The Times of Troy: Why canceling the spring football game isn’t as bad as you might think
Hi, everyone! Welcome back for another week of The Times of Troy newsletter. This time, it’s a special birthday edition. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC…
Prep Rally: This is the week high school basketball fans have been waiting for
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s championship week in basketball.ChampionshipsFinally healthy, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame showed…
How L.A. is ‘Suits LA’? Series creator breaks it down
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone waiting to see how quickly “Suits,” which was born and raised in New York, establishes its West…
‘Elf’ actor Faizon Love accused of assault, battery in lawsuit
A San Diego woman has taken legal action against actor and comedian Faizon Love, suing him for assault and battery stemming from a hotel check-in…
Voletta Wallace, mother of rapper Notorious B.I.G., dies at 78
Voletta Wallace, the mother of the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. who worked to elevate his short-lived but influential career to hip-hop greatness, has died. She…
Charles Burnett on ‘Annihilation of Fish,’ plus week’s best
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.The Slamdance Film Festival is currently…
The Sports Report: With Doncic out, LeBron and Reaves lead Lakers to victory
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Eric Mabius arrested: ‘Ugly Betty’ alum charged with battery
Actor Eric Mabius, who starred in the hit ABC series “Ugly Betty” and several Hallmark movies, was arrested early Thursday morning in Florida’s Nassau County.…
Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe explains arrest over Huntington Beach MAGA plaque
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe made national headlines more than a decade ago for his vocal support of same-sex marriage while playing for the Minnesota…
The Sports Report: New-look Lakers struggle in loss to Charlotte
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Cassie expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra “Cassie” Ventura and her husband,, Alex Fine are expecting baby No. 3.The “Me & U” singer announced the pregnancy Wednesday on Instagram, showcasing a…
‘I never doubted it’: James Harden returns to All-Star level
OAKLAND — James Harden was happy to be back — but maybe not in this building in these back hallways.Walking through the guts of the former Oracle…
The Sports Report: Bobby Miller gets some pitching help from a new teammate
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
The Sports Report: UCLA and USC women both win Sunday
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Every UK town and village ranked the coolest by new Sunday Times 2025 list
From London's 'best kept secret' to a 'hipster dad' village of the North, these 11 UK hotspots have been crowned the coolest by the Sunday…
Prep Rally: This local high school baseball team could be more dominant than the Dodgers
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. Southern California isn’t just home to best baseball team in pro…
The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer, and I’ve been buzzing ever since Thursday’s…
LAFD could have had at least 10 engines patrolling Palisades hills, former chiefs say
The first 911 call came at 10:29 a.m., from a resident of Piedra Morada Drive in Pacific Palisades. Amid high winds, a fire was visible…
The Sports Report: JuJu Watkins leads USC to an upset win over UCLA
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Valentine’s Day is for movie lovers, plus the week’s best
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies.This week wraps up another season…