Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row
LeBron James stood at midcourt early in the fourth, his hands on his hips while a faint cheer began to echo through the building.“M-V-P. M-V-P.”For…
California officials predict smooth vote count as high-stakes election draws to a close
Despite reports of ink-spoiled ballots and challenges to how votes are tallied, election officials up and down California said they are confident they can accurately…
Researchers urge caution over satellite mega-constellations
Over 100 space researchers signed a letter urging the federal government to perform an environmental review before allowing SpaceX to continue launching thousands of satellites…
Health advocates call state plan on maternal deaths burdensome
Dozens of maternal health organizations and advocates are urging the California surgeon general to suspend the rollout of a plan aimed at reducing maternal mortality,…
Gasoline price-hike issue: California Republicans in U.S. House demand delay in state board vote
— California’s Republican delegation in Congress calls on state air board to delay Nov. 8 vote on new policies that could raise gasoline prices. —…
Harris’ doctor reports she’s in ‘excellent health.’ Her campaign wants to draw a contrast with Trump
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” required to serve as president, her doctor said in…
San Pedro forfeiting game against Narbonne amid alleged violations
San Pedro has informed the City Section that it will not play a scheduled Marine League game on Friday against Narbonne, joining Banning in giving…
Coronation Street reveals Carla Connor's turmoil as mystery letter exposed in Peter twist
Heartbreak is on its way to Carla Connor in upcoming scenes as the Underworld factory boss receives a bombshell letter with news from her estranged…
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes AI safety bill opposed by Silicon Valley
SAN FRANCISCO — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed SB 1047, an artificial intelligence safety bill that would have established requirements for developers of advanced AI…
Letters: Another division title for Dodgers, and what?
Thursday night the Dodgers won the division for the 11th time in 12 years. And then celebrated like they won the World Series. Something they…
Mark Hamill, J.J. Abrams, sign letter in support of AI safety bill SB 1047
More than 125 Hollywood actors, directors, producers, music artists and entertainment industry leaders have added their names to a letter released Tuesday urging Gov. Gavin…
Prosecutors: Ryan Routh wrote letter claiming ‘assassination attempt’ on Trump
Ryan Routh is arrested by law enforcement officers with the Martin County Sheriff's Office for the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump on Sunday,…
Mary J. Blige tour is love letter to fans. They have questions
Mary J. Blige just announced her next tour, which sounds like it’s going to be a love letter to her fans. But the announcement itself…
YFN Lucci’s lawyer says he is still alive after death hoax
YFN Lucci is alive and well after rumors of his death in prison, his lawyer has confirmed to The Times.The 33-year-old rapper, whose real name…
China’s Xi Jinping calls for ‘deepening’ ties with North Korea in letter to Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) sent a congratulatory message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (L) on the anniversary of the country's founding, state…
Opinion: Dear non-voter: Will this postcard get you to the polls?
I became a one-way pen pal for democracy in 2018, writing letters and postcards to strangers in the lead-up to that year’s midterm elections. I…
50 GOP military veterans sign letter condemning Walz’s service record
The Trump campaign Wednesday released a letter signed by 50 Republican lawmakers who are military veterans that criticizes vice presidential candidate Tim Walz for what…
Clarence Thomas took undisclosed trip with megadonor, Democrat finds
WASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to publicly disclose additional travel on GOP megadonor Harlan Crow’s private jet, said a top Democratic senator Monday.Thomas…
Letters to Sports: Give Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández his due
Let me get this straight. In last Saturday’s Times, Chuck Schilken wrote a story on Teoscar Hernández rightfully noting “the outfielder has been representing Los…
Newsom calls on Oakland to allow more police chases, stop suspects from ‘fleeing with impunity’
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday sent a letter to Oakland officials urging them to allow police to engage in more vehicle pursuits, contending that the…