‘St. Denis Medical’: The real-life mishaps behind NBC comedy
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who’s looking to have their funny bone tickled. Eric Ledgin, co-creator and showrunner of NBC’s new hospital…
Will surfer’s wave at Mavericks bring a record back to California?
As a friend on a jet ski towed Alo Slebir into a towering gray monster of a wave near Half Moon Bay on Christmas Eve,…
Oscar-winning Aardman is back with more ‘Wallace & Gromit’
The cheese-loving English inventor Wallace and his loyal dog Gromit have been stars since the beginning.In the 35 years since Nick Park introduced the world…
How to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards this Sunday
Awards season is upon us once again, with this Sunday’s 82nd Golden Globe Awards kicking off the televised awards race that will consume Hollywood through…
Republicans’ trust in elections jumps after Trump’s win, poll finds
WASHINGTON — A majority of Republicans say they are confident in the 2024 vote count after Donald Trump’s win, according to a new poll that finds…
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
WASHINGTON — The new Congress convenes Friday with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker.But current Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak grip…
Ukraine’s president calls Trump ‘strong and unpredictable’
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” which can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
Globes, Glaser … glory? – Los Angeles Times
We’re two days and change into the new year and we’ve already had the “Best Day Ever!” (at least according to the Rose Parade). It…
Near-complete ban on agricultural burning finally takes effect in San Joaquin Valley
Starting this week, San Joaquin Valley farmers are banned from burning agricultural waste in the field, a legislative mandate aimed at improving air quality that…
Jimmy Garoppolo gets to display talents as Rams face Seahawks
This could play out differently.What Rams quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo does on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks — and what might happen during the offseason —…
‘Cunk on Life’ star on how far she’ll go for a laugh
Some kids aspire to be doctors, astronauts, teachers or firefighters. Growing up in Bolton, a former mill town in the north of England, Diane Morgan…
Will LeBron James stick around NBA to play with sons Bronny and Bryce?
Milestones are routine for LeBron James these days. He turned 40 on Dec. 30 and the next day became the first player in NBA history…
Review: Peacock’s tedious ‘Lockerbie’ wastes star Colin Firth
On Dec. 21, 1988, a bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, traveling from London to New York, breaking it apart and…
Victoria Beckham, 50, relaxes in £290 personalised robe as she welcomes the New Year on £5m yacht off Miami
VICTORIA Beckham makes sure her 2025 gets off to a Posh start as she welcomes the New Year on her yacht.The singer and designer, 50,…
FBI says New Orleans New Year attacker inspired by ISIL, acted alone | Crime
NewsFeedThe suspect accused of driving his truck into a crowd of people in New Orleans acted alone but was inspired by ISIL, the FBI said,…
Ágnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor, oldest Olympic medalist, dies at 103
BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103.Keleti died Thursday morning in Budapest, the…
12 road trips to California's weird and wonderful festivals, one for every month of the year
Honk if you love road trips. Here are a dozen to check out this year, including the Cotati Accordion Festival, the Riverside County Fair and…
Here are the perfect California plants and flowers to enjoy in 2025
Clearly, there’s no shortage of flowers in Southern California. As I write this near the end of 2024, roses, iris and California fuchsia are still…
New adventures are calling. Let us be your guide for fun each month
Jaclyn Cosgrove covers the (great!) outdoors at the Los Angeles Times. They started at The Times in 2017 and have written about wildfires, culture, protests,…
Weather agency says China experienced hottest year on record in 2024 | Climate News
In the last four years, China has logged its four warmest years since comparable temperature recordings began in 1961.China experienced its warmest year on record…