Playwright Richard Greenberg brought an exquisite fluency to the American stage
Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias. His well-born characters spoke as if they had been transplanted against their will from a Henry James novel to the…
Contributor: What Congress needs to know about DEI (but doesn’t want to hear)
The House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services held a hearing recently about diversity, equity and inclusion. Fewer than five of the 90 minutes were spent talking about…
Trump threatens Brazil with 50% tariff over Bolsonaro trial
US President Donald Trump said he was planning to impose a 50% tax on goods made in Brazil, escalating his fight with the South American country. He announced the plan…
Body scanners? Drug-sniffing dogs? Virtual mail? L.A. County wants contraband crackdown inside juvenile hall
Los Angeles County leaders are once again scrambling to stem the flow of illicit drugs into the county’s troubled juvenile halls. After nine people were rushed to the hospital last…
Embeth Davidtz roars with directorial debut ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’
Embeth Davidtz’s home is so quiet. Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her kitchen offering plentiful afternoon sun.…
Baby dies after SoCal mom leaves him in hot car to get lip filler, police say
A baby died after his mother left him and his 2-year-old sibling inside a car while she was getting lip filler at a Bakersfield medical spa on a 101-degree day,…
Gaza truce talks reportedly stall despite Netanyahu-Trump meeting
Rushdi Abualouf Gaza correspondent Watch: Hegseth greets Netanyahu at the Pentagon Negotiations between Israel and Hamas in Qatar on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled after…
Fireworks warehouse explosion: Authorities search home of CEO
The California State Fire Marshal’s Office searched a home in San Francisco on Tuesday that’s believed to be linked to last week’s deadly fireworks warehouse explosion in Yolo County. Seven…
Olivia Rodrigo paid for entire crew’s therapy on ‘Guts’ tour
It seems the therapists Olivia Rodrigo found for her band really helped. The 22-year-old “Vampire” singer and her tour manager Marty Hom provided free and accessible therapy for the entire…
A California-trained ocean researcher bemoans Trump-led cuts at NOAA
It’s hard for Californians not to be riveted by the hot war that President Trump has brought to our doorsteps. Our television and computer screens are crowded with video of…