Santa Barbara News-Press rises from the ashes
When we think about resources in short supply across California, our minds turn to things such as housing, water, and day care. But we also should think about the shortage…
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’: James Cameron explains Varang, Quaritch pact
Fire replaces water as the elemental character in James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” It’s even weaponized by Varang (Oona Chaplin), the ruthless leader of the volcano-dwelling Ash People, in…
Notre Dame leaders are cowards for backing out of USC rivalry
The world of college football may be awash in uncertainty, but the last several weeks have proven one thing beyond a shadow of a doubt. Nobody runs like Notre Dame.…
Can movie stardom survive the age of AI?
Kevin Hart is almost impossible to avoid. The stand-up comic turned actor has spent the past decade as one of Hollywood’s most bankable and visible stars, headlining megahits like the…
‘Call of Duty’s’ Vince Zampella dies in crash of Ferrari on SoCal mountain road
Vince Zampella, the video game developer who helped launch the wildly lucrative and enduring “Call of Duty” franchise and “Apex Legends” studio Respawn Entertainment, has died. A representative for Electronic…
U.S. signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities
JOHANNESBURG — The U.S. government has signed health deals with at least nine African countries, part of its new approach to global health funding, with agreements that reflect the Trump…
Shooting of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro has police still searching for a suspect
BROOKLINE, Mass. — Police intensified their search Wednesday for a suspect in the fatal shooting of professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, who was shot at…
Celebrating the Southland’s top high school football players
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. I’m Eric Sondheimer. It’s time to close out 2025 with The Times’ All-Star football package. It’s awards time Trent Mosley of…
With Bob Chesney on the way, UCLA can commence portal shopping
UCLA got its new football coach in time for Christmas. It may have taken a little longer than some antsy fans wanted, but Bob Chesney is on the way to…
Glamorous L.A. model targeted rich old men for theft, police say
It was an invitation that lingerie model Amber Karis Bassick couldn’t refuse — a sun-filled hotel stay on the Spanish isle of Ibiza, paid for by her new friend Adva…