Newsom signs Republican bill on sex trafficking
SACRAMENTO — One of California’s most conservative Republican lawmakers has scored an unusual win for the second year in a row by getting Democrats to embrace…
Buying sex from a minor could be a felony under bill headed to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone who purchases sex from a minor…
California passes Paris Hilton-backed bill to protect teens in residential treatment
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation to enact stricter public oversight on the use of seclusion or restraints on children and teenagers in…
Terry Joyce dead: Comedian and actor who starred in Byker Grove and BBC series Hebburn has died – as tributes pour in – The Sun
COMEDIAN and actor Terry Joyce, who starred in Byker Grove, has died as heartfelt tributes pour in. The much-loved star joined the cast of the…
How the Dodgers’ Michael Grove emerged as a high-leverage reliever
Daniel Hudson was the same age (27) when he moved from the Arizona rotation to the bullpen in 2014 as Dodgers right-hander Michael Grove is…
All we know about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’
It’s the dawn of a new era — a new Taylor Swift Era, that is. This week, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning artist will release her…
California lawmakers come back with bill targeting ‘buyers’ of child sex trafficking
SACRAMENTO — After her noteworthy success in establishing harsher criminal penalties for child sex traffickers, Republican Sen. Shannon Grove has introduced legislation to lengthen prison terms…
Who will replace Kevin McCarthy in Congress? Some possible candidates
Assemblymember Vince Fong, 44, Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong (R-Bakersfield). (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press) First elected to the Assembly in 2016, Fong serves as the…
The week’s bestselling books, Nov. 26
Hardcover fiction 1. Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros (Entangled: Red Tower Books: $30) In the sequel to the bestselling “Fourth Wing,” the dragon-rider faces even…
A guide to Fairfax, Los Angeles: What to do, see, eat
Los Angeles County is sprawling and expansive, stretching through the dust-worn hills of Santa Clarita, the gondola-crowded canals of Long Beach and deep into the…
Michael Grove struggles as Dodgers lose in blowout to Reds
A Sunday afternoon crowd of 45,936 in Chavez Ravine had plenty of time to get what will likely be their last look at rookie right-hander…
Bohemian Grove, a secretive club for the powerful, sued by workers for alleged wage theft
Three workers at Bohemian Club have filed a class action lawsuit against the secretive retreat for the powerful alleging wage theft and other labor violations.…
Michael Grove improves in Dodgers loss; Julio Urías nears return
The most important pitches thrown off the Dodger Stadium mound Saturday happened when the stands were empty, the gates closed. Hours before the Dodgers’ 6-3…
Garden Grove Pacifica defeats Norco for Division 1 softball title
A bright, big orange sign hangs above the entrance to the Garden Grove Pacifica softball locker room, displaying a message the team tore to shreds…
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Helen admits she was ‘absolutely destroyed’ by I’m A Celebrity Helen Flanagan has opened up on being "absolutely destroyed" during her first I'm A Celebrity…
Dodgers’ young pitching experiment begins with Michael Grove
Dave Roberts doesn’t like using the term “audition.” But every time the Dodgers call up one of their young starting pitchers to the major leagues…