EXPLAINED: 14 - The Real Truth

Sleuths are on a quest to find Kristin Smart’s body, the last piece of an enduring mystery

ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. — It’s been 27 years since Kristin Smart disappeared following an off-campus party after being “hunted” for months by another Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

With Dustin May set for season-ending elbow surgery, Dodgers rotation needs to grow

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers already appeared to be in need of starting pitching at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May to undergo right elbow surgery

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the Dodgers announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 5, 2023

Bill Plaschke: Rob Pelinka and the Lakers win free agency and the summer

LOS ANGELES — They did nothing. They did everything.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

Robin Abcarian: On affirmative action, Justice Jackson blasts her colleagues' 'let-them-eat-cake obliviousness'

There is no way around this: The Supreme Court's split decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions is a perfect example of how racial diversity enriches us, and why it should be enshrined as a goal in our laws.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

As California fire season begins, debate over wildfire retardant heats up

As the first heat wave of summer plunges California into yet another wildfire season, some environmental groups are taking aim at a commercial fire retardant that most residents have grown all too familiar with during recent, devastating fire years.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

Jean Guerrero: For Republicans, ‘Bomb the Mexicans’ is the new ‘Build the Wall’

When then-President Donald Trump proposed shooting migrants in the legs and firing missiles into Mexico to destroy drug labs, he did so in private.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

Commentary: The Supreme Court rewrote the law so that it could stop student loan forgiveness

In striking down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program, the Supreme Court ignored one of the most basic principles of law: When the text of a law is clear, it must be followed unless it is unconstitutional.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

Commentary: With its 303 Creative decision, the Supreme Court opens the door to discrimination

On the final day of Pride Month, the Supreme Court delivered a blow to gay rights. In 303 Creative vs. Elenis, the conservative supermajority on the court ruled, 6-3, that a web design company could deny its wedding website services to same-sex couples. For the first time in our history,…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2023

Dodgers place Clayton Kershaw on injured list with shoulder soreness

The Dodgers' lengthy injury list added its biggest name yet Monday, with Clayton Kershaw officially being sidelined because of a shoulder injury that occurred during a start in Colorado last week.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 3, 2023