Sports
A year after his brother won the Manhattan Beach Open, Trevor Crabb claimed the title with partner Theo Brunner with a victory over a pair of Olympians.
Aug. 18, 2024
Babe Ruth’s Yankees jersey from his ‘called shot’ home run in the 1932 World Series sells for $24 million, becoming the most valuable piece of sports memorabilia.
Aug. 26, 2024
Science & Medicine
An AI chatbot was able to persuade people to reconsider their beliefs in conspiracy theories about the JFK assassination, the moon landing and election fraud.
Sept. 12, 2024
L.A. Influential
The power of Shohei Ohtani goes beyond the $700-million contract he signed with the Dodgers. It also entails how he chose to allocate his record-setting haul.
June 30, 2024
Obituaries
Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth enlightened and entertained audiences by tackling topics from multiple orgasms to menage a trois, has died at age 96.
July 13, 2024
They are the agitators looking to rewrite the rules of influence and governance.
Dodgers
Dodgers starter Landon Knack gives up three home runs and the Diamondbacks score four more off reliever Nick Ramirez in the ninth to take a 9-3 win.
July 4, 2024
Awards
Starring in the Guy Ritchie series keeps the actor on his toes, with scripted beginnings and endings and lots of space in between.
May 28, 2024
MLB has integrated its official statistics with those from the Negro Leagues, meaning Josh Gibson eclipses Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb at the top of key categories.
May 29, 2024
Food
Many of Ruth Reichl’s decadent eating scenes in ‘The Paris Novel’ were based on real meals she reported on for the L.A. Times. Plus, L.A.’s best cookies, Red Lobster gluttony, a $400 pineapple and California’s cannabis cafe bill in Tasting Notes.
May 25, 2024