Judge rejects Trump’s bid to dismiss federal election subversion case
WASHINGTON — The federal judge presiding over the election subversion case against former President Trump has rejected a defense effort to dismiss the indictment on claims…
‘Company’ review: Gender-swapped revival dazzles with Britney Coleman
Robert or Bobby — as he’s known to his friends — the protagonist of “Company,” Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical, has always been…
Kamala Harris secures enough delegates, Democratic chair says
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison…
‘I love my black job’: Simone Biles rips Trump’s immigrant comments
Simone Biles may be a tad bit busy in Paris this week, but the U.S. gymnastics great seems to be keeping up with what’s going…
Virtual roll call to nominate Kamala Harris is underway
WASHINGTON — Don’t expect a balloon drop, at least not yet.Delegates to the Democratic National Convention began officially selecting their nominee for president in a process…
Angel City’s Christen Press makes triumphant return in win
A mid-match sprinkler interruption didn’t dampen Angel City FC’s win over San Diego FC that featured the long-awaited return of star forward Christen Press. Press…
The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 4
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
U.S. House warns staff TikTok ban on House-managed phones starts Aug. 15
The U.S. House of Representatives alerted staffers Tuesday that TikTok, and all products from Chinese Internet firm ByteDance, will be blocked starting Aug. 15, on…
Olympic triathlon postponed amid Seine water quality concerns
PARIS — The men’s Olympic triathlon planned for Tuesday has been postponed over concerns about water quality in Paris’ Seine River, where the swimming portion of…
Nathan Santa Cruz among football players set to open training
On the first official day of high school football practice Monday, senior Nathan Santa Cruz of Venice needed no one to remind him what it…
Bob Menendez to resign his Senate seat effective Aug. 20, sources say
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal courthouse after being found guilty on all charges against him on July 16. On Tuesday, he…
Denis Bouanga scores twice to lead LAFC to victory over Seattle
SEATTLE — Denis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick before adding a second-half goal and LAFC ended the Seattle Sounders’ five-match win streak with a…
Democratic Party plans virtual roll call for president between Aug. 1-7
Delegates cheer VP Joe Biden during Day three of the Democratic National Convention at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on July 27, 2016. Hillary…
El Segundo’s Little League World Series title is still has impact
After El Segundo gave up a four-run lead on a Curacao grand slam, it was 5-5 in the bottom of the sixth inning. It was…
Tyler, the Creator cancels Lollapalooza, Outside Lands gigs
Tyler, the Creator is dropping out of headlining gigs at the Lollapalooza and Outside Lands music festivals later this summer, and his team is shedding…
April Ross, Alix Klineman return to AVP hoping to inspire moms
April Ross’ mind suddenly goes blank. The thought she wanted to share has blown through her consciousness like the fleeting breeze on a cloudy morning…
Salman Rushdie recalls stabbing amid launch of memoir ‘Knife’
Salman Rushdie isn’t limiting himself to just his new memoir to recount the 2022 stabbing attack that nearly killed him. Ahead of the release of…
Elon Musk announces Tesla Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (L) visits the Tesla electric car plant in Gruenheide near Berlin, Germany, in March. Musk on Friday posted on X that…