Heat Wave Sweeps West, Pacific Northwest Gets Temporary Relief Cool air from the Pacific Ocean will bring relief to parts of the west, but heat will persist in the Southwest. Zenger · Jul 5, 2023
‘They took everything’: an Indigenous town rocked by the killings of young people In Covelo, an isolated town in northern California, back-to-back slayings are the most recent chapter of violence arising from colonisation The Guardian - US · Jul 5, 2023
Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday. Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2023
Voters Reject Affirmative Action In 8 Out Of 10 Ballot Measures Citizens in seven states express opposition to expanding or implementing affirmative action policies. Zenger · Jul 1, 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
AHF Submits Signatures For Rent Control Initiative In California Initiative aims to repeal Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act and allow local governments to limit rent on any housing Zenger · Jun 23, 2023
Mexico hotel where US couple died allegedly disabled carbon monoxide detectors months earlier, employees claim Couple on vacation in Mexico was found dead from suspected “intoxication” due to an unknown substance The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
Tableside service deserves a renaissance Because we all deserve something special when we go out to eat Salon · Jun 17, 2023
Eva Longoria Addresses Claims That The Story Behind Her Flamin' Hot Cheetos Movie Is A Lie The director of Flamin' Hot, Eva Longoria, responds to accusations that her biopic is based on a lie. Cinemablend · Jun 10, 2023
LA Times announces 74 job cuts due to economic challenges The Los Angeles Times says it is cutting 74 jobs due to economic challenges as the newspaper strives to transform itself into a digital media organization The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023
Elliot Page opens up about being the target of a transphobic attack in his new memoir "Now when I’m in Los Angeles, I don’t feel comfortable like I used to going for walks." Marie Claire · Jun 6, 2023
A majority of Californians say Feinstein is no longer fit for office, a new poll finds WASHINGTON — A substantial majority of Californians feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit for the job because of her recent declining health, and more voters believe she should resign than support her staying in office, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored… Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023
Clippers GM Michael Winger hired in Washington LOS ANGELES — Washington has hired Michael Winger, the Clippers’ general manager since 2017, to oversee all of the organization’s basketball operations, a person not authorized to publicly discuss the hiring confirmed to The Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023
2 critics pick their highlights and lowlights from the Cannes Film Festival CANNES, France — As the 76th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close, Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang and culture critic Mary McNamara got together to discuss their highlights (and lowlights) from this year’s event. Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023 News briefs Alleged military secret leaker Jack Teixeira ordered detained ahead of trial
Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2023 USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns after criticisms over management LOS ANGELES — USC athletic director Mike Bohn has resigned from his position, The Los Angeles Times has learned.
Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2023 USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns LOS ANGELES — USC athletic director Mike Bohn has resigned from his position, The Los Angeles Times has learned.
Daily Mirror · May 19, 2023 Disney World to close $1BILLION Star Wars hotel just one year after it opened The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser opened in Orlando, Florida, on March 1, 2022 and was marketed as an immersive Disney experience with guests surrounded by characters from the franchise
Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2023 Tearful Harrison Ford surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at ‘Indiana Jones’ premiere CANNES, France — “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” premiered Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival and Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang and culture critic Mary McNamara were there, walking the red carpet, watching Harrison Ford tear up as he accepted an unexpected honorary Palme d’Or…
Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023 News briefs Supreme Court dismisses challenges to the Section 230 legal shield that protects websites
Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2023 Ugandan major league hopeful finally gets visa to play in MLB Draft League LOS ANGELES — After declining to issue a travel visa to Dennis Kasumba, the Ugandan orphan profiled in The Los Angeles Times, the American Embassy in Kampala backtracked Thursday and approved Kasumba's request to travel to the U.S. this month to play in the MLB Draft League.
Broadcasting & Cable · May 18, 2023 Why Standard General’s Proposed Tegna Merger Hurts Our Democracy (Guest Blog) Hedge funds’ bottom-line mindset leads to less-robust local news operations, Common Cause VP says
The Guardian - US · May 11, 2023 Greed, eugenics and giant gambles: author Malcolm Harris on the deadly toll of Silicon Valley capitalism In his hotly anticipated 700-page book, Palo Alto, the writer and activist reviews a dark history through the lens of his home town
WEKU · May 8, 2023 Here are the winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prizes The Associated Press won two awards for its Ukraine coverage, including the prestigious Public Service award. The prize for fiction went to two books: Demon Copperhead and Trust.