California mountain biker dies after helping stranded hikers A California mountain biker died over the weekend after assisting in the rescue of several stranded hikers. Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023
In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks California fast-food institution In-N-Out Burger announced that it will soon ban employees from wearing masks in five of the seven states in which it operates restaurants, according to an internal memo leaked Friday Los Angeles Times · Jul 18, 2023
A man and his dog are rescued after being lost at sea for three months An Australian man and his dog were rescued after being lost in the Pacific Ocean for months, according to Australian media reports. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announce divorce after nearly 8 years of marriage LOS ANGELES — Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello have announced they are divorcing after nearly eight years of marriage, according to reports Monday. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Have student loans? These employers will help you pay them off After graduating from college, Augie Kennady was saddled with nearly $90,000 in student loan debt. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
California Supreme Court upholds Uber workers' right to sue The California Supreme Court rejected an argument by Uber that sought to limit the ability of their drivers to take employment-related disputes to court. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Concertgoers leave Miranda Lambert's show after she calls out selfie-taking fans Miranda Lambert is really buying into the mantra, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
A famous rock on the Oregon coast had a surprise visitor this weekend: A cougar. Cannon Beach on the coast of Oregon is famous for Haystack Rock, a towering 235-foot sea stack that's one of the state's leading tourist attractions and the town square for plenty of seaside locals, including tufted puffins, seabirds and aquatic critters. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Anti-Asian hate attacks are down in LA. Why some are worried After hitting record highs in 2021, anti-Asian hate attacks have significantly decreased both in the Los Angeles area and statewide. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Jason Aldean played golf 'all day' before ending show early due to heat exhaustion Jason Aldean was forced to cut his show early over the weekend in Hartford, Connecticut, after suffering heat exhaustion. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
'Florida wants to retire and move to him': Meet ABC's first 'Golden Bachelor' The "Bachelor" franchise is entering a new age. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Ariana Grande and husband Dalton Gomez reportedly split after 2 years of marriage Ariana Grande and husband Dalton Gomez are reportedly splitting up after two years of marriage. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Another day of scorching heat to hit Southern California as crews battle wildfires Southern Californians can expect another day of scorching weather Monday as a heat wave continues to bear down on the region, bringing triple-digit temperatures and increased fire danger. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Brian Cox goes viral doing his best Logan Roy, bashing 'woke culture' and millennials Brian Cox's anti-millennial comments last week have critics confused about the Scottish actor's politics. Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 'Today's' Jill Martin shares breast cancer diagnosis after learning father was carrier The "Today" show's lifestyle contributor Jill Martin revealed Monday that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer after learning that her father was a BRCA gene mutation carrier.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Commentary: Yes, Barbie is a feminist — just don’t ask her creators Almost 30 years ago, when I researched and wrote a history of the people and ideas that led to the creation of Barbie, I had no doubt she would be as talked about in 2023 as she was in 1959, when she first appeared.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Commentary: The SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike shows LA is leading the labor movement Southern California unions and the working people they represent have become the vanguard of the American labor movement. About half of the big strikes in the U.S. this year have taken place in California, with the most consequential centered in Los Angeles — now including the actors’ strike announced by…
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Taylor Swift is the first living artist in nearly 60 years to achieve rare feat on the charts Taylor Swift is definitely not having cruel summer.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Commentary: More money, same problems: My fellow California Democrats keep repeating this mistake The California Legislature is poised to begin its summer recess having passed the latest state budget. The $310 billion plan is a reflection of our values, dedicating spending to getting homeless people off the street, supporting schools, keeping public transit afloat and treating mental illness. As a member of the…
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Can actors go to movie premieres and film festivals? Here's what's allowed during a strike LOS ANGELES — Actors have joined writers, who have been on strike since May 2, on the picket lines. SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached an impasse last week in negotiations over a new contract.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 How Savanah Leaf and Tia Nomore personalized their ode to Black motherhood, 'Earth Mama' LOS ANGELES — Writer-director Savanah Leaf never forgot how her life changed at 16, when she met her future sister's birth mother, a young woman not much older than herself.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Billie Eilish dropped 'What Was I Made For?' and pop queen Glüme has never felt more seen Billie Eilish dropped "What Was I Made For?" and child actor-turned-pop queen Glüme Harlow has never felt more seen.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Helene Elliott: Learner Tien's rise has tennis world noticing Southern California left-hander Learner Tien played tennis almost as soon as he started walking. He was 5 when he competed in his first tournament, at the Racquet Club of Irvine, near his home. He was just short of 6, his father recalled, when he earned his first championship by winning three matches at…
Los Angeles Times · Jul 17, 2023 Why can't we create safe camps for homeless people? LOS ANGLES — Several times a week I drive the same route, taking a shortcut through a neighborhood of old warehouses and auto repair shops on my way home. I know I will see two things.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2023 Firefighters battle 7,600-acre wildfire in Riverside County as heat wave scorches California Firefighters in Riverside County made progress in battling four wildfires Sunday as a heat wave broke records across the state and sent residents scrambling for relief.