Sondheimer: A high school championship weekend with memories galore
A busy weekend of high school sports championships deserves a look back at some of the excitement and oddities.In celebrating Westchester’s 16th City Section basketball…
My Gene Hackman photo shoot: What the Oscar winner left behind
In 2001, I got the chance to photograph Gene Hackman. The shoot took place Nov. 17 in a penthouse suite at the Regent Beverly Wilshire…
Is this the best duck in Thai Town?
Duck in Thai Town, boozy raw-milk lattes in the Inland Empire, goat tacos worth a detour, a new pop-up bakery in Torrance, immersive entertainment dining,…
A rancher on the border with Mexico celebrates Trump’s return
NACO, Ariz. — John Ladd sleeps better knowing Donald Trump is in the White House.Not just in some figurative sense. When Ladd lies his head down at…
Trump’s election is a dark night for America’s soul
A convicted felon and adjudicated sex offender is returning to the White House.A candidate who spoke of using the military against political foes and called…
Miami Beach mayor says no to getting back together a year after breaking up with spring breakers
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressDavid FischerPublished Mar 02, 2025 • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten title
Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the fate of the crosstown showdown…
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo runs for New York City mayor
NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday that he is running for mayor of New York City, relaunching his political career following a…
Santa Margarita girls’ soccer captures Open Division title
Craig Bull is building quite the program at Santa Margarita.On Friday night in Orange he and the Eagles soared into their third Southern Section girls’…
El Camino Real claims Open Division boys’ soccer title in OT
Coto Bladdimir gathered the El Camino Real boys’ soccer team after its first practice in July.The Royals needed to regroup. They had lost to Birmingham…
When will wildflowers bloom? Usually March, but 2025 has a hitch
Welcome to March, when Southern Californians start gearing up for colorful wildflower displays blanketing our deserts and hills. Except not this year. Native flower experts…
L.A. council president attempted to push through fire chief’s appeal hearing
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Dakota Smith, Julia Wick…
Why Angels manager Ron Washington remains perpetually upbeat
TEMPE, Ariz. — His team lost 99 games last year, hasn’t made the playoffs in a decade, and before a pitch was thrown the owner said the…
Charting the Global Economy: Rocky Start to Year for US Growth
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessUS consumer spending weakened and the merchandise trade deficit widened markedly at the start of the year, pointing to a downshift in…
Why Hulu’s ‘Paradise’ is a TV show worth obsessing over
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who loves a disaster movie. “Paradise,” which premiered on Hulu last month and was recently renewed for…
Refugee aid groups say Trump administration trying to circumvent court order
SEATTLE — Refugee aid groups said in a federal court filing on Thursday that President Trump’s administration appears to be trying to circumvent a ruling this week…
As tariffs loom, this is what Mexico is doing to placate Trump
MEXICO CITY — Facing a Tuesday deadline, the government of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is once again mounting a full-court press to dissuade President Trump from implementing…
Matthew Stafford and Rams finally agree on a restructured deal
Matthew Stafford is a master at leading comebacks.And, after much offseason uncertainty, the Rams’ star quarterback is staying with the team he led to a…
EU, India will work to finalize free trade agreement this year
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Friday during a visit to New Delhi that the European Union and India will work to finalize…
Oscars benefit L.A.’s economy. Here’s how
For more than 20 years, Sherman Oaks florist Mark’s Garden has designed the towering greenery and blooming displays seen at the Oscars.Getting that Hollywood awards-season…