Man arrested after setting California probation officer on fire
A Stockton man was charged with attempted murder Friday after allegedly setting a probation officer on fire — leaving the official with significant burns, authorities said. At 2:10 p.m. Thursday,…
With trade deadline looming, Dodgers’ skid raises questions
MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers have been here before. This time last year, in a season that bore so many similarities to their current one, a first-place and highly touted Dodgers…
Travel disruptions fueled by Trump policies may culminate at peak summer season
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration invited travel industry executives to the White House in May for a meeting on federal plans for the 2026 World Cup, a landmark event that…
‘And Just Like That’ seems determined to insult every woman
I didn’t think my level of loathing for the Max sequel to HBO’s “Sex and the City” could get any higher, and just like that, along came Season 3. You…
AI is controversial in Hollywood. For China’s film business, it’s no holds barred
Hollywood’s relationship with artificial intelligence is fraught, as studios balance the need to cut costs with growing concerns from actors, directors and crew members. But in China, efforts to use…
Bronny James scores 10 in summer league debut, Lakers beat Heat
SAN FRANCISCO — Bronny James made his 2025 summer league debut, scoring 10 points in 10 minutes during the Lakers’ win over the Miami Heat in the California Classic at…
Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid
BBC Two of Iman al-Nouri’s five sons were killed on Thursday’s Israeli strike, while a third was seriously wounded Iman al-Nouri’s youngest son, two-year-old Siraj, woke up crying from hunger…
Father of three Marines beaten by masked federal agents, set to be released from immigration facility
The father of three U.S. Marines who was violently tackled and beaten by masked federal agents in Orange County is scheduled to be released on bond after spending 20 days…
California mayor urges residents to stay inside amid immigration raids
The mayor of an Inland Empire city is urging residents to stay indoors and be wary of people they do not know amid ongoing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations…
After fast start, Sparks fall to league-leading Lynx at home
For nearly four magical minutes in the first quarter, an upset of the WNBA’s best team seemed scarily possible. What seemed scarier, perhaps, was that the team doing the damage…