How Dave Roberts changed narrative, got Dodgers to the World Series
Standing atop a makeshift stage on the Dodger Stadium infield Sunday night, Dave Roberts grabbed hold of the mic, lifted his right arm toward the…
What to do when you see a mountain lion while hiking
I was around 16, sitting on the front porch talking to my friend on the phone, as many millennial teens did, when I heard a…
Russia is behind anti-Waltz disinformation, intelligence official says
WASHINGTON — Groups in Russia created and have helped spread viral disinformation targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Tuesday.The…
Opinion: Losses increase as we age. But at 75, I made a surprising gain
Oct. 22, 2024 3:02 AM PT One thing about getting older is that increasing loss is the lay of all the land. Loss of nimble…
Joni Mitchell brings Joni Jam (and Trump diss) to Hollywood Bowl
You could hear her before you could see her: a throaty, rat-a-tat laugh — ha-ha-ha-ha — drifting through the cool canyon air.Seated in a gilded…
Review: Quirky Tony winner ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ steals hearts
The great Victoria Clark won a Tony Award for her performance in “Kimberly Akimbo,” and the question was always who could fill her shoes when…
Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal
Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers’ overtime win Thursday…
Can the young Ducks finally make NHL playoffs this season?
Three games into the NHL season, hope and optimism reign and every team believes it is a Stanley Cup contender. Even the repackaged Anaheim Ducks,…
Book these campsites near L.A. now to bask in wildflowers come spring
One Sunday morning in March 2019, I asked my wife to get in the car and go on a road trip with me. I decided…
Comedian Stavros Halkias breaks out with ‘Let’s Start a Cult’
Baltimore-born comedian, writer and podcaster Stavros Halkias was destined for the spotlight. He commanded a mic at age 3. Now he delivers authentic, unfiltered comedy…
Girl Ultra talks ‘Blush,’ touring and being genre-less
As tourists celebrate the high-end vintage shops, the evocative street art and chic eateries of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mariana de…
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley claims his memoir is ‘100%’ true
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley is doubling down on his claims that he was sexually abused by his band’s former manager.Whibley claims in his memoir,…
Shaikin: Don’t blame big payrolls for the success of Dodgers, Yankees and Mets
It’s a cyclical thing, and the cycle has come back around to the tired lazy narrative. The teams with the three largest payrolls are three…
Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye in new PST Art show
“Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism” is a somewhat difficult exhibition to grab hold of, but that’s mostly because its important subject is so much…
Navigating a world-record corn maze tests the human psyche
DIXON, Calif. — Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream purchased at the concession stand have…
The cartoonist’s way — Adrian Tomine draws insights on the creative process
Book Review Q & A By Adrian TomineDrawn and Quarterly: 168 pages, $16.95 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn…
Jack Antonoff on Taylor, Sabrina and playing with Bleachers
“You know who I miss right now?” Jack Antonoff asks. “Nancy Meyers. I feel like she’s been on a bit of a break.”The Grammy-winning producer,…
USC’s playoff hopes fade in overtime loss to No. 4 Penn State
The chances had been there all afternoon for USC as it tried to put No. 4 Penn State away. But once again Lincoln Riley’s Trojans…
A power broker takes on a quick study in 'The Apprentice,' a window onto Trump's rise
Girded by powerhouse performances from Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, the Donald Trump biopic is better than the former president would like you to believe.…
3 Mount Wilson hikes to learn about L.A.’s space exploration history
I grew up in a rural place with minimal light pollution. When I looked up to the night sky, I could see layers of stars…