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Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener Shohei Ohtani provided the first electric moment of the World Baseball Classic with a grand slam, three years after he capped the last WBC by striking out Mike Trout.

Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener

Commentary: From late-night TV to viral memes, Kristi Noem was the gag that kept on giving. What now? Kristi Noem's bravado, cruelty, incompetence and commando cosplay inspired more wickedly funny material than Dick Cheney, Sarah Palin and Sean Spicer combined.

Commentary: From late-night TV to viral memes, Kristi Noem was the gag that kept on giving. What now?

Jaylen Brown video sparks furor over how Beverly Hills police treat Black people Amid its tony palm tree-lined neighborhoods and luxury shopping destinations, issues surrounding the treatment of people of color have simmered for years in Beverly Hills.

Jaylen Brown video sparks furor over how Beverly Hills police treat Black people

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration A lawsuit by an ex-girlfriend of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, accusing him of sexual assault and accessing her company account, has been sent to arbitration.

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration A lawsuit by an ex-girlfriend of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, accusing him of sexual assault and accessing her company account, has been sent to arbitration.

Judge sends former Google chief's spying, sexual assault lawsuit to arbitration

Billionaire Ron Burkle accuses his political power-broker protégé of multimillion-dollar fraud Billionaire Ronald Burkle is suing political power broker Darius Anderson, accusing his former protégé of cheating him out of millions of dollars in profits from a lobbying firm he invested in. Anderson is seeking to dissolve the firm, raising concerns about Burkle's connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Billionaire Ron Burkle accuses his political power-broker protégé of multimillion-dollar fraud

Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener Shohei Ohtani provided the first electric moment of the World Baseball Classic with a grand slam, three years after he capped the last WBC by striking out Mike Trout.

Shohei Ohtani's second-inning grand slam propels Japan to a rout in World Baseball Classic opener

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

Luka Doncic joins elite Lakers company with 44-point effort in win over Pacers Luka Doncic scores 44 points against Indiana, becoming only the fourth player in Lakers history to score at least 40 points 10 times in a season.

Luka Doncic makes Lakers history with 44-point effort in win over Pacers

Ryan Gosling lures partner Eva Mendes onto 'The Tonight Show' for a public 52nd birthday surprise Eva Mendes made her first public appearance with longtime partner Ryan Gosling in more than a decade, getting a 52nd birthday surprise with Jimmy Fallon's help.

Ryan Gosling lures partner Eva Mendes onto 'The Tonight Show' for a public 52nd birthday surprise

Santa Ana winds, 'big warm-up' ahead for Southern California Another round of gusty, dry Santa Ana winds will bring more warm weather across Southern California this weekend, with widespread highs expected to reach into the 80s. Gusty winds will be a concern in some areas.

Santa Ana winds, 'big warm-up' ahead for Southern California

'Love Story’ gets no love from Daryl Hannah over her portrayal: 'Real names are not fictional tools' Daryl Hannah speaks out against FX's 'Love Story,' about the marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, in an op-ed for the New York Times.

'Love Story' gets no love from Daryl Hannah over her portrayal: 'Real names are not fictional tools'

On a quiet street in Carson, seniors were neglected and malnourished, authorities say According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, a seemingly ordinary home in Carson was allegedly operating as an unlicensed senior care facility where elderly residents were malnourished and being neglected.

On a quiet street in Carson, seniors were neglected and malnourished, authorities say

Prep sports roundup: El Camino Real baseball defeats San Fernando on walk-off balk Hudson December throws six scoreless innings in El Camino Real's 1-0 win over San Fernando.

Prep sports roundup: El Camino Real baseball defeats San Fernando on walk-off balk

Cal State Bakersfield basketball coach faces charges of pimping and possession of drugs and firearms The head basketball coach and the athletic director at CSU Bakersfield are out after a probe that led to the arrest of assistant coach Kevin Mays on suspicion of pimping.

Cal State Bakersfield basketball coach faces charges of pimping and possession of drugs and firearms

Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser to miss rest of season The 7-foot Swiss center, who had been receiving more playing time after the trade of Ivica Zubac, has a torn ligament in his right foot that will require surgery.

Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser to miss rest of season

Clock is ticking and races dwindling for Kentucky Derby hopefuls The first Triple Crown race is in eight weeks, and trainers will be looking for their horses to earn qualifying points starting this weekend at Santa Anita Park.

Clock is ticking and races dwindling for Kentucky Derby hopefuls

Galaxy's Jamaican opponent in Champions Cup may be short 10 players because of visa woes Up to 10 players from Jamaican team Mount Pleasant were denied visas for its CONCACAF Champions Cup match against the Galaxy in L.A., raising concerns about World Cup travel.

Galaxy's Jamaican opponent in Champions Cup may be short 10 players because of visa woes

Ducks add John Carlson at NHL trade deadline as they prep for playoff run The Ducks signaled their intentions to reach the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade by trading for Capitals defenseman John Carlson.

Ducks add John Carlson at NHL trade deadline as they prep for playoff run

Ray Fenton leaves Los Alamitos to become head football coach at Orange Lutheran Ray Fenton, The Times' coach of the year in 2025, jumps to the Trinity League to guide the Lancers' program.

Ray Fenton leaves Los Alamitos to become head football coach at Orange Lutheran

UCLA brushes off six-point period, rolls past Washington to push win streak to 23 games UCLA scored just six points in the first quarter, but Lauren Betts scored 26 points to help the Bruins pull away for a win over Washington in the Big Ten tournament.

UCLA brushes off six-point period, rolls past Washington to push win streak to 23 games

Review: A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in 'Heel' Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough anchor an off-kilter tale of abduction and vengeance, directed by Poland's Jan Komasa, an heir to his country's bolder filmmakers.

A kidnapped brute finds the tables turned in 'Heel'

Deaf 6-year-old deported with family to Colombia without medical devices, attorney says A Hayward woman and her two young children were detained and deported to Colombia after they showed up earlier this week for an asylum appointment in San Francisco, her attorney said.

Deaf 6-year-old deported with family to Colombia without medical devices, attorney says

Review: Going undercover as a beaver, a young scientist joins their fight in Pixar's eco-minded 'Hoppers' Daniel Chong, creator of Cartoon Network's “We Bare Bears,” injects invention and humor back into the Pixar model with a tale of nature and social awakening.

Going undercover as a beaver, a young scientist joins their fight in Pixar's eco-minded 'Hoppers'

Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations A new study found that many of our predictions on sea-level rise have been predicated on inaccurate starting numbers. In many places, especially Southeast Asia and the Pacific, it's significantly worse than we thought.

Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk State and county officials on Friday broke ground on a new mental health care campus in Norwalk. The new facility will be located across six now-vacant buildings at the Metropolitan State Hospital.

A new mental health campus is coming to historic state hospital in Norwalk

'Love Story’ gets no love from Daryl Hannah over her portrayal: 'Real names are not fictional tools' Daryl Hannah speaks out against FX's 'Love Story,' about the marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, in an op-ed for the New York Times.

'Love Story' gets no love from Daryl Hannah over her portrayal: 'Real names are not fictional tools'

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say As the deadline approaches to file to run for office, veteran Republican Rep. Darrell Issa has decided not to run for reelection in his newly-configured congressional district in San Diego and Riverside counties, according to two GOP strategists familiar with his plans.

Veteran Rep. Darrell Issa decides not to seek reelection in new Democratic-leaning district, sources say

Kennedy Center loses National Symphony Orchestra director to major L.A. performance center Jean Davidson, the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is stepping down to take the top position at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.

Kennedy Center loses National Symphony Orchestra director to major L.A. performance center

Legoland opens a new land and its most thrilling coaster yet, inspired by Space Mountain Galacticoaster is a race to save a Lego-infused galaxy from an “asteroid of probable destruction.” And at 40 mph, it's the park’s fastest ride.

Legoland opens a new land and its most thrilling coaster yet, inspired by Space Mountain