As ‘Twister’ turns 30, Hollywood pines for its big box office glory days
There’s a scene in the movie “Twister” in which Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character, blasting hard rock music and…
Lakers layoffs part of sweeping changes to business operations
The Lakers informed employees Wednesday there would be a round of layoffs as the organization continues restructuring under…
Truckloads of fireworks found in South L.A., prompting evacuations
Parts of South Los Angeles were evacuated Wednesday morning after police found truckloads of fireworks, according to authorities.…
A Diana Thater video installation at LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries
When pedestrians and drivers head under the bridge formed over Wilshire Boulevard by Los Angeles County Museum of…
California election: Congressional feuds and races for mayor, governor dominate
California’s primary election is officially one week away and for many voters, political uncertainty remains thanks to a…
San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos
There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s main immigration court, no lawyers making arguments.The…
San Francisco immigration court has shut; asylum cases in chaos
SAN FRANCISCO — There are no immigrants waiting for rulings anymore at San Francisco’s main immigration court, no lawyers making…
Orange County chemical leak has led to evacuations, explosion concerns
Around 40,000 residents have been asked to evacuate from parts of Orange County as a large industrial tank…
Do people change after they get married? I found out the hard way
In the past two years, I’ve changed my pronouns twice. But I’m not talking about my gender identity.…
Low voter turnout is a problem. Here’s how two California counties are fighting it
Anyone streaming or watching television in California over the last few months has been bombarded with political ads.…
Caltech could lose control of JPL for the first time
The contract for management and operation of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be opened up to a competitive…
Newsom blames Chevron for California’s gas-price problem
The blame game over surging gas prices is heating up as Gov. Gavin Newsom suggested Chevron could be…