Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No…
Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in win over Spurs
If you have been studying the Lakers’ offense microscopically since the team acquired Luka Doncic, if you have looked at the spacing, the movement, the…
Best things to do in Carmel Valley: Western vibes and gorgeous scenery
You may be familiar with Carmel-by-the-Sea, a tiny, old world village near the Pacific Ocean where you can sample chocolates or hunt for Jane Austen…
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, Episode 5 recap: Tim’s finding his religion
“The White Lotus,” Mike White’s black comedy anthology series, is back on HBO for a third season. Times staffers love an escape, but since we…
Elon Musk brings a rash Silicon Valley approach to Washington
Washington has never seen anything like the rule-breaking, power-taking, government-torching, protocol-scorching force of delighted havoc and gleeful mayhem that is Elon Musk.Margaret O’Mara has.The University…
LAFC can’t find a way to score in loss to Austin FC
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro scored on a header off an early corner kick from Owen Wolff and Brad Stuver made it stand in a…
Fabrizio Guido of ‘Running Point’ has become a fan favorite
Unlike his character Jackie Moreno in the Netflix sitcom “Running Point,” Fabrizio Guido wasn’t much of a basketball connoisseur before booking the gig. He’s more…
‘Dope Thief’ review: Brian Tyree Henry is one reason to watch
In “Dope Thief,” premiering Friday on Apple TV+, old friends Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura) are running a scam in which, dressed…
Can the Woolsey Fire teach us how to recover burned Palisades trails?
Reporting on the 2018 Woolsey fire remains vivid in my mind. I remember observing its bright orange glow from outside the gates of the shuttered…
What is clowning? On the rise of clowning workshops
We all have an inner clown, a wild self whose yearning for delight is greater than the fear of failure. A little one who wants…
NFL free agency winners and losers: Will Sam Darnold revive Seahawks?
Zack Baun’s last name rhymes with yawn, and that was pretty much the reaction a year ago when the Philadelphia Eagles signed him as a…
Will Californians need to save the coast again, half a century later?
In 1972, thousands of Californians came together in what was a defining moment in state history. They were united by fears that the spectacular coast…
Exclusive: Rams’ Cooper Kupp wants to prove his doubters wrong
His illustrious career with the Rams almost certainly is coming to an end, and All-Pro receiver Cooper Kupp can’t help but feel bruising disappointment about…
With three films, Kate Mara is this year’s unofficial queen of SXSW
Kate Mara will be everywhere at this year’s South by Southwest. After the world premiere of “The Astronaut” on Friday, the world premiere of “The…
Want amazing views? Hike to this L.A. fire lookout
In California, firefighters have a true range of tools available to alert them of wildfires: live cameras mounted throughout forests, satellites orbiting Earth, pilots scanning…
SXSW 2025: The must-see movies, TV shows
South by Southwest has carved out a specific niche for itself on the festival circuit, a little rowdier and more spirited than the likes of…
11 relaxing ways to live like a White Lotus character in L.A.
Taking care of Rick is hard work. Chelsea gets to wash that man right out of her hair with spa services at the White Lotus,…
Clippers blow 23-point lead and lose to the Suns
PHOENIX — Kevin Durant scored 34 points, Devin Booker added 17 and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 23-point deficit late in the third quarter to beat…
Rancho Humilde, Sony Pictures set to release film ‘Clika’
Music mogul Jimmy Humilde’s record label Rancho Humilde is teaming up with Sony to release the film “Clika” later this year. Rancho Humilde is going…
Full transcript of Gov. Newsom’s remarks for his State of the State address
It goes without saying: Given the state of our world, I don’t imagine there are many people outside of these walls waiting on the words…