As AIDS Walk L.A. nears, Phill Wilson stays hopeful in dark times
The year was 1987. Phill Wilson was 31, a recent transplant to L.A. from his hometown of Chicago. A mysterious infection that weakened its hosts’ immune systems was killing people…
‘The Perfect Neighbor’ review: Crime documentary composed of bodycam footage
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> You can hear the calm relief in the voice of one of the cops reporting to a crime call, only to discover a bunch of normal boys and…
Dodgers beat Phillies and they didn’t even play close to their best
In those buoyant days of spring, Dodgers fans blithely predicted their star-studded and well-financed team would win, say, 125 games. No major league team had won more than 116 but,…
Mexican Mafia’s ‘Snuffy’ long ago linked to killing, testimony reveals
A mystery has lingered for the 15 years since Hermilio Franco, a small-time actor and nightclub owner, was gunned down in the bedroom of his Downey home. On Nov. 3,…
How Leonard Bernstein’s honoring JFK teaches us about about memorials
Tuesday, Oct. 14, would have been the 32nd birthday of Charlie Kirk, the right-wing political influencer murdered last summer. It is a birthday shared by George Floyd, Jr., asphyxiated by…
High school football: Loyola defeats Gardena Serra at SoFi Stadium
If Loyola football coach Drew Casani could give out game balls after his team’s 13-10 Mission League win over Gardena Serra at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night, he’d need to…
Bring back braceros? ‘Those people will be treated like slaves’
One May morning in 1961, 21-year-old Manuel Alvarado strapped on his huaraches, stuffed three changes of clothes and a thin blanket into a nylon tote bag and bid his parents…
Victoria Beckham Netflix doc’s big revelations: Posh Spice to fashion
Content warning: This story includes discussions of eating disorders. When Netflix dropped its 2023 docuseries “Beckham,” Victoria Beckham stole the show with her British humor and viral Rolls–Royce moment. But…
Some people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn’t
Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares — but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less. Doctors…
Cal State Long Beach student stabbed to death. Roommate charged with murder
A 22-year-old student at Cal State Long Beach was stabbed to death by his roommate in a swift and brutal attack that has left police searching for a motive, authorities…