Why I’m dropping my anonymity as the L.A. Times restaurant critic
I raced into adulthood intent on fame. I was a vocal performance major at Berklee College of Music…
Sacramento veterans gather to honor lives lost on 84th Pearl Harbor anniversary
Sunday marks 84 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor, and in Sacramento, veterans, families and community members…
Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will be expanding its ban on travel for citizens of certain countries to more than…
Alarm grows in Europe over what is seen as Trump’s ‘betrayal’ of Ukraine
WASHINGTON — A renewed push by the Trump administration to settle Russia’s war in Ukraine is jolting European governments that…
Trump, Sheinbaum extend mutual invitations for visits after Washington meeting.
WASHINGTON — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that she and President Trump had a “cordial” hourlong meeting in Washington…
Rep. Matsui, advocates challenge ICE detentions of Afghan nationals in Sacramento
A California lawmaker and advocates are opposing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown on Afghan nationals, following reports of…
Appreciation: Frank Gehry was the architect who changed music
The street was very quiet. The moon, full. The ocean in the background, calm. All the lights inside…
Lawmakers flag concerns about World Cup visas, high ticket prices
WASHINGTON — With the World Cup just six months away and the tournament draw unfolding Friday, members of California’s congressional…
Sacramento’s Afghan community fearful amid immigration enforcement
Afghan community members in Sacramento are expressing fear as immigration authorities begin targeting Afghan asylum applicants in the…
Wagner Moura is the burning heart of Brazil’s ‘The Secret Agent’
The stakes are high for the characters that Brazilian actor Wagner Moura takes on. Caught in the grip…
L.A.’s 2026 World Cup planning hits overdrive this week
For organizers of the 2026 World Cup, Friday’s tournament draw is a like the bell lap of a…
Governments endorse greater protections for sharks
Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for more than 70 species of sharks and…