar. But has he ever flown a Boeing 737 with 150 passengers on board?I’m Glenn Whipp, columnist for…
‘Paradise’ Season 2: Creator teases Jane’s backstory, outside world
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with “Paradise” creator Dan Fogelman in front of a live audience at the…
Puka Nacua’s rapid ascent an inspiration to athletes and Hawaiian fans
WAILUKU, Hawaii — From the moment the Rams landed in Maui, Puka Nacua embraced the spotlight and provided sunshine vibes.The star receiver, with several colorful leis draping…
‘Jaws’ was wrong. Great white sharks are not mindless killers
Duhhhh-nuh. Duhh-nuh. ...Friday marks 50 years since the 1975 film “Jaws” from Steven Spielberg introduced audiences to that infamous John Williams movie score — and…
Why is Dodger Stadium SO LOUD? ‘All part of an entertainment show’
The two New York teams dropped by Dodger Stadium a couple of weeks ago, first the Yankees and then the Mets, and broadcasters for each…
The thrill of seeing a rocket launch in this California coastal town
The first time Gene Kozicki drove to Lompoc to see a rocket blast off from Vandenberg Space Force Base, it was night, and the whole…
Melanie Scrofano’s ‘Revival’ debates how we treat those who are different
Growing up, Melanie Scrofano had a hard time relating to other kids — especially other girls. And though she felt like she was able to…
Rhiannon Giddens brings banjo and Black music history to the Bowl
Rhiannon Giddens is down at the river, carrying a flame of heritage, and she’s inviting anyone who wants to join her to come down and…
Remnants of 1920s utopia in the Pacific Palisades survived fire
On a recent walk through the charred and twisted remains and scraped-flat plateau of the Pacific Palisades, local historian Randy Young paused a couple of…