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LOS ANGELES — Oftentimes, the starting guards for the UCLA basketball team will find themselves in a healthy discourse. The defensive-minded trio debates which one gets to check the opponents’ best offensive option. “It comes down to who we’re playing,” …

Ian Rankin is the best-selling author of the Inspector Rebus mysteries and other books. A multiple-award winner, the Edinburgh-based novelist has received an OBE and knighthood for his service to literature. Early one morning while traveling in Paris recently, Rankin took …

MINNEAPOLIS — Austin Reaves was back in the Lakers’ lineup for Friday night’s road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the previous five games because of a bruised left pelvis. “Feel good,” Reaves said after the team’s Friday morning …

Famous fruit December is National Pear Month, not just because we hear about them in a famous Christmas carol, but because most of the varieties are in season. There are six main states in the U.S. that produce pears: California, …

Bird counts The National Audubon Society’s 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held through Jan. 5. Today we show you some of California’s owls, particularly the burrowing owl, a candidate for the state’s endangered species list. Frank Chapman and 26 …

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is asking for a full investigation into the death of a 1-year-old baby from Canoga Park who may have died of malnourishment despite being visited by a county social worker who never opened …

A 54-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges after wildlife inspectors at a Torrance mail facility intercepted packages containing protected eastern box turtles addressed to one of the defendant’s aliases in China. Sai Keung Tin, of Hong Kong, entered …

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ordered Probation Department officials to appear for a Dec. 23 hearing to explain why Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall should not be shut down. The judge’s order came a day after the Probation …

LOS ANGELES — The Long Beach State women’s basketball program is a little sister and UCLA is a big sister, according to LBSU coach Amy Wright. “It’s OK to be little sister as long as we’re still in the same …

Authorities on Friday were anticipating significant progress as fire crews continued to work to fully contain the Franklin fire in Malibu amid improving weather conditions. “The weather is expected to continue to be favorable with higher humidity and lower temperatures,” …

LOS ANGELES — When Raesjon Davis was little, he visited a USC practice and told Pete Carroll his dream: he was going to be a USC Trojan, and he was going to one day be a first-round draft pick. “Well,” …

EL SEGUNDO — The Chargers made it official Friday. Quarterback Justin Herbert’s sprained left ankle and injured left thigh were not serious enough to keep him on the final injury report of the week. In other words, he’s sound enough …

The CIF Southern Section has released its All-CIF girls volleyball teams for the 2024 season. Selected by the Girls Volleyball Coaches’ Selection Committee. ALL-CIF GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAMS DIVISION 1 Player of the Year – Layli Ostovar, OH, 11, Mater Dei …

The David Labkovski Project based in West Hills is a non-profit that combats antisemitism and teaches students about the Holocaust, introducing the difficult issues by using art. The non-profit says it has reached more than 5,000 students with their programs …

By MIKE CATALINI and HALLIE GOLDEN CHATHAM, N.J. — That buzzing coming out of New Jersey? It’s unclear if it’s drones or something else, but for sure the nighttime sightings are producing tons of talk, a raft of conspiracy theories …

The consensus box of Los Alamitos horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Mark Ratzky and Michael Superstein. (Kevin Modesti is on vacation). Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Trouble viewing …

By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Sports Writer NEW YORK — Same iconic statue, very different race. With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren’t your typical Heisman Trophy contenders. …

A divorce battle that spanned 15 years between a Woodland Hills doctor and his ex-wife included financial and custody disputes as well as a series of restraining orders with claims of threats of violence, according to some of the court …

Economists at two Southern California universities see new reasons to worry ahead, namely policies from the nation’s next president. They warn in new forecasts released this week that the economy may stumble in 2025 because of controversial policies promised by …

The Ducks have made a short, dense road trip feel long and grueling, extracting a solitary point from their opportunities to accumulate six more in the standings ahead of this journey’s fourth and final game in Columbus on Saturday against …

It was a light show, an art drama, and a glowing fantasy as the Los Angeles Zoo put on a special night for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their friends and loved ones, during the zoo’s wildly popular annual …

Irwindale Speedway, seen here on September 30, 2022, and the 63 acres of land on which it sits  recently sold to IDS Real Estate, which plans on turning the site into an industrial business park dubbed Speedway Commerce Center. (Photo …

Which anti-aging night cream is best? Aging gracefully is easier said than done. That’s because no one enjoys looking in the mirror and seeing more fine lines and wrinkles than they had on their previous birthday. If your skincare routine …

Public health officials are investigating two possible cases of H5 bird flu in cats that ingested recalled raw milk in Los Angeles County. According to the county Department of Public Health, the two felines consumed raw milk linked to a …

Which men’s ski boots are best? Although some skiers are more interested in the visual appeal of their downhill ski gear, when it comes to finding the right men’s ski boots, performance must trump style. Ski boots need to perform …

The Kings snapped their winning streak Thursday and things of the past will persist as a theme Saturday at Madison Square Garden, where they’ll face the New York Rangers and former Kings luminary Jonathan Quick. Quick has not been confirmed …

SAN FRANCISCO — A former OpenAI researcher known for whistleblowing the blockbuster artificial intelligence company facing a swell of lawsuits over its business model has died, authorities confirmed this week. Suchir Balaji, 26, was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment on …

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday that it “is taking swift action to recall” a set of license plates that mocked the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. The license plate read “LOLOCT7,” which stands for laugh …

SANTA CLARA — As Joshua Karty waited for reporters in the locker room following the Rams’ 12-6 win over the San Francisco 49ers, he checked his phone. A professor of his from Stanford had emailed him, saying it looked like …

Rachel Christian | (TNS) Bankrate.com Just because retirement planning involves some guesswork doesn’t mean it has to be a total mystery. Related Articles Business | Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds Business | Army and …

By SEAN MURPHY, MICHAEL HILL and GEOFF MULVIHILL Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas, launching one of the first challenges in the U.S. to shield laws that Democrat-controlled states passed …

Anna Claire Vollers | (TNS) Stateline.org For-profit consultants across the country make millions each year by charging military veterans for help in filing their disability claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Related Articles Health | Bruce and Martha …

A Texas man was accused by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office on Friday of lying in wait before ambushing a Woodland Hills doctor and fatally shooting him in the head. Evan Hardman, 41, of Tomball, Texas and Sarallah …

Which winter coat is best? A coat that provides insulation and protection from the elements is essential in a winter wardrobe. But with thousands of options online and in stores, it can be tough to make the right pick. Wearability, price …

By MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press Fewer grandparents were living with and taking care of grandchildren, there was a decline in young children going to preschool and more people stayed put in their homes in the first part of the 2020s …

By BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writer Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research …

Following the highly anticipated announcement of Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us Deluxe Tour and due to overwhelming fan demand, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has added a second date at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. This …

By ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuries, an expert said Friday. Related Articles Environment | Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened …

Greetings, fellow wanderers! It is I, The Monthly Traveler, back to whisk you away to yet another magical destination. This time, our compass points to Avila Beach, a serene seaside escape nestled on California’s Central Coast. A quick detour off …

Santa Ana’s sole independent bookstore LibroMobile may be closing its doors. “In the last six months, our book sales have been incredibly low, and so on top of that, California state arts funding was cut, which means we lost two …