L.A. may borrow money to pay its growing legal bills
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser with all your local political…
Half of voters polled favor Measure A sales tax for homeless services
In the final weeks before the Nov. 5 election, a measure that would double the county’s quarter-percent homeless sales tax was closing in on the…
Clayton Kershaw revels in first Dodgers World Series parade
Clayton Kershaw wasn’t expecting manager Dave Roberts to hand him the microphone during the Dodger Stadium portion of Friday’s World Series celebration, because, as the…
Dodgers fans turn to lucky clothes, prayers and rosaries to help team
Despite the anxious messages hitting his phone Wednesday evening, San Gabriel Valley native David Gonzales didn’t fret.The army veteran was about two hours into a…
Proposition 32 for $18 minimum wage lacks support in California, Poll shows
SACRAMENTO — Just under half of California voters support Proposition 32, the measure to increase California’s minimum wage to $18 an hour, a warning sign about…
Puka Nacua skips Rams practice again; punter won’t face Seattle
Rams star receiver Puka Nacua is questionable and punter Ethan Evans is out for Sunday’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, coach Sean McVay said…
Directors’ Fortnight comes to L.A. plus the week’s best movies
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.This has somehow become a blockbuster…
Where to watch the John Williams documentary in Dolby Atmos
Happy November, Essential Arts readers! This weekend’s top picks for things to do are all about the music. I’m staff writer Ashley Lee, here with…
Dodgers Dugout: How sweet it is, the fruits of victory
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Like I said all along, Dodgers in sev.... um, five. Newsletter…
The Sports Report: Another narrow loss for the Clippers
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…
In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s…
Girls’ high school volleyball: City Section playoff results
CITY SECTION PLAYOFFS Thursday’s ResultsDIVISION IQuarterfinalsEagle Rock d. Verdugo Hills, 25-16, 25-20, 25-21#5 LACES at #4 Sylmar, Friday at 4 p.m.University d. Birmingham, 25-20, 14-25,…
Lakers star LeBron James endorses Kamala Harris for president
LeBron James endorsed Kamala Harris in the presidential election via a post on social media Thursday.“What are we even talking about here?? When I think…
Dodgers-Yankees World Series scores nearly 16 million viewers for Fox
The World Series matchup of the Dodgers playing the New York Yankees gave Fox an expected ratings boost. Nielsen data showed the five game series…
Boys’ water polo: City Section playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WATER POLOCITY SECTION PLAYOFFS(Games at 3 p.m. unless noted)OPEN DIVISION Semifinals November 8#4 Birmingham at #1 Palisades#3 San Pedro at #2 ClevelandDIVISION…
L.A.’s Rim of the Valley needs to be protected. Here’s why
As our small plane flew over the San Fernando Valley, I was in awe of just how remarkable and diverse the region’s wild lands are.I…
L.A. D.A. Gascón made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?
Chiquita Twyman didn’t think she’d ever see justice for her younger brother, Ryan.The unarmed 24-year-old was killed after L.A. County sheriff’s deputies fired 34 rounds…
The Sports Report: In the year of the improbable, the impossible has happened
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…
Rooney Mara explores kitchen power dynamics in ‘La Cocina’
I spent 7 years working as a cashier (and as a cook when needed) at a fast-food establishment in Southeast Los Angeles before DACA allowed…
Lakers newsletter: Bronny James makes a dream come true
CLEVELAND — Hey everyone and welcome to a special road edition of the Times’ Lakers Newsletter, where the Lakers just got destroyed by the Cleveland Cavaliers…