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Tom Jones reschedules concerts due to 'bad case of the flu'
Tom Jones postponed his L.A. and San Diego concerts last minute after 'unexpectedly' catching the flu. The shows have been rescheduled to November.
Get up to speed fast on the California election with our guide for the still undecided
Californians have a full ballot for the November 2026 election, including a governor's race, congressional seats and 14 propositions.
Hollywood wants more franchises. Is Lionsgate the next takeover target?
As Hollywood searches for more franchises and reliable IP, Lionsgate is back in the news as a potential takeover target.
Letters to the Editor: Not all patients have complaints about UCLA Health’s quality of care
'I am a retiree relying on Medicare. I am getting the best medical care of my life through UCLA Health,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Trump administration asks Washington state to hold more than 400 people’s ballots
The Justice Department has claimed the individuals may not be eligible to vote, weeks after making a similar request in California.
City Council approves Humboldt Park Health Clinic
The Chicago City Council has approved a new Humboldt Park Health Clinic at 1140 N. California. Planned by Humboldt Park Health, the project site is located midblock near the intersection of W. Division St and N. California Ave. An existing one-story commercial structure will be demolished to make way for the project.
The final stretch: Catch up on what's happened in the California governor's race so far
Once full of surprises, the California governor’s race is winding to a predictable end, with polls showing Democrat Becerra in the lead
Will Republicans block Democrats from Congress if they win the midterms? We asked them
Will Republicans try to block Democrats from being sworn in if they take control of Congress? We asked California Republicans. Here’s what they said.
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Chrishell Stause announces split from partner G Flip
Chrishell Stause and G Flip attend the Los Angeles premiere of 'Girls Like Girls' at Universal Studios AMC at CityWalk Hollywood on June 15, 2026, in Universal City, California. (Amy
Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center's Endeavour gallery is a wonder
Sam Lubell's architecture review of the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.
'Speaking in Tongues' review: Hard times in the Central Valley
José Luis Valenzuela directs the world premiere of Luis Alfaro's 'Speaking in Tongues' in a Latino Theater Co. production at the Los Angeles Theatre Center.
John Goblikon wants to fire his ghostwriter. The problem? He is his ghostwriter
Comedian Dave Rispoli created John Goblikon, a metal-loving goblin who has become a comedy star with a personality all his own.
Researchers leaving U.S. over Trump funding cuts and political climate
Foreign universities are attracting American scientists with offers of stable funding and academic freedom amid research cuts under Trump.
Science Pub: El Niño Facts, Myths & Mysteries
What is El Niño—and what makes this year’s super? Many people associate El Niño events in California with unusual animal sightings, heavy rains and flooding, and disruptions to coastal agriculture and fisheries. […]
Danville resident appointed to state political practices commission
Danville resident Judy Lloyd has been appointed to the California Fair Political Practices Commission, a nonpartisan watchdog agency that oversees campaign financing, lobbying activities and conflicts of interest for public officials.
Dante Moore not expected back this season for Oregon — leaving NFL Draft status uncertain
Moore has not played since getting concussed on a late hit at Southern California in late September. He resumed practicing earlier this month but remained in the concussion protocol.
Real-life violence encroaches on 'Miami Vice ’85' film set
A caller told New York police that he had been in a verbal dispute with an “unidentified individual” when the man took out a knife.
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation announced the news Monday night. NFL
Jay-Z picks himself to headline Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Super Bowl 2027: Jay-Z will headline halftime show
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Valentine's Day.
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself | Talk 1370
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Appeals court declines to block California from counting 20,000 disputed ballots
An appeals court has declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters. Monday's decision sets the
California ballots targeted by Trump can be counted for now under court ruling
The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration, which claimed the ballots might have gone to noncitizens and wanted to set them aside.
Billy Evans' 'You Can See Everything' shower scene was his idea
Billy Evans — the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — asked the 'You Can See Everything' team: 'Want to film me showering?'
9th Circuit denies feds' appeal over 20,000 ballots; district court hearing to proceed
The decision clears the way for the lower court to proceed with hearing the case. A hearing is scheduled Tuesday afternoon before Judge David O. Carter in Los Angeles.
Appeals Court Declines to Intervene in California Ballot Lawsuit
By a 2-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s request that it immediately order the state to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots.
Appeals court rejects Trump DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s unprecedented attempt to force California to set aside votes from 20,000 people it claims are noncitizens.
What you need to know about California's election
There are 14 statewide propositions on the ballot in California this election.
Ahead of midterms, Trump offers $1-million reward to voter fraud tipsters
The offer comes as the Trump administration has moved more aggressively to intervene in the midterms, including a push in California to segregate ballots from voters it considers likely non-citizens.
Chris Brown's prison sentence suspended in bottle attack case
Chris Brown avoids prison time, as a London judge suspends the Grammy winner's prison sentence for a year. The R&B star pleaded guilty to attacking a music producer at a nightclub in 2023.
A guide to the key ballot measures voters will decide on Election Day
When Americans cast their ballots in this year’s midterm elections, they’ll not only be picking who represents them in Congress, but also weighing in on a range of topics that could change their state laws and constitutions.
Skydance offers voluntary buyouts to some employees
Skydance is offering a one-time voluntary buyout offer to certain employees, as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge operations.
Laika's 'Wildwood' cracks the box office with a mature animation
Laika’s PG-13 stop-motion film “Wildwood” opened third with an estimated $11.6 million. Here’s what its debut says about the market for mature animation.
Longtime Los Angeles Times sportswriter Ross Newhan dies at 89
Southern California baseball fans are mourning the loss of a legendary writer. Ross Newhan, longtime baseball writer for the Los Angeles Times and columnist for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, died Sunday at 89. Newhan began his career at the Press-Telegram in 1961 before moving to the Times in 1968, where he covered both the Angels and Dodgers for the next 11…
Pricey cookie vendor closes dozens of locations nationwide
Crumbl, the high-end dessert chain serving up oversized cookies, has closed a swath of stores nationwide including seven in California. Two of the shuttered cookie shops are in Southern California,
Walter Koenig, ‘Star Trek’ franchise's original Chekov, dies at 90
Walter Koenig, the 'Star Trek' franchise's original Chekov, has died at 90. The Manhattan native was the son of Lithuanian immigrants.
Eric Bauza dead: Voice actor who voiced modern 'Looney Tunes' was 46
Voice actor Eric Bauza died Sunday of natural causes at age 46. His career spans more than two decades and includes credits for modern 'Looney Tunes' projects, 'Rick and Morty' and 'Unikitty!'
Eric Bauza, voice of beloved Looney Tunes characters, dies at 46
Eric Bauza attends the 2026 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on Sept. 6, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Scott Kirkland/FXX via Getty Images)
THIS WEEK: “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Hits Final Stretch With Stops in Colorado, California, and Arizona
Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Gov. Katie Hobbs (D-AZ), Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera (D-CO), Fmr. Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia (D-CO), Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Rep. Randy Villegas (D-CA), Rep. Mike Levin...
Study outlines comprehensive roadmap for AI in mental health care
Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), in collaboration with international experts from the University of Cambridge; the University of California, Berkeley; ...
Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals
Worrisome chemical found in Bay Area, Santa Cruz creeks
A toxic compound has been found at worrisome levels in some watersheds in California.
Who’s spending money on the California insurance commissioner race
Jane Kim and Ben Allen have promised not to take insurance money, but an outside PAC supporting Allen has received industry donations.
Worrisome chemical found in SF Bay Area, Santa Cruz creeks
A toxic compound has been found at worrisome levels in some watersheds in California.
The Political Calculus Behind Newsom’s Opposition to California’s Billionaire Tax
Proposition 40 proponents say the tax would help backfill federal Medical cuts. But as Newsom weighs a presidential run, is he also looking ahead to how it might play to donors and voters?
Did Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans get paid for their documentary?
Nathan Fielder’s documentary turns a dispute over paying its subjects into a central source of tension. Here’s what we know about the proposed deal.
Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård on 'Wicker' sex scenes, big themes
Colman and co-star Alexander Skarsgård sat down with The Envelope to discuss the unusual (and unusually bawdy) fable of a medieval fisherwoman and the man of her wishes.
Shake-ups and layoffs reveal a culture clash inside Netflix
Increasingly, tensions have flared between the L.A.-based executives dedicated to movies and TV shows and its engineers and technicians in Silicon Valley over how best to expand the business and promote content on Netflix.
A night in the life of a scare actor at Dark Harbor in Long Beach
October unleashes a wave of spooky seasonal work for local actors, but all that creeping and crawling isn't easy.
Bass and Raman skirmish over treatment of small business. The Valley is a battleground
L.A. mayoral candidates Bass and Raman skirmish over their support for small businesses. The San Fernando Valley is a battleground
Need help deciding on the state ballot measures? Here are my recommendations
You haven’t voted yet because the state propositions are too bewildering? I’m with you.
News Analysis: Trump says he's trying to entice Russia to negotiate. It doesn't appear to be working
Trump's break from long-standing tradition in U.S.-Russia relations was real, but it should not have been entirely surprising.
Bass and Raman skirmish over treatment of small business. The Valley is a battleground
L.A. mayoral candidates Bass and Raman skirmish over their support for small businesses. The San Fernando Valley is a battleground
Banc of Cal Expands to Private Banking
Los Angeles is a hotbed of established and budding personal wealth, and Brentwood-based Banc of California has thrown its hat into the ring to service
9th Circuit questions DOJ demand to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
A panel of federal appellate judges on Sunday questioned the timing, constitutionality and authority of the Justice Department's demand
9th Circuit panel questions basis for feds' request to block 20,000 California ballots
Two judges questioned the Justice Department's lawyer about how the Trump administration's position squared with the law.
Judges skeptical of Trump administration effort for force California to set aside mail ballots
A three-judge US Circuit Court of Appeals panel expressed significant skepticism Sunday over the Justice Department’s desire to inject itself into California’s midterm vote-counting process by forcing election officials to set aside the votes of suspected noncitizens who have been issued mail ballots.
Serbia’s Vucic concedes defeat in seismic political shift
The long-serving strongman leader of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, has conceded defeat in an election that pitted him and his right-wing party against a diverse student-led opposition movement that spent two years protesting his government
Senate rivals seek support from Alaska Native voters
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election
Warriors honor Bay Area sports reporter Michael Wagaman
After Michael Wagaman passed away in early August, Dallas Braden took time to tribute him during his call of the Athletics’ game on NBC Sports Bay Area and California. Wagaman had covered Bay Area sports teams since 1996, including for the Associated Press, and freelanced for NBC Sports Bay Area and California at the time…
Jennifer Hawks explains why she should be California's State Treasurer
Jennifer Hawks, a candidate for California state treasurer, shared her qualifications and vision for the office in an interview on California Politics 360.
Senator, former California Secretary of State Alex Padilla weighs in on voter roll fight
With one week left before the midterm elections, California is facing a federal lawsuit alleging that non-citizens were registered to vote, received mail-in ballots, and, in some cases, voted.
Who can buy California's voter rolls and why?
Chris Micheli, an adjunct professor at McGeorge School of Law and longtime lobbyist, explained who is able to buy the voter rolls and why in an interview on California Politics 360.
California Politics 360 full episode | Clash over voter rolls heads to court
On Tuesday, one week before the election, a federal judge will determine the next steps.
California election officials frustrated, rattled by DOJ demand to sequester 'noncitizen' ballots
The administration has insisted that immigrants voting is a major problem nationwide, when in fact it is quite rare, as even its own investigations have shown.
Mystery Ohio news site boosting Ramaswamy's Amy Acton ad tied to California GOP non-profit
As Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy came under fire for releasing an attack ad featuring his Democratic competitor Amy Acton's estranged mother, a mysterious news site was runni...
Inside California Politics: State Senate candidate John Erickson
(Inside California Politics) — California’s top-two primary system often leads to same-party general election races, often between two Democrats, and this year is no exception. Two weeks ago on Inside...
A last-minute voter guide to all 14 propositions on the California ballot
Californians are voting on 14 ballot measures, including propositions on taxes, voting, healthcare, housing and the environment. It's a lot to take in, but we're here to help.
What Californians should know about Prop. 42
The measure could block the billionaire tax — and more.
UCLA’s perfect start has one glaring flaw it must fix soon
Bob Chesney has made UCLA the second-half darlings of college football, but the Bruins must address their slow starts if they hope to reach the playoff.
That Ramaswamy ad is repugnant. And it will eventually be seen as a gift to Trump
If Ramaswamy goes down, Trump will spin it that Democrats and the corrupt media misrepresented the ad and lied about Ramaswamy.
UCLA Health expansion raises costs and concerns
UCLA Health has fast expanded its number of hospitals and number of clinics in recent years. Critics say the expansion is raising healthcare costs and question why it hasn’t included lower-income neighborhoods.
UCLA Health expansion raises costs and concerns
UCLA Health has fast expanded its number of hospitals and number of clinics in recent years. Critics say the expansion is raising healthcare costs and question why it hasn’t included lower-income neighborhoods.
Nevada's Republican governor fights to survive Trump undertow
Joe Lombardo is no MAGA warrior, but his Democratic opponent ties him to the president at every opportunity. Lombardo hopes Nevada voters judge him on his performance, not Trump's.
As vote nears, Trump’s AI gamble fuels economic uncertainty
Some of the world’s leading financiers are sounding increasingly alarmed about an AI bubble.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Reliably Democratic Colorado and Washington have ballot measures that would bar transgender girls from some sports competitions
Inside a California shopping center's struggle to reinvent mall food
LOS ANGELES — Westfield Topanga is one of Southern California's most popular malls, but it has grappled with what to do with the empty space left when it lost its
Pokémon GO's Season of Twilight Trails' Pokémon Night Out 2026 Twitch Drops event guide
As part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, a new music event will be taking place in Los Angeles, California and London, United Kingdom. Dubbed Pokémon Night Out,
Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium
After earlier stadium shows in New York, London and Paris, the 56-year-old rap superstar touched down in Inglewood for a set overflowing with hits.
AOC can draw a crowd, but the midterms will test whether her politics can win before 2028
WASHINGTON — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has had little trouble drawing a crowd. In a final campaign swing with progressive candidates across the country,...
California indie band’s frontman charged with molestation of a child
The frontman of a Southern California indie band has been charged with four felonies regarding the molestation of a child he knew through a family connection, officials announced. Per the Ven…
The real rebels of rock are those who ignore politics
Rockers once proved their "rebel" credentials by trashing hotel rooms, scuffling with bandmates or having their way with as many groupies as possible. Sometimes all three.
Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands
With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.
DOJ orders some California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The letters are the latest escalation in a legal battle between California and President Donald Trump's Department of Justice, which has recently focused on the state in its efforts to root out noncitizen voting ahead of the midterm elections.
AOC can draw a crowd. The midterms will test whether her politics can win before 2028
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has had little trouble drawing a crowd. In a final campaign swing with progressive candidates across the country, the
3 bonds are on the California ballot. Here's a last-minute voter guide to make sense of them
Californians will decide on $44 billion in bonds when the vote on Propositions 1, 37 and 38. They'd take out debt to pay for housing and medical research.
Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The Justice Department on Friday ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballot – warning that officials who knowingly count ballots cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability.
Stevie Wonder sues to evict reported ex-fiancée from L.A. property
Stevie Wonder is taking legal action against a reported ex-fiancée, seeking to evict the woman after she has allegedly lived more than 30 years rent-free at the singer's Hollywood property.
Meghan Markle responds to child pornography allegations against father
After reports surfaced that Thomas Markle Jr. discovered explicit material involving minors in their father’s home, the Duchess of Sussex explains her choice to distance self from her father.
Newsom Could Commute California’s Death Sentences. Will He Pay a Political Price?
Hundreds of people remain on California’s death row. In his final weeks in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering whether to commute their sentences to life without the possibility of parole.
'H3 Podcast' cuts ties with co-host Ethan Klein amid wife's claims
The 'H3 Podcast' is cutting ties with host Ethan Klein after his wife and co-host, Hila Klein, accused him of infidelity. The couple have been together for 20 years.
California seeks to set boundaries around deepfake political ads
From California to Maine, deepfake political ads are influencing midterm elections across the country
In one of the West's few swing races, a Democrat tries to keep a Trump district
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is home to a tight race that will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. House.
Susanville tribal businesses sue SBA, alleging suspensions cost nearly $130M in contracts
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria sued the Small Business Administration on Oct. 22, accusing the agency of a “brazen abuse of government power” that cost them nearly $130 million in federal contracts and cut off revenue supporting the Northern California tribe. The tribe’s ATI Government Solutions LLC federal contracting business, along with six […]
Why are tech entrepreneurs leaving California for Las Vegas?
Historically, about a third of people moving to Nevada from other states have come from California, primarily Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose.
‘Shazam!’ star Michael Gray dies at 75
NEW YORK — Michael Gray, who starred in the 1970s TV show “Shazam!,” has died. He was 75. The former teen heartthrob died from natural causes last week in California,