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Sabrina Brier’s TikTok comedy is inspired by ‘that friend’ we all know and love (to hate): https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-07-22/sabrina-brier-tik-tok-comedy-that-friend-audio-book

Kiefer Sutherland on working with William Friedkin in "Caine Mutiny Court-Martial." Sutherland sat down with : https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2024-06-13/kiefer-sutherland-on-working-with-william-friedkin-in-caine-mutiny-court-martial

With millions poised to leave if the election doesn't change the country's leadership, the repercussions for immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border may be huge.

Opinion: Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro could lose a landslide election. But will it matter?

‘Friday Night Lights’ creator Jason Katims reflects on the show’s Emmy-winning series finale.

With a full heart, 'Friday Night Lights' creator Jason Katims reflects on the 'emotional journey' of the series finale

I set out to get a handle on the enigma that is Star Leaf, the new Pasadena restaurant that the ladies in my mom’s mah-jongg group have been chatting about since it opened in the former Roy’s space this spring.

So many mysteries at Star Leaf. But mainly, where's the spice?

Hydration supplements are a booming business — but do these water additives really work? Doctors and nutrition experts weigh in.

Plain ol' water is out. Hydration supplements are in. But do these top 8 brands really work?

Liven up your Hydro Flask. Splash your way through Disneyland. Chase a glistening ocean view.

The big, wet guide to water

A case against an imprisoned member of the Westside Riva gang suggests that some criminal groups have tried to add po*******hy and illegal gambling to their revenue streams.

Kidnapping, extortion and OnlyFans: How a mother escaped a gangster's plot

California brings the most delegates to the Democratic National Convention. Party leaders are trying to lock down support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

California Democrats urge delegates to support Harris. Will it sway the DNC?

Since Congress brought back the legislative process known as earmarking in 2022, few lawmakers have been as successful at securing funds for their district as Rep. Ken Calvert.

Rep. Ken Calvert has secured millions for his Riverside County district. Do his own properties benefit?

It’s mid-summer. Camps have been booked for months. But the stresses of navigating care are in full swing. Drop-off and pick-up times can change weekly. And many of the free programs run by school districts are coming to a close. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-07-12/summer-camps-child-care-favors-help-families-survive-school-break

Coronavirus levels in California’s wastewater now exceed last summer’s peak, an indication of the ready spread of the super-contagious new FLiRT strains.

Coronavirus in California keeps rising: Wastewater levels worse than last summer

Hawarden and Eagle fires char 1,000 acres in Riverside County; structures burn, residents flee

Hawarden and Eagle fires char 1,000 acres in Riverside County; structures burn, residents flee A pair of fast-burning vegetation fires ignited Sunday in Riverside County, rapidly scorching hundreds of acres of brush. Several structures were destroyed.

3.5 earthquake rattles Palos Verdes Peninsula

3.5 earthquake rattles Palos Verdes Peninsula A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported at 3:09 p.m. Sunday off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Disneyland workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike

Disneyland workers vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike Disneyland workers have voted in favor of a strike authorization, giving union leaders the option to stage a walkout if contract negotiations stall.

California's efforts to protect children from the harms of social media have faced legal challenges from the tech industry.

California lawmakers continue push to regulate social media despite legal hurdles

Justin Bulley's death highlights dangerous shortcomings in how DCFS decides who should watch a child spending time with a troubled parent, and where those visits should take place.

A toddler died of a fentanyl overdose. DCFS trusted his mom's friend to keep him safe

We spoke to experts in the realms of science, academia and water filtration to help you navigate the often complicated, ever-fluid world of residential tap water, so that you can make smarter and more informed choices about how to purify your drinking water.

How to best filter your L.A. tap water based on your ZIP Code

In the race for district attorney, Hochman is attacking Gascón as soft on crime, but he has his own hurdles, including a lack of name recognition and a past that includes being a Republican in a deep-blue county.

He's not George Gascón. But is that enough to make Nathan Hochman L.A.'s next D.A.?

A shift from harmful herbicides to intelligent robots would have far-reaching consequences for California's $50-billion agriculture industry.

Could AI robots with lasers make herbicides — and farm workers — obsolete?

Thanks to two consecutive wet winters, urban water use in the state is lower than it was during the drought emergency.

Californians' water usage is down 9% and other takeaways from The Times' updated water tracker

The day that catapulted Kamala Harris to within striking distance of becoming the Democratic nominee for president was marked by a flurry of phone calls.

A frenzied day for Kamala Harris: Calls to Biden, 100 other Democrats as she takes center stage

A deeper look into the life of Vice President Kamala Harris as she seeks to gain the Democratic presidential nomination.

Prosecutor to presidential hopeful: The rise of Kamala Harris

Gavin Lux stands to lose a lot when Mookie Betts returns, but his weekend performance against Boston could be part of a broader resurgence in his game.

Gavin Lux stays hot — and starts changing the narrative — as Dodgers sweep Red Sox

Ending his bid for reelection had to be a wrenching, soul-searching, heartbreaking decision, but I can think of several advantages Biden will enjoy by stepping away.

Column: 5 reasons Biden made the right move

Kamala Harris would have a wide field of candidates to choose from for her running mate. Swing state governors like Shapiro and Cooper are seen as most likely

Who could replace Harris as the next vice presidential candidate? Meet her potential choices

A pair of fast-burning vegetation fires ignited Sunday in Riverside County, rapidly scorching hundreds of acres of brush. Several structures were destroyed.

Hawarden fire and Eagle fire move rapidly in Riverside County; structures burned, residents flee

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, hours after President Biden announced he would not seek reelection.

Gov. Newsom endorses Kamala Harris for president, in show of California unity after Biden drops out

While the fate of the Bruin remains unclear, Hollywood director Jason Reitman led a group that bought the nearby Village, which launched as part of the Fox theater chain during the Great Depression. The two movie palaces, under their current management, will close after Thursday's film showings.

Beloved historic movie theaters Westwood Village and Bruin to close this week

President Biden dropped out of the race as Democratic nominee and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. What happens next?

Biden just dropped out and endorsed Harris. What happens now?