Opinion
Harris’ candidacy has more in common with Chisholm’s than gender and race. But unlike Chisholm, the vice president has the support of her party.
Aug. 22, 2024
Television
‘Top Chef’ star Shirley Chung is closing Ms. Chi Cafe in Culver City during treatment for tongue cancer. She’s having radiation and chemo instead of surgery.
July 31, 2024
L.A. Influential
The San Diego Democrat has long been a force in politics, including in the Assembly. But she has achieved near-rock-star status as the godmother of reparations.
June 9, 2024
California
A suspicious package has been sent to the California secretary of state, as well as election officials in at least 15 other states. No one has been hurt.
Sept. 19, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Shirley Jo Finney, an actress and award-winning director who explored themes of race, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Oct. 14, 2023
Hot Property
Feb. 24, 2023
Cindy Williams, who played upbeat Shirley Feeney to Penny Marshall’s wise-cracking Laverne DeFazio in the 1970s sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ has died.
Jan. 30, 2023
Politics
Hood County, Texas, has been shaken by a civil war between traditional Republicans and a far-right faction of the party energized by Donald Trump’s brash brand of politics.
She’s proved to be a reliable and fair elections officer for California.
Sept. 26, 2022
Obituaries
Charlie and Shirley Watts were married more than half a century, forming one of rock’s most enduring marriages.
Dec. 19, 2022