Opinion
State Assemblymember Laura Friedman is almost certain to win this deep blue congressional race against her Republican opponent. But here’s why voters in this Glendale district should be thrilled with this virtually assured outcome.
Sept. 11, 2024
Olympics
Julien Alfred delivered Saint Lucia’s first Olympic medal and blocked American star Sha’Carri Richardson from claiming gold in the 100-meter dash.
Aug. 3, 2024
California
The tragic episode began when Richardson failed to pay an $89 tab at Geoffrey’s restaurant in Malibu. She was arrested and later released in the middle of the night.
Aug. 7, 2024
Sha’Carri Richardson earns a spot in the Paris Olympics, winning the 100-meter final in a season-best time of 10.71 seconds at the U.S. track and field trials.
June 22, 2024
Sha’Carri Richardson posts the fastest time in the women’s 100-meter prelims, and former Newbury Park High standout Nico Young qualifies for the Olympics.
June 21, 2024
Television
Reflecting 25 years after the ‘Home Improvement’ finale, the actor says there’s a reason the sitcom that co-starred Tim Allen isn’t part of the ’90s nostalgia wave: ‘It’s about his politics.’
May 24, 2024
Reese Witherspoon calls ‘Big Little Lies’ co-star Laura Dern by her last name, a habit that irks fellow actor Nicole Kidman. Why? Stage names are to blame.
June 6, 2024
Facing off against a Republican in an overwhelmingly Democratic district in November, Friedman is on a glide path to Congress.
May 13, 2024
The father-daughter duo discuss how ‘Palm Royale’ brought them together on screen, how Bruce Dern doesn’t rehearse, and the ‘Dernsie’ that made it into the show.
March 27, 2024
Republican Alex Balekian remains in second place in the race to represent the deep-blue L.A.-area congressional district.
March 7, 2024