Tony Hawk makes ‘Nutcracker’ ballet debut in San Diego
Tony Hawk, the skateboarding legend synonymous with daring tricks and modern skate culture, over the weekend faced an experience “WAY outside” his comfort zone: performing in a ballet. The San…
Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?
There were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while blocking wind and…
Jeffrey R. Holland, next in line to lead Mormon church, dies at 85
SALT LAKE CITY — Jeffrey R. Holland, a high-ranking official in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was next in line to become the faith’s president, has…
Columnists Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak look back on 2025
Is there a dumpster somewhere to torch and bury this year of bedlam, 2025? We near its end with equal amounts relief and trepidation. Surely we can’t be expected to…
GOP coalescing behind Vance as Trump privately dismisses third-term run
WASHINGTON — When Charlie Kirk was killed by an assassin this fall, Republican leaders credited the organization he founded for enabling President Trump’s return to power. Now that organization is…
Chargers’ AFC West title hopes shattered in loss to Houston Texans
The dark clouds rolled into SoFi Stadium and seemed to hover over the Chargers. Defensive breakdowns. Offensive bumbles. Botched boots by the NFL’s most accurate kicker. It was a sloppy…
‘Like hitting a lotto ticket.’ Why memorabilia collectors pursue chase cards
Trading sports cards is a game of negotiation for Greg Petikyan. Within seconds, he talked to multiple vendors at Frank and Son Collectible Show last month offering the same card:…
U.S. Space Force awards $1.6 billion in contracts to South Bay satellite builders
The U.S. Space Force announced Friday it has awarded satellite contracts with a combined value of about $1.6 billion to Rocket Lab in Long Beach and to the Redondo Beach…
Arizona could limit groundwater pumping where Saudi company farms hay
VICKSBURG, Ariz. — Lush green fields of alfalfa spread across thousands of acres in a desert valley in western Arizona, where a dairy company from Saudi Arabia grows the thirsty…
It’s the ‘season of the Black chef’ in Los Angeles
Outfitted in furs, polished loafers and shimmering gowns, hopeful diners in their finest evening wear begin lining up on the northeast corner of West Slauson Avenue and Overhill Drive before…