Appreciation: Remembering Saafir, California’s avant garde rap innovator
Hip-hop fans around the world were shocked this week to hear the sad news that one of California’s all-time great rap innovators, Saafir, died Tuesday…
Will Dodgers keep roster together for World Series defense?
SAN ANTONIO — Before most of the Dodgers front office had arrived in San Antonio on Monday for Major League Baseball’s annual general managers meetings, pressure…
Shohei Ohtani has surgery for torn labrum, expected to be ready in 2025
SAN ANTONIO — Turns out, Shohei Ohtani was playing through more than just a partially dislocated shoulder in the World Series.The Dodgers announced Tuesday that Ohtani…
Dodgers’ offseason begins as Teoscar Hernández, others hit free agency
Outfielder Juan Soto became a free agent this offseason. Will the Dodgers, who just faced him in the World Series, make a play for him?…
Measure G created a rift among the county supervisors. It’s not going away.
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with help from my colleague David Zahniser, lining…
Labor, religious leaders disagree over a key element of an affordable housing policy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with help from David Zahniser, bringing you the…
L.A. County on hunt for exec to shut down Men’s Central Jail
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, David Zahniser and Keri Blakinger bringing you the…
L.A. may not be a ‘sanctuary city’ after all
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith at the helm, with help from David Zahniser.…
Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ early next year
In a stunning move that will likely disrupt the TV morning show landscape, Hoda Kotb announced Thursday she is departing NBC’s “Today.”Kotb informed viewers of…
Kathryn Crosby, actor and widow of famed singer and Oscar-winning actor Bing Crosby, dies at 90
LOS ANGELES — Kathryn Crosby, who appeared in such movies as “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad,” “Anatomy of a Murder” and “Operation Mad Ball” before marrying…
QB Jaden Jefferson and his family have Cathedral moving on up
“The Jeffersons” was a hit TV sitcom on CBS from 1975 to 1985, with its famous theme song, “Movin’ On Up.”There’s another hit Jeffersons show…
L.A. County Democrats back Measure G over Holly Mitchell’s objections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis with some news on the fast-approaching election, and…
House Republicans push to link gov. funding to voter citizenship check
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is heeding the demands of the more conservative wing of his Republican conference and has teed up a vote this…
Does Garcetti want to stay in India? He may not.
Sept. 7, 2024 8 AM PT Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David…
L.A. mayor gets pushback over her port appointees
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, catching you up on the goings-on in local…
Are you looking to be an Olympic volunteer?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and Rebecca Ellis pulling you through to the…
L.A. council chops city attorney’s request for legal help
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, telling you about the latest in city government,…
Should Los Angeles County ditch the Civic Center?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis bringing you the latest in county news with…
Kevin de León faces a tough reelection bid. But campaign money isn’t a problem so far
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser at the helm. Newsletter Get…
Voters could create a new ethics watchdog over L.A. County
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, bringing you the latest trials and tribulations from…