Venezuela’s oil industry is in ruins. Reviving it won’t be easy
CABIMAS, Venezuela  — The pumps that brought prosperity from deep in the Earth’s crust are now mostly rusted relics…
Why Mattel has a Barbie problem
Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver. The El Segundo…
Why Dave Roberts expects Shohei Ohtani to be ‘in the Cy Young conversation’
PHOENIX — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expects a lot from Shohei Ohtani this season. But even with those high expectations,…
Sacramento State football to join Mid-American Conference, reports say
Over the past year, Sacramento State has had lofty aspirations of elevating its football program and joining the…
John Shirreffs, trainer of Zenyatta and Giacomo, dies at 80
John Shirreffs, the soft-spoken giant who trained Zenyatta, perhaps the best mare of all-time, died in Southern California…
$600 million in Trump administration health cuts will hit California HIV programs
WASHINGTON — Public health experts warned Tuesday that $600 million in cuts to federal public health funding announced by the…
Newsom heads to Munich conference to challenge Trump’s vision for U.S.
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom is heading to a conference of world leaders in Germany later this week as part…
Charges added against L.A. soccer coach accused of raping, killing teen
A San Fernando Valley soccer coach charged with sexually assaulting and killing one of his teenage players last…
Jeanette Marantos, L.A. Times plants reporter, dies at 70
Jeanette Marantos, a stalwart Features reporter for the Los Angeles Times, died Saturday following an emergency heart issue.…
LA mayor advocates in Sacramento for more wildfire recovery support
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF MERCHANDISE FROM THAT BUSINESS FOR THE PAST THREE WEEKS. LEADERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS…
Legislature passes bill to give $90 million to Planned Parenthood
SACRAMENTO — California lawmakers on Monday approved a one-time infusion of $90 million for Planned Parenthood and other women’s health…
San Francisco teachers go on strike, closing schools for nearly 50,000 students
San Francisco public schools shut down on Monday as teachers went on strike demanding improved healthcare benefits and…