Unusual Tuesday gives L.A. artists creative freedom
It is not just any Tuesday. It is 9 p.m. on a dreary night in Shadow Hills, just miles away from the lush foothills of the Verdugo Mountains. The delicate … Read more
Prep Rally: Remembering the prep legacy of Harvard-Westlake basketball star Jason Collins
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. I’m Eric Sondheimer. Jason Collins, who combined with his brother, Jarron, to bring San Fernando Valley high school basketball to an … Read more
Long Island Railroad Strikes Set to Cause Commuter Chaos in New York
Commuters in New York are starting the week facing travel chaos as a strike on the Long Island Railroad enters its third day, and its first during the working week. … Read more
Josh D’Amaro and the one app to rule them all
Last week, Josh D’Amaro faced investors for the first time as Walt Disney Co.’s chief executive during the company’s fiscal second-quarter earnings call. The call gave D’Amaro a chance to … Read more
Winners and losers of the CBS California gubernatorial debate
For the sixth and final time before votes are counted, the leading contenders for California governor gathered Thursday night for a televised debate, this one a 90-minute session in San … Read more
Forgotten medieval book found in Rome, hiding the oldest English poem
ROME — The researchers in Ireland looked at their computer screen, marveling at a medieval book tracked down in a Roman library. They flipped through its digitized pages and found their sought-after … Read more
Former USC wideout Marqise Lee returns to school and fulfills a dream
Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter, where USC and Notre Dame are back at the bargaining table — as you first read in this space last Monday — … Read more
Burger King Wants to Become the Best Burger Chain
Burger King wants to be crowned the top burger chain — and while company leadership says its turnaround effort could take decades, it’s already showing results. Loading audio narration… “‘Reclaim … Read more
L.A.’s surging real estate prices have cooled, so why is nobody buying condos?
As the relentless rise in Los Angeles housing costs seems to have paused, condominium sales have slowed to a trickle this year. The number of condo units sold in the … Read more
L.A. mayoral debates serve up a few surprises
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Noah Goldberg, offering up the latest on city and … Read more
After 40 years, the Afghan Whigs still sound like no one else — and they’re not done yet
For fans of the Afghan Whigs, the first half of 2026 has been a glorious time. The beloved Cincinnati-born band is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a tour spanning its … Read more
Taylor Tinsley embraces pressure of being UCLA Bruins’ sole ace
Taylor Tinsley has pitched 203 innings and accounted for 30 of UCLA’s 50 wins this season. As one of three star veterans on a team featuring younger and less experienced … Read more
MrBeast Partners Lowe’s for Swarms Toys, Kids Workshops
Lowe’s wants to inspire a new generation of consumers, Gen Alpha, to become DIY enthusiasts. Enter MrBeast. Loading audio narration… The home improvement retailer said Monday it’s rolling out MrBeast-themed … Read more
Solar firm plans $750 million in power grids in four African nations
Renewvia Energy Corp., which builds self-sufficient solar-powered mini-grids, is expanding into settlements in four African nations as efforts grow to address the shortage of power on the continent. The expansion … Read more
This is California’s most interesting governor’s race in ages
Pity poor California. It’s not just the eye-watering price of gasoline, the absurd cost of housing, the rising price of utilities and groceries, the Trump-led assault on the state’s immigrant … Read more