I Tried the Next Frontier in Cancer Screening. I’m Dubious
I watch as my crimson-red blood quickly fills two small glass vials, then gets packed into an ice-cold…
Davey Lopes, part of Dodgers’ long-running infield, dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, the no-nonsense, base-swiping second baseman of a Dodgers infield that played together for an MLB-record 8½…
California may be in path of a ‘super’ El Niño. It could bring rain, floods, coastal erosion
You’re going to hear a lot about El Niño this year. The term refers to warmer-than-average waters along…
Disney plans extensive round of layoffs in the coming weeks
Walt Disney Co. is planning an extensive round of layoffs in the coming weeks, according to a source…
Aubrey Plaza is pregnant with her first baby
Aubrey Plaza is pregnant! Plaza and “Girls” star Christopher Abbott are expecting their first child together. Representatives for…
L.A.’s history-making wolf lands in Eastern Sierra, seeks forever home
A wolf that seized national attention when she ventured into Los Angeles County earlier this year continues to…
Cooper Flagg sets NBA records by scoring 51, 45 back-to-back
Dallas Mavericks rookie and Maine native Cooper Flagg made NBA history in back-to-back games, improving his case for…
Contributor: For water and mining policy near Salton Sea, keep in mind local children’s health
Southern California’s Salton Sea was once a resort playground, with sunny beaches, celebrities and people waterskiing on the…
Candace Parker heads 2026 Basketball Hall of Fame class
PHOENIX — Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and the 1996 U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team will be enshrined…
For Angels fans, new team ownership and winning are top priorities
The Angels celebrated their 2026 home opener on Friday, and the fans booed the ceremonial first pitch. Magic…
Trump asks Congress for $152 million to start rebuilding Alcatraz prison
WASHINGTON — President Trump is requesting $152 million from Congress to begin “rebuilding” the prison on Alcatraz Island for operational…
Hiltzik: A new Social Security proposal would cap benefits, but why?
How worried are America’s wealthy about the possibility they’ll be hit with a higher tax for Social Security?…