Obituaries
Fujimori was credited with rescuing Peru from economic chaos and leftist insurgency, but was later sentenced to prison on charges of human rights abuses.
Sept. 11, 2024
L.A. Influential
Alberto Carvalho brings a big resume and big style to the Los Angeles Unified School District. High hopes ride on him as students emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2024
World & Nation
Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm, dumped heavy rain on parched northeast Mexico, leaving at least 3 dead; flooding on Texas coast.
June 20, 2024
Debby, Oscar, Tony: What’s in a storm’s name? How does a tropical storm or hurricane get its moniker? Will yours come up on the forecasters’ list?
June 21, 2024
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, 85, is released on humanitarian grounds despite a request from a human rights court for a delay.
Dec. 7, 2023
California
Gov. Newsom signed the Phone-Free Schools Act into law. It requires California school districts to draft policies restricting or banning student cellphone use.
Sept. 23, 2024
Sports
Here’s a list of all the gifts the Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera has received from MLB teams during his farewell tour. Most, but not all, are thoughtful.
Sept. 22, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
July 19, 2023
Books
On July 19, author Luis Alberto Urrea discusses his bestselling historical novel “Good Night, Irene” with the L.A. Times Book Club.
June 17, 2023
Luis Alberto Urrea, author of ‘Good Night, Irene,’ joined L.A. Times Book Club readers on July 19.
July 20, 2023