Iowa star Caitlin Clark declares for the 2024 WNBA draft
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, who is on the verge of becoming the all-time NCAA scoring leader in college basketball, announced Thursday that she…
Opinion: Why don’t rational GOP leaders keep quiet instead of endorsing Trump?
The Republican Party’s transformation into an anti-government populist movement has been a bottom-up phenomenon: Conservative voters, radicalized by right-wing radio, Fox News, social media and…
Shohei Ohtani homers in gasping good spring debut with Dodgers
PHOENIX — The crowd gasped. Was this really happening? A dull desert afternoon suddenly became a noisy celebration of dazzling disbelief. This was really happening! Shohei…
A history of tattoos from an ancient iceman to Dennis Rodman
Book Review Painted People: 5,000 Years of Tattooed History from Sailors and Socialites to Mummies and Kings By Matt LodderWilliam Collins: 352 pages, $21.99If you…
Trump lawyers say he’s prepared to post $100-million bond while on appeal
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a New York appellate court Wednesday to halt collection of the former president’s $454-million civil fraud judgment while he…
Disney merges India media business with Reliance venture in $8.5-billion deal
After weathering significant streaming losses, Walt Disney Co. is combining its India business with a venture owned by top local conglomerate Reliance Industries. The companies…
Biden undergoing annual physical; results will be closely watched amid election season
BETHESDA, Md. — President Biden is visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Wednesday for his annual physical exam — and the results are sure…
Porter, Schiff, Lee and Garvey’s views on housing, homelessness
(Jose Luis Magana / Associated Press) The Burbank representative has backed legislation that has expanded federal funding for housing. He, along with Lee and Porter,…
Dump Biden? Here’s why Democrats shouldn’t make that mistake
Democratic voters and elites are concerned about President Biden’s age and ability to carry out his duties, as well as his lackluster polling against former…
On This Day, Feb. 28: NATO involved in combat for first time
1 of 4 | Officials attend a flag-raising ceremony at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4, 2023. On February 28, 1994, NATO was involved…
After ’embarrassing’ USC loss, Mick Cronin takes solace in friend
Sometimes all he needs is Mick’s best friend. His team having coughed up a hairball of a loss against rival USC, Mick Cronin returned to…
After weeks of protest, tiny Ojai passes Gaza cease-fire resolution
After weeks of protest that included a man soaked in fake blood pretending to die on the floor of City Hall, the Ojai City Council…
Paul George to miss Clippers’ game vs. Lakers on Wednesday
Clippers All-Star forward Paul George will miss his second straight game because of left knee soreness, coach Tyronn Lue said. Lue said George would not…
What Nikki Haley is revealing about Trump and Republicans
Celebrating his victory in the South Carolina primary Saturday, Donald Trump declared, “I have never seen the Republican Party so unified as it is right…
U.S. women’s soccer loses to Mexico 2-0 in Gold Cup shocker
Goals by Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo lifted Mexico to a stunning 2-0 win over the U.S. women’s national team Monday in the final group-play…
Column: Trump’s tariff plan would amount to a huge tax hike
WASHINGTON — If Donald Trump becomes president again, one of his first moves will take money out of your pocket just as a tax hike would.…
State senators respond to fentanyl, retail theft with legislation
SACRAMENTO — A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the California senate on Monday announced a package of legislation to address the growing fentanyl crisis and untamed…
Biden, Trump plan to make dueling trips to U.S.-Mexico border
WASHINGTON — President Biden and former President Trump will make dueling trips to the Mexican border in Texas on Thursday after congressional talks on a deal…
Chargers roster needs: Who will Jim Harbaugh draft and sign?
Chargers cornerback Michael Davis celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Denver Broncos in December. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) The Chargers have…
Oscars rewind — 2004: Sofia Coppola follows in Dad’s footsteps
For winners and nominees at the 76th annual Academy Awards, the original screenplay category was a true family affair. Not only did a win for…