Why are the Iowa caucuses held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
While millions of people across the country reflect on and celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Republicans in Iowa will be…
How Newsom plans to fix California’s projected $37.9-billion deficit
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asked California lawmakers to dip into the state’s rainy-day reserves and signaled his desire to potentially delay a minimum wage…
Ontario Christian’s Kaleena Smith seems to have limitless talent
She is known in the basketball world as “Special K” and already Ontario Christian High point guard Kaleena Smith has her sights set on the…
UCLA gymnastics hoping to compete for NCAA title in 2024
Emma Malabuyo can’t stop smiling. The UCLA gymnast just has a good feeling about this season. “It feels like magic this year,” Malabuyo said. The…
The 14 TV shows we're most excited about in 2024
We gathered together the TV experts at The Times to preview our most anticipated new and returning TV shows of 2024. Here are 14 to…
The 17 movies we're most excited about in 2024
We gathered the film experts at The Times to preview our most anticipated releases of 2024. Here are their 17 picks, including a new 'Dune'…
Michigan’s CFP loss to TCU inspired its run to the Rose Bowl
On the plane ride back from Michigan’s crushing 51-45 loss to Texas Christian in last year’s College Football Playoff semifinal, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter began…
Cable news’ wild year: Shakeups, firings and falling ratings
The cable news business was not pretty in 2023. Fox News was beleaguered by a defamation lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems that cost the network…
A father’s quest to help his son with schizophrenia
As he gets ready for the meeting, Asael Roblero doesn’t need to look far to remember why he keeps going. When he wakes up, he…
Adam Driver confirms birth of baby No. 2 with Joanne Tucker
Adam Driver confirmed the birth of his second child with his wife, fellow actor Joanne Tucker. While Driver was a guest on “Live With Kelly…
Release date set for Season 4 of Sierra Canyon’s ‘Top Class’
It’s happening. The new season of Uninterrupted’s “Top Class: The Life and Times of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers” will premiere Jan. 12, 2024 on Amazon…
Dave Roberts say Mookie Betts will be full-time second baseman
NASHVILLE — Mookie Betts playing second base is no longer just an experiment. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, the team is planning to move…
Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ wears the crown at the box office
No one can break Beyoncé’s soul or defeat her at the box office. “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” — released through a direct distribution deal…
Your guide to Newsom, DeSantis, California and Florida ahead of the debate
Newsom California was the first state in the nation to issue a stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19, a decision health experts say delayed the…
Filmmakers rally behind Warner Bros. movie ‘Coyote vs. Acme’
Filmmakers are rallying behind “Coyote vs. Acme,” the little Looney Tunes movie that could survive a death sentence from Warner Bros. Discovery. Warner Bros. Discovery…
Nebraska coalition launches effort to protect abortion rights
OMAHA — An effort to enshrine abortion rights in the Nebraska Constitution is being launched, on the heels of successful efforts in other reds states where…
Pink will give banned books to Florida concertgoers
Pink wants her fans to read banned books. The Grammy winner announced this week that she intended to give away 2,000 banned books during the…
Opinion: Ukraine’s dark moment and America’s fateful choice
What a difference a few weeks makes. When I left Kyiv in September for a short trip to the U.S., the late summer weather was…
Megyn Kelly will be a moderator at next GOP primary debate
Nexstar’s cable channel NewsNation will get its first exclusive presidential primary debate and has tapped former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly to moderate. Nexstar announced…
Column: How Allisen Corpuz flourished in her second year on LPGA Tour
Allisen Corpuz’s academic resume at USC was even more impressive than her formidable achievements on the golf course. Twice an All-American pick and ranked No.…