Angels’ Anthony Rendon out long term because of upcoming hip surgery
TEMPE, Ariz. — Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon will have hip surgery and be out for an extended period, his latest injury setback since joining the team.General…
Lakers newsletter: Luka Doncic and the center of attention
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome to the Times’ Lakers Newsletter, my favorite email to write each week that doesn’t end with an apology…
More than six years after Malibu wildfires, many still struggle to rebuild
Mike and DNA Moore moved to Malibu in the late 1990s when DNA was pregnant with their first child. They raised three kids in the…
Lakers crowd welcomes Luka Doncic; Mavs fan ejected for objecting to trade
Yes, it was a tale of two arenas Monday night, where visceral reactions to the blockbuster trade that shook the NBA a week ago were…
Democrats who make nice with Trump aren’t helping on climate
What do you do, as a politician, when your lawfully elected opponents reveal they have nothing but contempt for the Constitution, rule of law and…
Dodgers bring back former GM Farhan Zaidi in special advisor role
PHOENIX — A familiar face is returning to the Dodgers’ front office.On Monday, the club brought back former general manager Farhan Zaidi in a special advisor role,…
KABC news anchor Ellen Leyva to retire
News anchor Ellen Leyva is leaving KABC-TV Channel 7 after nearly 30 years, marking the latest departure of a prominent local newscaster.Leyva made the announcement…
Luka Doncic donates $500,000 to fire relief efforts before Lakers debut
Many prominent athletes and entertainers with deep ties to the Los Angeles area have donated large sums to the wildfire relief efforts. The most recent…
Prep Rally: It will take a while to get used to computer playoff seedings
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s playoff time for the winter sports. Let the postseason begin.The…
Executive orders impacting the arts: L.A. arts and culture this week
President Donald Trump sent shock waves through the world of arts and culture on Friday when he announced on Truth Social that he intends to…
Chiefs and Eagles each benefit from controversial calls by officials early in Super Bowl LIX
A popular conspiracy theory has taken root among many non-Kansas City Chiefs football fans this postseason that the NFL and its officials are in cahoots…
Utilityman Kiké Hernández agrees to new contract with Dodgers
After welcoming a flurry of new faces to the organization this offseason, the Dodgers brought back a much more familiar figure on Sunday.The team and…
Peter Bodgdanovich’s ‘Squirrels to the Nuts,’ restored
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. Because of Sundance, I don’t…
‘Large scale’ ICE raid to hit L.A. soon, internal documents show
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
Wadood family is helping each other succeed in football
Connections matter in the football world, and the Wadood family is one to watch.Khalil Wadood is the oldest of four children, graduated from Fairfax High…
Flogging Molly cancels its 2025 tour over Dave King’s health
Flogging Molly, the Celtic punk band that formed in L.A. in the ’90s, is calling off its 2025 shows so frontman Dave King and his…
Lukas Dostal’s 43-save effort gives Ducks edge in win over Kings
Lukas Dostal made 43 saves, Trevor Zegras and Leo Carlsson scored in the shootout and the Ducks beat the Kings 2-1 on Saturday night for…
A city of immigrants moves to resist Trump. How far can L.A. leaders go?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Tony Barboza, with help from my colleagues David Zahniser and…
Letters: Mixed reviews from readers on Lakers’ blockbuster trade
As the texts started flying in last Saturday night regarding the Anthony Davis for Luka Doncic trade (was it real?), I harkened back to another…
Guacamole controversies and ‘peagate’s’ 10-year anniversary
Remembering “peagate” and other guacamole controversies. Also, Bill Addison’s new favorite soup dumplings, Super Bowl chili and wings, cheese for lovers, and the supermarket treats…