Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Gender Agenda’ pushes progress through punchlines at Netflix
With the arrival of “Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda,” the battle of Gadsby versus Netflix is officially on pause. “The last time Netflix brought this many…
Californians won’t vote. Blame the gamification of elections
For the past month, my mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary election has been sitting on my kitchen counter collecting dust. Every day, I walk…
Norah Jones on parenthood, America and her surprising new album
Twenty-two years ago, Norah Jones blasted into superstardom at age 23 with the release of her instant-smash debut, “Come Away With Me.” An easygoing blend…
Sydney Sweeney hosts ‘SNL,’ and Glen Powell makes a cameo
Sydney Sweeney’s debut as “Saturday Night Live” guest host was a smooth one. The star of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus” showed in sketch after…
The Lakers and Clippers are ready to share their home for the final time
Ten seasons ago, the Clippers opened their preseason by visiting four of their Western Conference rivals. They went to Portland, Utah, Sacramento and finally to…
15 spectacular things to do in Seattle
TreeHouse Point, where scores of newlyweds sleep in trees every year, is half an hour east of Seattle in a forest of fir, spruce, cedar…
Trump claims his criminal indictments boost appeal to Black voters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former President Trump is claiming that his four criminal indictments boosted his support among Black Americans because they see him as a victim…
How Gavin Stone is making a case for Dodgers rotation spot
Gavin Stone’s statistics tell one story about his rookie season. In his debut campaign last year, the Dodgers starting pitching prospect gave up 31 earned…
What might an MLB owner ask Trevor Bauer? Here are his answers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On a Monday night three years ago, the Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer threw what might have been the last pitch of his major league…
The Envy Awards for those offbeat and off-putting scenes
The 96th Academy Awards, to be held March 10 at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, promises prizes to worthy recipients in nearly two dozen categories.…
Players know the NBA All-Star Game might be too broken to fix
INDIANAPOLIS — Following the highest-scoring All-Star Game in the league’s history, the NBA’s signature in-season event again feels at a crossroads as attempts to make Sunday’s…
Dodgers are hopeful Tyler Glasnow can stay healthy and be an ace
PHOENIX — For a pitcher who just signed a nine-figure contract extension, who has been mentioned as one of the best natural talents in baseball, and…
Chase Elliott seeks turnaround after winless NASCAR season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Elliott name in NASCAR is not just royalty but even better than that, it’s beloved by the people who buy the…
‘There was a lot of anxiety’: Florida’s immigration crackdown is causing patients to skip care
During the 2023 legislative session, DeSantis and Florida Republicans said the immigration crackdown would send a message to President Joe Biden, who they blamed for…
Jenny Cavnar is first woman primary play-by-play announcer in MLB
Jenny Cavnar grew up obsessed with baseball. She spent much of her time practicing with the high school team coached by her father or pretending…
Column: Coach Jim Hiller gives Kings a blueprint for success
In the few days since Jim Hiller took over as the Kings’ interim coach, he has deliberately worked more on changing players’ mood than on…
King/Drew dominates Palisades in City Section Open Division playoffs
The King/Drew boys’ basketball team was not awarded the the top seed in the City Section Open Division playoffs, but it sure played as if…
With ‘One Day,’ Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall bring heart and heartache
This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s “One Day.” Long before Netflix hooked viewers with a premise that tested whether a love connection could be formed…
After nearly 17-year battle over medical marijuana dispensary, Charles Lynch reaches a deal with prosecutors
Charles Lynch waited in federal court Thursday — yet another day in a nearly 17-year battle over his former medical marijuana dispensary — surrounded by…
Why Nikki Haley’s California supporters are sticking with her
Nikki Haley had barely taken to the makeshift riser Wednesday at the Wild Goose Tavern in Costa Mesa when the interruptions started. “You already lost,…