Paquita la del Barrio remembered by fans, drag queens
Periodically, the Latinx Files will feature a guest writer. This week, we’ve asked De Los contributing columnist Alex Zaragoza to fill in. If you have…
‘It’s a lot more difficult compared to Ronnie O’Sullivan’s era’ – World champ says snooker legend had it easier
KYREN WILSON has told snooker's Class of 92 legends that winning titles is a lot harder these days.The reigning world champion believes he's enjoyed success…
Frustrated with crowded resorts, more skiers risk backcountry avalanches
MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — On a clear, cold day in mid-February, we had spent hours on backcountry skis trudging up and across a remote mountainside in…
Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki pleased with first live session of spring
PHOENIX — Everywhere Roki Sasaki looked Wednesday afternoon, curious eyes stared back at him.Facing hitters for the first time in Dodgers camp this spring, and still just…
Dodgers’ abundant pitching depth could help avoid injury crisis
PHOENIX — At the end of an otherwise celebratory offseason, the Dodgers had to take a critical look at one of their biggest organizational flaws this winter.In…
Carl Lumbly on politics in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
“Captain America: Brave New World” puts Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson at the center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the first Black Captain America. Joining…
The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer, and I’ve been buzzing ever since Thursday’s…
NBA players have mixed opinions about NBA All-Star game format
SAN FRANCISCO — This year’s NBA All-Star Game was an end, the final All-Star Game aired on TNT before the league switches television partners. The NBA All-Star…
Four ways to save a lot of dough by making your own loaf of bread
YOU can save a lot of dough by making your own loaf.And with Real Bread Week under way, here’s all you need to know to…
Letters to Sports: At last, a Super Bowl prediction by Bill Plaschke that's a winner
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Super Bowl, the Dodgers, USC and UCLA, among other topics.…
Q&A: USC AD sure football investments will help Lincoln Riley win
In the 18 months since she took over as USC’s athletic director, Jennifer Cohen’s job has grown more complicated by the week. When she was…
Musk wants U.S. to ‘delete entire agencies’ from federal government
DUBAI — Elon Musk called on Thursday for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal government as part of his push under President Trump…
JuJu Watkins slumping, but Trojans find fit ahead of UCLA showdown
JuJu Watkins stared blankly toward the court, the frustration evident on her face. It’s rare anything penetrates the preternatural calm with which Watkins plays, but…
‘Love Game’ is an interactive play that unfolds inside an L.A. bar
On a recent weekday evening, I found myself in a romantic position for which I have had zero training for: a dating coach. Yet there…
The Times of Troy: Chad Bowden’s arrival has shifted the power dynamics for USC football
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, and…
For transgender Americans, passports just got a lot more complicated
The day after President Trump returned to office, Lisa Suhay took her 21-year-old daughter, Mellow, to a passport office in Norfolk, Va., where they live.Getting…
‘Brutalist’ team answers all your questions, even that scene
Every time Brady Corbet makes a movie, he’s thinking, “This could be the last one.” He doesn’t want it to be the last one, but…
How RaMell Ross made ‘Nickel Boys’ as ‘visceral’ as real life
In the latest episode of The Envelope video podcast, “Nickel Boys” filmmaker RaMell Ross breaks down the film’s distinctive style and costume designer Arianne Phillips…
Super Bowl LIX matchups, analysis and prediction
The Eagles’ Nolan Smith has four sacks in three playoff games, including this one on Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) in the NFC championship game.…
Jennifer Finney Boylan on ‘two sexes’ executive order, Caitlyn Jenner
On the Shelf Cleavage By Jennifer Finney BoylanCeladon Books: 256 pages, $29If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…