Nancy Silverton to receive James Beard lifetime achievement award; plus 9 local finalists
The James Beard Foundation Awards — some of the country’s most prestigious accolades in the dining and beverage…
Column: The time has come to discard California’s top-two open primary
SACRAMENTO — It’s probably time for California to reform the outdated “reform” that could be leading us into an absurd…
Trump attacking Newsom’s dyslexia proves president’s incompetence
You’re reading the L.A. Times Politics newsletter George Skelton and Michael Wilner cover the insights, legislation, players and…
Oscars 2026 winners: The complete list
If April is the cruelest month, per T.S. Eliot, the Oscars surely must be the cruelest (and longest)…
How to watch Oscars 2026 and red carpet, who’s presenting and hosting
Get your ballots ready, the 2026 Oscars are around the corner. The 98th Academy Awards will be held…
Promising free college tuition is obvious politics — and a good idea
SACRAMENTO — One unique perk California kids enjoyed for generations was tuition-free college. Now, a candidate for governor promises to…
Column: Scary time for California Democrats
SACRAMENTO — The race for California governor couldn’t be much closer. And that’s scary for Democrats. Only the top two…
Column: Some Democratic candidates for California governor need to drop out
SACRAMENTO — Every farmer knows there comes a time to thin the crop to allow the most promising plants to…
The billionaire who wants to be California governor
SACRAMENTO — Tom Steyer must solve this dilemma: How does he convince financially struggling Californians they can trust a billionaire…
Oscar nominees gathered at their customary luncheon on Tuesday to celebrate
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> “Frankenstein” star Jacob Elordi, at 6 feet 5 easy to spot from across the ballroom, leaned…
Column: Knives are out for California’s golden goose
SACRAMENTO — California may be headed toward killing the billionaire birds that lay the golden eggs needed to nourish this…
Paul Thomas Anderson wins Directors Guild Award for ‘One Battle After Another’
In a widely anticipated outcome that felt like a long-overdue coronation, Paul Thomas Anderson won the top honor…