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LOS ANGELES — Marcus Freeman didn’t care if the players in his room now were there or not, two years ago. He would make sure they still felt his pain. He has not forgotten the burnt ashes of his first …

Edwin Frank, the editorial director of the iconic New York Review Books and founder of its NYRB Classics series, is the author of a new book, “Stranger Than Fiction: Lives of the Twentieth-Century Novel.” Earlier this month, I wrote about the book and …

No. 5 Notre Dame at USC When: Saturday, 12:30 Where: Coliseum TV/radio: CBS/710 AM Line: Notre Dame by 7.5 points Records: USC 6-5 (4-5 Big Ten), Notre Dame 10-1, Notable injuries USC: QUESTIONABLE: DE Solomon Tuliaupupu (undisclosed) Notre Dame: QUESTIONABLE: DL Howard Cross III (sprained …

They’ve arrived at the last stop of the Western Conference playoff race via different paths. The Galaxy, with the offense in overdrive, has looked unstoppable, scoring 15 goals in three playoff games, setting a new MLS record to start the …

By ANDREW SELIGMAN and ROB MAADDI CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday, one day after botching a timeout in a loss to Detroit. Offensive coordinator Thomas Brown will serve as interim coach, the …

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Friday, November 29, 2024. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus …

By MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says will establish American “energy dominance” around the world as he seeks to boost U.S. oil and gas drilling …

By KANIS LEUNG, Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) — A cryptocurrency entrepreneur who bought a piece of conceptual art consisting of a simple banana, duct-taped to a wall, for $6.2 million last week ate the fruit in Hong Kong on …

The answer to the question about whether it’s appropriate to call one of President-elect Trump’s latest cabinet nominees by his made-for-TV handle “Dr. Oz” is all too obvious: Yes. It’s the same as if, well, “Dr. Phil” had been nominated …

Q: I am a homeowner, and I want to email HOA board members directly about issues in the community. However, the management company says it would violate Civil Code 4910 to do so, and I have to send all emails …

By KIM TONG-HYUNG, Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their cooperation over Russia’s war in …

A viral Disneyland food hack that was supposed to disappear at the end of the Halloween season and is still attracting passionate new fans will stick around through the end of the year and maybe longer if the social media …

By the end of the century, several impacts are expected to decimate the iconic Joshua tree, with wildfires leading the pack followed by climate change, drought, invasive species, pollution, nitrogen, solar energy industries and real estate development. The gangly, spiky …

Every now and then former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger takes leave from making another movie to bequeath us his political wisdom. A rambling Oct. 30 post on X explained why Conan the Republican was supporting Democrat Kamala Harris for president. He …

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. As November comes to a close, persimmon fruit may still be hanging on trees whose foliage presents a spectacular display of fall color, far more stunning than you will …

UC Riverside and a Riverside-based sod company have teamed up to sell a new drought-resistant bermuda grass. The grass, called Coachella, is a less thirsty, greener-longer hybrid of bermuda grass. The university’s Office of Technology Partnerships and West Coast Turf …

Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Most baby boomers — those born between 1946 and 1964 — are now in retirement. While many have enjoyed successful careers and comfortable lifestyles, others find themselves in a less-than-ideal financial situation. A common regret …

If tougher immigration policies mean a significant loss of workers, American business hardships will lean toward industries with lower-wage jobs. President-elect Donald Trump has strongly hinted that he’ll order significant deportations of people living in the US without proper documentation. …

James Royal, Ph.D. | (TNS) Bankrate.com Investing can often be broken down into a few simple rules that investors can follow to be successful. But success can be as much about what to do as it is what not to …

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ NEW YORK (AP) — A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team …

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Jordan Ross scored 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting Thursday night to help Saint Mary’s beat Southern California 71-36 at the Acrisure Classic. Saint Mary’s (7-0), which is off to its best start since the Gaels tied …

Nick Blasczyk, of Appleton, Wis., tailgates outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) Orlando Hidalgo, center, of Miami, Fla., …

ARLINGTON, Texas — DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown, Rico Dowdle ran for a score in his first career 100-yard game and the Dallas Cowboys held on for a 27-20 Thanksgiving Day victory over the New …

As we gather this Thanksgiving, it’s easy to take abundance for granted. Leftovers are practically guaranteed. It wasn’t always this way. For most of history, there were no Thanksgiving feasts. Hunger, if not starvation, was the norm. Today, supermarkets are …

Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor John Cruikshank, left, and Terranea Resort president Ralph Grippo helped coordinate the preparation and delivery of free Thanksgiving dinners for community members impacted by this year’s landslides, on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (Photo by Howard Freshman, …

A Lawndale man who says he was the victim of a bold package theft is speaking out after learning of a similar, recent occurrence in Irvine. In both instances, a person – who appeared to be a bearded man with …

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform of shaking up the federal government, including an inefficient and often ineffective healthcare system. His nominations on the healthcare side show that he is intent on doing just that. Leading this effort will …

Firefighters battled a blaze at a garden-style apartment building in Sherman Oaks that destroyed or heavily damaged at least six cars inside a carport early Thanksgiving morning. Crews responded at 4:20 a.m. to 12940 W Burbank Blvd., west of Coldwater …

A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday night, Nov. 27 in a suspected hit-and-run crash in Arleta, according to police and broadcast reports. The crash occurred near the Terra Bella Street off-ramp from the 5 Freeway, at 14226 W. Terra …

A Lake Elsinore man is in jail after authorities discovered about $2.9 million worth of psilocybin mushrooms – commonly known as “magic mushrooms,” or “shrooms,” that contain hallucinogenic powers – and several firearms in his home, the Riverside County Sheriff’s …

The Kings probably did not feel the effects of tryptophan on Thanksgiving Thursday because they were still elated from Wednesday’s euphoric win in which they dominated the NHL’s top team ahead of their Friday visit to Anaheim. In 48 hours, …

DETROIT  — Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Thursday to extend their winning streak to 10 …

Runners dress up for the Hope the Mission’s ninth annual Drumstick Dash, to raise money to feed the homeless Thursday, North Hollywood CA. Nov 28, 2024. Organizers expecting about 7,500 runners for its 5K and 10K runs through the NoHo …

The Ducks will have an opportunity to climb above .500 for the first time in five weeks when they host the Kings in Friday’s post-holiday Freeway Faceoff matinee. Both teams are coming off signature wins from Wednesday, with the Ducks …

EL SEGUNDO — Ladd McConkey stood to the side, watching and listening as the officials discussed what had just happened in the fourth quarter of the Chargers’ “Monday Night Football” game against the Baltimore Ravens at SoFi Stadium. He tucked …

After sustaining a torn ACL on April 28, United City FC standout Michelle Ruano was finally allowed to kick a soccer ball again on July 5, the day before she turned 34 (Courtesy of Michelle Ruano). Costa Mesa resident Michelle …

DEL MAR — Del Mar’s annual Turf Festival of seven stakes Friday, Saturday and Sunday marks the end of the San Diego track’s autumn season and a big finish for major grass-course racing in America in 2024. One race in …

SAN ANTONIO — After a three-game losing streak, the Lakers got back into the win column with Wednesday’s road victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Rookie forward Dalton Knecht was a significant reason for the Lakers …

Thousands of volunteers are swarming auditoriums, gyms, churches and street corners today — Thursday. Nov. 28 — to provide Thanksgiving meals, packaged food, clothing and other aid to homeless and indigent individuals across Los Angeles County. Rekindling an event that …

LOS ANGELES — Jayden Maiava didn’t once mention the win on the ride home. A couple of hours after he jogged off the turf in mid-November following his first start at the Coliseum, Maiava drove home with family and longtime …