Lakers newsletter: Is the Lakers’ playoff path really that grim?
Welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. This is my weekly chance to check in directly with…
Breaking down the Lakers’ 10 best wins of the season
Welcome to this week’s on-the-road edition of the Lakers newsletter. I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times. The team is red hot right…
Hollywood’s tepid return to work is a symptom of bigger problems
If you’ve been walking around the streets of Los Angeles and noticed a shortage of those white trailers and yellow-and-black signs that tell you there’s…
Malaysia sees Chinese tourist boom in the offing after pandemic slump | Tourism
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Chinese tourists are returning to Malaysia en masse after the COVID-19 pandemic slump, industry figures say, amid expectations arrivals could reach…
California behind on goals for reducing greenhouse gases
Wind turbines rise above an array of solar panels at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Tree Wind Farm and Solar Power Plant…
What to expect in season-defining stretch for the Lakers
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, and welcome to the Lakers newsletter. The Lakers are in the middle of what could…
Why Blumhouse loves PG-13 horror
Horror films have long been among the most reliable profit centers for Hollywood studios, even as other categories of film — like rom-coms, raunchy comedies…
Newsletter: Lakers show signs they’re turning into playoff team
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times, welcome to this week’s Lakers newsletter, the free, weekly check-in on the world’s greatest in-season…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
OpenAI’s Sora and Hollywood’s artificial intelligence ‘matrix’
The threat of artificial intelligence to Hollywood’s status quo entered a new phase of reality earlier this month when OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, introduced…
Census Bureau releases 2020 data as redistricting begins
The United States is more diverse than ever, with growing numbers of Latino, Asian and multiracial residents, while the white population saw a historic decline,…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
‘Fix the Damn Roads:’ Gov. Whitmer’s bluntness extends to pandemic
Gretchen Whitmer first gained attention when she ran for governor of Michigan with an unforgettable campaign slogan: “Fix the Damn Roads.” The back-to-basics approach led…
Wait, so Anthony Davis’ lost voice wasn’t an excuse?
Hey, everyone, I’m Dan Woike and welcome back to the Lakers’ newsletter. Listen carefully, because we’ve got ourselves a good one this week. I’m back…
Eric Klinenberg wants you to reexamine 2020: the worst year of our lives
Eric Klinenberg wants you to remember what was, collectively, the worst year of our lives. But he doesn’t just want you to recall 2020 —…
How COVID shutdowns led San Luis Obispo to boost Newsom recall
Though in-person service came and went at the Paso Robles winery Paix Sur Terre during the pandemic, alcohol consumption skyrocketed, making for winemaker Ryan Pease’s…
12 Los Angeles spots to enjoy jazz every week
Look familiar? This is the jazz club in the movie “La La Land.”Real life is more complicated. You could argue that the Lighthouse’s jazziest days…
As Kamala Harris takes criticism, Democrats in a bind as they look to 2024 and 2028
When Joe Biden chose Kamala Harris as his running mate last year, some Democrats said they believed he was naming an eventual successor who could…
‘Anyone But You’ shows that the big-screen romcom never died
As the success of Sony Pictures’ “Anyone But You” has shown, Hollywood might have been too quick to give up on the romantic comedy as…
The Lakers win nobody saw coming, but maybe should have
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike from the Los Angeles Times, still here and still delivering the Lakers newsletter every week directly to your inbox in…