The most-read Los Angeles Times stories of 2025
2025 was challenging for Angelenos. The year began with the double firestorms, and chaos and uncertainty continued into…
A’s fans enjoy free ice skating sessions in Sacramento
AFTER THE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM OFFERED FREE ICE SKATING SESSIONS. THESE ARE CALLING THIS A UNIQUE WAY…
Final season of ‘Stranger Things’ breaks viewing records at Netflix
The final season of “Stranger Things” was so popular that Netflix on TVs crashed for a few minutes…
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…
Maris is the Elton John-approved pop girl ‘starving’ for stardom
Nearly 10 years ago, high school student Maris pulled up to Missoula, Mont.’s Rockin Rudy’s record store in…
Tara Reid says spiked drink led to her hospitalization
Tara Reid issued a warning to fans after an evening sip and cigarette at a hotel bar ended…
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 review: Our misfits are poised for battle
Seasons change. Kids grow up. Monsters evolve. Beloved TV series end. “Stranger Things’” fifth and final season kicks…
James Van Der Beek is ‘bouncing back’ amid cancer battle, says wife
There goes West Canaan High School’s hero. “Varsity Blues” actor James Van Der Beek donned a familiar uniform…
Why merch is one of Camp Flog Gnaw’s biggest draws
The first few hours of Camp Flog Gnaw are for shopping. Beyond the star-studded lineup — which features…
Jimmy Cliff death: Jamaican reggae legend dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican musician who helped popularize reggae around the world and paved the way for future…
Looking back at the greatest high school basketball season ever
Driving along the 71 Freeway toward the Inland Empire, you pass Chino Hills High and immediately think of…
Judge temporarily blocks OpenAI from using ‘Cameo’ in video-making app Sora
A federal judge has temporarily blocked OpenAI’s use of several monikers, including “Cameos” and “CameoVideo,” for elements of…