NFL free agency winners and losers: Will Sam Darnold revive Seahawks?
Zack Baun’s last name rhymes with yawn, and that was pretty much the reaction a year ago when the Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a…
Will Californians need to save the coast again, half a century later?
In 1972, thousands of Californians came together in what was a defining moment in state history. They were united by fears that the spectacular coast…
Exclusive: Rams’ Cooper Kupp wants to prove his doubters wrong
His illustrious career with the Rams almost certainly is coming to an end, and All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp can’t help but feel bruising disappointment about…
With three films, Kate Mara is this year’s unofficial queen of SXSW
Kate Mara will be everywhere at this year’s South by Southwest. After the world premiere of “The Astronaut” on Friday, the world premiere of “The…
Want amazing views? Hike to this L.A. fire lookout
In California, firefighters have a true range of tools available to alert them of wildfires: live cameras mounted throughout forests, satellites orbiting Earth, pilots scanning…
SXSW 2025: The must-see movies, TV shows
South by Southwest has carved out a specific niche for itself on the festival circuit, a little rowdier and more spirited than the likes of…
11 relaxing ways to live like a White Lotus character in L.A.
Taking care of Rick is hard work. Chelsea gets to wash that man right out of her hair with spa services at the White Lotus,…
Clippers blow 23-point lead and lose to the Suns
PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat…
Rancho Humilde, Sony Pictures set to release film ‘Clika’
Music mogul Jimmy Humilde’s record label Rancho Humilde is teaming up with Sony to release the film “Clika” later this year. Rancho Humilde is going…
Full transcript of Gov. Newsom’s remarks for his State of the State address
It goes without saying: Given the state of our world, I don’t imagine there are many people outside of these walls waiting on the words…
Photos: The 97th Academy Awards
At the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, The Times’ photo team was out in force on the red carpet, capturing all the best looks as…
Kaleena Smith and Ontario Christian win first Open Division title
To be the best you have to beat the best, and the Ontario Christian girls’ basketball team did — barely.In a game that more than…
UCLA coach Cori Close demands more from Bruins after sweep by USC
In Hollywood, blockbuster hits always get a sequel — even in women’s college basketball. UCLA versus USC I was an instant classic, fit for the…
Hernández: Lakers find an identity, forged by a true leader in JJ Redick
The Lakers have found their leader.After Mike Brown and Mike D’Antonio, after Byron Scott and Luke Walton, after Frank Vogel and Darvin Ham, they have…
Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88
Before Joseph Wambaugh came along, the unofficial bard of the Los Angeles Police Department was Jack Webb, whose unsmiling Sgt. Joe Friday peppered every episode…
Kiki Iriafen learns to fit in just fine with USC women’s basketball
Kiki Iriafen tried to play coy. But the man serenading her new USC teammates and coaches over dinner in the back room of their swanky…
Why Pokémon Go is still drawing people out in droves
On the golf course just outside the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, thousands of people stride across the grass, phones in their hands and eyes on…
Cuts to National Park Service could harm L.A.’s wildlife
I felt conflicted as my friend Taran and I pulled into Death Valley National Park this past Friday evening. I was over the moon to…
Sean McVay says keeping Matthew Stafford remains Rams’ priority
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his agent are shopping to determine his worth. Meantime, the Rams must determine whether they will pay Stafford a competitive…
Newsom launches another podcast, teases conversations with ‘MAGA’ leaders
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday the launch of his new “This is Gavin Newsom” podcast, which the Democratic leader said will feature conversations…