Column: I know what a true hillbilly is, and it’s not J.D. Vance
From the moment I learned about hillbillies as a child, I was entranced.Good ol’ boys and girls born high up in the mountains? That’s my…
Newsom bans schools from notifying parents about student gender
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Monday that prohibits mandating that teachers notify families about student gender identity changes, capping a year-long battle…
Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth offered frank and funny sex advice, has died
Ruth Westheimer, the German-Jewish psychologist who enlightened and entertained radio, television and newspaper audiences for more than two decades with her frank, funny and warm…
Saks Fifth Avenue parent company buys Neiman Marcus chain in $2 billion deal
1 of 3 | HBC, Saks Fifth Avenue’s parent company, said Thursday it will acquire Neiman Marcus Group in a $2.65 billion deal. “We’re thrilled…
California Legislature sends school gender notification bill to Newsom
SACRAMENTO — After a chaotic debate on the Assembly floor full of shouting and tears, California lawmakers on Thursday sent Gov. Gavin Newsom a bill…
Ex-UFC, WWE star Ronda Rousey finds fulfillment as graphic novelist
Ronda Rousey couldn’t sleep. It’s not that she wasn’t tired. She was exhausted after shattering a knuckle at WrestleMania 35. Finally in her hotel bed…
Immigration could sway California congressional races, House control
ENCINITAS, Calif. — On a recent overcast Saturday in the manicured backyard of a constituent’s home, Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) told several dozen supporters…
Some Disney theme park attendees are going into debt for their trips
With inflation and rising theme park costs, more Disney park visitors are going into debt to pay for their trips, according to a recent survey.…
How and when Trump, Biden mention their fathers majorly differs
To the long list of traits dividing the two leading candidates for president of the United States, add this: what they’ve said — or not…
Great playgrounds in and around Los Angeles near coffee shops
In this area of Santa Monica, convenient curbside parking is rarely available. But the intention of coming here is not so much ease as it…
Temecula school board President Joseph Komrosky recalled, preliminary election results show
Temecula Valley school board President Joseph Komrosky, an outspoken religious conservative whose contentious tenure has been marked by heated debates, was narrowly losing a recall…
Jimmy Kimmel’s 7-year-old son has third open-heart surgery
Jimmy Kimmel’s 7-year-old son is recovering from open heart surgery — again. “This weekend, our boy Billy had his third (of three, we hope) open…
Column: Let’s offer ideas to help make high school sports better
The end of the school year makes it appropriate to review, evaluate and offer observations on the state of high school sports in California. Whether…
California bill would protect teachers amid school gender debates
SACRAMENTO — As lawsuits play out in courts across the state over student privacy when it comes to gender identity, a bill introduced in the California…
Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast because jokes ‘affected my kids’
Why it took Tom Brady by surprise that his divorce with Gisele Bündchen, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente and other parts of their…
Supreme Court poised to enter debate over transgender care for minors
WASHINGTON — After steering clear of the divisive issue for months, the Supreme Court may be on the verge of deciding whether to jump into the…
Jonas Meskis is living teenage dream of international surfer
Jonas Meskis, 17, acts like every day is a good day. “I’m living the good life,” he says. “It’s incredible.” He’s a surfer traveling the…
Dua Lipa, as ‘SNL’ host and musical guest, tries to give us everything
Singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has performed her music on “Saturday Night Live” before, but for the first time, she pulled double duty as guest…
Willow Smith on nepo baby title: ‘Insecurity has driven me’
Willow Smith has such big feelings about her music career — and perceptions that she’s a nepo baby riding on her Oscar- and Daytime Emmy-winning…
Column: Jim Ozella set example of how to coach in age of uncertainty
It takes a special talent these days to be a high school coach and not get fired if your team doesn’t win a championship. Seriously,…