Los Angeles Times
Economy, politics show up in green baddie’s popularity
Experts say 2025 heralds the Grinch’s ascent from Yuletide bit player to Christmas A-lister.
5 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Suspect in shooting of Guards in D.C. could face death penalty
Transfer of Afghan national's case to federal court could bring heftier sentence.
1 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hawaii climate change tax on cruise guests is upheld
A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of 2026.
1 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
South Korea OKs bill targeting false information
Journalists and civil liberty groups demand a veto, citing concerns about censorship.
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Bringing back some holiday joy to immigrant families
Barrio Power, a grassroots collective, provides gifts to people who have been caught up in the growing ICE crackdown
6 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
For this community, a posada offers a moment of comfort
A week or so before Christmas, Sacramento police descended on a residential block in a Latino neighborhood in California’s capital city, closing it off on either end.
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Greatest hits' of disaster prevention, recovery ideas
The Times recently came out with a rigorous and compelling look at the twin fire calamities in January.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Christmas game could be Kelce’s final one at home
The 36-year-old says he will finish out the season before making his call on retirement.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Prominent farmer is arrested in wife’s death
Michael Abatti of the Imperial Valley is accused of murdering estranged spouse.
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Twas the big storm before Christmas
L.A. wasn't dreaming of a rainy holiday, but that's what it will get through the weekend.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
FLU IS HERE; BEWARE, PARENTS
Cases rise sharply in the Southland, and doctors fear children will be hit hard.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Soldier hurt in Gaza blast; Israel says Hamas broke truce
An explosive device detonated in Gaza on Wednesday, injuring one Israeli soldier and prompting Israel to accuse the militant group Hamas of violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
A holiday that evolved into a global cultural celebration
Christmas is a Christian holiday that observes the birth of Jesus.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Leonard, Clippers post rare two-game win streak
He scores 41 as L.A. stops Houston to win its first back-to-back games since October.
1 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Reaves back, but dismal defense costs the Lakers
James scores 23 points in 132-108 loss to the host Suns, who score 45 in the third quarter.
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Defense built one choice at a time
Redick says Lakers must make tough decisions to get the stops
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Grid tech stocks flourish as market sees value past AI
The sector is poised to soar even further amid some investor fears about a bubble.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Hallmark's holiday empire now includes cruises and a festival
The holiday season is Hallmark's Super Bowl.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
In L.A., Ford's Mustang gets the theme park treatment
The Ford Mustang was built in Detroit, introduced to the world in New York and, according to a new exhibit on the border of downtown and Boyle Heights, romanticized by Los Angeles.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Pennsylvania nursing home blast kills 2
Facility had been cited for violations. Reports of gas odor preceded explosion.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
DE LOS Melissa Barrera is ready for action
She stars opposite Simu Liu in Peacock's new spy series, 'The Copenhagen Test.'
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Thieves' ruse compounds mother's grief
She was trying to give directions when a scammer stole her necklace, which carried her daughter's ashes
3 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Golfer awed Japan in wins, style
The former baseball player kept a powerful swing through his final money title in 2002.
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Video game developer helped create ‘Call of Duty’ franchise
He headed Respawn Entertainment, the maker of “Titanfall’ and ‘Apex Legends.’
2 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Happy holidays' is how we embrace the Christmas spirit
Happy holidays!
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Owl extracted from car grille, dies of injuries
A Southern California driver made a startling discovery Sunday morning when they found a live bird of prey stuck in the grille of their car.
1 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Watchdog says sheriff, county are interfering
Funding cuts and legal challenges could soon make oversight a 'pipe dream,' official warns.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
'Song Sung Blue' hits all the notes (yep: Ba-ba-baaah)
The 'Hustle & Flow' director returns with this quirky biopic on a Neil Diamond act.
4 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
MUSIC CAME FIRST FOR THIS RELIGIOUS EPIC
Oscar winner Daniel Blumberg pushes Shaker traditionals to the extreme in Mona Fastvold’s 'The Testament of Ann Lee'
9 min |
December 25, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Top docs show us a new way of seeing
Noteworthy projects about the famous and not bring the world into sharper focus.
10+ min |