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By DEE-ANN DURBIN The Federal Trade Commission sued the largest U.S. distributor of wine and spirits on Thursday, saying it is illegally discriminating against small and independent businesses. Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits doesn’t give smaller stores access to discounts …

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans hoping for lower borrowing costs for homes, credit cards and cars may be disappointed after this week’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policymakers are likely to signal fewer interest rate cuts next year …

By COLLEEN LONG and JILL COLVIN PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said in a far-ranging news conference that ihe would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams. Separately he called on the Biden administration …

An ex-FBI informant who once lived in Calabasas pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 16, to fabricating a story that President Joe Biden and son Hunter each took $5 million bribes from the owner of a Ukrainian energy company. Alexander Smirnov, …

For his latest book, “On the National Language: The Poetry of America’s Endangered Tongues,” photographer B.A. Van Sise traversed the United States to document speakers of endangered languages. Amongst those he encountered were the Aramaic-speaking pastor of an Assyrian Church …

Disneyland is gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration in 2025 to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries with a new attraction, updated water show, character cavalcade, two returning parades and fan-favorite fireworks show. The 70th …

It’s time once again for two often-requested special holiday programs to make their yearly appearances. First up is “Christmas at Our House,” produced in the early 1980s by the Drake-Chenault company. Hosted by Sonny Melendrez, the program was heard on …

For rock fans of a certain age this may be hard to believe, but it’s been more than 40 years since R.E.M. scored their first Billboard Hot 100 hit with “Radio Free Europe.” The scrappy band from Athens, Georgia, known …

Jeff Kromrey, 69, will sit down with his daughter the next time she visits and show her how to access his online accounts if he has an unexpected health crisis. Gayle Williams-Brett, 69, plans to tackle a project she’s been …

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James returned. The Lakers introduced a new starting lineup on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies that they hope will stick and played with a renewed defensive tenacity. Anthony Davis dominated when he wasn’t tending to an …

LOS ANGELES — All it took was a trip to the Pacific Northwest and a handful of faux-ugly Christmas sweaters. There has been little interest at the Galen Center, for months, in Eric Musselman’s first USC men’s basketball team, a …

The Chargers Stone Smartt fumbles late in the fourth quarter after being hit by Tampa Bay’s Anthony Nelson, left, and C.J. Brewer, right, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. The visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the …

INGLEWOOD — Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert played 11 consecutive games without throwing an interception. He attempted 357 consecutive passes without being picked off but then threw a pass that Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean intercepted in the third quarter …

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James was back in the Lakers’ lineup for Sunday’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies after a two-game absence. James missed Friday’s road loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Dec. 8 home win over the …

INGLEWOOD — The Chargers’ route to the playoffs got a lot bumpier Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield threw four touchdown passes, including two in the pivotal third quarter, and the Buccaneers took a 40-17 victory from …

Elon guard Maraja Pass (4) controls the ball against USC guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) USC forward Kiki Iriafen (44) shoots …

The Clippers, despite playing a heavy schedule, won 10 of 12 games last month, including nine in row at home. They were holding down the sixth spot in the Western Conference with a 14-9 record and solidifying their reputation as …

KROQ-FM 106.7  and Audacy reminded fans at the 33rd annual Almost Acoustic Christmas concert at the Kia Forum on Saturday, Dec. 14, that the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll holiday cheer is still very much alive and well. Seas of …

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction. The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of Saturday night, according …

President-elect Donald Trump is famous for relishing an opportunity to make a deal. With the stunning collapse of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Trump now has the opportunity to make the deal of a lifetime. Indeed, Assad’s collapse – which …

“If you haven’t heard from me in a half hour, call the police and ask them to get me out of the freezer,” I texted my daughter.   “I’m unlocking the kitchen door so they can get in, but let them …

When he is inaugurated as president again on Jan. 20, Donald Trump is going to find it difficult to push economic growth above its current sluggish rate. That’s according to the Chapman University’s Economic Forecast for 2025, given Dec. 12 …

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 Sunday, December 15, 2024. Trouble viewing …

A federal investigation into the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in a restroom at a San Bernardino middle school has found that administrators failed to properly respond to and investigate the attack, which was recorded on video and posted …

A new motion from two Los Angeles County supervisors would declare the potential emptying of Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall a “local emergency” and grant the county access to powers typically reserved for natural disasters to avoid putting communities in “extreme …

Last week, we described what typically gets better with age. That included emotional and crystallized intelligence, positive memories and friendships. This week we will add several more to the list.  But first, let’s clarify why this information is important. In …

Alexandra Capelouto (Courtesy Capelouto family) Matt Capelouto keeps his daughter’s ashes in a sky blue urn. It bears a bright yellow sun and a pale night moon, a replica of the cosmic yin/yang mural she painted in her room. It …

SkyPark at Santa’s Village in the San Bernardino Mountains is full of holiday cheer for the season, opening a new attraction and bringing back old favorites. For the Christmas season, guests can visit and take photos with Santa in his …

There is no right of privacy in the U.S. Constitution, at least there wasn’t until 1965, when the Supreme Court famously found one in “penumbras, formed by emanations” from the Bill of Rights. It wasn’t a unanimous decision. “With all …

For Rosa Santos, the holidays may be short on family, but they’re brimming with members of her fellow transgender community. While the season is usually a time for family gatherings, cheer and gift giving, some LGBTQ+ people aren’t accepted by …

David Viens had already been convicted of murdering his wife when he tried to convince a judge that the most revolting aspect of his crime — revealed in a confession to police that reverberated across the country — wasn’t true. …

The high school football season went out with a bang Saturday night with its CIF State championship games. With so much on the line, stadiums were filled with fans and teams battled each other to win the state titles. Take …

CIF FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES SATURDAY’S RESULTS OPEN DIVISION Mater Dei 37 vs. Concord De La Salle 15 DIVISION 1-A Edison 21, Fresno Central 14 DIVISION 2-A Palos Verdes 55, Lincoln Twelve Bridges 19 DIVISION 3A Fairfield Vanden 42, Rio …

LA City Attorney Hydee Soto in a blue LA Dodgers hotrod at the 57th Pacoima Christmas Parade Saturday, Pacoima CA. Dec14, 2024 (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer) LAPD helicopter does a low flyby to start the 57th Pacoima Christmas …

Ducks defenseman Olen Zellweger brings the puck up the ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana) Ducks defenseman Pavel Mintyukov (34) controls …

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (AP) — Journalism won the $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity by 3 1/2 lengths on Saturday, defeating three entries from Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, who was trying to win the Grade 2 race for the eighth …

The 57th annual Pacoima Christmas Parade, presented by the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Dec. 14 thrilled the crowd, especially the children, as it traveled from Pacoima City Hall down Van Nuys Boulevard to Herrick Avenue. The beloved tradition …

Heisman Trophy finalist Travis Hunter, of Colorado, speaks speaks at a college football press conference, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin) Heisman Trophy finalist Travis Hunter, of Colorado, speaks speaks at a college football press conference, …

Twelve days after announcing his intention to enter the transfer portal and leave USC, quarterback Miller Moss has his destination. The redshirt junior confirmed Saturday via Instagram that he would be playing for Louisville, putting an end to a Trojans …

A number of Tarzana residents woke up to a big crash on Saturday, Dec. 14 at around 4 a.m., when a black Lamborghini SUV evading police crashed into parked vehicles, then caught fire. California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing the …