Bronny James will remain in NBA draft, agent Rich Paul says
Bronny James’ agent says the son of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer will remain in the 2024 NBA draft after playing one year of college…
Russia’s Putin visits China’s Xi in Beijing. What does each want?
Does the “no limits” relationship have limits? Russian President Vladimir Putin is embarking on his first foreign trip since his splashy inauguration to a fifth…
Inflation improves a bit in April, but housing costs remain obstacle
WASHINGTON — Government data released Wednesday show that inflation eased a bit in April, but remains at a relatively high level. The latest report isn’t likely…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter agrees to plead guilty to stealing $17 million
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani…
California Legislature demands data after homelessness audit
SACRAMENTO — Democrats and Republicans expressed frustration Monday as they grilled Gov. Gavin Newsom’s top housing officials in a tense legislative hearing about how billions of…
Scottie Scheffler shows why he’s No. 1 with second Masters title
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler said all last week that he would pull out of the Masters if his expectant wife went into labor during the…
Shohei Ohtani ‘grateful’ for investigation into ex-interpreter
Just hours after Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, surrendered to authorities Friday on charges that he stole more than $16 million from the Dodgers’ two-way…
LaVar Ball blames LaMelo, Lonzo injuries on ‘raggedy shoes,’ workouts
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball hasn’t played an NBA game in more than two years because of a left knee injury that has required…
Trump 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him behind Biden
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s fundraising picked up last month, but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Biden and the…
Biden has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for 2024 campaign
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s campaign has amassed $155 million in cash on hand for the 2024 election, far exceeding the in-hand total for his Republican opponent,…
Ex-probation chief’s suit alleges L.A. County fired him for being a whistleblower
Former Los Angeles County Probation Department chief Adolfo Gonzales, who was fired last March amid widepread dysfunction at the agency’s juvenile halls, alleges in a…
LeBron James to media over son Bronny’s future: ‘Let the kid be a kid’
LeBron James is not shy about sharing his thoughts on social media. Sometimes those thoughts are pretty run-of-the-mill, like what stand-up special he’s enjoying or…
ICE to extend California immigrant detention facility contract until June
WASHINGTON — A San Bernardino County immigrant detention facility at risk of permanent closure will remain open until at least mid-June, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Hunter Biden pleads not guilty in L.A. on tax charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, pleaded not guilty Thursday in downtown Los Angeles on federal tax charges — one of two criminal cases…
For L.A. transplants, mobile crisis teams may be out of reach
Say you’re a Detroit transplant living in Los Angeles, and your house has just gone up in flames. Like many newer Angelenos, you never bothered…
Mexico national coach upbeat about success of youth experiment
So what did we learn Saturday about the depth of Mexico’s aging national team? Or better yet, what did coach Jaime Lozano learn about his…
Tonight's GOP debate: Who, when and where to watch
Republican presidential candidates former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talk during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, Wednesday,…
Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick’s concealed gun case paused
Rams cornerback Derion Kendrick, facing two misdemeanor gun charges, on Tuesday was granted judicial diversion, the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office said. Kendrick, 23, was…
Dodgers met with Shohei Ohtani last week, Dave Roberts says
NASHVILLE — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that the team met with free agent Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium last week. There were no players…