Destin Conrad on tour life, his jazz album and more
Destin Conrad didn’t expect to release a jazz project so early in his career — let alone just a few months after dropping his debut album, “Love on Digital.” The…
College ‘direct admissions’ is growing in California and nationally
MANKATO, Minn. — Hannah Halverson’s decision on where to attend college next fall is shaping up to be an easy one. A senior at Rogers High School in a northwest…
CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga takes on antisemitism in new YA book
On the Shelf Don’t Feed the Lion By Bianna Golodryga and Yonit LeviArcadia Children’s Books, $16 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission…
Teen gun violence survivor heals through activism
Before she was shot in the stomach at Saugus High School, Mia Tretta volunteered at a Los Angeles food bank every year around Thanksgiving. On Nov. 14, 2019, in the…
'Predator: Badlands' tops box office with $80 million worldwide
“Predator: Badlands” led all films in North American theaters with a debut of $40 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, a better-than-expected result that slightly lifted the box office from…
Is now the time to end L.A.’s state of emergency on homelessness?
Nov. 7, 2025 6 AM PT To the editor: I was surprised to learn about Mayor Karen Bass’ withdrawal of the state of emergency related to homelessness (“Mayor Bass lifts…
Sydney Sweeney addresses bad box office debut of 'Christy'
Following a bad box office debut of her film “Christy,” actress Sydney Sweeney is speaking out. The sports drama had one of the worst openings for a new release. It…
Prep Rally: The top players and teams in high school basketball this season
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. High school basketball season is a week away from beginning, so let’s start discussing top players…
'This is what dreams are made of’: Hilary Duff announces ‘Small Rooms, Big Nerves’ mini tour
Hilary Duff is making dreams come true this holiday season. For the first time in over a decade, the 38-year-old actress and singer is hitting the road for a limited…
Netflix wants to build a home for its fans — at the mall
After years of telling consumers to Netflix and chill, the streaming giant now wants you to get out of the living room and visit them at the local shopping mall.…