California
UC police are asking for pepper balls, sponge rounds, launchers, drones and other weapons in their annual requests. UC says they are mostly for training.
Sept. 19, 2024
Dodgers
Tony Voda couldn’t hold on to Shohei Ohtani’s historic 40-40 home-run ball, but he’ll always cherish the support Dodgers fans gave him afterward.
Sept. 1, 2024
Chargers
Equipment assistant Chad Jessop shows what the Chargers do to prep balls for games and practices.
Aug. 18, 2024
Politics
While the Golden State’s Democratic leanings in the presidential contest are well known, California is home to several swing districts that make the state critical this year in determining which party controls the U.S.
A ballot measure that would mandate “a new approach to expand programs that are proven to prevent homelessness and increase housing affordability” is a sales tax increase. But you wouldn’t know it from a flier arriving in mailboxes around the county.
Sept. 16, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Michaela DePrince, whose dance career spanned several ballet companies and collaborations with Beyoncé and Madonna, died last week. She was 29.
Angels
Angels manager Ron Washington, a longtime third base and infield coach with the Oakland Athletics, still feels fondly about the franchise and the city.
July 21, 2024
Lifelong Dodgers fan Jon Kramer was bummed he didn’t get to see Shohei Ohtani’s home run from his seat at Dodger Stadium ... until the ball landed next to him in Centerfield Plaza.
July 22, 2024
Opinion
From the top of the ticket to municipal ballot measures, California voters face major decisions in the Nov. 5 election that will shape their communities for years to come. The Times’ editorial board will begin publishing its ballot recommendations starting this week.
Sept. 8, 2024
L.A. Influential
David Zaslav’s success or failure turning around Warner Bros. Discovery could dictate the future of the film studio and storied television brands.
June 30, 2024