Why the effort to stop the Olympic Games stands little chance
If you browse through social media, it’s easy to find commentary about canceling the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. There are Angelenos who lack confidence in the city and county’s ability…
EV fast chargers have a surprising health downside
Hundreds of public fast chargers are popping up across the U.S. to serve electric vehicle drivers seeking a cleaner alternative to gas-powered cars. But they come with a surprising risk:…
At Oy in Studio City, find a new weekend-only bar and tasting menu in the parking lot
If you can’t find Jeff Strauss in his Highland Park deli, Jeff’s Table, or inside his Studio City bar-restaurant, Oy Bar, you should probably check the parking lot of the…
Dodgers lose to Padres in two-hit flop, falling out of first place
SAN DIEGO — Dave Roberts does not believe his Dodgers team, amid another unexpected skid that has dropped them into second place in the standings, is suffering from a lack…
Newsom fights fire with fire against Republicans and Trump
As Texas Republicans seek to redraw their congressional maps in favor of Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives, Gov. Gavin Newsom has a power play of his own: redraw…
L.A. County knows how it accidentally repealed Measure J. Fixing it is still a headache
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from Julia Wick, giving you the latest on city and…
This red state fears Californians bringing ‘radical, leftist’ agenda
It’s not easy being from California, especially if you’re hoping to leave the Golden State’s fires and rising home costs behind and move to a more affordable red state. In…
U.K.’s top diplomat gets a warning for illegal fishing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance
LONDON — British Foreign Secretary David Lammy went fishing with U.S. Vice President JD Vance earlier this month and the closest thing he came to catching was a whopping fine.…
ER doctors say we need to pay more attention to heat
Across Southern California, emergency room workers are primed for the wave of patients that pour in as heat waves like the current one drag into their second, third and fourth…
Mission Viejo scores only touchdown of game to beat Santa Margarita
Mission Viejo coach Chad Johnson was surrounded by his players late Friday night after an exhilarating 7-3 victory over Santa Margarita at Trabuco Hills. “Phenomenal job,” he shouted to his…