LAPD chief backed cops who shot Jillian Lauren; commission overruled
For the second time in recent months, the civilian commission that oversees the LAPD has overruled Chief Jim…
Letters to the Editor: If we really want more housing, we should reduce design requirements
To the editor: The authors of this op-ed would do well to talk with the people in charge…
L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup, speakers and panels
The L.A. Times Festival of Books is back for its 31st year. The event will feature authors, poets,…
Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
Planetary warming has significantly accelerated over the past 10 years, with temperatures rising at a higher rate since…
‘Rooster’ review: Steve Carell leads a gentle father-daughter comedy
In “Rooster,” a genial comedy premiering Sunday on HBO, Steve Carell, comfortable as an uncomfortable person, plays Greg…
Teddy Riley talks about his new memoir in Sacramento this weekend
Teddy Riley talks about his new memoir in Sacramento this weekend BUT BEFORE THAT, HE’S TALKING WITH KCRA…
Authors, journalists share craft at PLNU’s Writer’s Symposium by the Sea
This year’s writers featured at the Symposium (Photo courtesy of PLNU) The Writer’s Symposium by the Sea is…
Michael Silverblatt dead: ‘Genius’ host of KCRW’s ‘Bookworm’ was 73
Michael Silverblatt, the longtime host of the KCRW radio show “Bookworm” — known for interviews of authors so…
Neil Gaiman calls sexual misconduct allegations a ‘smear campaign’
Writer Neil Gaiman denied sexual misconduct allegations first brought forth against him more than a year and a…
Sacramento-area author inspires young readers, one story at a time
February is Black History Month, and in 2026 the celebration reaches a historic milestone — 100 years of…
10 best books to read in February
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Demond Wilson dead: ‘Sanford and Son’ actor was 79
Demond Wilson, who was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, the son of Redd Foxx’s character on the…