Has the next pandemic already started? | Coronavirus pandemic
In mid-July, the US state of Colorado reported six cases of avian flu – or H5N1 – in samples taken from poultry workers. This brought the national total to…
Trump picks one-time critic J.D. Vance as vice presidential candidate
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 21. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Explore the best beaches in Southern California this summer
Good morning. It’s Saturday, July 20. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. I’m Brittany Levine Beckman, features editor. Newsletter You're reading…
Dodgers Dugout: Previewing the second half of the season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and the Dodgers ended the first half looking like Otis Campbell…
‘One and done’ universal flu jab that ‘protects against all strains for life’ could be available in 5 years
A UNIVERSAL jab that protects against every form of flu could be available within five years, scientists say. The influenza virus is constantly evolving so…
Lakers newsletter: Reviewing the pluses and minuses for Bronny James so far
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike, and welcome to the Lakers Newsletter, where I’m posted up in Vegas bleary eyed and blackjack frustrated. The Lakers have…
Olympic committee adds more LA venues, competitions to 2028 Olympics
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 14. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Dodgers Dugout: The Dodgers have the best rotation in baseball (on the IL)
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and if your pitching arm feels strong, please contact the Dodgers.…
Why have the Lakers been slow to upgrade their roster?
Hey everyone, and welcome to the latest edition of the Lakers newsletter. This week, as I pack for Las Vegas — again — ahead of…
AI ate the metaverse’s hype-cycle. The internet’s future may still be in 3D
Remember the metaverse? It was just a couple of years ago when it seemed as if every technology, media and entertainment company was scrambling to…
Dodgers Dugout: Which Dodgers team had the most All-Star selections? (And more fun facts)
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and in this edition we take a trip through the Wayback…
Brits risk playing ‘Covid FLiRT roulette’ this summer as sufferers of new variant report worst symptoms yet
JUST as the summer holiday season picks up, it seems like everyone has Covid again. And some of those recently reinfected with the bug have…
Hollywood power players pull funding from Biden campaign
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, July 7. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Why Chicken Soup couldn’t heal Redbox
Chicken soup may soothe the soul, but it can’t cure what ails the beleaguered DVD rental business. The parent company of Redbox — the onetime…
Dodgers Dugout: Why don’t Shohei Ohtani (and other Dodgers) get more All-Star votes?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and how amazing that the Fourth of July holiday ended up…
Supreme Court empowers cities to ban homeless encampments
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, June 30. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Dodgers Dugout: Looking at the Dodgers’ top 10 prospects
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and the Dodgers are now 24-0 when Miguel Rojas gets a…
Stan Van Gundy says JJ Redick can thrive despite inexperience
Hey everyone and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, where we’ve definitely got news and I’ll try to use some letters to make sense of it.…
‘Inside Out 2’ is a blockbuster. But what’s happening with original animation?
“Inside Out 2” is a bigger box office hit than even Pixar’s staunchest believers had dared to expect, turning down the anxiety dial for fans…
Dodgers Dugout: Should Shohei Ohtani be batting leadoff?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and it’s way too hot out. Good thing there’s all those…