Letter: Jack Smith, special persecutor, is no hero
Jack Smith, whose appointment as “special persecutor” is itself on shaky legal grounds, issues his one-sided report, praising his effort to “uphold the rule of law,” by which he means the “rule of...
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Keep your feet happy with the best women’s athletic socks
Which women’s athletic socks are best? Many consumers fail to realize that there are many sock types that better benefit certain scenarios. While some socks might be best for formal occasions, these...
View ArticleNBA reschedules Lakers’ and Clippers’ games postponed because of wildfires
LOS ANGELES — As part of the league’s schedule adjustments, the NBA rescheduled a combined six Lakers and Clippers games. The league announced on Wednesday morning that the Lakers’ home game against...
View ArticleThe 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here’s what to...
By MARIA SHERMAN NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. Related Articles As Los Angeles...
View ArticleToyota’s truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal
By Michelle Chapman | The Associated Press A Toyota division that manufactures trucks will pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty to violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent...
View ArticleAs Los Angeles burns, Hollywood’s Oscar season turns into a pledge drive
By JAKE COYLE and LINDSEY BAHR When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier...
View ArticleWhere to turn when a natural disaster upends your finances
By Laura McMullen, NerdWallet Natural disasters, whether massive wildfires, hurricanes or floods, can upend lives in an instant, but unwinding the financial damage can take many months. Still, those...
View ArticleMinimum wages are increasing in nearly half the states this year
By Kevin Hardy, Stateline.org The minimum wage will increase in nearly half the states this year even as the federal wage floor remains stuck at $7.25 per hour. Related Articles Business | Toyota’s...
View ArticleUFC 311: Fires weigh heavy on fighters with Southern California roots
As Southern California continues to grapple with the devastating wildfires and fallout of the past several days, the UFC comes to town looking to provide a distraction. In its fifth month of existence,...
View ArticleMaintaining good balance is crucial as you age. Asking these questions can help
By ALBERT STUMM Taking a shower. Grocery shopping. Moving around the kitchen. Getting dressed. The underappreciated link between these mundane activities is good balance, which geriatricians say is key...
View ArticleNew noninvasive asthma test may help doctors tailor treatment for kids
By Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Impacting millions of children in the U.S. alone, asthma can be particularly problematic to diagnose with specificity — leaving the majority of kids without...
View ArticleCalifornia abandons diesel truck ban before Trump is sworn in
By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters California has decided to abandon its groundbreaking regulations phasing out diesel trucks and requiring cleaner locomotives because the incoming Trump administration is...
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Goats, sheep and a donkey are headed to San Clemente for fire prevention
A herd of 20 miniature goats, two babydoll mini sheep and a Sicilian donkey named Steve will arrive as among the newest residents of San Clemente in the next few weeks, taking up their posts in open...
View ArticleCalifornia workers plan a long battle to keep AI tech from taking their jobs
By Khari Johnson | CalMatters The current frenzy around artificial intelligence has spread like a shockwave. It started among engineers inspired by a 2017 research paper. Next came venture capitalists...
View ArticleLakers looking to give two-big lineups another shot
EL SEGUNDO — Just one month after saying he didn’t feel like the Lakers’ lineups featuring two big men were a direction they were looking to move forward with, first-year coach JJ Redick appears to be...
View ArticleLyft rider jumped from car window, and driver denies responsibility because...
A Lyft Inc. driver is seeking dismissal of all claims against him in a lawsuit brought by a passenger who alleges that she jumped out of a car window moments before her unconscious driver crashed into...
View ArticleBillie Eilish, Green Day, Joni Mitchell, Jelly Roll and Sting among stars on...
Organizers announced the first names in a star-studded lineup of a benefit show for wildfire relief, though the biggest surprise is that the previously announced FireAid is now two concerts taking...
View ArticleA judge in Texas rules 3 other states can challenge access to abortion pill...
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and LINDSAY WHITEHURST A judge in Texas ruled Thursday that three other states can move ahead with their effort to roll back federal rules and make it harder for people across the...
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California legislators propose a series of bills to help LA’s wildfire victims
A group of Assembly members, many who represent the greater Los Angeles area, unveiled a slate of legislative priorities on Thursday, Jan. 16, which they say will help residents and businesses recover...
View ArticleAlexander: With Riviera unavailable, does the Genesis Invitational head east?
LA QUINTA — It is as much a truism as anything surrounding the PGA Tour event that began in the Southern California desert some 66 years ago, achieved its greatest fame as the Bob Hope Desert Classic,...
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