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By WILL GRAVES, Associated Press National Writer President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Wednesday designed to prevent people who were biologically assigned male at birth from participating in women’s or girls’ sporting events. The order, which Trump …

By DAVID RISING and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday …

Which pizza stone is best? Whether you like pineapple or anchovies as a topping, making pizza from scratch is a fun and satisfying way to get your perfect pie every time. It’s also cheaper and usually healthier than pizza delivery or restaurant …

If you’re in a new relationship, you probably feel excited to share Valentine’s Day with a significant other and are likely eager to express your feelings with a special gift. Choosing a present that pairs well with the time frame you’ve …

INGLEWOOD — Lakers star LeBron James, in his own words, had “seen it all.” After 22-plus years and counting in the NBA, there isn’t much that can surprise NBA’s all-time leading scorer. But this past weekend, the Lakers pulled off …

Westlake’s Axel Ostergard puts up a shot against Oaks Christian Feb. 4, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Nick Giarrusso reacts as Oaks Christian defeats Westlake High Feb. 4, 2025.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Oaks Christian’s Nick Giarrusso tries …

INGLEWOOD — Three days after losing one of their best players in a trade, the Lakers played as though nothing had changed. They played as though they didn’t miss 10-time big man All-Star Anthony Davis, who was sent to the …

LOS ANGELES — With his nose fully healed, Eric Dailey Jr. was able to shed his protective mask last week. On Tuesday night, he traded it for a cape, as he saved the UCLA men’s basketball team with a game-winning …

ANAHEIM — On a night of milestones, the Ducks had plenty to celebrate before the puck dropped and even more after the final horn sounded in their 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night at Honda Center. Leading …

SUN VALLEY — Four years of basketball, four years of rivalry wins. Village Christian girls basketball beat Heritage Christian 62-39 on Tuesday to send Crusaders senior Madison Mulligan out with a win streak against the rival school. “I’ve been a …

EVANSTON, Ill. — The USC men’s basketball team is getting a crash course in the ups and downs of life in the Big Ten Conference, going from the high of a Top-10 upset to the low of a heartbreaking defeat …

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid first met Brett Veach after he’d been recommended for an internship with his Philadelphia Eagles. One of Veach’s many tasks? Running out for the …

By DAN GELSTON AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Brown lingered with some of his Philadelphia Eagles teammates outside the Lakers’ locker room last week like any fan who had even a hint of a chance to hug it out …

This year on New Year’s Day, Pasadena celebrated its “Best Day Ever,” as optimism took its traditional 5-mile tour down Colorado Boulevard for the 136th Rose Parade. Only just one week later, thousands experienced their worst day ever, when tragedy …

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers found a taker for Ryan Brasier. The Dodgers have reached agreement on a trade that will send the veteran reliever to the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers are expected to receive a player to be named …

By JOSE HERRERA In the wake of President Donald Trump‘s ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, a group of Los Angeles City Council members backed a package of legislation Tuesday aimed at doubling down on protections for the local migrant community. …

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an emergency order Tuesday to expedite the reopening of schools and child-care centers damaged in last month’s wildfires. The order also increases enrollment caps of schools and child care centers by 20%, to allow …

Crews are clearing debris from Loma Alta and Edison elementary schools in Pasadena, kicking off Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal in Los Angeles County, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is in …

A Los Angeles police sergeant was behind bars Tuesday, Feb. 4 in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 19-year-old man in Tustin. Carlos Gonzalo Coronel of Buena Park was booked into the Orange County Jail on Sunday, according to …

Walt Butler is known to his former neighbors around Altadena as a track star, car lover, gardener and community leader. For years, local residents routinely greeted the 83-year-old while walking their dogs past his home in the 2900 block of …

By David Wilson, SCNG staff writer, and Jarret Liotta, correspondent At this point, Azusa’s City Council can’t stop the sorting of hazardous fire debris at the Lario Staging Area, but on Monday night its members asked representatives of the Environmental …

The Los Angeles Unified School District is fast tracking the rebuilding of three schools damaged by the Palisades fire by allocating up to $725 million for reconstruction efforts. The funding comes from a $9 billion school construction bond approved by …

Show Caption 1 of 15 Expand Malibu city leaders on Tuesday, Feb. 4, said that a site near City Hall eyed as a staging area for household hazardous debris from the Palisades fire will not be available for that use, …

The SoCal Indie Bestsellers List for the sales week ended Feb. 2 is based on reporting from the independent booksellers of Southern California, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance and IndieBound. For an independent bookstore near you, visit IndieBound.org. HARDCOVER FICTION 1. James: Percival …

LOS ANGELES — At first, when he joined Cincinnati’s staff in 2020, Perry Eliano was confused by the Bearcats’ director of recruiting. Well – not by him. More by the fact, really, that nobody inside the building called Chad Bowden by …

Luka Doncic hardly is the first superstar to be traded to or from a local team, but the newest Laker brings with him such a rare combination of a sensational track record and so much promise for the future that …

88rising and Goldenvoice have announced the return of Head In The Clouds Music & Arts Festival to Brookside at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena on May 31 and June 1. Known for showcasing top Asian talent, the festival boasts its …

The American Red Cross shelter set up by the City of Pasadena at the Convention Center will be winding down operations soon. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Red Cross said while no official date has been set to close the …

The star-studded FireAid concerts raised $100 million for wildfire relief efforts last week while the Grammy Awards weekend brought in $24 million for similar efforts, organizers announced Tuesday. FireAid, which featured more than 30 acts including Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, …

As if life wasn’t difficult enough for thousands of people in Los Angeles County with no place to live because they lost their homes in the recent wildfires, some landlords have been jacking up rental prices for available houses, condos, …

By COLLIN BINKLEY and BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit. Yet …

By SETH BORENSTEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, turning to the man who was his acting NOAA chief in 2019 when Trump altered an expected hurricane impact …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEPHEN GROVES WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was heading towards a confirmation vote for Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general Tuesday evening, potentially putting a longtime ally of Donald Trump at the helm of a …

A federal judge in Santa Ana this week reinstated more than $53 million in punitive damages against MGA Entertainment in a legal dispute with rapper T.I. Harris and his singer-songwriter wife. U.S. District Judge James Selna had tentatively ruled nearly …

Now that you have bought your first EV, how will you keep it charged? Plugging into a standard 12-volt household outlet could take 50 hours or more to recharge a depleted battery. Drivers with garage space can install a Level …

PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, …

There’s been no place like home for the Kings since Jim Hiller took the helm, and now they’ll host their final three games before the Four Nations Face-Off break, starting with a throwdown against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday. The …

By MORIAH BALINGIT WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Head Start preschools around the country could be at risk of closing temporarily because they remain locked out of their federal funding, a problem that first surfaced last week during President Donald Trump’s …

EL SEGUNDO — On this date in history, Feb. 4, 2025, the Lakers introduced Luka Doncic as one of theirs, the man who could very well earn his place among the legends who have played for the franchise. You could …

A Hollywood producer was convicted Tuesday of two counts of first-degree murder for the drug overdose deaths of a model and her friend, along with charges of sexually assaulting seven other women. The downtown Los Angeles jury deliberated for about …