Obituaries
Fujimori was credited with rescuing Peru from economic chaos and leftist insurgency, but was later sentenced to prison on charges of human rights abuses.
Sept. 11, 2024
L.A. Influential
Alberto Carvalho brings a big resume and big style to the Los Angeles Unified School District. High hopes ride on him as students emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2024
World & Nation
Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm, dumped heavy rain on parched northeast Mexico, leaving at least 3 dead; flooding on Texas coast.
June 20, 2024
Debby, Oscar, Tony: What’s in a storm’s name? How does a tropical storm or hurricane get its moniker? Will yours come up on the forecasters’ list?
June 21, 2024
High School Sports
Crenshaw High’s Roberto Salazar has become a proficient punter and clutch kicker with a little guidance from coach Robert Garrett.
Oct. 22, 2023
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, 85, is released on humanitarian grounds despite a request from a human rights court for a delay.
Dec. 7, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
July 19, 2023
From the guitarron and the requinto to the guiro and the tololoche, these are some of the instruments responsible for música Mexicana’s distinct qualities.
Sept. 19, 2024
Books
On July 19, author Luis Alberto Urrea discusses his bestselling historical novel “Good Night, Irene” with the L.A. Times Book Club.
June 17, 2023
Luis Alberto Urrea, author of ‘Good Night, Irene,’ joined L.A. Times Book Club readers on July 19.
July 20, 2023