Lakers
The early season schedule does not work in the Lakers’ favor, and that’s just one reason they could stumble at the start.
Television
Agatha Harkness, the witch who was pulling almost every evil string in Marvel’s ‘WandaVision,’ returns in ‘Agatha All Along.’ Here is everything you need to know about everyone’s favorite musical magical girl (woman) before watching the Disney+ spinoff.
Sept. 18, 2024
World & Nation
With a recent survey showing a third of American adults can’t name the three branches of the federal government, many think we should be aiming higher.
Sept. 16, 2024
Letters to the Editor
If California is to fix itself, voters need to wise up and stop electing only Democrats to statewide positions and strong majorities in the Legislature.
Sept. 11, 2024
Science & Medicine
There’s no surer way to start a fight than to talk politics with someone who disagrees with you. But UCSB psychologist Tania Israel says it doesn’t have to be that way. She sees as an opportunity to help bridge America’s political divide.
Sept. 10, 2024
Opinion
Most college-age voters remember Barack Obama vaguely at best. Kamala Harris’ campaign is their first experience of a more hopeful presidential candidacy.
Sept. 9, 2024
‘As a Jew, I have long wondered how any Jew could vote for a Republican,’ says a reader in response to comments by former President Trump.
Sept. 1, 2024
The best results will come from a more organic approach, not putting people on the spot.
Sept. 4, 2024
Food
Chef demos and cookbook signings, along with tastes and sips from 100-plus restaurants and drink purveyors, are part of L.A. Times Food Bowl 2024, taking place at Paramount Pictures Studio Backlot on Sept. 20, 21 and 22.
Sept. 2, 2024
California
‘We don’t have mountain lion jail,’ said Beth Pratt, the California regional executive director of the National Wildlife Federation. ‘As much as it pains me, I think the officials made the right decision here.’