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Panorama football coach Adrian Beltran is doused as they defeat Van Nuys in the CIF L.A. City Section Division III finals Nov. 30, 2024.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) Panorama’s Victor Mendez reacts as they defeat Van Nuys in the …

LOS ANGELES — The roars reverberated around a weary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, a salute to a program that was flawed and fragile but always fearless, the spirit of USC’s faithful roaring to life in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon …

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers’ signing of Blake Snell became official Saturday, adding the two-time Cy Young Award winner to front a starting rotation stocked with question marks. Snell, who will turn 32 next week, agreed to a five-year, $182 …

LOS ANGELES — UCLA football underclassmen carried their seniors off the field after Thursday’s practice as part of Bruin tradition, hoisting them above their shoulders in honor of the work they’ve done in their time with the team. Two days …

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers knew their defense needed to change. They were coming off a four-week stretch, from Oct. 30 to Tuesday, with the league’s worst defensive rating (points allowed per 100 possessions) and ranked No. 27 on that …

LOS ANGELES — The locker room after the Rams’ 37-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was as quiet as any this season. Players shouldered blame in quiet, shorts responses to reporters’ questions before filing out and into the night. As …

President-elect Trump is calling on Senate Republicans to support his agenda or get out of the way, going so far as to call for recess appointments of his recently announced cabinet picks. Trump has stated that he wants his cabinet …

Los Angeles County’s recently approved Measure A is a great example of how California measures success according to dollars spent, rather than results produced.  Measure A imposes a half-cent sales tax increase to fund homeless programs, replacing a 2017 ballot …

LOS ANGELES — He’d been battered for weeks, lingering on the turf in pain at various points in previous wins over Nebraska and UCLA, always game enough to return a few players later after gingerly limping off. But running back …

By Kenya Hunter and Devi Shastri | Associated Press Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada, and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states, were recalled this week for potential salmonella contamination. The cucumber outbreak …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his decision to convene a special session of the state’s legislature to safeguard the state’s progressive economic and social policies.  He said, “The freedoms we hold dear in California are under attack, and we won’t …

RAMS (5-6) at NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (4-7) When: 1:05 p.m. Sunday Where: Superdome, New Orleans TV/radio: FOX (Ch. 11)/710 AM; 93.1 FM; 1330 AM (Spanish); Sirius 382, 226 Line: Rams by 3.5 Notable injury designations Rams: OUT: TE Tyler Higbee (knee), OL KT …

LONDON — Emma Hayes oversaw a dominant display from her United States team at a packed Wembley Stadium without tasting victory on her return to England on Saturday. Hayes, a Londoner who coached the U.S. women to the Olympic soccer …

It is often said that immigration law is the second most complex legislation after the tax code. But the misery it inflicts on people is second to none. This fact is becoming increasingly clear to some. Last week, Elon Musk …

Because of the career choices that I made in life, the professional and personal circles that I run around in tend to be composed of those who would rather have a piece of wood as president over Donald Trump. Not …

Zoya, one of the world’s oldest Amur leopards, died this week at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, officials announced. The 21-year-old leopard, who died of old age, had lived at the zoo for 11 years. Amur …

Khalil Mack smiled and then laughed when he called himself a sore loser after the Chargers’ loss this past Monday night to the Baltimore Ravens, a defeat that ended their four-game winning streak and forced them to regroup during a …

The Clippers left the East Coast on Friday with a 2-2 record in NBA Cup group play and still a slim chance of moving forward. All good news for a team that was missing two of its biggest stars. Norman …

CHARGERS (7-4) vs. FALCONS (6-5) When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta TV/Radio: KCBS (Ch. 2); 98.7 FM; 105.5 FM/94.3 FM (Spanish) Line: Chargers by 1.5 Notable injury designations Chargers: OUT: RB J.K. Dobbins (knee), S Alohi Gilman (hamstring), …

Q. I am interested in planting a persimmon tree in my yard. What are the different types and what do they need to grow well? I am in Riverside County, USDA zone 9b. Persimmon (Diospyros) can be grown in USDA …

David Gooler, who gardens in Pasadena, responded to a recent column where I mentioned that Nuccio’s, the famed camellia and azalea nursery in Altadena, had been sold.  It turns out that, due to the property’s zoning restrictions, the sale did …

An American map showing the rapid increase in average winter temperatures across the United States published last week showed us by doing the numbers what we gardeners know in our bones: It’s getting toastier out there. Not always toasty. There …

The Orange County public works crew that sparked the 23,526-acre Airport fire while moving boulders with heavy machinery failed to follow department “best practices” and bring a water truck for such emergencies, county documents show. “Someone didn’t follow directives,” a …

Government secrecy protects sources and methods. And liars and errors. And obsolete military procurement contracts that are too politically important to challenge or change. That may be the story behind government secrecy about UFOs, more recently called Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, …

With Black Friday sales in full swing, there are still plenty of terrific deals to take advantage of. It’s the perfect time to shop for expensive electronics, including TV’s. Until Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to snag a high-end TV at …

By Sharon Rhodes Thoughtful gifts for friends and family are a Christmas tradition, showing loved ones that you’re thinking of them this holiday season. But a long shopping list can be pricey. If you are concerned about the cost of …

The marketing value of rolling into the public eye as part of the Tournament of Roses Parade has motivated at least two different state tourism agencies to participate with themed floats. For the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the organization’s 2025 …

As the leaves fall, the heat goes on, the temperatures drop and the sweaters and jackets are pulled from storage, it’s also a great time to think about making a pot of soup. Related Articles Restaurants Food and Drink | …

Don Lindich | Tribune News Service Home entertainment holiday specials: These offers are readily available, not a “limited quantity doorbuster.” I do not know how long the various promotions run, but the industry buzz is we will see repeats between …

By JESSICA DAMIANO A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on the wallet and environment, and …

DENVER — For years, Airbnb gave travelers access to reasonably priced, home-like stays. From staying in a Victorian home to a charming downtown loft, users of the popular short-term rental app were loyal and happy to shun corporate-owned chain hotels. …

Balance in a market — or lack thereof — can dictate how offers are made or received. Think about it this way. If you’re an occupant in a buyer’s market, you have myriad choices. Conversely, try to transact in an …

PALM SPRINGS — USC’s Thanksgiving week trip to the desert didn’t yield any wins but left the Trojans with plenty to work on. Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New …

RIALTO — In a game filled with lunacy, a missed 45-yard field goal as time expired was the difference in the CIF Southern Section Division 12 championship football game, with the Palmdale Falcons taking home their first section title in …

By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. — Freshman Nate Frazier ran for a 2-point conversion in the eighth overtime of a marathon for the ages after No. 6 Georgia pulled off an improbable fourth-quarter comeback, giving the Bulldogs a …

The scores from the CIF-SS and L.A. City championship football games Friday, plus the schedule for the finals Saturday, Nov. 30. FRIDAY’S CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES CIF-SS Division 1 Mater Dei 31, St. John Bosco 24 Division 3 Edison 35, Simi Valley …

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers entered Friday knowing the results of their home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder wouldn’t guarantee anything when it came to their hopes to contend for a second consecutive NBA Cup. But Friday’s result, a …

Edison head coach Jeff Grady celebrates with his players after defeating Simi Valley for the CIF-SS Division 3 Championship on Nov. 29, 2024 in Huntington Beach, CA. (Photo by John McCoy, Contributing Photographer) Edison celebrates after defeating Simi Valley for …

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers’ first significant change to the starting lineup of this season – replacing D’Angelo Russell for Cam Reddish – was made, in part, to create a better offense-defense balance. Their latest change, replacing Reddish with rookie …

There were several big championship high school football games played Friday night. With so much on the line, stadiums were filled with fans and teams battled each other for CIF Southern Section and L.A. City Section titles. Take a look …