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Commentary: Thank you, L.A. sports teams, for saving me during the worst year
Will Smith, Miguel Rojas, Andy Pages, Luka Doncic and so many others delivered marquee moments that helped me endure a terrible 2025.
The Envelope's editor picks his top films and TV shows of 2025
As the year comes to an end, Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan runs down his top movies and TV shows of 2025.
Commentary: Democrats are on a roll. So why not fight one another?
A decision by the party chairman to bury an autopsy report on the 2024 election has sparked anger among partisans. The reversal comes amid bright prospects for November's midterm vote.
In a tumultuous year, U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
President Trump’s second term has brought major changes to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Business leaders from Palmer Luckey to David Sacks react to California's proposed billionaire tax
Bill Ackman, Palmer Luckey, Garry Tan, and more are sharing their opinions on a California billionaire tax proposal.
Disney to integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026
Hulu isn't going away but the integration, announced earlier this year, is designed to boost Disney+'s offerings
IRS hands workers bigger tax break for business expenses in 2026
Gig workers get a tax break with higher mileage rates for 2026. The IRS increased business driving deductions to 72.5 cents per mile from last year.
Previewing Louisville at Cal
Louisville Cardinals (10-2, 0-0) at California Golden Bears (12-1, 0-0) Game Time: 9 p.m. Location: Haas Pavilion: Berkeley, Calif. Television: ACC Network Announcers: Chris Sylvester (play-by-play) and Ben Braun (analysis) Favorite: Louisville by 8.5 Series: Tied, 1-1 Last Meeting: Louisville won, 85-68, on March 5, 2025 in Louisville Series History: Louisville Cal Injury Reports: Statistics: Relevant Videos: Cal’s Season to Date: […]
Hollywood's script for 2026: Media mergers, Disney leadership change, AI fights and more
As the year comes to a close, we look at the biggest storylines coming up for Hollywood -- and make a few predictions.
2025 was a rough year. End it on a good note with these entertainment specials
Your morning catch-up: The best entertainment to help close out the year, SoCal's wild weather and more big stories.
Prep basketball roundup: Rolling Hills Preps knocks off Arcadia at Damien
Nick Welch Jr. and Kawika Suter help Rolling Hills Prep advance to the Gold Division championship game at the Classic at Damien.
2026 California Laws: Health, Shopping and Renting
KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin, California City, Delano, McFarland, Ridgecrest and Taft.
George Clooney and his family are now citizens of France. Good luck with that!
George Clooney, his wife Amal and their 8-year-old twins are French citizens as of last week, reports say. The Clooneys bought property in France in 2021.
2025 saw more challenges for the entertainment industry
The motto for some who work in the entertainment was “survive until 2025”
Zelensky works yet again to break Putin's hold on Trump
Few signs of progress toward a peace agreement materialize from the meeting at Mar-a-Lago.
Traditional Knowledge Meets Science in Northern California Tribe's Environmental Planning
Here are the morning's top stories for Monday, December 29th, 2025: The Karuk Tribe in Northern California is crafting an environmental policy that unites traditional knowledge with more contemporary environmental sciences--pushing back against years of bias dismissing tribal knowledge of the Karuk's ancestral lands. A federal judge in the Bay Area has halted ICE from making arrests at immigration courthouses in the region. California's Minimum Wage is increasing next year. A new
Trump admin doles out billions for rural health
Montana and California will receive near equal amounts in 2026, despite their massive size disparity.
Column: Reagan biographer Lou Cannon always played it straight and true
Reagan biographer Lou Cannon always played it straight and true
California has sued Trump 52 times this year. Here’s what those suits have accomplished
With little prospect of fending off President Donald Trump’s agenda in Congress or at the ballot box, California has turned to the courts — with considerable success so far.
Even 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' can't lift 2025 box office out of pandemic-crisis doldrums
After a roller coaster year, the domestic box office is expected to finish only marginally better than last year and remains down more than 20% from pre-pandemic levels.
We're in the Eras tour of podcasting
Multi-city podcast tours are all the rage. And they're bigger spectacles now with special guests, interactive elements, large venues and merch -- a.k.a. the Eras tour of podcasting.
Tech billionaires threaten to flee California over proposed 5% wealth tax
Silicon Valley tech founders threaten to leave California over proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires. The controversial measure could trigger an exodus from the state.
WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Another Christmas Day business burglary
On Christmas Day, we reported on a break-in at WaFd Bank on the north side of The Junction. A check of police records and radio archives also indicated a possible burglary that morning at West Seattle Nursery (5275 California SW; WSB sponsor), but not enough information to confirm one, until we heard back today from owner Marcia Bruno. She tells ...
The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.
New state law tries to build more apartments near public transportation stops
A new law in California will try to make it easier for housing developers to build more homes near public transportation stops.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | New laws taking effect in 2026
On California Politics 360, we dive deep into a handful of new laws impacting Californians.
California grocers prepare for plastic bag ban
"Paper or plastic?" will no longer be a question in California grocery stores and convenience stores.
Car buying in California to see major changes in 2026
The new year will bring major changes to car buying in California.
Altadena businesses impacted by Eaton Fire now dealing with storm damage
As the year comes to an end, some businesses in Altadena are facing another setback after a Christmas Eve storm brought heavy rain to Southern California.
How did curling become a Winter Olympics sensation? Inside the sports' unique history
More than 2.3 million people — or one of every 18 Canadians — participate in the sport of curling. A look at how the quirky sport became an Olympic star.
GOP coalescing behind Vance as Trump privately dismisses third-term run
Trump has floated Vance as his potential successor multiple times without ever explicitly endorsing his nomination.
Commentary: America tried something new in 2025. It's not going well
Glow up or grow up? Times columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak look back and assess whether 2025 was good for America or an unmitigated disaster.
What’s next for Medi-Cal? A former state health leader weighs in • The Mendocino Voice
‘What does the future look like?’: As California braces for Medicaid cuts, former health secretary to lead new commission in creating plan to protect care
New York to Introduce Mental Health Warning Labels for Social Media
New York has become the fourth state to require social platforms to carry the same type of health warning labels we know from tobacco products, following Colorado, Minnesota, and California passing similar laws in recent years.
California woman delivers healthy baby after ‘essentially unheard of’ ectopic pregnancy
Suze Lopez found out she was pregnant only days before giving birth, due to fetus hiding behind 22lb ovarian cyst
New California law expands Newsom’s mental health court
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026 expands CARE Court, a mental health program launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Health insurance costs spike for businesses, workers after pandemic
New data shows employer-sponsored health insurance costs in California jumped sharply from 2022 to 2025, rising twice as fast as inflation while shifting more costs onto workers and employers.
Beloved Middle Tennessee businesses that closed in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — From new restaurants opening to old favorites closing their doors after years of service, the dining scene in Middle Tennessee was busy in 2025. As some businesses saw lines wrapped around buildings for their much-anticipated openings, such as California-based burger chain In-N-Out, several beloved staples said goodbye for good. Here’s a […]
Letters to Sports: Playing the blame game in USC-Notre Dame debacle
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the USC-Notre Dame rivalry, the Rams, UCLA, Angels and college football.
'Memory manipulation is inevitable': How rewriting memory in the lab might one day heal humans
Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez has found ways to plant memories in mice. Here's what that could mean for humans.
Google is at last letting users swap out embarrassing Gmail addresses without losing their data
Google has finally answered users' cries, allowing Gmail users to swap out embarrassing teenage email addresses.
Gavin Newsom’s big dilemma: Tax the rich or defy the left
Gavin Newsom has spent his tenure resisting tax increases — but in his final year in office, that could get harder.
USDA imposes sanctions on Reedley produce business
USDA imposed sanctions against Integral Fresh LLC, which operates out of Reedley, along with four other produce businesses in California,
Federal cuts and reversals upend California health care in 2025
California health care faced major cuts in 2025 as federal Medicaid funding dropped and ACA subsidies stalled, threatening millions.
'Like hitting a lotto ticket.' Why sports memorabilia collectors pursue chase cards
The trading card business is so big, the ecosystem has created specialized markets within it. Collectors can chase a specific team, or stick to vintage cards, among other options.
These were the most explosive moments so far in California’s war with Trump
Targeting California — through lawsuits, policies to undermine state laws and insults hurled at its leaders — has become a hallmark of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
Contributor: The 5 key plotlines in the politics of 2025
This was not a year of triumph, but of transition. A year when Trump’s dominance began to fade and successors started circling.
‘We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
Jimmy Kimmel gave a Christmas address on British broadcaster Channel 4 poking fun at the state of America under President Trump.
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It’s part of a new approach to mental health emergencies
Briana Fair, a mental health clinician with the San Mateo Police Department, received a dozen voicemails from the same distressed caller over a single weekend this month.
Photos show atmospheric storm damage from torrential rain and wind across California during a Christmas Eve storm.
A California storm on Christmas Eve caused flooding and mudslides, and prompted evacuations, power outages, and travel warnings as heavy rains hit the region.
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
Hallmark has built a holiday movie juggernaut and is now expanding that business into live experiences, such as a Christmas cruise.
Pediatrics group sues U.S. agency for cutting funds for children's health programs
Earlier this month, the federal government 'abruptly terminated' grants to the group, the lawsuit says.
California vs. Hawaii prediction, odds, spread, start time: 2025 Hawaii Bowl picks from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Hawaii vs. Cal best bets for the Hawaii Bowl 2025 on Christmas Eve
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DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets for Hawaii vs. California in the 2025 Hawaii Bowl if their first $5 wager wins
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DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets for Hawaii vs. California in the 2025 Hawaii Bowl if their first $5 wager wins
California vs. Hawaii prediction, odds, spread, time: 2025 Hawaii Bowl picks from proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Hawaii Rainbow Warriors vs. Cal Golden Bears best bets for the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday
New flu variant hits SoCal, raises concerns among public health experts
Holiday travel is in full swing and flu cases are ramping up. Some experts are worried about a new flu variant making its way to Southern California.
Southern Californians, your health insurance costs could rise in 2026
Covered California warns that some people may be at risk of dropping their health insurance. It all comes as the deadline to enroll nears.
Supreme Court rules against Trump, bars deploying National Guard in Chicago
The decision is the major defeat for Trump and his broad claim that he had the power to deploy military forces in U.S. cities.
The battle for control of Warner Bros.: A timeline of key developments
Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros. and HBO, but Paramount refuses to go away, launching a hostile bid. Here's a timeline of key developments.
Protecting California’s public lands from oil and gas drilling is defending public health
Federal plans for oil drilling along a million acres in California would change healthful, wild spaces into sources of pollution and illness.
The best entertainment photos of 2025
Photographers share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about some of their favorite entertainment shoots of 2025 and reveal how they got 'the' shot.
The best reality TV of 2025
Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.
U.S. signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump's priorities
Annual U.S. health funding to the nine countries has dropped 49% compared with 2024, while the nations must increase domestic spending and meet political conditions.
Vince Zampella, 'Call of Duty' co-creator, dies after crash on Angeles Crest Highway
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who launched the 'Call of Duty' franchise and 'Apex Legends' outlet Respawn Entertainment with Jason West, has died.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
DraftKings’ prediction markets went live on Friday, bringing sports event contracts to 17 states that haven’t legalized sports betting, including California, Texas, and Florida.
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation
Established in 2016, the downtown corridor is now a California Cultural District.
Vince Zampella, Call of Duty co-creator, dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles, US media report.
Lucas College and Graduate School of Business Ranked in Top 40 Online MBA Programs, No. 1 Among California Public Universities
For the third year in a row, the Lucas College and Graduate School of Business has earned national recognition from Poets&Quants, reaffirming its place among the top online MBA programs in the US for 2026.
USC and Notre Dame will not play football rivalry game in 2026
After months of stalled negotiations and clashes over contract terms, longtime rivals USC and Notre Dame will not face off in college football in 2026.
James Cameron explains 'the power couple from hell' at the core of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'
With the help of the VFX experts at Wēta FX, the filmmaker turned his focus to the physics of fire for 'Avatar 3' — and forged a villain alliance like no other.
Stars leaving L.A., leadership lessons and fighting Parkinson's: Our favorite 2025 sports stories
The Times' sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2025, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers.
Maggie O'Farrell didn't want to write 'Hamnet's' script. How Chloé Zhao changed her mind
From their first Zoom call to a 58-minute voice note, Maggie O'Farrell details how she and Chloé Zhao came to co-write the screenplay for 'Hamnet' across continents and time zones.
Balancing Water and Wildlife: How Science Guides the State Water Project
As a series of atmospheric rivers bring rain and high elevation snow to communities throughout California, the winter storms are crucial for the State Water Project, helping fill reservoirs and support water deliveries.
CBS correspondent accuses Bari Weiss of 'political' move in pulling '60 Minutes' piece
A '60 Minutes' story on the imprisonment of Venezuelan deportees was scheduled to air Sunday.
Choosing a hospital? See which California health facilities have violated the law
If you're struggling to navigate California's health care system, this tool can help. Search for any hospital, nursing home, clinic or other facility to see recent inspection reports, violations and potential references to patient harm.
California Politics 360 Full Episode | Capitol Annex project, enhanced ACA subsidies expiring
Lawmakers overseeing the construction of California's controversial Capitol Annex project are breaking their years-long silence and promising to be more transparent.
California businesses continue to shoulder state's $20 billion debt to the federal government
Businesses large and small across California are paying even more on their payroll taxes to the federal government this year because of spending decisions the state's Legislature and governor made within the last few years.
Fearing ICE, California’s Immigrant Seniors Retreat From Social and Health Services
Experts in the Bay Area and Los Angeles report that older patients and social service clients are staying home to avoid rampant immigration enforcement.
Commentary: Shea Serrano's 'Expensive Basketball' headlines remarkable year for Latino sports books
Gustavo Arellano highlights a special year for Latinos in sports, with Fernando Mendoza winning the Heisman and four strong sports books released.
The Times' football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos
Ray Fenton guided Los Alamitos High to the Southern Section Division 2 championship relying on neighborhood kids.
The Times' 2025 All-Star high school football team
A look at the Los Angeles Times' 24-player All-Star high school football team for the 2025 season.
Tesla has registered more than 1,000 new vehicles for its 'Robotaxi' fleet in California in just a few months
The automaker has registered 1,655 vehicles and 798 drivers to date, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Tesla is recruiting factory workers and sales staff to operate its 'Robotaxi' service
Posters that appeared at Tesla's California factories and a review of LinkedIn profiles show how the automaker is scaling its ride-hailing service.
Commentary: She went to jail for Trump's Big Lie. He's trying to get her sprung
The president issued a symbolic and meaningless 'pardon' for Tina Peters, who was convicted on seven criminal counts tied to Trump's Big Lie about a stolen 2020 election. She remains unrepentant.
Prison health workers are among the best-paid public employees. Why are so many jobs vacant?
Despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fill vacant medical and mental health positions at prisons and state hospitals, California has little to show for it, according to a new report from the state auditor.
Lawmakers weigh impeachment articles for Bondi over Epstein file omissions
Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna said he and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie were “exploring all options” for forcing more disclosures, including by pursuing “the impeachment of people at Justice.”
Why California could be contending with $5 gas next year
California could soon be running short of gasoline, potentially hiking some of the highest gas prices in the country.
Congress didn’t throw a lifeline on health care. Why you should act now
Don’t make assumptions, says Covered California chief. Shopping now could help many Californians avoid steep January premium hikes.
Letters to Sports: No defense for the Rams, or Bill Plaschke's prediction
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Rams, Dodgers, UCLA and Mick Cronin, as well as the NBA Cup.
High school basketball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Friday's games.
Fresno City Council selects business park alternative for SEDA, directs further analysis
KMPH Fox 26 is the Central Valley's news leader, covering Fresno, California and the surrounding area, including Clovis, Madera, Hanford, Visalia, Biola, Kerman, Tranquillity, San Joaquin, Reedley, Coalinga, Avenal, Lemoore, Tulare, Selma, Caruthers, Tollhouse, Three Rivers, Porterville, and Merced.
Rob Reiner Was More Than a Hollywood Legend. He Helped Shape California Politics
Rob Reiner may be best known for his Hollywood films, but he was also a Democratic political force in California.
Medtronic’s Diabetes Management Business MiniMed Files for IPO
The Northridge, California-based company had a net loss of $21 million on revenue of $1.5 billion for the six months ended October 24, compared with a net loss of $23 million on revenue of $1.3 billion in the corresponding period a year earlier, according to its filing Friday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing positions the company to join a busy slate of possible debuts in the first months of 2026.
Long Beach Sports News, Sports Scores: Long Beach Press-Telegram
Sports News and Sports Scores in Long Beach, including Dodgers, Lakers, Angels Baseball, USC, UCLA and California State University Long Beach
Bowen Yang is to leave 'Saturday Night Live' after eight seasons
'SNL' favorite Bowen Yang is expected to leave the NBC sketch comedy show after seven seasons as a cast member.
Zack Scrivner granted mental health diversion amid felony abuse and weapon charges
KBAK CBS 29 and KBFX Fox58 are the news leaders for Bakersfield, California and serves surrounding communities including Oildale, Lamont, Shafter, Wasco, Buttonwillow, Maricopa, Tehachapi, Arvin, California City, Delano, McFarland, Ridgecrest and Taft.
Jeff Dye on leaving Los Angeles, Newsom, and the politics driving comedy’s new divide
Comedian Jeff Dye sat down with Fox News Digital and explained why he’s leaving California for Texas and how politics have increasingly influenced the stand-up comedy world.
Daily Business Report: Friday, December 19, 2025, San Diego Metro Magazine
How CARE Court lost its teeth in the California Legislature By Yue Stella Yu and Erica Yee | CalMatters Three years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom called for a