How immigration could get Donald Trump elected again
For more than 20 years, I have held one position constant when it comes to immigration policy: We should have one. I am less concerned…
Alex Gibney offers an intimate look at Paul Simon at work
“In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon,” Alex Gibney’s 3½-hour documentary about singer-songwriter Paul Simon — streaming in two parts on MGM+ — takes…
A Trump running mate who praises Jim Crow? That’s a red flag
Jim Crow was not the problem. Jim Crow was meant to be the solution. The problem was Rutherford B. Hayes winning the electoral college but…
Boston NBA title threat sparks pettiness in Lakers, Celtics fans
Driven by deep-seated disdain, Darrian Woods — the self-proclaimed pettiest Lakers fan, as his X.com handle suggests — can’t bear the thought of another Boston…
War and Treaty’s Tanya Trotter: ‘Sister Act 3’ script done
The long-awaited sequel “Sister Act 3” finally has a script, according to the War and Treaty singer Tanya Trotter. Trotter told ET that there’s a…
California lawmakers revive debate on requiring Big Tech to pay for news
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers have revived legislation to charge online platforms for the news articles they publish, a proposal that stalled last year amid divisions within…
Laker sues reality star car dealer over $1-million Ferrari buy
Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie is suing a “bespoke” luxury car seller and its reality-star general manager, claiming the company reneged on a crucial promise related…
Trump tells group that calls for banning all abortions to stand up for ‘innocent life’
INDIANAPOLIS — Donald Trump on Monday urged a staunchly anti-abortion Christian group to stand up for “innocent life,” ambiguously revisiting an issue that Democrats want to…
Marcedes Lewis re-signs with Bears, teams with Caleb Williams
This story seems familiar. Well, it is familiar. Former UCLA and Long Beach Poly High star Marcedes Lewis is going to play another year in…
Dan Hurley turns down Lakers coaching offer, will stay at Connecticut
The Lakers’ coaching search, which took a major turn last week, marches on, the team forced to keep looking for its next head coach after…
Supreme Court asks Justice Department to weigh in on climate change suits
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Justice Department to weigh in on whether the climate change lawsuits filed by California and two dozen…
Ron Howard explores the creative world of Jim Henson
When Oscar-winning director Ron Howard got word that Disney+ and the late Jim Henson’s children were interested in collaborating on a definitive portrait of the…
Column: Biden is old. Trump is too. Only one would trash Constitution
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s age was back in the news last week, thanks mostly to a front-page article in the Wall Street Journal announcing: “Behind closed…
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s lack of accountability is worse than you think
The well-documented ethical failings of Justices Samuel A. Alito Jr. and Clarence Thomas are all the more troubling because the Supreme Court has become seriously…
Column: Sacramento’s tax rebate giveaway is coming home to roost
SACRAMENTO — It’s budget season in Sacramento and there are bound to be screwups. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislators are paying now for a huge…
NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday powers Celtics past Mavericks in Game 2
BOSTON — Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds…
Kyle Larson claims another NASCAR Cup win at Sonoma
SONOMA — Kyle Larson celebrated NASCAR approving his participation in the playoffs with his third Cup victory of the season — a Sunday win at his…
Logan O’Hoppe hits walk-off home run as Angels rally past Astros
Logan O’Hoppe hit a two-run homer with one out in the ninth to complete a four-hit game, and the Angels rallied for a 9-7 victory…
Will Smith’s ‘Bad Boys 4’ leads the box office with $56 million debut
Two years after his infamous Oscars meltdown, Will Smith has slapped away lingering doubts about his career comeback. A rare bright spot in the sluggish…
Carlos Alcaraz wins his first French Open title
PARIS — Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday to win the French Open for his third Grand…