Gov. Gavin Newsom is speaking at the Vatican at a climate conference
ROME — Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s speech on climate change at the Vatican this week gives him an opportunity to align himself and his party with…
Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast because jokes ‘affected my kids’
Why it took Tom Brady by surprise that his divorce with Gisele Bündchen, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente and other parts of their…
MLB rips Bally Sports: Kevin Pillar is must-see TV!
Major League Baseball promotes its star players, the likes of Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, Mike Trout and Fernando Tatis Jr. The league has never…
Chris Taylor’s playing time cut as Dodgers face roster questions
SAN FRANCISCO — Chris Taylor thought he was doing the right thing this offseason. Coming off a couple of underwhelming, injury-plagued and frustratingly inconsistent campaigns, the…
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation ‘delinquent’ in California
Prince Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation has been found “delinquent” in California because the charity has neither paid its annual registration fee nor submitted an…
House Speaker Mike Johnson heads to court with Trump
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand Tuesday, testifying in detail about how the former president was linked to all…
Topsy-turvy game ends with Dodgers beating Giants in extra innings
SAN FRANCISCO — When the season ends, and the Dodgers reflect on their 162-game journey through the schedule, the details of Monday’s game against the San…
Why the Dodgers believe Walker Buehler can still dominate
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers believe. They believe that Walker Buehler will once again be the pitcher he used to be, that he can once again…
Supreme Court rejects California immunity in prison COVID deaths
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday turned down an appeal from California prison officials who sought immunity from lawsuits for having transferred inmates with COVID-19…
Trump hush money trial: Michael Cohen takes the stand
NEW YORK — The star prosecution witness in Donald Trump’s hush money trial, Michael Cohen, took the stand Monday, and his testimony could help shape the…
Atlanta Hawks beat the odds to win NBA draft lottery
CHICAGO — The Atlanta Hawks won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, landing the No. 1 pick and a potential cornerstone player in a year where…
Opinion: Stormy Daniels’ well-deserved place in American history
Last week, after Stormy Daniels spent nearly eight hours over two days testifying in former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York, the time…
Why USC baseball plays home games over an hour from campus
“You ever played Mafia before?” I had asked Connor Clift, a senior catcher for the USC baseball team, about the Trojans’ trying season. “We play…
Notre Dame’s JJ Harel clears 7 feet in high jump to win D3 title
With his curly blond hair bouncing up and down as he moved confidently toward the high jump bar, 15-year-old sophomore JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks…
Granada Hills receives No. 1 seed for City baseball playoffs
Granada Hills received the No. 1 seed Saturday for the City Section Open Division baseball playoffs. The Highlanders swept defending City champion Birmingham this week…
Why Angels star Mike Trout decided to undergo knee surgery
Mike Trout decided that having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee was a better alternative than postponing the procedure and being…
Third week of testimony in Trump’s trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
NEW YORK — The third week of testimony in Donald Trump’s hush money trial draws to a close Friday after jurors heard the dramatic, if not…
WNBA franchise reportedly awarded to Toronto for 2026 season
TORONTO — The WNBA is heading to Toronto, according to media reports. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported that the women’s professional basketball league has awarded a…
System of a Down’s Serj Tankian talks about band’s future and activism in new book
Serj Tankian is a man of many talents. Aside from being the lead singer of rock band System of a Down, he’s also a solo…
Column: Expect campus uprisings to cause headaches for Democrats this election
SACRAMENTO — Don’t be surprised if these annoying protests on college campuses turn out bad for Democrats. They usually do. If history is any guide, Republicans…