LeBron James returns from injury in Lakers’ blowout loss to Bulls
There was less than a second left in the first quarter when LeBron James went to the sideline to inbound the ball. Sensing a moment…
Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms are investigating what it says are leaks of national security information. Defense Department personnel could face polygraphs in…
Key points people need to understand about Trump’s Education Department closure
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a long-anticipated action that will affect how billions of dollars…
Advocates decry Trump administration effort to deport immigration activist | Donald Trump News
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed it detained and plans to deport Jeanette Vizguerra, a prominent immigration activist who has drawn attention…
Contributor: California needs to think outside the blue box
Perhaps Gov. Gavin Newsom was channeling his inner Republican when he hosted conservative commentator Charlie Kirk for an 81-minute interview on the debut of his…
How immigration will be at the top of public safety issues
The Democratic-led Legislature’s efforts to shield immigrants from the Trump administration’s aggressive deportation efforts, and attacks on so-called sanctuary states, promise to be among the…
Guest writer: President Trump came through for Los Angeles
As the Eaton and Palisades fires raged in Los Angeles, more than a few Democrats and at least one Times columnist claimed President Trump would…
Another dominant effort by Lauren Betts as UCLA routs Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No.…
California House Democrat introduces bill to reinstate veterans fired from federal government under Trump
WASHINGTON — A freshman Democratic congressman is introducing a bill to protect the jobs of veterans working for the U.S. government amid mass firings by the Trump…
U.S. judge blocks Trump’s effort to halt refugee admissions system
SEATTLE — A federal judge in Seattle on Tuesday blocked President Trump’s effort to halt the nation’s refugee admissions system.The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by…
Newsom launches digital democracy tool with focus on wildfire victims
SACRAMENTO — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a new digital democracy initiative that will attempt to connect residents directly with government officials in times of…
Federal funding cuts could hamper L.A. River projects, lawmaker warns
Cyclists sped past on a trail overlooking the Los Angeles River near Dodger Stadium as a group of city officials and members of Congress walked…
Judge largely blocks Trump’s executive orders targeting DEI programs
WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and…
Judge rejects Democrat-led effort to block Musk, DOGE from federal agencies
Elon Musk walks to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, where the SpaceX and Tesla chief executive officer is leading the Department of Government…
San Francisco gives mayor new powers to tackle drug use, homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie notched an early victory in his crusade against the city’s twin crises of homelessness and fentanyl addiction, getting sign-off…
FCC launches effort to ‘root out’ DEI programs, beginning with Comcast
The Federal Communications Commission has opened an inquiry into Comcast Corp.’s employee programs, stepping up efforts to “root out” diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that…
Lukas Dostal’s 43-save effort gives Ducks edge in win over Kings
Lukas Dostal made 43 saves, Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout and the Ducks beat the Kings 2-1 on Saturday night for…
Who’s in charge of Palisades fire recovery? The answer is complicated
As Los Angeles begins the long, arduous task of recovering from the devastating Palisades fire, Mayor Karen Bass has tapped a number of people, both…
Rob Manfred says MLB’s ‘values on diversity remain unchanged’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Three days after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said his league would remain committed to its diversity initiatives, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred…
Senators protest that Trump gave Musk staff access to classified info
WASHINGTON — Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee are demanding answers after they say President Trump gave billionaire Elon Musk and his staff access to sensitive data…