Jack Jones dead: Grammy-winning crooner of ‘The Love Boat’
Jack Jones, a prolific nightclub singer whom Frank Sinatra once called the “next major star of show business,” has died at age 86.Jones died Wednesday…
Why L.A.’s progressive ‘godfather’ is struggling to remain D.A.
It’s a Saturday morning in late September, and Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s voice is hoarse as he struggles to film a TikTok…
LeBron, Bronny James sued over alleged 2022 car crash in L.A. County
Hours after they became the first father-son duo to share an NBA court together, LeBron and Bronny James were sued for their alleged involvement in…
California Democrats in tight House races support Prop. 36
Democrats running in California’s six fiercely competitive congressional districts, seats that may determine the balance of power in Washington, are aligning themselves with their Republican…
Southern Section high school volleyball playoff scores and schedule
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALLSouthern Section playoffsWednesday’s ResultsDIVISION 1 Pool A — First RoundSierra Canyon d. Temecula Valley, 25-16, 25-13, 25-23Marymount d. Mira Costa, 23-25, 25-23,…
‘Conclave’ review: Electing a new pope gets a touch unholy
Soon, voters will have a choice: Do you go for the candidate you believe in? Or do you opt to keep a right-wing strongman out…
Lawyers suing Diddy are targeting other, unnamed celebrities
When Sean “Diddy” Combs was charged last month in a federal sex-trafficking probe, it unleashed a wave of lawsuits detailing how the music industry mogul…
Liam Neeson eyes action-film retirement: ‘It has to stop’
With a decade-plus with action films as his calling card, Liam Neeson says he may be aging out of the genre — but he has…
Robert Vargas to honor Fernando Valenzuela with mural, Día de Muertos altar
Robert Vargas had barely wrapped up his first day of work on a Boyle Heights mural honoring Fernando Valenzuela on Tuesday night when he heard…
The Grateful Dead named 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year
The Grateful Dead will be honored as the 2025 MusiCares Persons of the Year, the Recording Academy announced Wednesday, 60 years after the groundbreaking jam…
U.S. confirms North Korean troops in Russia amid fears over Ukraine
WASHINGTON — The United States on Wednesday said North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, raising the possibility they will be sent to fight in…
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million
Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season last month.The home run ball that…
Devin Nunes, who used to sue media companies, is struggling to run one
Who would have guessed that Devin Nunes, who left Congress to run former President Trump’s media company, would be accused of mismanagement and cronyism?Well, me,…
What is ‘pink cocaine,’ the drug tied to Liam Payne’s death?
“Pink cocaine,” name-dropped in the Diddy lawsuit and reportedly tied to the death of “One Direction” alum Liam Payne, is becoming a high-profile designer drug.…
Lynda Obst dead: ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ producer was 74
Lynda Obst, a seasoned film producer whose work ranged from Oscar winners “Flashdance” and “Interstellar” to rom-com classics “Sleepless in Seattle” and “How to Lose…
Biden says of Trump: ‘Lock him up,’ then adds, ‘politically lock him up’
CONCORD, N.H. — President Biden delivered broadsides against former President Trump on Tuesday during a visit to New Hampshire, saying at one point, “We’ve got to…
Freddie Freeman expects to be ‘a 100% go’ for Game 1 of World Series
It might be the World Series matchup everyone wanted to see.But three days before the Dodgers and New York Yankees opened their best-of-seven set in…
Tim Walz mocks Elon Musk with profanity at Wisconsin rally
WASHINGTON — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz went after Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and former President Trump’s biggest backer, with a profanity during a rally…
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump make economic pitches to Latino voters
WASHINGTON — Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump promoted economic policy Tuesday as their best chance to win Latino voters. But their approaches are very different.In…
FBI says it’s investigating leak of secret documents on Israel’s possible attack plans
WASHINGTON — The FBI said Tuesday that it is investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran.White…