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The Pulse of Southern California

Supreme Court joins Trump and GOP in targeting California’s emission standards

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday joined President Trump and congressional Republicans in siding with the oil and gas industry in its challenge to California’s drive for electric vehicles.…

Pasadena cancels swim programs, citing fears over immigration raids

The city of Pasadena canceled swimming lessons and other recreation programs at three of its parks on Saturday, citing concerns about possible immigration enforcement by federal agents. Lisa Derderian, a…

Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend arrested in connection with death of 10 dogs

An Irvine animal trainer and his girlfriend were arrested Thursday night after police connected the couple to the death of at least 10 dogs — with nine believed to have…

Eric Dane couples up with Janell Shirtcliff — or does he?

Eric Dane and filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff looked to be in full couple mode Wednesday at the premiere of Prime Video’s “Countdown,” a new series he stars in with Jensen Ackles.…

Judge denies Blake Lively’s ask to keep Taylor Swift texts private

Some of Blake Lively‘s text messages with friend Taylor Swift could be disclosed in court, in a recent development of the actor’s winding legal battle against her “It Ends With…

‘Parade’ turns a miscarriage of justice into gripping musical drama

Leo Frank, the superintendent of a pencil factory in Georgia, was accused of murdering a young employee, 13-year-old Mary Phagan. His 1913 trial led to his conviction despite shoddy evidence…

‘I’ll Be Right Here’ review: Amy Bloom weaves Colette into bold tale

Book Review I’ll Be Right Here By Amy BloomRandom House: 272 pages, $28If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees…

‘Ginny & Georgia’ shows how abortion is a personal experience

The series: “Ginny & Georgia.” The setting: A women’s healthcare clinic. The scene: Ginny, 16, is carrying an unwanted pregnancy. She’s seeking an abortion. During a preconsultation, a clinic provider…

‘Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything’ examines anchor’s influence

There is no single figure in television history whose longevity and influence match Barbara Walters’. She became a star on NBC’s “Today” in the early 1960s, raising the stature of…

Haim's new album gives vivid shape to a hard-to-define phase

The L.A. sister trio’s new ‘I Quit’ is not quite a breakup album and not quite a moving-on album. Source link