Television
A remorseful Simon Baker, who played Patrick Jane in ‘The Mentalist,’ avoids conviction after pleading guilty to a DUI charge near his home in rural Australia.
Sept. 11, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
The comedian and writer for “The Daily Show” spent the last 12 months putting up a barrage of specials on YouTube to push himself to a new phase of his career. His next gigs are this weekend at the Ontario Improv.
Sept. 13, 2024
Sept. 8, 2024
Music
Queens of the Stone Age cancels its remaining 2024 shows because of singer Josh Homme’s ongoing medical issues: ‘no choice but to prioritize his health.’
Aug. 23, 2024
Australian actor Simon Baker, 55, is scheduled to appear in court in the town of Mullumbimby in northern New South Wales September 4 for two DUI charges, Australian media reported.
Aug. 15, 2024
Climate & Environment
A sudden shutoff of water supplies has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish on the parched riverbed.
Sept. 19, 2024
Dodgers
Dusty Baker will at long last be properly and singularly honored at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, 41 years after he was unceremoniously booted from the organization.
Aug. 9, 2024
Letters to the Editor
A solar power project wasn’t actually “shovel ready,” despite what the builder said -- not good when precious Joshua trees are being killed.
Sept. 16, 2024
Opinion
Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential selection should be about substance and politics, but not about the optics of choosing a Jewish running mate.
July 30, 2024
Josh Hartnett is sharing insights into his decision to leave Hollywood at the peak of his fame almost 20 years ago. The actor now operates out of the U.K.
Aug. 31, 2024