The high-stakes primaries this year have nothing to do with Trump and Biden.
And the outcomes of these primaries won’t just chart the trajectory of the two parties — they’ll also be central to determining which party controls…
Tech giants sign accord to combat AI-generated ‘deep fake’ election year info
A coalition of 20 of the world's leading technology companies, including OpenAI, have committed to fighting AI-generated "deep fakes" during the 2024 election year. File…
Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point All-Star showdown
INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Curry was on a roll — and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu. And fittingly, he won by three. The Golden…
How did cultural practices over Lunar New Year come about and what do they symbolise?
The new year is all about having a renewed outlook filled with fresh hopes for all the positives — good luck, good health, prosperity, and…
Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355-million ruling against him
PHILADELPHIA — As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Trump made a highly unusual stop Saturday, hawking new Trump-branded sneakers at “Sneaker…
Brian Wilson has dementia; family, reps want conservatorship
Brian Wilson‘s longtime business partners are seeking to become the Beach Boys singer’s co-conservators, weeks after the death of his wife, Melinda Wilson. In a…
The restaurant impeached Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas loves
Garlic and nostalgia. Service fee confusion. And a guide to Chinese scallion “big pie.” I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this…
Frankie Beverly announces retirement and farewell tour with Maze
Frankie Beverly, lead vocalist for the soul band Maze, has announced his retirement and a final tour to commemorate his 50-year music career. The I…
‘Selena & Yolanda: Secrets Between Them’ is the latest exploitation of Selena’s memory
Earlier this month, the Oxygen network announced “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,” a two-part docuseries airing Saturday that promises to shed new light…
14 GOP-led states reject federal money to feed low-income kids
Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in one of the 14…
Christian Horry, son of Robert Horry, will join UCLA as walk-on
College basketball in L.A. on the verge of welcoming another celebrity son. USC has Bronny James, whose father, LeBron, won a title with the Lakers…
Dodgers are hopeful Tyler Glasnow can stay healthy and be an ace
PHOENIX — For a pitcher who just signed a nine-figure contract extension, who has been mentioned as one of the best natural talents in baseball, and…
Will Democrats move to the middle on immigration in 2024?
That’s an unsettling prospect for some California Democrats, who face the difficult task of reassuring voters concerned about chaos at the border without alienating voters…
Lawmakers introduce California retail theft Reduction Act
SACRAMENTO — Two top Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday announced a multi-pronged plan to tackle the recent rash of organized thefts that has blighted…
USC reveals the coaches tasked with revitalizing its defense
D’Anton Lynn’s fast makeover of UCLA’s struggling defense started slowly. So slowly, in fact, that when he was installing plays during spring practice last year,…
Singapore Budget Set to Focus on Living Costs in Transition Year
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessSingapore will likely seek to defray living costs and support retrenched workers and small businesses through its annual budget Friday, with the…
Chase Elliott seeks turnaround after winless NASCAR season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Elliott name in NASCAR is not just royalty but even better than that, it’s beloved by the people who buy the…
Dodgers Dugout: Two elected to our Hall of Fame
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and we are just over a month away from the first…
NBA All-Star weekend: What time is the game? What's new?
LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo again will be captains for the 73rd NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis this weekend. Here's what you need to know.…
Opinion: Before Los Angeles gets a new police chief, here’s what we need to know
The next chief of the Los Angeles Police Department will need to be a turnaround wizard. But she or he is unlikely to be handed…