Ethel Kennedy, widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died
For years, the enduring public image of Ethel Kennedy was as the stoic widow of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, who marked the passing years kneeling…
5 times Donald Trump changed his stance on an issue
WASHINGTON — President Trump has a record of saying outrageous, contradictory and untrue things. Fact-checkers have found thousands of falsehoods he has asserted about many issues,…
How UCLA’s Niki Prongos went from unknown to NFL prospect
In high school, Niki Prongos would hear the play call and wonder what it meant.When he got to UCLA, the offensive lineman went over the…
California hospitals scramble on earthquake retrofits as state limits extensions
More than half of the 410 hospitals in California have at least one building that probably wouldn’t be able to operate after a major earthquake…
Kamala Harris was hailed as ‘the female Barack Obama.’ Is that a good thing?
WASHINGTON — Sixteen years ago, the late journalist Gwen Ifill appeared on David Letterman’s “Late Show” and touted a group of emerging Black politicians, including a…
These are the most fascinating L.A. museums you’ve never heard of
Todd Lerew is curious. He likes lists. And he doesn’t like doing things halfway. This is why he collects pictorial maps, why he has visited…
Disneyland Resort increases prices on most theme park tickets
The Happiest Place on Earth is getting a little more expensive.Starting Wednesday, Anaheim’s Disneyland Resort is increasing pricing on most of its park tickets for…
Lynx advance to WNBA Finals with rout of Sun in Game 5
MINNEAPOLIS — Napheesa Collier had 27 points and 11 rebounds while Courtney Williams contributed 24 points and both-ends-of-the-court energy to lead the Minnesota Lynx past the…
State settles with L.A. Care Health Plan over fines
California officials announced Tuesday that they had reached settlements totaling $55 million with L.A. Care, a publicly operated health plan serving Medi-Cal patients in Los…
Nell Smith dead: Young Flaming Lips collaborator was 17
Nell Smith, a rising Canada-based musician who was best known for her work with the Flaming Lips, has died. She was 17. Smith died Saturday…
Opinion: Where both presidential candidates’ tax promises go wrong
Voters are understandably perplexed by Kamala Harris’ economic agenda, on which her campaign has offered little substance and little more than a string of vague…
How ‘Beat L.A.’ became entrenched in Dodgers-Padres rivalry
SAN DIEGO — I walked into the Dodgers’ team store the other day and asked whether I could buy any “Beat SD” merchandise. Of course not.I…
Election fraud sentence in Colorado sends a welcome message
Chances are you’ve never heard of Tina Peters. It’s worth taking a moment to get to know her.Peters used to be the elections chief in…
Dodgers Dugout: A great game, then an embarrassing game. Who’s ready for Game 3?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Newsletter Are…
Fuerza Regida talks about Mexican music’s place in the Grammy race
Jesús Ortiz Paz, singer of the San Bernardino-born música Mexicana band Fuerza Regida, is relentless about winning every possible fan. From throwing album-release beach parties…
If Trump loses the election, will the Republican Party survive?
If Donald Trump loses the election, to hear him and his campaign tell it, the fate of the Republican Party should be the least of…
The brilliant fall foliage of the Eastern Sierra draws a global crowd
BISHOP, Calif. — Just after dawn on Thursday, I pointed my car up a long, steep hill outside Bishop and climbed through the high desert scrub…
How did Egypt’s and Israel’s economies do in a year of Houthi attacks? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
When Frenchman Ferdinand de Lesseps suggested connecting the Red and Mediterranean seas by building the Suez Canal, his idea was clear: a shorter shipping route…
Strategies and Operational Art in one Year of Conflict: Israel vs Iran and Proxies
The Israel-Iran rivalry continues since establishment of Israel and the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and mistrust are deep and complex, predating the establishment of the…
Taylor Swift overtakes Rihanna as richest female musician
Taylor Swift got that Eras tour money, and it has launched her to the top of Forbes’ 2024 list of wealthiest female musicians.The “Fortnight” and…