Los Angeles Times
Despite all that Jazz, Lakers look to build defensive mentality
Utah's Markkanen and George present latest challenge, but L.A. says it must set a tone.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Cult-like' group leaders are charged with murder
Leaders of a secretive Inland Empire religious group have been charged with murder in two separate cases — the disappearance of longtime member Emilio Ghanem in Redlands and the 2010 death of 4-year-old Timothy Thomas in Colton.
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
FEW SPARKS INSIDE DAZZLING WORLD OF 'FIRE AND ASH'
James Cameron's third 'Avatar' film recycles the same story, but dynamite villains and a realistic Pandora make it a worthy place to revisit
5 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Perry's second ketamine doctor gets house arrest
Mark Chavez reached a plea agreement after cooperating with investigators.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Betts sisters rock as Bruins roll in rout
Cal Poly overmatched as Sienna plays first game alongside Lauren for UCLA
3 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Spesh rewrites stand-up playbook
The company wants to break the streaming industry mold with alt-comedy specials.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
South Africa raids U.S. migrant processing center
South African immigration authorities raided a United States migrant processing center in Johannesburg, and seven Kenyans working there illegally were arrested and given deportation orders, South Africa's Home Affairs Ministry said Wednesday, as the U.S. called the action \"unacceptable.\"
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Israeli mortar strikes Gaza neighborhood, wounding 10
It's the latest blow to the fragile ceasefire, which has yet to move beyond its first phase.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Texas country-rock pioneer and legend collaborated with Clash, Springsteen
The Flatlanders founder brought an expansive vision that transcended genre.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Father of the late Tejano singer Selena, manager of Los Dinos
The former Chicano rock group member pushed the pop icon’s 1997 biopic forward.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Southland rabbi loses a relative in Sydney attack
Yisroel Goldstein, a synagogue shooting survivor, mourns his niece's husband.
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December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Knicks won't lift banner after winning NBA Cup
After beating Spurs in championship game, New York hopes to make it to the Finals.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Crawford retires on 'own terms'
Omaha boxer, 38, exits after his 17-year career with a perfect record of 42-0 and four titles.
2 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Funk singer of 'Bad Mama Jama'
The 1981 single lifted his self-titled album to gold and became a pop culture staple.
1 min |
December 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times
What's behind the SpaceX IPO hype?
Rocket firm’s initial public offering could be the largest ever, at least partially driven by a plan to launch AI data centers into orbit
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Welcoming fellow stars to stage
(Platt, from E1]
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Atmospheric river set to arrive Christmas week
[Weather, from B1]
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
9 indicted in cannabis burglaries that led to Oakland officer’s death
A federal grand jury in Oakland indicted nine people on a slew of drug and conspiracy charges related to a series of burglaries at a marijuana grow facility in 2023 that led to the death of an undercover police officer, according to court documents unsealed Thursday.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Surfer injured by shark off North Salmon Creek in Sonoma County
The man was paddling 300 yards from shore in the morning when he was bitten.
2 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Rob Reiner blazed trails. Trump wallowed in filth
Hollywood icon's activism was driven by compassion. From the president, a grave dance.
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December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
How Reiner reshaped California
AFTER HIS TRAGIC death Sunday, the world remembers Rob Reiner as a cinematic force — and he was one, as an unforgettable presence on the ambitious 1970s sitcom “All in the Family” and later as the director of beloved films.
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
At 100, McKinsey wants to be lean
Consulting giant is looking to trim a few thousand jobs and support functions.
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A busy 2025 for Port of L.A.
The Port of Los Angeles expects it will move than 10 million container units for the second year in a row despite President Trump's tariffs — but that number is likely to drop off in 2026 as the fallout of the administration’s trade war persists.
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Lithuanian smuggling ring tied to Belarus, officials say
Lithuanian authorities said Tuesday they had arrested 21 people allegedly connected to a criminal network that smuggled cigarettes using specially equipped weather balloons from Russia-allied Belarus that violated the Baltic country’s airspace in recent weeks.
1 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Let it flow with transfer possibilities for Trojans
What better time to consider what USC might need for the year to come and put together a transfer portal wish list of sorts, with portal season fast approaching.
3 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The U.S. needs immigrants in healthcare
Stricter federal policies are eroding this critical workforce, threatening crucial care for millions
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Maiava back at helm for 2026 season
After some significant improvement in 2025, the junior quarterback re-signs with USC.
5 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hegseth won't publicly release boat strike video
But some lawmakers will be able to view the footage, Defense secretary says.
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Islamic State flags found after Sydney attack
Australian officials say the suspects, a father and son, were inspired by the militant group.
4 min |
December 17, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Gazans struggle after heavy rains
The deluge dumped more than 9 inches on parts of the enclave over the last week.
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