Appreciation: Nikki Giovanni made me a poet. Listen, and she’ll still make you one too
“You sound like a poet.”When Nikki Giovanni uttered these words in January 2007 at the end of a two-hour interview, she shifted my life’s focus…
Patrick Soon-Shiong’s controversial shakeup at the L.A. Times
Patrick Soon-Shiong had become accustomed to making the news.He was the doctor and medical technology innovator who built a fortune, the striving South African immigrant…
The mysterious ideology of Luigi Mangione: Anti-corporate hero? Far-right tech bro?
When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an…
Best holiday cookies to try from Los Angeles bakeries
I’ve maintained my whole life that there’s no better time to visit an Italian deli than the holiday season. This is when they’re most bustling,…
The Amazing Kreskin dies at 89: George Kresge Jr. wowed fans
NEW YORK — George Joseph Kresge Jr., who was known to generations of TV watchers as the mesmerizing entertainer and mentalist the Amazing Kreskin, has died…
Biden considering preemptive pardons before Trump takes office
WASHINGTON — President Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect…
Federal judge denounces President Biden’s pardon, saying he misrepresented son’s criminal case
The judge who presided over Hunter Biden’s federal tax case in Los Angeles rebuked President Biden on Tuesday for pardoning his son this week, saying…
Some Democrats slam President Biden for pardoning son Hunter
President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter dismayed many political figures, including Democratic elected officials, who said they worried that the protection offered to the…
DACA recipients worry protection from deportation won’t last under Trump
PHOENIX — Reyna Montoya was 10 when she and her family fled violence in Tijuana and illegally immigrated to the U.S. Growing up in Arizona, she…
Republicans on the House Ethics Committee reject releasing report on Matt Gaetz
WASHINGTON — Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on the panel’s long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney…
Best family-friendly holiday activities in Los Angeles and Orange County
The kitchenware store with locations throughout Southern California is kicking off the holiday season with a festive series of cooking and baking classes geared toward…
‘All We Imagine as Light’ review: Mumbai women forge bond
Life disappoints and, reliably, so do the movies. But then one comes along with the boldness to suggest there’s a connection in simply feeling the…
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,…
Will Matt Gaetz be confirmed as attorney general?
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general sent a clear signal through Washington on Wednesday that Trump intends for his Justice…
1 dead, 3 in critical condition after suspected drug overdoses in Anaheim
One person is dead and three others are in critical condition following suspected drug overdoses at a party early Sunday in Anaheim, police said.Police and…
Inside the Latino Theater Company’s Encuentro festival
Two plays down, five more to go. As the 5 p.m. shows concluded, a lingering crowd filled the L.A. Theater Center’s lobby. With an hour…
10 walking clubs to help you see L.A. — and make friends
Walking is considered one of the healthiest ways to exercise, but let’s be honest: Unless you have a dog dragging you to the door or…
‘Dahomey’ review: African art returns home, colonialism stings
A long-silent voice from a distant past — eerie and reverberating — awakens in the climate-controlled, antiseptic chambers of a Paris museum. The forum through…
How will Asians vote in Orange County? These ‘ballot parties’ might offer clues
When the first generation of Vietnamese refugees began arriving in Orange County decades ago, many of them harbored a longing to participate in the political…
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…