Letters: Fire on? USC’s coaching woes go beyond Alex Grinch
At last, coach Lincoln Riley has shown some leadership in letting go Alex Grinch. Hopefully, this will lead to other USC defensive coaches being shown…
Why the Matthew Perry toxicology results don’t matter
We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse.…
In Lahore, it’s that toxic, smoggy time of year again | News
Lahore, Pakistan – For Eman Khosa, a 14-year-old schoolgirl who lives in Pakistan’s second largest city, the start of the last two months of the…
Once NWSL celebrates growth ahead of championship match
SAN DIEGO — Jessica Berman was in her sixth month as commissioner of the NWSL when she found herself and her league at a dangerous crossroads.…
Unsealed surveillance videos show violence against inmates inside L.A. County jails
In one video, a jailer kneels on an inmate’s neck. In another, two deputies slam a man’s head into a wall. In yet another, two…
Where to order takeout on Thanksgiving
Chef Debbie Lee, behind the Joseon pop-up and forthcoming Yi Cha restaurant, is putting a Korean spin on Thanksgiving dishes with menus that serve four…
Gustave Dudamel and L.A. Phil score 2024 Grammy nominations
The Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel earned major nods Friday in the 2024 Grammy Award nominations, led by their performance of the…
Biden, Xi to meet in San Francisco for talks on trade, Taiwan
WASHINGTON — President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Wednesday in Northern California for talks on trade, Taiwan and managing fraught U.S.-Chinese relations in…
The SAG-AFTRA strike is over. Few expect Hollywood to quickly bounce back
Six months after picket lines first formed outside iconic studio gates, Hollywood can finally return to work. Wednesday’s hard-fought tentative agreement on a new contract…
California Politics: Seeking justice for the violent attack on Paul Pelosi
Today in a San Francisco courtroom, trial begins against David DePape, the man accused of assaulting Paul Pelosi and attempting to kidnap former House Speaker…
Can the NBA in-season tournament fix the regular season (and the Lakers)?
PHOENIX — The idea goes something like this: The NBA regular season is long, the top players miss too many games with injuries and the discourse…
Dodgers meetings: Urgency for pitching, Clayton Kershaw update
Blake Snell could be a potential target for the Dodgers as they try to upgrade their starting pitching. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) The Dodgers…
'We go to Disney parks every year – we don't want to work out how much we've spent'
Letitia and Nick Hamilton, from Strathaven in Scotland, got together in 2016 and share a deep love of all things Disney which has led them…
Review: Jonathan Evison’s magic-infused novel ‘Again and Again’
Review Again and Again By Jonathan EvisonDutton: 336 pages, $28 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from…
Candace Parker opens up in new “Unapologetic” documentary
Candace Parker has done just about everything there is to do in basketball. She’s won three WNBA titles, two most valuable player awards, made seven…
A guide to Manhattan Beach, Calif.: What to do, see and eat
The corner of Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Ocean Drive tells a tale of two eras: Manhattan Beach’s surf bum past and its glitzy present. On…
Lainey Wilson wins five CMA Awards, including entertainer and album of the year
Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson has taken home five trophies, including entertainer of the year, at the Country Music Association Awards.Key points:Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs…
MLB free agency: Shohei Ohtani is top player available. Here are the rest
The current baseball free-agent market is stocked with quality starting pitchers. Yet it’s a starter who can’t pitch until 2025 that could sign the largest…
Disney touts streaming progress after a year of ‘fixing’
Nearly a year after Bob Iger made his dramatic return to lead Walt Disney Co., the chief executive says the world’s best-known entertainment company is…
Biden support drops in California, but he still tops Trump
WASHINGTON — For the first time in his presidency, a majority of California voters disapprove of President Biden’s job performance, as support for him has…