Short, beautiful Southern California reads for our doomscrolling times
Amid the fusillade of terrible headlines this year, one pierced my nerdy heart. “Enjoying this headline? You’re a…
Thief steals Thanksgiving turkeys meant for hundreds of needy families
Hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys intended for hungry families are missing after a thief made off with a box…
L.A. has long had rent control. The newcomers are pricing others out
Nov. 14, 2025 6:30 AM PT To the editor: Councilmember Nithya Ramen was quoted in the last paragraph…
Dodgers seek another back-end reliever. But will they spend for one?
LAS VEGAS — Last offseason, the Dodgers swung big in their offseason pursuit of impact bullpen additions. After largely striking…
Lauren Turner, CSUF soccer player, dies after scooter crash
Lauren Turner, a second-year player on the Cal State Fullerton women’s soccer team, has died nearly six weeks…
Can L.A. get its own Zohran Mamdani? Two Latina mayors are paving the way
Following the historic victory of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral election, many Los…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions 2025: Full coverage from ceremony
Vanessa: The Soundgarden superfan in my house (my husband) just sprinted in to watch this induction by…Jim Carrey?…
Opposition to single-payer healthcare separates Villaraigosa from others at candidate forum
SACRAMENTO — Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles mayor and current candidate for California governor, on Friday said he opposed the…
Supreme Court blocks order to cover SNAP benefits — for now
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked an order late Friday night that would have forced the government to backfill…
4 takeaways after Proposition 50’s big win in California
Proposition 50’s big win Tuesday night is a political earthquake that is being felt nationally. Here are four…
A fence might deter MacArthur Park crime and homelessness, but is it enough?
My first reaction, when I heard about the proposed $2.3-million fence around MacArthur Park, was skepticism. Yeah, the…
Phony AI-generated court cases cited in O.C. by defense in Kluwe lawsuit
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, Oct. 29. I’m Carol Cormaci, bringing you this week’s TimesOC newsletter with a look…