Column: President Trump acts like Russian dictator Putin’s wingman
WASHINGTON — Last week, President Trump abruptly shoved U.S. foreign policy off one of its cornerstones.For nearly 80 years since the end of World War II, the…
Dustin May thankful he’s back with Dodgers after ‘freak accident’
PHOENIX — Last year was supposed to go differently for Dodgers pitcher Dustin May.Out since the middle of 2023 following a flexor tendon and Tommy John revision…
Dalton Knecht on being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers
SALT LAKE CITY — Dalton Knecht found himself in one of the most awkward NBA situations, playing for the Lakers again after being dealt to Charlotte in…
Trump says he’s firing Kennedy Center board members and naming himself chairman
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that he is firing members of the board of trustees for the Kennedy Center and naming himself chairman.He also indicated that…
Super Bowl LIX matchups, analysis and prediction
The Eagles’ Nolan Smith has four sacks in three playoff games, including this one on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the NFC championship game.…
‘Star Trek: Area 31’ review: A diverting but frustrating first TV film
The contortions through which a series goes before it reaches the air — the creative decisions and studio demands, the castings and recasting, the rewrites…
Bob Clearmountain, L.A. recording icon, lost home in Palisades fire: ‘This could be the end of our world.’
On Tuesday afternoon, Bob Clearmountain was driving back from Apogee Studios in Santa Monica to his home in Pacific Palisades. The revered producer and mixer…
Santa Cruz Wharf reopens after partially collapsing into ocean during high surf
The Santa Cruz Wharf reopened to visitors and businesses on Saturday, less than two weeks after crashing waves from a powerful storm collapsed more than…
4 well-loved SoCal nurseries are closing in 2025. What now?
• Three of SoCal’s major growers of unique plants are closing by the end of 2025, along with a beloved garden/nursery.• The reasons? A combination…
Richard Perry, producer behind ‘You’re So Vain,’ dead at 82
Richard Perry, a hitmaking record producer with a flair for both standards and contemporary sounds whose many successes included Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain,” Rod…
Austin Reaves emotional after winning game for Lakers on Christmas
SAN FRANCISCO — Christmas in California isn’t a Hallmark movie. The only magical snowfall in the Bay Area on Wednesday came when white confetti fluttered down…
Opinion: Romney’s exit marks an end to the bipartisanship Washington needs
Mitt Romney delivered his farewell speech before the U.S. Senate in early December. It isn’t hyperbole to say it marked the end of an era.Romney’s…
‘The Room Next Door’ review: Almodóvar, fixated on death
“I think I deserve a good death,” Martha laments to her friend and fellow writer Ingrid in “The Room Next Door,” a film fixated on…
‘What We Do in the Shadows’ finale: All good things must end
This article contains spoilers for the series finale of “What We Do in the Shadows.”Can vampires be funny? After six seasons of “What We Do…
Edison scores in final minute to claim Division 1-A state title
When his moment came, Jake Minter made the most of it.The senior receiver gathered in a 15-yard pass over the middle from quarterback Sam Thomson,…
FBI Director Wray says he intends to resign at end of Biden’s term
WASHINGTON — FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday he plans to resign at the end of President Biden’s term in January, an announcement that came a…
Opinion: Trump’s predatory Cabinet choices are added proof that #MeToo is over
So this is what Donald Trump means by “Make America Great Again.” Bring back the “Mad Men” days.As I’ve been working to keep up with…
‘The End’ review: Bunkered family keeps on singing in denial
“The End,” by director Joshua Oppenheimer (“The Act of Killing,” “The Look of Silence”), is a gloomy musical about perhaps the only six people left…
UCLA holds off Fresno State to finish season with a win
It was a chance for UCLA to bid farewell to its seniors while making one final statement.Whew!After coming out flatter than their coach’s opening remarks…
Dodgers agree to sign two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell
The Dodgers won the World Series last season in spite of their short-handed pitching.Next year, they hope a reinforced staff can be the key to…