Why your favorite streaming shows are showing up on old-fashioned TV
In the late 1990s, NBC ran a promotional campaign with the slogan, “If you haven’t seen it, it’s new to you,” aimed at boosting summer…
Oakland seeks answers to street crime after police misconduct
OAKLAND, Calif. — Along gracious, leafy College Avenue, you can luxuriate with a traditional Thai massage, slip into an artisanal cocktail at an Italian spot or…
Walk through this mini-Disneyland in a SoCal backyard
The castle is immaculate, its gold etching regal and its towers a bold shade of sky blue. The band at its gates plays no real…
After Newsom veto, California lawmakers try again to ban tampons with ‘forever chemicals’
SACRAMENTO — A new bill could ban the sale of tampons and other menstrual products that contain potentially toxic chemicals in California, reigniting a push by…
Roman Polanski trial date set in child rape civil case
A trial date has been set in a civil case alleging that Roman Polanski raped a child in the 1970s. The trial is scheduled to…
Oscars 2024: Jimmy Kimmel’s opening monologue
Weeks before the 96th Academy Awards, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel told The Times, “I’m not always classy and pristine.” His opening monologue Sunday reflected just…
Novak Djokovic wins in his return to the BNP Paribas Open
INDIAN WELLS — Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the…
Oscars mark last hurrah for 'Barbenheimer' as 2024 box office faces uncertain future
Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in OPPENHEIMER, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pic/Melinda Sue Gordon) Oscars mark last hurrah…
Biden’s State of the Union Address draws 32 million TV viewers
President Joe Biden’s feisty State of the Union address Thursday saw a substantial lift in viewing compared with last year’s speech. Nielsen data showed the…
The Oscars are here (finally). Who’ll win?
Ghosting is bad form, agreed. So, a heads-up, dear friends, that this newsletter will be going on hiatus for a couple of months after this…
With Senate primary over, political energy turns to California House races
Technically, Tuesday’s primary election pushes California’s race for the Senate seat held by the late Dianne Feinstein into its final round, with the general election…
UCLA diversity report: Women and minorities drove box office
“Barbie” may have painted the box office pink last year, but the overall picture for women in Hollywood could leave you feeling blue. Women and…
Column: Biden should hope he gets heckled at State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON — President Biden should hope he gets heckled by Republicans when he gives his State of the Union address on Thursday, just as he was…
Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic power Galaxy past San Jose
SAN JOSÉ — Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each had a goal and an assist to lead the Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over the San…
Appeals court ruling that vacates Capitol rioter’s sentence could impact dozens of Jan. 6 cases
A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat…
Hernández: How Japanese culture shaped Shohei Ohtani’s marriage announcement
Before Shohei Ohtani became Japan’s most popular athlete, that designation belonged to figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu. Like Ohtani, Hanyu is 29. Like Ohtani, Hanyu was…
Trump lawyers say he’s prepared to post $100-million bond while on appeal
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s lawyers asked a New York appellate court Wednesday to halt collection of the former president’s $454-million civil fraud judgment while he…
Senate panel again advances Californian Julie Su’s bid to become Labor secretary
WASHINGTON — The Senate Labor Committee voted Tuesday to once again advance Julie Su’s nomination to lead the Labor Department, though it doesn’t appear that anything…
Jake Knapp wins Mexico Open to earn his spot at the Masters
VALLARTA, Mexico — PGA Tour rookie Jake Knapp lost a four-shot lead in seven holes and then held it together with a remarkable short game Sunday,…
Opinion: Nikki Haley can still beat Trump. Just not by winning the nomination
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley reached a decision point after her loss in January’s New Hampshire Republican primary. She could travel the path of…