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California state Assembly member. California state senator. Los Angeles City Council member. For most of the past 18 years, Kevin de León has held one of these titles. Once viewed as a rising political star – and a trailblazer in …

SACRAMENTO – Whenever Donald Trump promotes some controversial idea or uses inflammatory rhetoric, many of his supporters offer some benign interpretation about what is really going to happen. But I find it far better to assume the worst – especially when it …

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week, slipping to its lowest level since late October. The rate dropped to 6.69% from 6.81% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, …

Walt Disney’s grandkids are pleased with the “stellar” and “accurate” recreation of the audio-animatronic version of their grandfather that will star in a new show coming to Disneyland in 2025. The new “Walt Disney — A Magical Life” animatronic show …

As a transgender Latina, Khloe Rios-Wyatt has been fighting for her community by providing what she calls “life-saving resources” to trans and gender-nonconforming communities in Orange County. Starting Sunday, Dec. 8, she’ll be taking center stage as one of 26 …

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT — Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes, Jake Bates made a 35-yard field goal as time expired and the Detroit Lions clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 victory over the Green Bay …

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has revealed that Baldwin Park’s former city attorney and Commerce’s former city manager secretly pleaded guilty a year ago to charges related to their participation in a cannabis bribery scheme that has resulted in the arrests …

On the eve of a showdown over the potential closure of trouble-plagued Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, the Los Angeles County’s chief probation officer has told county leaders he plans to retire by Dec. 31, but sources familiar with the matter …

Wednesday marked the first day of college football’s early signing period and multiple high school players from the Daly News area locked in their college choice. The signing period ends Friday. Here is a list of the local student-athletes who …

An accused gunman suspected of shooting and holding up drivers in South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island parking lots, and who police say broke a woman’s teeth with the barrel of a pistol outside a casino, was arrested on Wednesday, …

Katie Hill is no stranger to the spotlight — or to starting over. A little over five years after she stepped down from Congress amidst a series of scandals, Hill is beginning a new chapter as the CEO of Union …

Angel City Football Club announced Thursday it had “mutually parted ways” with general manager Angela Hucles Mangano. Hucles Mangano joined Angel City as vice president of player development in 2021 and moved to general manager in 2022, replacing Eni Aluko, …

The Los Angeles City Controller’s Office is preparing to conduct a performance audit of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services in an attempt to identify solutions to years-long issues. The audit is expected to determine whether the city is …

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 Friday, December 6, 2024. Trouble viewing …

High cost in living and housing prices will continue to pose a challenge for the Los Angeles region in 2025, though some sectors of the economy are poised to grow, sharply lowering the risk of recession, according to a new …

MIAMI — JJ Redick didn’t want to go there on Wednesday night. Coming off the Lakers’ 41-point road loss to the Miami Heat, their worst loss of the season and their second-worst loss of the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era behind …

They didn’t fire Eric Bieniemy, because he quit. Like he was always planning to. Apparently. Except UCLA says it did fire Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator under whom the 5-7 Bruins ranked 117th in total offense in DeShaun Foster’s first season …

EL SEGUNDO — Left tackle Rashawn Slater didn’t play because of a pectoral injury the last time the Chargers played against the Kansas City Chiefs. Right tackle Joe Alt also couldn’t play because of a knee injury. Quarterback Justin Herbert …

On Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump announced his appointment of Peter Navarro as his senior counselor for trade and manufacturing. Based on his record during the first Trump administration and his extensive rhetoric, that means Navarro is being brought in to …

If anything can outshine the many holiday decorations and huge Christmas trees in Downtown Los Angeles it’s got to be the light exhibition dubbed “Grand Illuminations.” In large-scale, this show created by the Los Angeles-based group of artists, engineers and …

LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Garoppolo is tasked each week with simulating in practice the quarterback the Rams will face in their coming game. But on weeks like this, as the Rams prepare to play the Buffalo Bills, that’s easier said …

LOS ANGELES — The ankle that hampered Freddie Freeman for much of the Dodgers’ postseason run required surgery. Freeman underwent surgery on that right ankle on Thursday at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic in Los Angeles. Dr. Kenneth Jung performed the debridement …

Hell’s Kitchen at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center will offer cooking classes to help guests sharpen their culinary skills and see if they have what it takes to wear the iconic pitchfork apron. Visitors and foodies alike are …

Coming out of the Western Conference final, the status of Riqui Puig and Marco Reus were two big questions facing the Galaxy. With Puig’s injury (torn ACL) ruling him out, all attention is now on Reus, who has been dealing …

“There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” in Los Angeles this December as Morrissey announces three special shows to close out the year. Fans can catch the iconic singer at The United Theater on Broadway on Dec. 28-29, followed …

LOS ANGELES — The programs came calling, last winter, and Kyron Hudson deflected them all to his father. Between USC wide receiver Hudson and Oregon defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson, father Chance reflected, he had about 12 teams reach out about …

A trove of stolen merchandise, traced back mostly to Target and JC Penney, was recovered this week from a Pacoima pawn shop that authorities suspect was operating as a fence for organized retail thieves, authorities announced. “By targeting locations that …

Leaping from one division leader to another, the Ducks will have an opportunity to rebound from Wednesday’s loss to Pacific-topping Vegas in a duel with the Central-pacing Minnesota Wild on Friday. The Ducks fell 4-1 to the Golden Knights, their …

“Hunter was singled out only because he is my son,” Joe Biden said on Sunday, when he issued a pardon that saved Hunter Biden from serving time for his gun and tax crimes. That much was accurate, but not in …

President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on Monday, Jan. 20 — an event that’s been in the works since before voters even filled out their ballots. Trump’s swearing-in is slated to take place on the West Front of the U.S. …

By KAITLYN HUAMANI The commencement of the holiday season often means the lengthening of to-do lists. There are lights to hang, cards to mail, cookies to bake and, of course, gifts to buy. Gift exchanges, whether they’re among friends, family …

Honda is recalling nearly 206,000 SUVs in the US because the fuel filler neck can separate from the filler pipe in a crash, allowing gasoline to leak and increasing the risk of a fire. The recall covers certain 2023 and …

By Dee-Ann Durbin | The Associated Press Chi-Chi’s is making a comeback. The Mexican chain said this week that it plans to open some new restaurants next year. The locations would be the first since Chi-Chi’s filed for bankruptcy protection …

Outgoing Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian will serve as executive director of the Office of Major Events as part of preparations for sporting events coming to the LA region in the coming years, officials announced Thursday. According to Mayor …

It would be fair to say that as voters in last month’s presidential election were giving Republicans control of all three branches of the federal government, they were tacitly rejecting the left-leaning cultural values that California politicians constantly espouse. Republican …

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A dreadful collection of zombies, ghouls and demons will terrorize Halloween Horror Nights again in 2025 when the annual fright fest returns to Universal Studios Hollywood. Halloween Horror Nights 2025 will be back with a new lineup of haunted mazes …

Which fireplace screen is best? There’s something incredibly comforting about a roaring fire, but with all the safety risks, maintaining a fireplace is often a tough job. A burning fire can crackle and pop, which can not only cause the …

By David Koenig | The Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday rejected a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine for misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max …

Tim Henderson | (TNS) Stateline.org The U.S. Census Bureau and a growing number of states are starting to gather more detailed information about Americans’ race and ethnicity, a change some advocates of the process say will allow people to choose …