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Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actor
Read full article: Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actorThe United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp.
Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protests
Read full article: Outside report calls on UCLA to develop clear plans and policies for major protestsA law enforcement consulting group says the University of California, Los Angeles should develop clear plans and policies, communication lines and decision-making authority for major protests.
LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over Grizzlies
Read full article: LeBron James has third straight triple-double as Lakers rally for 128-123 victory over GrizzliesLeBron James had 35 points, 14 assists and 12 rebounds for his third straight triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123 on Wednesday night.
Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms mean
Read full article: Contained, extinguished and mopping up: Here's what some common wildfire terms meanWith destructive wildfires burning on both coasts, fire officials might use jargon unfamiliar to residents of states where such big blazes are relatively rare.
Home Depot's Q3 results top Wall Street as pullback in consumer spending eases a bit
Read full article: Home Depot's Q3 results top Wall Street as pullback in consumer spending eases a bitHome Depot continued to deal with a pullback in spending from customers in its fiscal third quarter, but it was less severe than in the past, and its performance beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid
Read full article: Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skidThe Miami Dolphins snapped their three-game losing streak with a gritty 23-15 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.
Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn site
Read full article: Mattel says it 'deeply' regrets misprint on 'Wicked' dolls packaging that links to porn siteToy giant Mattel says it “deeply” regrets an error on the packaging of its “Wicked” movie-themed dolls, which mistakenly links toy buyers to a pornographic website.
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Read full article: Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire explodedAuthorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.
New LA police chief sworn in as one of the highest-paid chiefs in the US
Read full article: New LA police chief sworn in as one of the highest-paid chiefs in the USFormer Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, who was sworn in as the chief of the Los Angeles Police Department on Friday, will draw one of the highest police chief salaries in the U.S. for a major city.
Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
Read full article: Thousands ordered to evacuate as powerful wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern CaliforniaCalifornia is being lashed by powerful winds that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee in Ventura County.
Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Michael
Read full article: Tito Jackson buried at the same cemetery as brother and Jackson 5 bandmate MichaelTito Jackson has been buried at the same Southern California cemetery as his brother Michael Jackson and father Joe Jackson.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injury
Read full article: Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has surgery to repair labrum tear in shoulder after World Series injuryShohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26.
Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across California
Read full article: Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across CaliforniaCalifornia is bracing for another round of powerful winds that will cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires in much of the state.
Interim Spurs head coach Johnson on Popovich’s health: ‘He’s in good spirits’
Read full article: Interim Spurs head coach Johnson on Popovich’s health: ‘He’s in good spirits’Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is not with the team in Los Angeles to face the Clippers. Popovich suffered a health issue before Saturday’s home game with the Minnesota Timberwolves and did not travel to California.
Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
Read full article: Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with YankeesJuan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams.
Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series title
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series titleThe Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players.
How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 election
Read full article: How immigrants who just became US citizens plan to vote in the 2024 electionAt a recent naturalization ceremony, nine immigrants from countries spanning from Lebanon and Germany to Taiwan and Mexico took their oaths to become American citizens.
'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the election
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' taps comedian-actor Bill Burr and Charli XCX as hosts for after the electionComedian-actor Bill Burr will host the first post-election “Saturday Night Live” with musical guest guitarist, producer and vocalist Mk.
Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World Series
Read full article: Los Angeles sees city bus burned, store thefts and rowdy crowds after Dodgers win World SeriesRowdy crowds took to the streets in Los Angeles after the Dodgers won the World Series, setting a city bus on fire, breaking into stores and setting off firecrackers.
Freddie Freeman homers again for Dodgers early in Game 4 to set a pair of World Series records
Read full article: Freddie Freeman homers again for Dodgers early in Game 4 to set a pair of World Series recordsFreddie Freeman broke a pair of World Series records Tuesday night when he homered yet again for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 against the New York Yankees.
Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new album
Read full article: Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn lean into the quiet moments for their new albumFormer Danity Kane member Dawn Richard turned to music to process the grief of losing a family member and the stress of having parents in and out of the hospital.
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has died
Read full article: Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' has diedThe quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died.
Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series
Read full article: Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World SeriesFreddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic.
Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with them
Read full article: Brian Williams and Amazon are asking election night news-seekers to take a leap of faith with themFormer NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.
Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3
Read full article: Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees need to start hitting if they’re going to climb back into this World Series.
Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead
Read full article: Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series leadYoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2, status TBD
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2, status TBDDodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second base.
Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam
Read full article: Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slamNestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars.
Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for Lakers
Read full article: Redick's plan to give Davis an increased role has led to 2-0 start for LakersWhen JJ Redick was hired as the Los Angeles Lakers coach, he said one of his early goals was to make Anthony Davis the offensive hub.
Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 35 points, the Lakers rally in second half to beat the Suns 123-116Anthony Davis scored 35 points, Austin Reaves added 26 and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-116 on Friday night for their first 2-0 start since 2010-11.
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killing
Read full article: Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk charged with orchestrating 2022 Los Angeles killingGrammy Award-winning rapper Lil Durk has been arrested in Florida on federal charges that he paid for the attempted 2022 revenge killing of rapper Quando Rondo at a Los Angeles gas station.
Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quickly
Read full article: Erik and Lyle Menendez are a step closer to leaving prison, but freedom won't come quicklyErik and Lyle Menendez still have a long way to go before they can walk out of prison, even though the Los Angeles County district attorney has recommended their life-without-parole sentence be thrown out and the brothers be resentenced and immediately eligible for parole.
Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86
Read full article: Grammy-winning crooner Jack Jones, known for singing 'The Love Boat' theme song, dies at 86Jack Jones, a Grammy-winning crooner known for "The Love Boat” television show theme song, has died.
Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents
Read full article: Prosecutors seek resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parentsProsecutors are recommending that Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in Beverly Hills.
Union Pacific's profit grows 9% as the railroad delivers more but results fall short of Wall Street
Read full article: Union Pacific's profit grows 9% as the railroad delivers more but results fall short of Wall StreetUnion Pacific’s third-quarter profit grew 9% as West Coast imports surged and drove the railroad’s total volume up 6%.
Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billion
Read full article: Parent of WWE and UFC is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location and IMG for $3.25 billionTKO Group, the sports entertainment company that houses WWE and UFC, is buying Professional Bull Riders, On Location, and IMG from Endeavor Group in an all-stock deal valued at $3.25 billion.
LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play together
Read full article: LeBron and Bronny James make history as the NBA's first father-son duo to play togetherLeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together when they checked into the game together in the second quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ season opener.
A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friend
Read full article: A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friendA$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
Read full article: 'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi eventA film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis.
Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over Chargers
Read full article: Murray runs for a TD, leads Cardinals to game-winning FG and 17-15 win over ChargersKyler Murray ran for a 44-yard touchdown and led the Cardinals on a drive that set up Chad Ryland’s 32-yard field goal as time expired, and Arizona rallied for a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World Series
Read full article: Dodgers finish off Mets with 10-5 win in NLCS and advance to face Yankees in World SeriesTommy Edman and Will Smith homered to send Shohei Ohtani into the World Series for the first time, and the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the New York Mets with a 10-5 victory in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.
CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health care
Read full article: CVS workers strike at 7 Southern California stores for better pay and health careWorkers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims
Read full article: What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church's $880M settlement with sexual abuse victimsThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades.
Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCSShohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to punctuate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse
Read full article: Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuseThe Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to victims of clergy sexual abuse dating back decades.
Serena Williams says she had a benign cyst removed from her neck and 'all is OK'
Read full article: Serena Williams says she had a benign cyst removed from her neck and 'all is OK'Serena Williams says she had a benign branchial cyst “the size of a small grapefruit” removed from her neck and “all is OK.”.
Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against 2 people at center of Los Angeles racism scandal
Read full article: Prosecutors will not file criminal charges against 2 people at center of Los Angeles racism scandalThe Los Angeles city attorney’s office says it does not plan to file criminal charges against two people who were investigated in connection with the unlawful recording of a racist conversation that rocked City Hall in 2022 and prompted the city council president to resign after the audio was leaked.
Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeover
Read full article: Microsoft settles video gamers' lawsuit over Activision takeoverMicrosoft Corp. has settled a lawsuit from a group of gamers who sued to try to stop the company from buying video game publisher Activision Blizzard for $69 billion last year.
Dodgers pitchers' record-tying streak of 33 straight scoreless innings in playoffs ends in NLCS
Read full article: Dodgers pitchers' record-tying streak of 33 straight scoreless innings in playoffs ends in NLCSThe Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers’ streak of 33 consecutive scoreless innings in the playoffs has ended.
Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts.
Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and Honeywell
Read full article: Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and HoneywellJeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets’ roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 to reach NLCSYoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish in a historic playoff matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 and advance to the National League Championship Series.
Dodgers turn to Brasier to start NLDS Game 4 vs Padres as they try to stave off elimination
Read full article: Dodgers turn to Brasier to start NLDS Game 4 vs Padres as they try to stave off eliminationThe Los Angeles Dodgers are going with reliever Ryan Brasier as their starter for Game 4 against the San Diego Padres as they try to avoid elimination in their NL Division Series.
Home listings climb in nation's priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shift
Read full article: Home listings climb in nation's priciest markets as locked-up inventory starts to shiftThe recent pullback in mortgage rates and expectations of further easing next year may be motivating more U.S. homeowners to list their home for sale.
Thieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler's wrist, police say
Read full article: Thieves slipped watch off Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler's wrist, police sayPolice in California say thieves surrounded Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler last month and stole a pricey watch off his wrist.
Dodger Stadium fans toss balls and trash on field, interrupt Padres' 10-2 win that evens NLDS
Read full article: Dodger Stadium fans toss balls and trash on field, interrupt Padres' 10-2 win that evens NLDSFans threw baseballs in the direction of San Diego left fielder Jurickson Profar and then tossed trash that caused a lengthy delay before the Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-2 and to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS opener
Read full article: Ohtani homers in playoff debut and the Dodgers rally to beat the Padres 7-5 in NLDS openerShohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in his postseason debut, Teoscar Hernández’s two-run single gave Los Angeles its first lead in a playoff game in two years, and the Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their NL Division Series opener.
The Big Sho: Ohtani hits tying 3-run homer in playoff debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS win
Read full article: The Big Sho: Ohtani hits tying 3-run homer in playoff debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS winShohei Ohtani hit a tying, three-run homer in the second inning of his highly anticipated playoff debut to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 7-5 in their National League Division Series opener.
Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'
Read full article: Q&A: RZA on the nostalgic origins of his first classical album, 'A Ballet Through Mud'RZA’s hoarding habit led to his newest adventure in music: a ballet and surprisingly traditional classical music album he calls “A Ballet Through Mud.”.
LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick says
Read full article: LeBron James, Anthony Davis will play in Lakers' first preseason games in Palm Springs, Redick saysLeBron James and Anthony Davis will play at some point during the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend.
Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo City
Read full article: Are you ready, kids? The Krabby Patty is coming to the Alamo CityMore than 250 restaurants across the U.S. collaborated with Nickelodeon to make their own Krabby Patty secret formula to celebrate 25 years of “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Read full article: Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend’s National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Jonathan Majors' 'Magazine Dreams' lands theatrical release for early 2025
Read full article: Jonathan Majors' 'Magazine Dreams' lands theatrical release for early 2025The Jonathan Majors-starring bodybuilder drama “Magazine Dreams” has been acquired for theatrical release after it was dropped following Majors’ conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'McNeal'
Read full article: Robert Downey Jr. found inspiration from the screen to prepare for his Broadway debut in 'McNeal'Robert Downey Jr. made his Broadway debut this week in “McNeal,” revealing some unexpected inspirations that helped him prepare for the stage.
Doctor who helped supply Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guilty to drug charge
Read full article: Doctor who helped supply Matthew Perry ketamine pleads guilty to drug chargeA San Diego doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's fatal overdose has pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.
Judge rejects computer repairman's defamation claims over reports on Hunter Biden laptop
Read full article: Judge rejects computer repairman's defamation claims over reports on Hunter Biden laptopA Delaware judge has rejected defamation claims filed by a computer repairman against Hunter Biden, CNN, Politico and Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general says
Read full article: Catholic hospital in California illegally denied emergency abortion, state attorney general saysCalifornia’s attorney general is suing a Catholic hospital, saying that Providence St. Joseph Hospital illegally denied emergency abortion care to a woman.