California
A Los Angeles sanitation truck powered by compressed natural gas caught fire Thursday, prompting evacuation of about a dozen homes in Sun Valley.
Sept. 16, 2024
Sparks
The last-place Sparks are dominated by the Connecticut Sun, who outplay them in virtually every aspect of the game.
Sept. 10, 2024
Hollywood Inc.
The Murdoch family will battle in court this month over patriarch Rupert Murdoch’s plan to place eldest son Lachlan in charge of its news companies.
Two San Bernardino County residents have been found guilty of running a birth tourism operation that helped Chinese women travel to the U.S. to give birth and obtain U.S. citizenship for their newborns.
Sept. 14, 2024
Rickea Jackson leads both teams with 23 points and has a career-high three steals, but the Sun rally to defeat the Sparks.
Sept. 8, 2024
Books
Pedro Almodóvar’s first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to ‘a fragmentary autobiography.’
Movies
Also this week: A new 35mm print of ‘Shampoo,’ a 4K restoration of ‘Paris, Texas,’ ‘Mi Vida Loca,’ a generous Beyond Fest lineup, news about Sundance and more.
Sept. 13, 2024
Democrat Lisa Middleton is running to become California’s first transgender lawmaker against Sen. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, the first Republican Latina state senator
Sept. 6, 2024
Two Jude Law movies, a career-best performance by Pamela Anderson, the return of Mike Leigh and more were among our favorite first-time watches at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Sept. 12, 2024
Food
Appreciation: How did Famous Amos cookies become a ’70s luxury status symbol on par with caviar (said Vogue)? Wally Amos’ family reveals the trailblazer’s baking secrets.
Sept. 3, 2024