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STUDIO CITY — From the opening tip Wednesday night, it felt like destiny was in the hands of the Harvard-Westlake boys basketball team. But destiny didn’t come without drama. The Wolverines started the Mission League championship game against Notre Dame …

LOS ANGELES — The top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team took control in the fourth quarter to beat Ohio State, 65-52, and set a program record with its 22nd consecutive win on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA (22-0 overall, 10-0 …

An annual operation targeting human trafficking rescued 11 minors from possible exploiters and resulted in 547 arrests statewide, including more than 230 in Los Angeles County, authorities announced this week. “Operation Reclaim & Rebuild” between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1 …

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MADISON, Wis. — The USC women’s basketball team regrouped before leaving the Midwest and heading back home. Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as the seventh-ranked Trojans bounced back from …

LOS ANGELES — Six women and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners have filed suit in Los Angeles against the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, a prison gynecologist, and various officials with responsibility for overseeing the doctor, alleging ongoing …

Howard Jones and Martin Fry of ABC first found stardom in the early ’80s as the United Kingdom’s new wave and synthpop scenes overtook the United States like a second British Invasion. Like many of their peers, their careers shot …

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jimmy Butler has gotten his wish. He’s being traded out of Miami. The Heat and the Golden State Warriors have agreed on a deal that sends Butler to the Bay Area, multiple media outlets …

After two years of service, Pasadena’s beloved award-winning restaurant Bar Chelou, will close its doors on Sunday, Feb. 16. “We are saddened to have to share some news with you,” said a post on the restaurant’s Instagram page. “After careful …

LOS ANGELES — Perhaps Lincoln Riley’s brisket, back on that one Easter in 2021, was in fact overcooked. Three years later, the world still doubts his ability to man a grill, since the then-Oklahoma head coach posted an innocent picture …

Five people were arrested on suspicion of stealing information to clone EBT cards and take money meant for low-income Californians, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday, Feb. 5. Three of the defendants were detained without bond, and the other two, …

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer NEW ORLEANS — Vic Fangio’s coaching career started in the 1970s as a high school assistant in Pennsylvania and has taken him across the country in various stops as he grew into one …

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS — Every once in a while, when an unsuspecting offense is least expecting it, Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid will inch his way toward the line of scrimmage, then take off …

New year, new places to try! If you’re someone whose New Year’s resolution is to go out to more restaurants or try local spots, this guide might be just what you’re looking for. Each month our features team shares the …

The Daily News has compiled a list of area high school athletes from the Class of 2025 who have signed an official agreement with a collegiate program. Some signings took place Wednesday and others were done earlier this school year. …

By JONEL ALECCIA, AP Health Writer Dairy cattle in Nevada have been infected with a new type of bird flu that’s different from the version that has spread in U.S. herds since last year, Agriculture Department officials said Wednesday. Related Articles …

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have abandoned or scaled back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Related Articles …

The USC Board of Trustees has appointed Beong-Soo Kim, the university’s senior vice president and general counsel, to serve as the campus’ interim president following the departure of Carol Folt, it was announced today. “During his time at USC, Beong …

By AUDREY McAVOY HONOLULU (AP) — A sixth person died Wednesday from injuries sustained when crates of illegal fireworks ignited during a New Year’s Eve party in a Honolulu neighborhood, setting off a chain of explosions that left more than …

The Environmental Protection Agency is establishing a household hazardous waste staging site at Will Rogers State Beach, just days after representatives said the site had been proposed for such a use, but rejected. The cleanup site at Will Rogers will …

By CARLA K. JOHNSON and BRIAN WITTE For the federal government’s largest group of employees — nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs — the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer and its looming Thursday deadline come …

By CHRISTINA LARSON WASHINGTON (AP) — Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. Related Articles Pets and Animals | Study finds India doubled its tiger population in a …

EL SEGUNDO — Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut, which is imminent, won’t be on Thursday night – the same day as the NBA’s trade deadline. And after trading for the 25-year-old, five-time All-Star over the weekend, it isn’t clear if there …

The Pasadena City Council Monday, Feb. 3, approved a plan to scale down the Fuller Theological Seminary master plan. The council unanimously approved the changes, with Councilmembers Justin Jones and Rick Cole recusing themselves. In 2006, the city approved a …

At 4-foot-10, Betty O’Meara was diminutive in stature but, over her 94 years of life, was a force of nature. Her daughter recalls how she once persuaded Hollywood movie executives to provide first-run films to the tiny Malibu Cinema she …

INGLEWOOD — From the moment he walked off the Intuit Dome court to the last three words of his postgame interview, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s frustration had clearly reached a tipping point. He was clearly annoyed how his team came …

By FATIMA HUSSEIN WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS employees involved in the 2025 tax season will not be allowed to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration until May 15th, according to a letter sent Wednesday to IRS employees. Related …

By DAVID KLEPPER WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee are demanding answers after they say President Donald Trump gave billionaire Elon Musk and his staff access to sensitive data and classified secrets as part of their work …

Santa Anita racetrack is being sued by its former publicity director, who claims he was fired because he “refused to lie” about “alleged mismanagement” amid a spike in horse deaths in the winter of 2019. Mike Willman was fired in …

After the wildfires, after actions and concern expressed for safety and support for victims, after determining fault and inquiries about responsible leadership comes the question: how will the needed fixes caused by the fires’ devastation be paid for? Monies will …

The Los Angeles City Council is calling for a report to examine current street vending permitting processes and ways to improve compliance with city and county regulations. As of September 2024, the city’s Bureau of Street Services reported there were …

Universal Studios Hollywood is creating a wider security bubble that will include the CityWalk outdoor shopping mall and eventually clear the path for a new hotel planned near the theme park entrance. The security enhancements will replace existing metal detection …

“I have a phone and a pen,” President Barack Obama said when Congress rejected his request for a change in immigration law. With his phone and his pen, Obama created temporary amnesty for the Dreamers, and for parents of children …

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said Wednesday. CBP agriculture specialists examining an air cargo shipment in January discovered the beetles concealed inside multiple …

By AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised voters an administration that wouldn’t waste precious American lives and taxpayer treasure on far-off wars and nation building. Related Articles National Politics | Democratic senators protest after …

Sara Gran got hooked on mysteries early, especially the work of Donald J. Sobel, creator of “Two-Minute Mysteries” and the “Encyclopedia Brown” series. “Growing up, he meant so much to me,” says the novelist, short story writer and publisher during …

I’m just sorry that P.T. Barnum isn’t alive to see this. The Greatest Show on Earth is the new Department of Government Efficiency. If it started as a joke (DOGE was an internet meme of a dog and then a …

By JULIE CARR SMYTH COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Callers are getting busy signals and voicemail inboxes are full at many U.S. Senate offices as people try to reach out and voice their opinions on President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, executive …

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — Pam Bondi was sworn in Wednesday as attorney general, taking charge of the Justice Department as it braces for upheaval with President Donald Trump aiming to exert his will over …

Dia DuVernet, who for five years led the Pasadena Humane Society, has resigned as the organization’s CEO and president. DuVernet, 59, was credited with expanding programs at the 121-year-old Raymond Avenue-based animal shelter, which serves 11 cities, including Pasadena and …

Disneyland is moving slowly with the rollout of the new $400 Lightning Lane Premier Pass and marketing the line-cutting perk “very gently” with plans to build on the program after the initial launch, according to Disney executives. Disney Chief Financial …