With winter meetings over, what’s left on Dodgers’ to-do list?
DALLAS — The New York Mets added Juan Soto, but the Dodgers’ lineup remains deeper and more dangerous.The New York Yankees inked Max Fried, but the…
49ers’ Deebo Samuel is frustrated. He wants the ball against Rams
Deebo Samuel isn’t the first wide receiver to pout over a perceived dearth of touches, and he certainly won’t be the last. But the fact…
Are the Dodgers what pitcher Roki Sasaki wants in an MLB team?
Roki Sasaki already knows if he wants to pitch for the Dodgers. This is purely speculation on my part, but based on what his agent…
The 30 best songs of 2024: Chappell, Kendrick and Sabrina top the list
In a year of exuberance and dread, songs came from every which way to comfort, to amuse, to haunt, to tantalize. Here, in descending order…
‘Apes’ sequel ‘Kingdom’ steps into the future with its effects
Nature and its elements are key to “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.” The fourth installment in the modern reboot of the classic 1968…
3 wintry hikes near L.A. to peep pine trees (and maybe snow)
This chilly time of year, it always feels like I’ve stepped through a portal after I drive 45 minutes from L.A. and find myself alone…
USC gives Oregon scare before collapsing in Big Ten debut
Little about the first month of his first season at USC had gone as Eric Musselman hoped. His USC offense struggled to score. His defense…
Steve McQueen’s ‘Blitz’ reveals an inclusive WWII London
For British director Steve McQueen, the past isn’t worth dramatizing unless it can illuminate the present, so when he makes films steeped in history —…
Cynthia Erivo finds the power of being ‘Wicked’
It’s an autumn day in New York, which prompts Cynthia Erivo to start singing the opening lines of the jazz standard of that name because,…
Jude Law, Nicholas Hoult explore American hate in ‘The Order’
Part crime drama, part little-known chapter in the modern history of hate groups in America, “The Order” is by turns thrilling and chilling, featuring riveting…
3 L.A. hikes that will make you grateful to live in L.A.
I am someone who enjoys giving back to the people I love, so Thanksgiving is an exciting time for me. Today, I am in my…
On homelessness, California and the Supreme Court largely agree
What does a small, solidly Republican city in Oregon have in common with California’s largest liberal enclaves? All breathed a sigh of relief this year…
Some worry push to end no-fault divorce will be rekindled under Trump
NASHVILLE — Married couples across the U.S. have had access to no-fault divorce for more than 50 years, an option many call crucial to supporting domestic…
10 must-see concerts this holiday season
Considering that the weather outside isn’t exactly frightful during the winter months in SoCal, our concert calendar manages to keep our social lives plenty warm…
U.N. climate talks dissolve into factions on plan for poorer nations
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Tenuous hope for a deal for a giant funding package for poor nations to curb and adapt to climate change emerged late Saturday…
Disney Junior Hanukkah episodes introduce holiday with ‘joy and love’
Growing up, Phil Weinstein, executive producer of “Mickey Mouse Funhouse,” celebrated both Christmas and Hanukkah.“My uncle had a religiously blended family,” Weinstein says. “We would…
For first time, women make up nearly half the California Legislature
SACRAMENTO — Even in a state known for crafting first-in-the-nation progressive laws and leading on reproductive rights, men have long outnumbered women in the California Legislature.The…
Prep talk: Former roommates face off as coaches in Division 8 semis
It’s quite a weekend for Salesian coach Anthony Atkins and St. Pius X-St. Matthias coach Devah Thomas.Their football teams meet in the Division 8 semifinals…
What to do if you see a coyote on the trail — or in your backyard
My friend Ameera and I were almost back to the parking lot after hiking to Mt. Hollywood under a full moon when she spotted something…
Can you stay politically engaged without sacrificing mental health?
It’s been two weeks since Donald Trump won the presidential election, but Stacey Lamirand’s brain hasn’t stopped churning.“I still think about the election all the…