Southern California girls’ high school basketball rankings
A look at the top 20 high school girls’ basketball rankings produced by Harold Abend of CalHiSports for The Times. Rank (last rank) school 1.…
Russell for Murray trade rumors stare Lakers in the face in loss to Atlanta
ATLANTA — They came face-to-face Tuesday night, the two players who have been linked in trade rumors, one of them being Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell, the…
Space shuttle Endeavour points toward stars, in place at museum
The final journey for the last space shuttle ever built is complete. Set against the black backdrop of the night sky, a crane hoisted a…
Karen Bass faces a climate test as she chooses DWP’s next leader
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has just over a month to choose the city’s next clean-energy leader. With the L.A. Department of Water and Power’s…
The Sports Report: Lakers turn their ire toward Dillon Brooks after loss to Rockets
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Kawhi Leonard and Clippers can’t come back in loss to Cavaliers
CLEVELAND — Still not at full strength, the Cavaliers flexed on one of the NBA’s hottest teams. Donovan Mitchell had 28 points and 12 assists and…
Jim Harbaugh ‘was a little starstruck’ upon meeting Justin Herbert
Jim Harbaugh won’t be officially introduced as the Chargers head coach until Thursday. But the lovefest between him and quarterback Justin Herbert has apparently already…
The Sports Report: Super Bowl matchup is set: Chiefs vs. 49ers
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Prep Rally: High school baseball players and teams to watch
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Spring is near, so let’s start talking high school baseball. The…
Kings fall to Blues in overtime for their 14th loss in 16 games
ST. LOUIS — Brayden Schenn scored 1:04 into overtime to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Kings 4-3 on Sunday for their season-best fifth consecutive…
The L.A. Times’ top 25 high school boys’ basketball rankings
A look at the Los Angeles Times’ top 25 high school boys’ basketball teams in the Southland after Week 9 of the 2023-24 season. Rk.…
Don’t count out UCLA. Mick Cronin is transforming the Bruins
You might not care for his sideline demeanor, you might not like how he criticizes his players, but Mick Cronin knows how to build winning…
Culver City is now a destination for the comforts of pie
At the counter of Nicole Rucker’s new freestanding location of Fat & Flour in Culver City, pie is never far from the line of vision.…
Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife Mavis who has dementia
Comedian Jay Leno is seeking to become conservator over his wife Mavis Leno’s affairs because she has dementia. Leno filed court documents Friday to ask…
Kawhi Leonard and Clippers rout Celtic for fifth straight win
BOSTON — Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points in only 29 minutes and the Clippers routed the Boston Celtics 115-96 on Saturday night. Paul George added 17…
How Gustavo Dudamel, L.A. Phil and Frank Gehry do Wagner’s ‘Ring’
Los Angeles has little history with Wagner’s four-opera “Ring” cycle, his epic on how to save the world from conniving gods, power mongers and hoarders…
Why haven’t Angels signed Cody Bellinger or Blake Snell yet?
The Angels seem mired in baseball purgatory as spring training approaches, one big bat and frontline starter away from possible playoff contention, and one or…
Movies ‘Settlers,’ ‘White on White’ tackle art and colonialism
It’s been a devastating week at the Los Angeles Times, with the layoffs of countless colleagues. That is going to mean some changes around here.…
Bass polls well in a survey from new political advocacy group
Good morning and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, informing you on the events of the past…
Letters: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans
‘Bolt from the Blue’ indeed! Chargers have long been considered the NFL’s version of the Clippers…wildly talented underachievers. Only time will tell if Harbaugh can…