Filming for movie in downtown L.A. high-rise spurs 911 calls
What appeared to be a high-rise fire near 5th and Bixel streets in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday night caught the attention of a group…
The MAMA Awards has potential to be the big American awards show K-pop deserves
When BTS ended Justin Bieber’s reign by winning the Billboard Awards’ Top Social Artist in 2017, a year that also marked “the first big moment…
Trump picks Bessent as Treasury secretary, Vought top budget official
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next…
Garfield coach Lorenzo Hernandez steps down after 24 years
Lorenzo Hernandez announced Friday he is stepping down as football coach at Garfield High after 24 years.He helped develop the program into one of the…
‘Little Women Ballet’ and more Los Angeles arts events this weekend
Happy “Wicked” week, Essential Arts readers! The film adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical arrives in theaters this weekend. I’m staff writer Ashley Lee, who’s…
The Sports Report: Lakers snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
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…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Manuel García-Rulfo
Manuel García-Rulfo moved to Los Angeles 15 years ago, and now the Guadalajara-born actor says he feels more like an Angeleno than a transplant. “I…
Girls’ tennis: Regional playoff schedule
SOCAL REGIONAL PLAYOFFSAt The Claremont ClubFRIDAY’S SCHEDULE FIRST ROUNDPalos Verdes vs. San Luis Obispo, 11:15 a.m.Canyon Crest vs. Corona del Mar, 11:15 a.m.Granada Hills vs.…
Lakers’ 6-game winning streak ends in late collapse to Magic
The Lakers had their chances with the only shot easy enough to have the word “free” at the front of it.In the final minutes of…
What to do if you see a coyote on the trail — or in your backyard
My friend Ameera and I were almost back to the parking lot after hiking to Mt. Hollywood under a full moon when she spotted something…
Lakers newsletter: Dalton Knecht shows that experience can be better than potential
Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week chance to form a meaningful writer-reader Knechtion. The Lakers have…
Why California’s favorite bagel shop is defending fossil fuels
I’m having trouble tearing my eyes from the bagel-making machines — the industrial device that rolls the dough into the perfect shape, round with a…
The Sports Report: Clippers win third in a row despite a ton of turnovers
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…
72 awesome things to do with kids in L.A. before they grow up
Even in a place like Los Angeles, which is chock-full of activities, history and everyday wonders, parents and other guardians of children are still struck…
The Sports Report: Dalton Knecht can’t miss as Lakers beat the Jazz
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…
Gardena Serra press box damaged by early morning fire
Gardena Serra football coach Scott Altenberg was supposed to be in class on Wednesday teaching. Instead, he was joining other teachers sweeping up material from…
If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?
After voters across the nation chose President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against buying into the first wave…
Jay Leno breaks wrist, hurts an eye in 60-foot fall downhill
For the third year in a row, Jay Leno is bouncing back after an ugly injury. This time around, the culprit was a steep hill…
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…
High school girls’ volleyball: Southern California Regional championship results
Nov. 19, 2024 9:14 PM PT SOCAL REGIONAL PLAYOFFSTUESDAY’S RESULTSFINALS OPEN DIVISIONCathedral Catholic d. Mater Dei, 25-20, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22DIVISION IPalos Verdes d. Santa Margarita,…