Final review before JJ Redick is introduced as Lakers coach
Hey, everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, welcome back to a delayed edition of the Lakers newsletter, our weekly check-in on the team…
US ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China’s COVID efforts: Report | Coronavirus pandemic News
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States military launched a secret campaign to counter what it perceived as China’s growing influence in…
Audit finds Minnesota agency’s lax oversight fostered theft of $250 million from federal food aid program
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota agency’s inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids, and its failure to act on red…
What’s next for the Lakers now that Dan Hurley rejected them?
Whew, let’s take a deep breath. As the Lakers regroup after their open courting of — and rejection by — Dan Hurley, there are almost…
Dodgers Dugout: Things we miss about Dodger Stadium
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and it’s time for some random thoughts. Newsletter Are you a…
Lakers newsletter: Why LeBron James would still love to reunite with Kyrie Irving
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, my weekly-ish opportunity to rant and rave about whatever I…
Dodgers Dugout: What’s wrong with Mookie Betts?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and just when it looks like the team has turned a…
Opinion: GOP would rather demonize Fauci than help us survive next pandemic
It has become as tiresome as it is predictable: When Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia turns on her microphone during a hearing, it’s…
Dodgers Dugout: Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser get unwarranted criticism
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and playing the Mets and Rockies is the best cure for…
Hollywood gets the crummy summer box office it paid for
A Hollywood movie can be two things at the same time. It can be a great piece of art and also a poor business decision.…
A look at the Lakers’ possible roster moves this offseason
Hey everyone, it’s Dan Woike of the L.A. Times, and welcome to a “ready for the weekend” edition of the Lakers newsletter, the one time…
What the Live Nation suit is really about (Hint: It’s not Taylor Swift)
The fees Ticketmaster charges concertgoers have long been among the most universally despised music industry practices, perhaps only rivaled by paltry streaming royalties, the overuse…
Dodgers Dugout: Is the Dodgers’ win-loss record a mirage?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and on this Memorial Day, let us remember what is truly…
Looking for the best in Los Angeles cookies? We’ve got you covered
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 26. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. I hope you’re enjoying the holiday…
Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How’s he doing?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, and how is it we are almost one-third of the way…
The power of Lakers star LeBron James is his mere presence
Hey everyone, I’m Dan Woike, beat writer for the L.A. Times., and welcome to the Lakers newsletter, a check-in on all things Lakerdom as the…
How Hollywood’s tepid recovery is hurting jobs for writers and crew
This year has been rough for the entertainment industry so far. Not just at the box office and on Wall Street, as we‘ve covered in…
Amid global polarisation, the pandemic agreement encourages cooperation | World Health Organization
For more than two years, countries of the world have worked together towards one historic and generational goal – to ensure we are better prepared…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was under scrutiny; then CNN released a video
Good morning and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, May 19. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
9/11 changed America. It also changed the lives of our leaders
Pete Buttigieg was in his Harvard dorm room. Joni Ernst was planning her toddler’s birthday party in their new home in Red Oak, Iowa. Asa…