UNBELIEVABLE: 18 | History Defined

Editorial: Slow the roll of robotaxis. They aren’t safe enough yet to take over California’s streets

Self-driving cars may be the future, but right now they’re still a work in progress.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Commentary: The Supreme Court’s ultimate ‘judicial activism’: striking down affirmative action in college admissions

For decades, conservatives have railed against judicial activism, but Thursday’s decision striking down affirmative action by colleges and universities in admissions was the height of conservative judicial activism. The court rejected almost half a century of precedents, overturned decisions made by public and private universities across the country, and ignored…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

These high school grads are the COVID Class of 2023 and have the stories to prove it

It had only been a week since graduation and these teenagers were giddy. Summer sprawled out in front of them. College is just a few months away — a future some still can't believe will be theirs.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

SAG-AFTRA members may go on strike soon. Here are four reasons why

Hollywood's actors could be on the verge of striking over their main film and TV contract for the first time in 43 years.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Supreme Court strikes down race-based affirmative action in college admissions

WASHINGTON — In another major reversal, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action policies at colleges and universities that use race as a factor in deciding who is admitted.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw has inflammation in shoulder, hopes to make another start before All-Star break

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw said his shoulder got "a little cranky" in the sixth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies and that he was diagnosed with inflammation. The Dodgers left-hander received a cortisone injection and remains hopeful that he'll be able to make at least one…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez voted in as All-Star Game starters

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will be well-represented at the July 11 All-Star Game in Seattle, with outfielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter J.D. Martinez voted into the game as National League starters.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023

Lakers waive Mo Bamba, likely to decline club option for Malik Beasley

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have waived center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, the team announced Thursday. They are likely to decline the team option on Malik Beasley's contract, creating a way for the team to potentially use the full mid-level exception once free agency opens Friday, people with…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for deadly Astroworld crowd crush

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for his role in the deadly Astroworld festival, a Houston grand jury decided Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

The end of affirmative action won’t change much for them, some Asian Americans say

LOS ANGELES — Cecilia Chang bluntly told her two kids: You have to try harder because of who you are.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023