Column: Trump pick would turn FBI into Federal Bureau of Retribution
WASHINGTON — Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee as the next director of the FBI, has big plans.He has called for the prosecution of a long…
NBA Cup semifinals: Bucks advance with win over Hawks
LAS VEGAS — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and was an assist away from a triple-double, Damian Lillard added 25 and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the…
Mayor Karen Bass’ next pick for Metro’s board is being closely watched
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, Rachel Uranga and David Zahniser at the helm.The…
Mayor and LAPD chief tout double-digit drop in homicides
Los Angeles has so far this year recorded double-digit percentage declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and slayings stemming from gang feuds, according to police data…
Pick-six helps Palos Verdes beat Bakersfield Christian in bowl
Jace DeMoss picked the perfect time for his first interception of the season, returning it 65 yards for a touchdown with 2:09 left to clinch…
Axl Rose says ‘there was no assault’ amid lawsuit settlement
Guns N’ Roses lead singer Axl Rose is moving on from a lawsuit that accused him last year of sexually assaulting a model in the…
Talent agency Gersh acquires sports representation firm You First
Beverly Hills-based talent agency Gersh is acquiring Madrid-based sports representation firm You First in a major expansion that marks the firm’s entry into the highly…
Opinion: Biden should arm Ukraine to the teeth to set up ideal negotiations
Before leaving office in January, President Biden can still do much to bolster Ukraine’s security, and our own. The need for greater U.S. aid is…
Capitol rioter’s defamation suit against Fox News is dismissed
A Delaware court judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit against Fox News filed by a Jan. 6 rioter who said the network falsely identified him…
What Trump’s proposed tariff hikes mean for California
WASHINGTON — When President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose sweeping tariffs on key trading partners on his first day in office, he signaled a return…
Sharks score six unanswered goals in rout of Kings
SAN JOSÉ — Rookie Macklin Celebrini scored two goals and had one assist for his first career three-point game, Will Smith had two assists, and the…
USC’s Percival Everett wins National Book Award for ‘James’
Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel “James,” a retelling of Mark Twain’s classic “Huckleberry Finn.”Published in March to…
Three-sport star Alina Argueta leads Banning to City Section flag football finals
Alina Argueta is quite a renaissance girl at Banning High. She plays point guard on the basketball team, catcher and shortstop on the softball team…
Jay Leno breaks wrist, hurts an eye in 60-foot fall downhill
For the third year in a row, Jay Leno is bouncing back after an ugly injury. This time around, the culprit was a steep hill…
The LAPD’s new chief wants residents to start calling the police again
Crime is trending down in Los Angeles, with homicides alone on track to fall 15% compared to last year, but newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim…
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and ‘Inside Out 2’ drive Disney studio earnings
Superheroes and animation packed a punch for Walt Disney Co. as “Deadpool & Wolverine” and “Inside Out 2” propelled the company’s film studio to one…
Mater Dei girls’ volleyball repeats as Division 1 champions
Winning back-to-back titles is one of the toughest feats in sports, yet the Mater Dei High girls volleyball team made it look easy Saturday night,…
Trump blasts Newsom’s plan to shield California from next White House
President-elect Trump is not thrilled with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s aggressive, highly visible campaign to shield California from the Trump White House. “Governor Gavin Newscum is…
Palisades’ Anna Song wins third City Section girls’ golf title
Walking off the 18th green Wednesday afternoon, Palisades High golfer Anna Song was greeted by her coach Dave Suarez, who offered her a choice of…
Rory McIlroy says Trump’s win clears the way for PGA Tour-PIF merger
Rory McIlroy has never been a supporter of the Saudi Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf. In fact, at times he’s been the most vocal…