Kings’ winning streak comes to an end against Colorado Avalanche
DENVER — Martin Necas had two goals and an assist, Jonathan Drouin and Logan O’Connor also scored, and the streaking Colorado Avalanche beat the Kings 4-0 on…
How much will Shohei Ohtani pitch for the Dodgers in 2025?
The first time Shohei Ohtani attempted to return from a Tommy John surgery, it did not initially go well.In July 2020, more than 22 months…
‘Severance’ Season 2 finale explained: Mark, Helly, Gemma’s ‘love hexagon’
This article contains spoilers from the Season 2 finale of “Severance.”The second season of Apple TV+’s “Severance” concluded much like it started — with a…
President Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping…
Former MTV host Matt Pinfield says he’s recovering from stroke
Matt Pinfield is recovering from a stroke and says he intends to “come back swinging,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.The radio DJ and former MTV…
Dave Roberts is Dodgers’ real MVP? New contract removes all doubt
Nearly a decade ago, I was tipped off that an outlier had interviewed for the vacant Dodger managerial job.It was the first time anybody had…
Dave Roberts and Dodgers making progress on contract extension
PHOENIX — Dave Roberts and the Dodgers are making progress on a new contract, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation not authorized to speak…
One Laker player’s hope is for peace in Ukraine
It’s been fodder for memes, the cold open on “Saturday Night Live” and the predictable polarizing political talking points, but last week’s Oval Office spectacle…
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…