‘We want it back’: Trump asserts U.S. claims to Venezuelan oil and land
MEXICO CITY — President Trump’s order of a partial blockade on oil tankers going to and from Venezuela and his claim that Caracas stole “oil, land and other assets” from…
During the January fires, L.A.’s hydrants ran dry. Residents are demanding solutions
As the flames of the Palisades fire licked at his home, Ricardo Kawamura stood in his front yard watching smoke pour out of a second-story window. He saw a fire…
California Pizza Kitchen chain finds new investor group for growth
California Pizza Kitchen, a chain known for its unconventional pizza toppings such as BBQ chicken, is shaking up its leadership. On Tuesday, an investor group led by Consortium Brand Partners…
California DMV threatens to shut down Tesla sales over false advertising
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend Tesla sales in the state if the electric vehicle company continues to mislead consumers about its driving assistance features, the DMV said…
9 best celebrity memoirs of 2025, according to ‘expert’ podcasters
If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Another banner year at the Celebrity Memoir Factory —…
Why did a Bay Area radio station known for pioneering news retreat from political coverage?
Before Jimmy Kimmel, there was KCBS. Just six days into President Trump’s second administration, the San Francisco Bay-area radio station KCBS-AM reported that immigration agents were in the area —…
Oscars move to YouTube from ABC
Hollywood’s biggest night is moving to YouTube. Beginning in 2029, the Oscars will stream live and free worldwide on the video platform under a new multiyear agreement between the Academy…
For L.A. mayor, a year of false starts
It was supposed to be a speech with a clear message of hope for survivors of the Palisades fire. In her State of the City address in April, Los Angeles…
Warner Bros. rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, accuses Ellison family of failing to put money into the deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has sharply rejected Paramount’s hostile offer, alleging the $108-billion deal carries substantial risks because the Larry Ellison family has failed to put real money behind its bid…
After the L.A. fires, heart attacks and strange blood test results spiked
In the first 90 days after the Palisades and Eaton fires erupted in January, the caseload at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s emergency room looked different from the norm. There were 46%…