U.S. health policy has been dramatically reshaped under RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON — In the whirlwind first year of President Trump’s second term, some of the most polarizing changes have taken place within the Department of Health and Human Services, where…
Prep football transfer tracker: Which top players are switching schools
The 2026 high school football transfer tracker is officially launched to identify top players switching schools in Southern California. There were more than 17,000 transfers statewide last school year, and…
For Oprah, a croissant is now just a croissant (Thanks, GLP-1!)
Yes, Oprah Winfrey has discussed her weight loss and weight gain and weight in general before — many, many times before. The difference this time around, she says, is how…
Maine fire damages historic Portland waterfront and several boats
A fire tore through the historic Old Port waterfront in Portland, Maine, the day after Christmas, damaging aging buildings and several boats. Flames and smoke spread easily through structures along…
Kevin Costner’s western ‘Horizon’ faces more claims of unpaid fees
In the midst of attempting to complete filming on his western anthology ”Horizon: An American Saga,” Kevin Costner is facing another legal dispute over the production. On Monday, Western Costume…
Hiltzik: Blondie, Dagwood and Nancy Drew go public
Here’s a quick quiz about some cultural icons on the verge of experiencing a kind of rebirth: 1. What was the original storyline of the Dagwood and Blondie comics?2. What…
Mickey Rourke faces eviction from L.A. home over $60K in unpaid rent
Actor Mickey Rourke faces eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay rent. Rourke, whose birth name is Philip Andre Rourke Jr., received a three-day notice to pay…
Three hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy. Harsh weather blocks recovery
Three people died on Mt. Baldy and powerful Santa Ana winds have prevented helicopters from recovering their bodies, authorities said Tuesday. On Monday at around 11:30 a.m., search and rescue…
41 young men die in South Africa from circumcision procedures during initiation ceremonies
JOHANNESBURG — At least 41 young men have died as a result of circumcision procedures as part of traditional initiation activities in South Africa in November and December, authorities said…
The Hotel Cafe is closing in 2026. Inside its relocation plans
When musician Cary Brothers found out that the Hotel Cafe was shutting down, he felt like he’d been told his parents were selling his childhood home. The beloved music venue,…