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Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreatown senior citizen center
Read full article: Kings serenaded by another national anthem by harmonica chorus from Koreatown senior citizen centerThe Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener.
Dodgers LHP Blake Snell to stop throwing for a couple days after experiencing discomfort
Read full article: Dodgers LHP Blake Snell to stop throwing for a couple days after experiencing discomfortDodgers left-hander Blake Snell is going to stop throwing for a couple days after he felt some discomfort when he played catch.
Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round series
Read full article: Luka scores 31, and the Lakers muscle past the Timberwolves 94-85 to even 1st-round seriesLuka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby Awards
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Simone Biles are winners at the Webby AwardsKendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Travis Kelce, Simone Biles and Gracie Abrams all won honors at the Webby Awards, which recognize the best internet content and creators.
The Oscars mandate voters watch all nominated movies, set new rules for AI and refugee filmmakers
Read full article: The Oscars mandate voters watch all nominated movies, set new rules for AI and refugee filmmakersOscar voters will no longer be able to skip watching some of the nominated films.
Ingrid Lindblad wins JM Eagle LA Championship in 3rd start as LPGA Tour member
Read full article: Ingrid Lindblad wins JM Eagle LA Championship in 3rd start as LPGA Tour memberIngrid Lindblad won the JM Eagle LA Championship on Sunday in her third start as an LPGA Tour member, avoiding a playoff when fellow rookie Akie Iwai bogeyed the final hole at El Caballero Country Club.
Lakers realize they've got to do some quick work after Timberwolves' blowout win in series opener
Read full article: Lakers realize they've got to do some quick work after Timberwolves' blowout win in series openerWhen Luka Doncic scored 16 points in the first quarter of his playoff debut with his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers’ downtown arena crackled with excitement from fans imagining dream scenarios for their new superstar this spring.
Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic's 37 points
Read full article: Timberwolves rout Lakers 117-95 in 1st-round series opener, overcoming Luka Doncic's 37 pointsJaden McDaniels scored 25 points, Naz Reid added 23 with six 3-pointers, and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame Luka Doncic’s 37-point Lakers playoff debut for a 117-95 victory over Los Angeles.
Members of burned LA church bear a cross through their devastated neighborhood to mark Good Friday
Read full article: Members of burned LA church bear a cross through their devastated neighborhood to mark Good FridayThe Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades burned down in wildfires that devastated much of Los Angeles in January.
Lindblad joins Buhai atop the leaderboard in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship
Read full article: Lindblad joins Buhai atop the leaderboard in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA ChampionshipIngrid Lindblad took a share of the lead into the weekend at El Caballero Country Club in only the fourth start of her rookie season on the LPGA Tour.
Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadow
Read full article: Living through a 'low-attention disaster,' Mountain Fire survivors recover in LA's shadowNearly six months after the Mountain Fire displaced 750 people and destroyed 182 homes and other structures in Ventura County, survivors say recovery is more difficult without FEMA support and in the shadow of the LA fires.
Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA Championship
Read full article: Yan Liu, Ashleigh Buhai share lead at 63 in the LPGA Tour's JM Eagle LA ChampionshipYan Liu birdied the final three holes in chilly conditions Thursday afternoon for a 9-under 63 and a share of the first-round lead with Ashleigh Buhai in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle Championship at El Caballero.
Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in public
Read full article: Haley Joel Osment charged with cocaine possession and being drunk in publicOscar-nominated actor Haley Joel Osment has been charged with public intoxication and cocaine possession after his arrest earlier this month at a Northern California ski resort.
Rams' draft headquarters to be at LAFD Air Operations base to honor first responders to wildfires
Read full article: Rams' draft headquarters to be at LAFD Air Operations base to honor first responders to wildfiresThe Los Angeles Rams will make their selections in the upcoming NFL draft from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Air Operations base in Van Nuys to honor the first responders who stopped the deadly wildfires that blazed across Southern California earlier this year.
Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies
Read full article: Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep RockiesShohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers’ seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific title
Read full article: Luka and the Lakers believe they can win a championship after wrapping up the Pacific titleThe Los Angeles Lakers said they believe they can win an NBA championship after they wrapped up the Pacific Division title.
Judge rules Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom through resentencing can continue
Read full article: Judge rules Menendez brothers’ bid for freedom through resentencing can continueErik and Lyle Menendez will proceed with their resentencing hearings after spending 35 years behind bars for the 1989 killings of their parents, despite opposition from Los Angeles County’s district attorney.
Female athletes to be in the majority at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after big win for women's soccer
Read full article: Female athletes to be in the majority at 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after big win for women's soccerFemale athletes will be in the majority at an Olympics for the first time at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games thanks to a big win for women’s soccer.
Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effect
Read full article: Asian supermarket customers brace for price hikes as Trump tariffs take effectLoyal customers of Asian supermarkets and other grocery stores that specialize in selling imported food are wondering what will happen to prices given the extra-high tariffs President Donald Trump put on goods from dozens of countries.
Youth soccer coach charged in the death of 13-year-old found on Southern California road
Read full article: Youth soccer coach charged in the death of 13-year-old found on Southern California roadA youth soccer coach has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old whose body was found on the side of a Southern California road.
A list of the largest settlements reached by organizations and victims of sexual abuse
Read full article: A list of the largest settlements reached by organizations and victims of sexual abuseLos Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959.
LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities
Read full article: LA County reaches $4 billion agreement to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilitiesOfficials say Los Angeles County has reached a $4 billion agreement to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959.
Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless team
Read full article: Braves are desperate for recovery as they enter their home opener as the majors' only winless teamThe Atlanta Braves’ longest winless start since 2016 has left manager Brian Snitker desperate for a recovery he hopes begins with the team’s home opener against Miami on Friday night.
Nathan Ordaz scores, LAFC blanks Leo Messi and Inter Miami 1-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup
Read full article: Nathan Ordaz scores, LAFC blanks Leo Messi and Inter Miami 1-0 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions CupLos Angeles FC kept Lionel Messi off the scoresheet in a 1-0 victory over Inter Miami in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup.
Ohtani's walk-off homer in 9th completes rally as Dodgers stun winless Braves 6-5 for 8-0 start
Read full article: Ohtani's walk-off homer in 9th completes rally as Dodgers stun winless Braves 6-5 for 8-0 startShohei Ohtani hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning on his bobblehead night, lifting the unbeaten Los Angeles Dodgers over the winless Atlanta Braves 6-5.
After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound a changed man
Read full article: After cheating death, Dodgers pitcher Dustin May makes his way back to the mound a changed manDustin May allowed just one hit and an unearned run for the Los Angeles Dodgers in his first major league start in nearly two years.
Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1
Read full article: Dodgers improve to 7-0 behind Dustin May after beating winless Braves 3-1Dustin May pitched five strong innings after missing nearly two years, Mookie Betts hit his third go-ahead homer of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the winless Atlanta Braves 3-1.
Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldaña earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter Butter
Read full article: Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams and Zoe Saldaña earn Webby Award nominations, along with Nutter ButterKendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Zoe Saldaña and Nutter Butter are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards, recognizing the best internet content and creators.
Shower slip knocks Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman out of lineup after hurting surgically repaired ankle
Read full article: Shower slip knocks Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman out of lineup after hurting surgically repaired ankleLos Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the lineup against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, after slipping in the shower and hurting his surgically repaired right ankle.
Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his control
Read full article: Roki Sasaki pulled from Dodger Stadium debut in 2nd inning after more struggles with his controlRoki Sasaki’s home debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers ended in the second inning Saturday night after the touted right-hander again struggled with his control.
No longer sick, Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a pair of '160-pound homers' as he works to gain weight
Read full article: No longer sick, Dodgers' Mookie Betts hits a pair of '160-pound homers' as he works to gain weightMookie Betts is no longer ailing, finally able to keep food down and eating up a storm to pack on the weight that he dropped while battling a stomach virus during the first two weeks of the season.
Betts hits winning 3-run homer in 10th as Dodgers beat Tigers 8-5 for first 4-0 start since 1981
Read full article: Betts hits winning 3-run homer in 10th as Dodgers beat Tigers 8-5 for first 4-0 start since 1981Mookie Betts hit a game-winning, three-run homer in the 10th inning, lifting the Dodgers to an 8-5 win over the Detroit Tigers when Los Angeles received its 2024 World Series rings.
MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the Dodgers
Read full article: MLB's opening day: Bearded era begins with a win for the Yankees; Ohtani goes deep for the DodgersThe New York Yankees showed they can still win with a little scruff on their chins while Baltimore’s Tyler O’Neill might be the best player on Earth during the first game of the season.
Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home opener
Read full article: Dodgers celebrate 2024 World Series victory with Ice Cube and Kirk Gibson at home openerIt’s a new season but the Los Angeles Dodgers are still celebrating their 2024 World Series championship.
Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 months
Read full article: Los Angeles sheriff's department to retest 4,000 DNA samples after using faulty kits for 8 monthsThe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department says it will retest 4,000 DNA samples and open an internal investigation after learning that it used potentially flawed test kits for eight months.
LeBron James beats buzzer with tip to lift Lakers past Pacers and keep record streak alive
Read full article: LeBron James beats buzzer with tip to lift Lakers past Pacers and keep record streak aliveLeBron James had a buzzer-beating tip-in to cap a 10-point fourth quarter, Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Indiana Pacers 120-119 on Wednesday night.
Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his mother
Read full article: Witnesses claiming to be fraud victims testify in court against Sean Kingston and his motherA car salesman and a luxury watch vendor testified in federal court Wednesday against Sean Kingston in Broward County.
'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-Men
Read full article: 'Avengers: Doomsday' cast includes Hemsworth's Thor, Mackie's Cap, Fantastic Four and original X-MenChris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, Tom Hiddleston's Loki and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man are all back in the “Avengers” ensemble.
USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineup
Read full article: USC looks to keep March Madness title hopes alive without generational talent JuJu Watkins in lineupIf Southern California wants to win its first women's national championship in 41 years, the Trojans will have to find a way to get it done without star guard JuJu Watkins.
USC star JuJu Watkins goes down and Trojans rout Mississippi State in March Madness
Read full article: USC star JuJu Watkins goes down and Trojans rout Mississippi State in March MadnessJuJu Watkins was carried off the floor with a season-ending knee injury in the first quarter of top-seeded USC’s game against Mississippi State in the NCAA Tournament.
Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shooting
Read full article: Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez sentenced to 5 years for 2022 shootingFormer UFC champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison for a shooting in 2022 where he chased after the man accused of molesting his son.
LeBron James' return from injury spoiled by Bulls' phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over Lakers
Read full article: LeBron James' return from injury spoiled by Bulls' phenomenal effort in 146-115 win over LakersCoby White scored 36 points, Josh Giddey flirted with a quadruple-double and the Chicago Bulls wrecked LeBron James’ return from injury with an impressive 146-115 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers' blowout loss
Read full article: LeBron James returns from 7-game injury absence, and nothing else goes right in Lakers' blowout lossLeBron James returned from a two-week injury absence, looking rested and ready to lead the Los Angeles Lakers down the stretch toward the postseason.
Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy
Read full article: Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policyFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías has been suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence policy with the players’ association.
Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers say
Read full article: Everyday tattoos got Venezuelan men ID'd as gang members and deported, lawyers sayDefense lawyers say some of the roughly 200 Venezuelan men the U.S. deported after accusing them of being gang members were targeted because of their everyday tattoos.
Family of Menendez brothers reject prosecutor criticism and lead rally for their release
Read full article: Family of Menendez brothers reject prosecutor criticism and lead rally for their releaseThe family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is rejecting claims by the Los Angeles district attorney that the brothers hadn’t appropriately taken responsibility for the 1989 killing of their parents and says any lies they told during their murder trial were due to trauma and fear.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host Bucks
Read full article: Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves join LeBron James on the sideline with injuries when Lakers host BucksLuka Doncic and Austin Reaves are sitting out with sprained right ankles when the Lakers host the Milwaukee Bucks in Los Angeles’ sixth game in eight days.
US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for sale
Read full article: US home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased and more homes put up for saleSales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108
Read full article: Luka Doncic scores 31 after a big 1st quarter, and the Lakers rout the depleted Nuggets 120-108Luka Doncic had 31 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in just three quarters of work, and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Denver Nuggets 120-108 in a matchup of injury-depleted Western Conference contenders.
Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will host spring 'Saturday Night Live' episodes
Read full article: Mikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm will host spring 'Saturday Night Live' episodesMikey Madison, Jack Black and Jon Hamm are next up to host “Saturday Night Live” during the final stretch of the show’s 50th season.
Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Read full article: Miami Beach withdraws call to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentaryThe mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, is backing off a proposal to terminate an independent theater's lease and financial support after it screened an Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
Read full article: Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early AprilNHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the Players' Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1.
Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacks
Read full article: Cybersecurity officials warn against potentially costly Medusa ransomware attacksThe FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency are warning email users against a dangerous ransomware scheme.
Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to 'land the new James Bond role'
Read full article: Polish leader offers actor Jesse Eisenberg military training to 'land the new James Bond role'Poland’s prime minister has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to U_S_ actor and director Jesse Eisenberg, who recently gained Polish citizenship, to give him military training that would land him “the new James Bond role.”.
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentary
Read full article: Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Israeli-Palestinian documentaryThe mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis as antisemitic.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprain
Read full article: Knicks star Jalen Brunson expected to miss at least 2 weeks with right ankle sprainJalen Brunson is expected to miss at least two weeks with a right ankle sprain, putting the New York Knicks in a tough spot as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference.
At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over Knicks
Read full article: At beginning of tough stretch, Lakers show grit with overtime victory over KnicksIt is fitting that in a town built on movies and television, JJ Redick likes to use a popular directing term to refer to different moments in his first season as coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to Lakers
Read full article: Knicks guard Jalen Brunson expected to miss time after suffering ankle injury in OT loss to LakersNew York star guard Jalen Brunson could miss an extended period of time after suffering an ankle injury during overtime in the Knicks' 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight win
Read full article: Doncic and James propel Lakers to 113-109 overtime victory over Knicks for 8th straight winLuka Doncic scored 32 points, LeBron James added 31 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to eight games, defeating the New York Knicks 113-109 in overtime.
Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic season
Read full article: Dudamel will lead concert performances of 'Die Walküre' in final Los Angeles Philharmonic seasonGustavo Dudamel will conduct concert performances of Wagner’s “Die Walküre” in a highlight of his 17th and final season as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director.
Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'
Read full article: Lady Gaga strikes a chord: The superstar singer rekindles passion for music with new album 'Mayhem'Lady Gaga rediscovered her passion for music through self-discovery, channeling her personal transformation into her new album “Mayhem.”.
Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115
Read full article: Harden scores 50 points for 1st time with Clippers as Los Angeles beats Pistons 123-115James Harden scored 50 points, his 24th career 50-point game and first with the Clippers, as Los Angeles beat the Detroit Pistons 123-115.
EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly market
Read full article: EXp Realty CEO expects US home sales will rise modestly this year and a more buyer-friendly marketElevated mortgage rates and rising home prices are freezing out many would-be buyers, and that's keeping the U.S. housing market in a years-long slump.
Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
Read full article: Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom ticketsActor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free.
Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfire
Read full article: Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility's equipment sparked wildfireLos Angeles County says it is suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death
Read full article: Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's deathOne discrepancy in the death of actor Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and one of their three beloved dogs has been resolved after authorities mistakenly identified the deceased dog as a German shepherd.
Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin America
Read full article: Two Oscar-winning films shed light on the thousands of disappeared people in Latin AmericaTwo visions of the trauma of disappeared people in Latin America had a central role at Sunday's Academy Awards.
iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'
Read full article: iHeartMedia says legal dispute with Drake was settled because it 'did nothing wrong'Texas-based iHeartMedia says it settled its legal dispute with Drake over Kendrick Lamar’s dis track “Not Like Us” after demonstrating that it “did nothing wrong.”.
No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournament
Read full article: No. 2 USC hopes to build off first conference title in 31 years in Big Ten tournamentWith their first regular season conference championship in 31 years in hand, Southern California will turn its attention to the Big Ten tournament.
The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industry
Read full article: The Show Miami aims to give students opportunities in fashion industryThe Show Miami opens March 17 at the Miami Beach Convention Center and students at the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College are looking forward to it.