Brian May stabilized, playing instruments again after stroke
Queen guitarist Brian May has regained use of his left arm after having a stroke over the summer, according to his wife, British actor Anita…
The Times of Troy: At the end of Year 3, USC has yet to find its identity under Lincoln Riley
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, reporting to you from the final days of another frustrating USC football…
As Nessarose, Marissa Bode makes ‘Wicked’ history in movie debut
Marissa Bode, photographed on the Universal Studios Lot, makes her feature film debut as Nessarose in “Wicked.” (Ethan Benavidez/For The Times) The cast of “Wicked”…
‘Gladiator II’s’ Denzel Washington recalls drug, alcohol use
Denzel Washington will celebrate more than just the holidays this December.The two-time Oscar winner will hit a major milestone in his sobriety journey: 10 years…
The Times of Troy: They’re bowl eligible, but it’s still a lost season for Trojans
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, coming to you loaded with caffeine and running on fumes after a…
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…
Forecast sees $2-billion state deficit, warns of changes under Trump
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office reported Wednesday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers could face a relatively small $2-billion budget deficit next year, but warned…
The emotions return in ‘Inside Out 2’ — in multiple ways
Kelsey Mann was scanning some old photos when he came to a series of pictures from his childhood birthdays and was struck by what he…
A new generation finds promise in nuclear energy
When Heather Hoff took a job at Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, she was skeptical of nuclear energy — so much so that she resolved…
Column: Why goalie Jackson Friedman is a standout sophomore
As part of soccer rules, goalkeepers are required to have a different jersey than their teammates. The color schemes have evolved into a fashion show,…
Chicxs Rockerxs celebrates 10 years of sparking punk rock passion
At the end of her first summer camp, 11-year-old Naíma Arteaga was nervous about the final group activity she was required to do: sing in…
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus: ‘We’ve got a lot of captains on that pitch’ – Charles
Charles revealed there was no sense of panic in the Northern Ireland dressing room at half-time after O'Neill's side drew a blank in the opening…
Jayden Maiava to be first Polynesian starting quarterback at USC
Before he’d ever played the position, Jayden Maiava had a sense of what a Samoan quarterback could mean to his community. Growing up in Oahu’s…
Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs?
Are the Chargers as good as their 6-3 record suggests?Are the Rams better than the team that muddled through an ugly Monday night loss to…
Southern Section football playoffs get serious
The Southern Section Division 1 and 2 football playoff matchups on Friday are outstanding. Six of the eight teams in Division 1 have had two…
Josh Rivera on ‘American Sports Story’ finale, Aaron Hernandez’s CTE
The season finale of “American Sports Story” laid bare the tragic end for Aaron Hernandez, that once promising NFL player. Closing out the 10-episode season,…
Megan Fox is pregnant with Baby No. 4, her first with MGK
Months after sporting a fake baby belly in the music video for Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll’s “Lonely Road,” Megan Fox is showing off…
The Times of Troy: Examining Carol Folt’s influence on USC athletics
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, the USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, and welcome to another week of the Times of Troy newsletter, where…
Casey Clausen resigns as football coach at Bishop Alemany
Casey Clausen, the football coach at Bishop Alemany for the last seven seasons, said Friday he is stepping down from his alma mater. The Warriors…
‘Small things’ are what we need right now
We’ve been down this road before. Personally, I would prefer to take the trail my colleague Deb Vankin has walked several hundred times. And I…