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LOS ANGELES — The spin was so unexpected it sent a shockwave through the Galen Center, the kind of moment USC’s fan base had yet to see through eight games in Eric Musselman’s coaching tenure. With the lower basin already …

MIAMI — Two weeks before the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, the franchise announced that a statue will be built in honor of an individual who has made significant contributions to both organizations. The Lakers …

MIAMI — There were countless negatives to point to following the Lakers’ 134-93 blowout loss to the Miami Heat on Wednesday night, but the most concerning one was this: based on the effort they played with, there was no clue …

Rafael Perez, “Americans need to just chill out” Op-Ed, December 1, 2024. Mr. Perez doesn’t understand public opinion Mr. Donald J. Trump is elected the 47th president of the United States of America and was elected by a electoral college and …

LOS ANGELES — Blue visor on his helmet, white No. 25 jersey on his torso, new Rams cornerback Emmanuel Forbes practiced with the team for the first time on Wednesday. The Rams will spend the week teaching Forbes how their …

Last week, President-elect Donald Trump announced his selection of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to head the National Institutes of Health. Bhattacharya, a physician with a doctorate in economics and a professor at Stanford University, came to prominence during the coronavirus pandemic …

By SAMY MAGDY CAIRO (AP) — Amnesty International accused Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip during its war with Hamas, saying it has sought to deliberately destroy Palestinians by mounting deadly attacks, demolishing vital infrastructure and preventing the …

By JOSHUA GOODMAN MIAMI (AP) — One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cocaine cartel has been released from a federal prison in the U.S. and is expected to be deported back home. Records …

LOS ANGELES — The family of a woman from Hawaii who vanished after landing in Los Angeles three weeks ago expressed frustration with investigators and said they haven’t seen the surveillance footage that shows her walking across the border into …

Costa Mesa City Hall (File photo by Steve Zylius, Orange County Register/SCNG) Costa Mesa’s controversial laws governing sober living homes do not discriminate against recovering addicts, but may actually benefit them, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit …

A long-anticipated lightweight title fight will finally be happening and in Southern California’s newest crown jewel. UFC CEO Dana White announced on social media Wednesday that 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev will defend his title against top-ranked contender Arman Tsarukyan in …

The weather forecasts this week included an Air Quality Alert on Wednesday, Dec. 4, and the forecasts said that low clouds and fog in places would be followed later this week with better weather. At the iconic 6th Street Bridge …

PALERMO, Calif. (AP) — Two children were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a tiny religious K-8 school in Northern California and the shooter died from a suspected self-inflicted gunshot, sheriff’s officials said. The children were taken to nearby hospitals …

ALPINE, Texas (AP) — Three U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Cavazos, Texas, have been arrested on human smuggling charges, U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas said Thursday. Soldiers Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, 20, and Enrique …

A Hesperia man who spent nearly five years in jail for suspected child molestation but was acquitted a year ago at trial is suing a San Bernardino County prosecutor and sheriff’s detectives for wrongfully accusing him. Pedro Martinez, a former …

By JAIMIE DING The new chief of the Los Angeles police force said his department is working with consulate offices for Mexico and other Central American countries to draft a plan to protect immigrants ahead of the Trump administration’s plans …

EL SEGUNDO — Chargers rookie cornerback Tarheeb Still was named the AFC’s Defensive Player of the Week after intercepting Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins twice on Sunday, returning one 61 yards for a third-quarter touchdown that proved to be the …

CHATSWORTH – The success of the Sierra Canyon football team was on display inside the Trailblazers gym on Wednesday. As part of the NCAA’s early signing period for football, four Sierra Canyon players officially signed agreements with Division I collegiate …

LOS ANGELES — UCLA football’s social media accounts were flooded with selfie-style videos of newly signed recruits celebrating their futures at UCLA on the first day of college football’s early signing period Wednesday. Three-star defensive back LaRue Zamorano spoke into …

Los Angeles Councilmember Tim McOsker hit the accelerator this week in his ongoing challenge to the Rancho LPG storage tank facility in San Pedro that critics have called “a ticking time bomb — despite city fire officials and the company …

A ban on indoor and outdoor wood burning was extended through Thursday for much of Southern California due to a forecast of high air pollution in the area. The residential wood-burning ban was originally expected to expire Wednesday night, but …

Kings winger Adrian Kempe and Ducks center Leo Carlsson were named to Team Sweden for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, a new international hockey tournament that will unfold between Feb. 12 and Feb. 20 in Boston and Montreal. The all-NHL-player …

By Larry Gordon EdSource After bouncing around in several job paths, including retail sales, office receptionist and warehouse worker, Cindy Crisanto has begun a potentially lucrative career as a welder and ironworker — a field with very few women. She …

The following article is excerpted from “Rethinking Rescue: Dog Lady and the Story of America’s Forgotten People and Pets” by Carol Mithers. Copyright © 2024 by Carol Mithers. Excerpted by permission of Counterpoint Press. All rights reserved. No part of …

“The world’s coming to an end, and I haven’t even graduated high school yet.” That’s a line from a teen character in “Euphoria,” a much-talked-about drama that aired on HBO about a group of high schoolers whose young lives are …

To this day, when I drive along the coastline of California, I remember Professor Bernard Pipkin, whose courses in oceanography and earth science I took as science electives at USC when I was a freshman in 1978-79. His passionate teaching …

On a recent flight across the country, I found myself staring out the window at a vast desert landscape that, as the crow flies, is a relatively short distance from the crowded streets of sprawling Los Angeles. From the air, …

If there’s one thing Madhushree Ghosh has faith in, it’s the power of a great meal to unite people across whatever might divide them. Anyone who’s met her will tell you the first thing out of her mouth after “hello” …

In a Long Beach shopping center near where the San Gabriel River empties into Alamitos Bay, researchers, educators and activists are stepping up the fight against plastics pollution. The headquarters for the Moore Institute for Plastic Pollution Research is small, …

There should be a word for the particular joy of finding an open parking meter a half-block from your destination. I had been worried there only might be valet, because this was Beverly Hills and some valet guy is always …

The last time singer, songwriter and activist Melissa Etheridge heard her son’s voice, he said, “I’m sick. Mom, it’s fentanyl.” According to the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, there were an estimated 70,029 overdose deaths involving opioids in 2020. …

By JOSE HERRERA The Los Angeles City Council formally adopted a sanctuary city ordinance Wednesday that prohibits city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws. Council members voted 12-0 in favor of the ordinance …

Disney paid tribute to the Sherman Brothers by unveiling a new “Last Verse” written for the catchy and infectious earworm song that plays on a continuous loop in It’s a Small World — but will Disneyland add the new lyrics …

LOS ANGELES — It had been a Signing Day of disappointment USC simply couldn’t afford, watching four- and five-star players turn elsewhere, watching an important defensive coach leave at the worst possible time. And then, in a snap, USC’s 2025 class …

By Tommy Tindall, NerdWallet The holiday season can add up. On average, shoppers are expected to spend a record $902 per person on holiday purchases this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Holiday expenses include gifts, food, decorations and …

A prosecutor who alleged he was demoted from a prestigious position for speaking out against former District Attorney George Gascón’s sentencing directives has tentatively settled his lawsuit against Los Angeles County. Deputy District Attorney John Lewin’s attorneys filed court papers …

Mia Taylor | (TNS) Bankrate.com Before putting your home on the market, it’s important to make it look its best for prospective buyers. Getting a home in show-ready shape might involve decluttering the interiors, sprucing up the curb appeal and …

By MARIA CHENG and MARIA VERZA MEXICO CITY (AP) — It’s been called the closest the world has ever come to a vaccine against the AIDS virus. The twice-yearly shot was 100% effective in preventing HIV infections in a study …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Federal Reserve’s ability to set interest rates free of political interference is necessary for it to make decisions to serve “all Americans” rather than a …

The Southern California News Group reporters and editors are back again with another guide of our favorite finds from Southern California restaurants this month. From some Thanksgiving-inspired sandwiches to sweet treats and even some pastas that have become SoCal staples, …