In ‘Eric,’ desperation and decline manifest into a life-size puppet
The most idiosyncratic and striking moment on TV this summer? It could be Benedict Cumberbatch as a father running through the streets of New York…
How the Dodgers’ Alex Vesia found his way back into high-leverage role
In the life of a major league relief pitcher, highs and lows are part of the landscape. The nature of a one-inning role makes volatility…
For your L.A. bucket list: An epic city hike that has it all
There aren’t many hiking trails in Southern California that feature hummingbirds, a fishing lake, a 440-foot-long truss bridge, an abundance of native plants and coastal…
Rams move camp to LMU; Matthew Stafford’s contract is unmoved
After conducting training camp at UC Irvine since their return to Los Angeles in 2016, the Rams this year are moving preseason workouts to Loyola…
Cannes: ‘The Apprentice’ team fires back at Trump campaign
CANNES, France — “It’s time to make movies political again,” director Ali Abbasi said after unveiling his Donald Trump biopic “The Apprentice” at the Cannes Film…
The magical California state park that doesn’t allow visitors
SUTTER BUTTES, Calif. — About 60 miles north of Sacramento, the Sutter Buttes rise starkly from the floor of the Central Valley, the remnants of…
Column: McRae siblings one-up each other on way to Dartmouth
On Mother’s Day, Ebony Robinson felt like the luckiest mom in the world. Her oldest son, Robert McRae III, a former Fairfax basketball player, is…
The scheduled Biden-Trump debates are no sure thing
Today we discuss travel, leisure, sunsets and presidential debates. Goody! Looks like we’ll have two Biden-Trump debates to tide us over this summer. It seems…
‘SNL’ recap: Jake Gyllenhaal sings his way through Season 49 finale
On his third go-round as guest host of “Saturday Night Live,” Jake Gyllenhaal presided over the 49th season finale with everything going for him. His…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…
Raccoon who stopped MLS game gets own Topps trading card
An MLS star was born Wednesday night. He spent less than 3 minutes on the field during the New York City FC’s 2-1 win over…
Iain Armitage says goodbye to his role on ‘Young Sheldon’
If this story began with a narrator, it would go something like this: Seven years ago, just a few weeks from making his debut as…
A guide to stargazing adventures in Los Angeles and beyond
I’ll never forget my first stargazing experience in Southern California. It was during a spring camping trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, not long after…
An Orange County banker runs for Wisconsin Senate seat
Eric Hovde has, from the looks of it, a pretty swell life. The banking executive is a millionaire many times over. He owns an ocean-view…
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…
A California governor’s race sheds light on Trump-Biden matchup
It was a choice few relished, in a dismal election season. The incumbent was deeply unpopular, spending his entire campaign on the defensive as he…
Chargers’ Brenden Rice says Jerry Rice wants some draft revenge
An NFL prospect finding motivation from where he was drafted is hardly a new story. But, for Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice, the tale comes…
Luis Arraez and Padres defeat Dodgers in a dramatic walk-off win
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday might not have been decided until the bottom of the ninth inning, when…
‘Power’ filmmaker Yance Ford presents police as ‘armies’
Charting the history of policing in America, the new documentary “Power” is rooted in questions: Who exactly are the police meant to serve? And whose…
These are the absolute best trails for hiking alone in L.A.
Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Currently, that voice belongs to Laura Randall, a…