The Times’ final top 25 high school football rankings for 2025
A look at the final top 25 high school football teams in the Southland: Rk. School (record); Finish;…
The Times’ football coach of the year: Ray Fenton of Los Alamitos
It’s hard to say who had more fun during the 2025 high school football season at Los Alamitos…
The Times’ football back of the year: Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo
The fact quarterback Luke Fahey of Mission Viejo High signed with Ohio State is impressive enough. Then look…
The Times’ football lineman of the year: Braiden McKenna of Los Alamitos
From the first practice to the last, Braiden McKenna was the true leader of Los Alamitos’ offensive live.…
LAFD report on Palisades fire was watered down in editing process, records show
For months after the Palisades fire, many who had lost their homes eagerly awaited the Los Angeles Fire…
Remembering Rob Reiner, plus the best movies this week in L.A.
Hello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only…
Rams fall apart and lose to Seahawks
From Gary Klein: Short week, strange and bad trip. It started with Rams star receiver Puka Nacua ripping…
Watchdogs warn L.A. County is undermining oversight efforts
After steadily gaining power and influence for more than a decade, the watchdogs that provide civilian oversight of…
Who’s running the LAPD? New chief’s style draws mixed reviews
When an LAPD captain stood up during a meeting this fall and asked Chief Jim McDonnell to explain…
Why Nick Reiner struggled with drugs, mental health before his arrest
Rob Reiner was 20 minutes into a video podcast promoting his new film — a semi-autobiographical tale of…
Video: Amazon delivery driver appears to nab cat from SoCal home
A Los Angeles County resident is still looking for her missing cat after an Amazon delivery driver was…
After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?
As the Palisades fire raged, then-Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley went on a television blitz, calling…