Los Angeles Times
Longtime usher recalls White House over decades
President Trump is not the first president to want more room at the White House for entertaining, says the longest-serving top aide in the executive residence, offering some backup for the reason Trump has cited for his ballroom construction project.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Another lead slips away, but Kings hang on to win
Quinton Byfield had a goal and an assist and Samuel Helenius scored his first goal of the season as the Kings beat the Minnesota Wild 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena.
1 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
How the mighty City Section schools have fallen
Powerhouse programs have seen an exodus of hoops talent with little replenishment.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Garrett sets sack record during victory
Myles Garrett set the NFL's single-season record with his 23rd sack and Shedeur Sanders led a late scoring drive that was capped by Andre Szmyt's 49-yard field goal as time expired to help the Cleveland Browns rally for a 20-18 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the season finale Sunday.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
What makes complicated comedian tick?
Chevy Chase’s new documentary sheds light on a famously prickly personality.
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
After Maduro, a common refrain: The oil is ours
Like many other Venezuelans, Ramón Arape said the image of ex-President Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody was a stunning - and welcome-sight.
4 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Sea of blue turns rivalry into wipeout
Betts and Bruins' defense shut down Trojans in an 80-46 crosstown drubbing
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
STRONGER AT THE END BY FORCE OF WILL
With the 'Stranger Things' finale behind him, Noah Schnapp looks at what's next and how his role shaped his own journey
10+ min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Helpful books to navigate the age of AI
An essential reading list of fiction and nonfiction explores a turbulent landscape.
6 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Budget deficit deja vu in 2026
As a difficult year ends, Sacramento is still facing a familiar headache
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Boop goes the public domain
Copyrights expire on the cartoon character, film 'Animal Crackers,' Sam Spade and more.
5 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
NOTHING COULD BE FINER
Rams to open playoffs at Carolina after Stafford helps secure fifth seed
3 min |
January 05, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Wake Forest closes season strong
Robby Ashford couldn't have imagined a better way to close out his roller-coaster college career.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Watching the unfolding drama from their homes
Venezuelans had watched the unfolding spectacle from their homes, using social media to exchange images of explosions and the sounds of bombardment.
4 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
U.S. military seizes Venezuelan president
[Venezuela, from A1] of Maduro and his wife, who were flown to a New York airport Saturday afternoon.
6 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
A nonprofit-tech partnership delivered relief to SNAP families
Finances already looked tight for Jade Grant and her three children as she entered the year’s final months.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Many Americans are lonely, but efforts to reconnect fall short
It’s been called an “epidemic” of loneliness and isolation.
4 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trial to start for police officer in Texas school shooting
Adrian Gonzales is accused of ignoring training in Uvalde with deadly results.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
State's high court vacates fines for indigent defendant
The reputed Mexican Mafia figure had said he didn't have the money to pay fees.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Best ways to support grandchild's college costs
Dear Liz: What is the best way for us to contribute to our grandchild’s college expenses?
3 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
HOW TO HAVE THE BEST SUNDAY IN L.A., ACCORDING TO KEIKO AGENA
THE 'GILMORE GIRLS' STAR MAKES TIME TO EXPLORE DTLA GEMS
6 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Why stunning Ki is the best new restaurant of 2025
CHEF KI KIM'S PHILOSOPHY TRACES BACK TO SOUTH KOREA, WHERE HE WAS BORN. BUT THE TASTING MENU ISN'T ABOUT TRADITION, IT'S A WINDOW INTO THE FUTURE
5 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
5 VERY DIFFERENT FITNESS TRAINERS TO GET YOU MOVING
GET MOTIVATED WITH PERSONALIZED, ASTROLOGY-INFORMED STRENGTH SESSIONS, UNDERWATER WORKOUTS AND MORE
10 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
China’s economy not resonating with everybody
By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.
5 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
FRENCH-L.A. FINE DINING INSIDE THE DIOR STORE
PLUS, MARVITO IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, AND A SOUP DUMPLING SPECIALIST IN GLENDALE
7 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The ER visit that would test our vows
WHAT AN UNEXPECTED DIAGNOSIS IS TEACHING ME ABOUT LOVE
4 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
COMICS KEEP IT REAL
BRADLEY COOPER TURNED TO CHLOE RADCLIFFE AND JORDAN JENSEN TO HELP CAPTURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE N.Y. STAND-UP SCENE IN 'IS THIS THING ON?'
6 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Iran's leader says 'rioters must be put in their place'; death toll rises
Iran’s supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic, probably giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations.
3 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Leaders around the world react with praise, anger — and worry
Argentina's president called it \"excellent news for the free world.
4 min |
January 04, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Some Venezuelans in U.S. had been waiting years for this
'A jolt of relief’ one says, but wariness over control of the oil industry also surfaces.
5 min |