Why Trump’s plan to deport millions won’t be effective
Will President-elect Donald Trump’s vow to “launch the largest deportation program in American history” truly keep millions of immigrants out of the country? My research…
Three ways cutting the IRS will hurt the U.S. economy
Donald Trump’s election with Republican House and Senate majorities has put the Internal Revenue Service back in the spotlight. The agency lost $20 billion in…
12 California experiences and adventures to have in 2025
Has it occurred to you that civilization might be overrated?Me too. So I’ve been thinking about the natural world — actually, the many natural worlds…
For 50 years, Linda Lavin was TV’s go-to touch of class
When Linda Lavin appeared on the doorstep of Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano as a nosy neighbor in Netflix’s new real-estate comedy “No Good Deed,”…
Lauren Betts returns and leads No. 1 UCLA to win over Nebraska
Lauren Betts took the pass in the post midway through the third quarter, firmly grabbing the ball with both hands. She swung her arms one…
20 essential music documentaries to stream right now
Over the last decade, the streaming revolution has triggered a documentary gold rush. Whatever your nonfiction area of interest happens to be — serial killers,…
Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves power LeBron-less Lakers to win
The hit was going to come, the Lakers and JJ Redick sure of it.Sacramento had been thrown into complete chaos, the Lakers taking two straight…
USC ends season with thrilling Las Vegas Bowl win over Texas A&M
LAS VEGAS — It was less than four months ago, at the start of his third and most consequential season yet as USC’s coach, that Lincoln…
USC’s younger players out to prove themselves in Las Vegas Bowl
When he first arrived at USC last January, Bryan Jackson was still a few months short of his 18th birthday. The bright-eyed freshman running back…
Fernando Valenzuela murals: These walls celebrate the Dodgers great
Robert Vargas came up with the idea for his three-panel, six-story mural honoring Fernando Valenzuela in Boyle Heights in early 2024. “The first two panels…
Refresh yourself on ‘Squid Game’ before Season 2 on Netflix
When “Squid Game” was released on Netflix in 2021, it took the world by storm. Created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the acclaimed Korean survival drama spurred…
‘Shrinking’ boss on Season 2 finale, ‘Scrubs’ reboot and more
Bill Lawrence has been around long enough to hear the comedy, the multicam sitcom — everything, really — declared dead. And for just as long,…
‘A Complete Unknown’ review: Chalamet scores as Bob Dylan
Folk music is something that’s mainly overheard in the elegant first stretch of the often lovely “A Complete Unknown” — it’s something happening the next…
Basketball star Caitlin Clark named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Caitlin Clark raised the profile of women’s basketball to unprecedented levels in both the college ranks and the WNBA, and Tuesday she was named the…
The Times’ football player of the year: Brady Smigiel of Newbury Park
The clock had struck zero, igniting a joyous victory celebration from Newbury Park High football players after winning the Southern Section Division 2 title with…
Prep basketball: Eastvale Roosevelt wins Tarkanian Classic
Don’t doubt the Eastvale Roosevelt Mustangs this basketball season. Runner-up to Harvard-Westlake last season in the Southern Section Open Division final, the Mustangs return most…
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ review: Jim Carrey keeps things zany
The thing about the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movies is that they continue to surprise — with how humorous, self-referential and even insightful they can be.…
3 quick and pleasant nature walks to kill time around LAX
Editor’s Note: The Wild is going on holiday. We’ll be taking a break beginning Dec. 26 and will return to our regularly scheduled programming Jan.…
Many Black women feel disheartened, betrayed by Kamala Harris’ loss
The day Joe Biden faced reality, stepped aside and cleared the way for Kamala Harris to replace him atop the Democratic ticket, Teja Smith felt…
‘Laid’s’ Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet on their rom-com friendship
In Peacock’s new comedy “Laid,” the term “body count” suddenly becomes all too literal. When Ruby (Stephanie Hsu) finds out that her exes and former…