‘Squid Game’ Season 2 review: Player 456 returns with a mission
You may ask yourself, “Did the world need a ‘Squid Game 2?’” Hwang Dong-hyuk, who wrote and directed 2021‘s “Squid Game,” didn’t think so originally,…
Christmas NBA games: Mikal Bridges leads Knicks past Spurs
NEW YORK — Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut…
The man in charge of NBA officiating wants to win your trust
Albert Sanders Jr., the boy with the big dreams and the bigger drive, was scared. He was angry. Worried.He wanted to become a lawyer, to…
The 2024 Envelope Oscar Roundtables
Actors and directors, including Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Colman Domingo and James Mangold, gather to talk about how fear can push you forward, early auditioning,…
Box office bombs. Cable’s collapse. What went wrong for Hollywood in 2024
Note: The Wide Shot newsletter will be off next week.When chronicling what went wrong in Hollywood in 2024, it’s hard to narrow down the list…
Let’s get real about climate change, affordable energy
Aliso Canyon is here to stay.After eight years of study, the California Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously last week not to close the San Fernando…
Why Walker Buehler’s time with the Dodgers is over
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who probably will be watching a lot of Alastair Sim and Darren McGavin today.…
Rams in command of their playoff destiny ahead of Cardinals game
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news.From Gary Klein: Tyler Higbee is not prone to…
State sues former owner of troubled affordable housing development
The state of California is suing the former nonprofit owner of a long-troubled housing development for low-income senior citizens in Chinatown, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta…
Did you see 'The Brutalist' this weekend?
Times columnist Glenn Whipp looks at two biopics — one fictional, one a dramatization — in his Monday newsletter, writing about 'The Brutalist' and 'Maria.'…
Prep Rally: It’s award season for high school football’s stars
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s awards time in high school football. The Times’ all-star football…
Kyren Williams’ running makes Rams a threat in the postseason
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The florescent green cleats of Kyren Williams could be seen from space.But it was the feet inside those shoes that set the…
Inside Hollywood Forever cemetery’s new high-rise mausoleum
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the resting place of Rudolph Valentino, Judy Garland, Alfred Hitchcock, Cecil B. DeMille and other Hollywood royalty — not to mention contemporary…
The Times’ football back of the year: Madden Riordan of Sierra Canyon
Going from 145 pounds to 160 pounds after hard work in the weight room last spring and summer paid off in a huge way for…
Tortoises are bouncing back thanks to Marine base conservation effort
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…
Newsom reads the election returns and heads to red California
For a good deal of this election cycle, Gavin Newsom acted very much like a person wanting to be president.He traveled the country and ran…
Lakers rally late, then hold off Kings for another win
SACRAMENTO — The test was obvious the minute the Lakers got their schedule for the 2024-25 season.They would make one trip to Sacramento to face the…
Los Angeles arts events this weekend are Wabanaki basketry, flamenco
Sure, many of us have had Christmas covers on repeat lately, but I’ve also been playing the soundtrack and score of the still-brilliant 1994 movie…
Texas beats Clemson, will face Arizona State in quarterfinals
Dec. 21, 2024 4:55 PM PT AUSTIN, Texas — Jaydon Blue ran 146 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 77-yard burst in the fourth quarter,…
A taste of 1789 Japan
A meal out of history, babka love, Christmas Caesar, Kismet’s cheesy pickle-and-greens dip, ranking the best and worst chicken tenders, a Somni sneak peek, why…