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Dodgers’ $102 million bust signs with surprising New York team
Trevor Bauer is back. The Long Island Ducks have signed the former National League Cy Young Award winner, whose $102 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers was interrupted when Bauer was assessed the largest penalty ever given under…
LA Chargers help high school athletes learn lifesaving CPR
More than 250 high school student-athletes from across the Los Angeles Unified School District spent a day learning about heart health alongside Los Angeles Chargers players.Students learned hands-only CPR, met Chargers players Elijah Molden and RJ Mickens in UCLA Health Sports Performance Training, Powered by Exos, and enjoyed lunch on the patio at Huddle for Heart Health, held March 19 at The Bolt, the Chargers’ official practice facility in El Segundo. RJ Mickens, left, and Elijah Molden joined more than 250 LAUSD high school students at the Huddle for Heart Health event. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) Along with learning CPR techniques, students practiced performance training on the LA Chargers practice field in El Segundo. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) LA Chargers defensive back RJ Mickens visits with high school students at the Huddle for Heart Health event. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) The event was presented by UCLA Health, the American Heart Association, the Los Angeles Chargers and LAUSD.Hands-only CPR is a lifesaving skill, said David Sato, MD, board president of the American Heart Association Los Angeles.“We save more lives when we work together,” said Dr. Sato. “This collaboration with UCLA Health and the Los Angeles Chargers to teach students how to perform hands-only CPR helps ensure more families in Los Angeles have someone ready to act in a cardiac emergency when seconds count.”Hands-only CPR is a lifesaving procedure for cardiac emergencies that doesn’t involve rescue breaths. It involves pressing hard and fast in the center of the chest of a teen or adult who has collapsed. Pressing can be done to the beat of the Bee Gee’s hit “Stayin' Alive, which, at 100 beats per minute, is the minimum rate at which to push during hands-only CPR, according to the American Heart Association. LA Chargers defensive back Elijah Molden, standing, helps high school students learn CPR skills. (Photo courtesy of Joaquin Torre/Los Angeles Chargers) Most cardiac arrests that don’t happen in the hospital happen at home, and hands-only CPR is as effective as CPR with breaths in the first minutes following a cardiac emergency.
Kings beat Blues in OT, take Wild Card spot lead
LOS ANGELES -- When battling for postseason survival, getting wins is the only thing that matters, no matter how ugly they may be.
Sizzling teams, MVP candidates square off as Lakers face Thunder
Two of the NBA's hottest teams, each with players making a case for Most Valuable Player honors, face off Thursday when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers.
Gavin Williams, Jose Ramirez power Guardians over Dodgers in LA
Gavin Williams had 10 strikeouts, Gabriel Arias and Jose Ramirez hit home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 1.
NFL star Nacua enters rehab: US reports
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has checked himself into rehab, his attorney told US media Wednesday.Last month, a Jewish woman filed a lawsuit against Nacua alleging that he made an antisemitic statement and later bit her during a night out in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani set for next pitching start
Los Angeles' front-office officials make moves to replenish the pitching staff.
Dodgers Make Decision on Gavin Stone Amid Injury Recovery
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a decision on pitcher Gavin Stone, who suffered a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Hollywood Disaster: Jobs Crater By 30% As LA's Entertainment Industry Destroys Itself With Politics
A staggering 30% drop in film and TV employment since 2022 has experts warning that Los Angeles is following the path of Detroit as production flees the high-cost city.
The She Wolf returns to Los Angeles
Shakira will perform at Intuit Dome June 13-14
L.A. LIVE, SEGA Partnership Aims to Blend Gaming With Live Entertainment
SEGA and L.A. LIVE have announced a strategic partnership to integrate gaming into one of Los Angeles’ premier entertainment districts.
Pearlena Igbokwe, Oliver Schusser Join Entertainment Marketing Summit
Variety has announced additional speakers for the 2026 Entertainment Marketing Summit, presented by Deloitte, on April 22 in Los Angeles.
LeBron James Makes NBA History With Triple-Double Against Wizards
LeBron James had a vintage game in the Los Angeles Lakers' blowout win over the Washington Wizards.
TST Images: Lakers defeat Wizards, 120-101, in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES– The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Washington Wizards, 120-101, at Crypto.
The Los Angeles fashion trend of the year is politics
LA Fashion Week is marked with multiethnic designers and pieces of cultural heritage.
NFL announces plans to develop a professional flag football league for men and women
A launch timeline for the new league is expected to align with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Management Students Explore the Business Ethics of Food in Italy
News from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Our Newsroom highlights students, faculty, and staff who make LMU a brighter community.
Here’s how to purchase tickets for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games
The Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games are still more than two years away, but the window for purchasing tickets officially opens this week.
Where to watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, start time, TV Channel, odds for Monday, March 30
The Dodgers and Guardians begin their series on Monday night at Dodger Stadium.
Ruby Ridge Book Explores Roots of American Conspiracy Politics at Vroman’s Tonight
Author Chris Jennings will discuss his critically acclaimed book “End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America” at Vroman’s Bookstore on Monday, March 30, in a 7 p.m. conversation with journalist and author Jim Newton, a Pasadena resident. The book, published in February by Little, Brown and Company, examines the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff — in which federal agents surveilled a cabin in Boundary County, Idaho, as part of an operation to arrest white separatist Randy Weaver — and traces a line from that 11-day siege to the conspiratorial politics that now mark American public life. By the time Weaver surrendered, his wife, his son, and a U.S. Marshal were dead. Jennings, a former editorial staffer at The New Yorker and the author of “Paradise Now: The Story of American Utopianism,” argues that the strain of apocalyptic Christianity that gripped the Weaver family can be traced to biblical prophecy readings dating to the 1870s and through the rise of 20th-century fundamentalism, according to the publisher’s description. The events at Ruby Ridge, Jennings contends, acted as an accelerant for this worldview. The New York Times Book Review called the book a thoroughly researched chronicle written with precision, according to a review published in February. Kirkus Reviews described it as a vivid reconstruction of a pivotal moment in the history of right-wing extremism. Newton, who will lead the conversation, spent 25 years at the Los Angeles Times as a reporter, editor, bureau chief, and columnist, including a stint as editor of the editorial pages from 2007 through 2010. He is the author of four books, including biographies of Chief Justice Earl Warren and Gov. Jerry Brown. Newton teaches at UCLA, where he founded Blueprint magazine, and is a columnist for CalMatters. He received the American Political Science Association’s
Bucks get second chance against Clippers in same week
The Milwaukee Bucks will take on a familiar Western Conference opponent as they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon.
TST Images: Mammoth defeat Kings, 6-2, in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES -- The Utah Mammoth defeated the Los Angeles Kings, 6-2, on March 28, 2026 at Crypto.
Lakers guard Doncic gets one-game ban for accumulated technicals
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, the NBA scoring leader, was suspended one game without pay by the league on Saturday after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season.NBA rules require any player or coach be automatically suspended for one game once he is whistled for his 16th technical foul during a regular season.
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: David Spade slams Newsom and Bass, Howie Mandel calls out Kelly Ripa
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: David Spade slams Newsom and Bass, Howie Mandel calls out Kelly Ripa
The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.
Luka Dončić facing one-game suspension after getting 16th tech
In the Lakers' 116-99 win over the Nets on Friday, Luka Dončić picked up his 16th tech this season. He now faces a potential one-game suspension in Los Angeles' next game.
Where to watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Saturday, March 28
The defending champion Dodgers are looking to make it three in a row against the Diamondbacks.
Dodgers notes: Charley Steiner, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages
LOS ANGELES — Charley Steiner returned to the Dodgers broadcast booth on Thursday, calling the first three innings of the opening day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on radio. Steiner has battled health issues in recent years, including multiple myeloma and a back injury that made it difficult to walk. His workload for this season […]
LeBron & Bronny James make NBA history again
LOS ANGELES — For their first act, LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-and-son duo to play together on […]
Lakers Announce Bronny James News After 33 NBA Games
Bronny James has managed just 33 games for the Los Angeles Lakers this season.
Lakers Fans Upset Over Luka Doncic Update on Friday
Los Angeles Lakers fans are not happy about the latest Luka Doncic update.
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood in 2029, ending long run at Dolby Theatre
The Academy Awards will move from the Dolby Theatre, their home for nearly a quarter century, to L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles
Ryan Gosling returning to Los Angeles for new secret film project this Summer
Ryan Gosling is having a moment — and Hollywood can’t get enough. Fresh off the stratospheric success of his sci-fi smash Project Hail Mary, the Oscar-nominated heartthrob is already lining up...
Spencer Pratt: Newsom is seeing his political ambitions unravel
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt explains why he is running and criticizes Mayor Karen Bass on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Trump says he wants to send federalized troops to L.A., San Francisco
Trump called on the mayors and governors of several blue cities and states to allow troops to 'come in and stop the crime,' and specifically called out Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Bennedict Mathurin returns as surging Clippers visit Pacers
Looking to take advantage of a golden opportunity to bolster their play-in tournament status, the Los Angeles Clippers begin a two-game Eastern Conference road trip on Friday against the fading Indiana Pacers at Indianapolis.
The Oscars are leaving Hollywood
In 2029, the Oscars will move from the Dolby Theater in the heart of Hollywood to the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live, a sprawling tourist hub in Downtown Los Angeles,
How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers
Opening Day has arrived! How to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks as they begin their 2026 season on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
A Week Inside Pro Sports
From Las Vegas arenas to Los Angeles broadcast studios, students go behind the scenes of the sports industry.
World Cup 2026 stadium guides: Welcome to Los Angeles Stadium, the most expensive sports venue in the world
SoFi Stadium was primarily funded and developed by LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke. It will host eight games including two USMNT fixtures
To Afford a House in Los Angeles, They Had to Become Landlords
For a couple and their toddler, moving from a noisy street in Hollywood to a tranquil home in the San Fernando Valley meant adding extra income — even if they had to build a house in the backyard.
Shohei Ohtani’s Walk-Up Song Revealed Before Opening Day
For Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's highly-anticipated 2026 season, he is reportedly going back to one of his old walk-up songs.
Jury finds Meta, Google liable in landmark social media addiction trial, awards $3M in damages
Los Angeles jury delivers verdict in landmark case accusing Meta and YouTube of designing platforms to addict young users, setting major precedent.
Ice In New Orleans, Floods In Los Angeles: Businesses’ Risk Reality
Extreme weather is reshaping business risk management, from billion‑dollar storm losses to unexpected climate events that disrupt operations.
Indiana hosts Los Angeles on 9-game home slide
Indiana is 4-34 in games decided by 10 points or more. The Lakers have gone 23-14 away from home. Los Angeles is eighth in the Western Conference with 14.6 fast break points per game led by LeBron James averaging 5.7.
Bucks, Clippers still hoping to make playoff runs
The Los Angeles Clippers will welcome an old friend back into town Monday when former head coach Doc Rivers and his current team, the Milwaukee Bucks, make a visit to Inglewood, Calif.
Luke Doncic facing suspension as Lakers oppose playoff-bound Pistons
The Los Angeles Lakers barely kept their winning streak alive on Saturday. They'll go for 10 in a row when they visit the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday.
The Times' 2025-26 All-Star boys' basketball team
A look at the Los Angeles Times' 10-member All-Star boys' basketball team for the 2025-26 season.
Luka Doncic Explains Controversial Exchange with Goga Bitadze Before Suspension
Luka Doncic did not let up on Saturday night, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 win over the Orlando Magic. Doncic has been on an absolute heater of late, and he kept his foot on the gas against the Magic. The Lakers improved to 46-25 and remain third in the Western Conference.
Kings fall 4-1 to Sabres amidst playoff push
The Los Angeles Kings fall short to the Buffalo Sabres in a 4-1 loss Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. Artemi Panarin would score the Kings' lonesome goal, but it was no match for Buffalo's four goals by four different skaters. The Kings stand in the third place Wild Card spot at 28-25-16 and 72 points.
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played
LeBron James broke the NBA record for most regular-season games played on Saturday, taking the court for his 1,612th when the Los Angeles Lakers tipped off against the Orlando Magic.James, playing his unprecedented 23rd season, already holds a host of NBA records, including points scored, field goals made and field goals attempted and the longest streak of regular-season games with at least 10 points scored -- 1,297 -- in history.
Letters to Sports: WBC brings joy back to All-Star-level play
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani and the Lakers.
Clippers hope trip to Dallas gets them back on track
While trying to overcome their worst stretch since reviving their season starting in late December, the Los Angeles Clippers will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Friday while on a four-game losing streak.
Kaiser Health Care unions ratify new contracts
LOS ANGELES, Cali. (KESQ) — After months of negations, including multiple strikes, UNAC/UHCP health care professionals have voted to ratify new contracts with Kaiser Permanente. During this negotiation period, union members walked off the job in January in what became the longest open-ended strike by nurses and health care professionals in U.S. history, lasting nearly
Photos: Pelicans vs. Clippers | Fans and Entertainment 3/19/26
Check out fan and entertainment photos from the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on Thursday, March 19 during the 2025‑26 NBA season.
Photos: Pelicans vs. Clippers | Fans and Entertainment 3/18/26
Check out fan and entertainment photos from the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers game on Wednesday, March 18 during the 2025‑26 NBA season.
Chargers depth chart: Where roster stands after several additions
Here is the Los Angeles Chargers' updated roster after several signings, re-signings, and departures.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Are Fulfilling Lakers’ Expectations
Here comes the Los Angeles Lakers. Don’t look now, but the Lakers are playing some incredible basketball. Not only that, but they also look GOOD doing it. Just a few weeks ago, fans were down on what the ceiling was for this team. Another first-round exit? Maybe a possible Play-In appearance even? But now, the […] The post Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves Are Fulfilling Lakers’ Expectations appeared first on The Lead.
Lakers bring star power, winning streak into game against Heat
Luka Doncic and LeBron James are headed to Miami as the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Heat on Thursday night.
Koreatown rideshare driver arrested for allegedly using $2M in COVID business loans for crypto investment
A rideshare driver from Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood has been arrested for allegedly using more than $2 million in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 pandemic business loans to buy cryptocurrenc…
LA Times Projects News Business to Break Even in 2026
The Los Angeles Times expects its news business to break even in 2026, a company spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal, after it lost about $5 million in 2025.
Los Angeles Small Business ‘Spreads’ Global Reach with Coupang
LOS ANGELES, March 18, 2026--Spread The Love partners with Coupang to grow internationally.
Manatt Recruits Nixon Peabody Entertainment Group Chief Heisler
Entertainment lawyers Ellie Heisler, Jessica Boardman, and Mike Lawhead joined Manatt, Phelps & Phillips as partners in Los Angeles, the firm announced Tuesday.
'Dragon Mama' review: Part two of Sara Porkalob's Filipina family saga
Writer-performer Sara Porkalob continues her Dragon Cycle trilogy with the Los Angeles premiere of "Dragon Mama," the second installment of the family epic centered on Filipina mothers taking survival into their own hands.
Nebraska football commit invited to renown quarterback competition
Nebraska quarterback commit Trae Taylor earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles following his play at the Dallas Regional.
Dodgers Announce Third Round of Cuts to Spring Training Squad
The Los Angeles Dodgers unveiled a new round of cuts to their Spring Training after Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Laferriere's 3-point performance powers Kings over Rangers
NEW YORK (AP) Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
Mob Entertainment Expands the World of Poppy Playtime with New Official Online Merchandise Store
Fans can now explore an official destination for exclusive collectibles, toys, and apparel inspired by the hit horror franchise and new items exclusive to Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Merch Header 2 PlaytimeCo.Store Official Commercial LOS ANGELES, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mob Entertainment, the powerhouse behind the viral indie horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, has officially laun
$750,00 Homes in California
A condo in San Francisco, a ranch house in Palm Springs and a bungalow in Los Angeles.
Chargers free agency: LA hosting offensive lineman on visit
The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to continue building out the interior part of the offensive line.
See photos of standout moments from the Oscars show
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy Awards are in full swing, with comedian Conan O'Brien hosting the celebration of the best in film.
Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue targets TK TK
The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.
See photos of stars arriving for the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars are arriving for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.
See photos of stars arriving for the Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stars are arriving for the 98th annual Academy Awards, the final stop on Hollywood's monthslong awards season.
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
Check out the latest Los Angeles Times top 25 high school baseball rankings.
Shohei Ohtani Reveals Plans for 2028 Olympics After WBC Exit
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani opened up about the 2028 Olympics and his desired involvement as the games hit the Los Angeles area in a couple years.
Predicting 2026 Starting Rotations: NL West Edition
Los Angeles Dodgers One of the most elite rotations in baseball (and the back-to-back World Series champs) will continue to […]
James praises Doncic after overtime Lakers winner
LeBron James praises the 'generational' talent of team-mate Luka Doncic, who hit an overtime winner for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Luka Dončić's overtime dagger lifts Lakers past Nuggets
LOS ANGELES — Saturday night at Crypto.
Anze Kopitar sets Kings' scoring record, passes Marcel Dionne
Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar scored twice to reach 1,308 points and pass Marcel Dionne to become the team's all-time leading scorer.
Letters to Sports: Bam Adebayo's 83-point game needs asterisk
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bam Adebayo surpassing Kobe Bryant, the UCLA women's basketball team, the Rams and more.
Kempe scores to lead Kings over Islanders 3-2
Adrian Kempe scored his team-leading 26th goal of the season and the Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night. Trevor Moore and Anze Kopitar also scored for the Kings and Darcy Kuemper stopped 21 of the 23 shots he faced. Emil Heineman scored twice for the Islanders, and Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves.
Dodgers' Blake Snell Takes Huge Step in Pitching Progression
The Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff is starting to take shape, and Blake Snell is soon to join the array of arms
Dodgers’ Kike Hernandez Says Chasing Three-Peat is a ‘Privilege’
There's a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers to win a third consecutive World Series in the 2026 season, but fan favorite Kike Hernandez isn't too bothered by it.
Match Preview presented by DigAlert: LA Galaxy vs Sporting Kansas City
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2026) – The LA Galaxy will host Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, March 14 at Dignity Health Sports Park, presented by Sherwin-Williams (6:30 p.m. PT, Apple TV - Walmart Saturday Showcase). The club will celebrate Women’s History Month with all-women entertainment, merchandise discounts, and activations honoring
Irish comic David Nihill used storytelling to overcome stage fright
Irish comedian and storyteller David Nihill brings his conversational 'Taking Tangents' show to Irvine, Pasadena and Los Angeles from March 13 to 17.
Islanders vs. Kings Gameday: Line adjustments
The Islanders are back home for a back-to-back, starting with what will hopefully be a vengeance match against the Los Angeles Kings. Coach Patrick Roy has made some line adjustments, putting newcomer Brayden Schenn with Mathew Barzal instead of with Calum Ritchie, the center who his arrival bumped to the wing. Personally, it’s the Palat-Schenn […]
Iran ‘cannot participate’ in the World Cup, sports minister says
Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.
California's Charming Los Angeles Suburb Boasts Artsy Vibes And Entertainment
The California Los Angeles suburb of Moorpark, in Ventura County, boasts artsy vibes, entertainment for adults and kids, festivals, and a walkable downtown.
For Patients Behind on Rent, L.A. Health Center Provides a Lifeline
St. John’s Community Health Center is tackling Los Angeles’ housing crisis by connecting patients to vital rental assistance.
TST Images: Lakers defeat Timberwolves, 120-106, in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, 120-106, at Crypto.
LA County sees drop in homeless deaths, the first in 10 years
While the news was welcomed by Los Angeles County supervisors and public health officials, they agreed that the mortality rate was still too high.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Commanders signing Odafe Oweh: Former Chargers, Ravens EDGE gets reported four-year, $100 million deal
Oweh is coming back to the East Coast after a brief but strong stint in Los Angeles
Reckoning With State and Federal Cuts, L.A. Safety-Net Clinics Push for a New Tax
By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News LOS ANGELES — Mia Angulo, who is pregnant and due in May, is living in a tent with her boyfriend in the predominantly Latino neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Lingering pain from a car crash two months ago, on top of an already hardscrabble life, has Angulo ...
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
Check out the latest Los Angeles Times top 25 high school baseball rankings.
Celebrating the Broad Appeal of U.S.-Japan Entertainment
JX ’26, an evening gala honoring the visionary leaders and companies shaping the future of the U.S.–Japan entertainment industry, was held March 3 at Soho Warehouse in Los Angeles. Co-hosted by JX (Japan Crossover) – the Entertainment Subcommittee of the LA Next Generation Japanese American Leaders Initiative – and the Consulate General of Japan in […]
LAPD officers respond to business robbery call, fatally shoot suspect behind counter
Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department opened fire on a suspect while responding to a robbery call late Saturday night. According to the LAPD Public Information Officer, units were called …
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1,000 Students Head to Shrine Expo Hall for 76th LA County Science Fair Approximately 1,000 middle and high school students from across Los Angeles County will present research projects at the 76th...