It’s a tie atop this category, with Sarah Pidgeon and Carey Mulligan sharing the spotlight. And not far behind is “Succession” winner Sarah Snook. Matt Roush says Pidgeon “made the most of a star-making role as Carolyn Bessette in ‘Love Story.’ ” Count Glenn Whipp in Camp Mulligan: “Her dry put-downs mask a fury that … Read more
Mark Webber, the 36-year-old Formula One driver and teammate of reigning champion Sebastian Vettel, said he’s leaving the international racing series after this season. Webber said he had signed a multiyear deal with Porsche to race prototype-style sports cars in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the World Endurance Championship series. “I’m very … Read more
As Kelsey Luderer rounded third base and headed home Thursday after hitting a game-tying home run that ignited Sherman Oaks Notre Dame to a 6-3 Division 1 softball playoff win over Anaheim Canyon, she was greeted by every teammate at the plate. They engulfed her in a sea of white, screaming, yelling and patting her … Read more
A popular U.S. food distributor has long promised premium, Italian tomatoes in its products. Two Californians claim the company is committing tomato fraud. A lawsuit filed this month alleges that Cento Fine Foods, a U.S.-based Italian food distributor, falsely labels its products as containing San Marzano tomatoes. The tomatoes in question are a premium variety … Read more
Oscar Isaac joins sparring partner Carey Mulligan atop a lead acting category for “Beef,” followed by Matthew Rhys as a possibly murderous billionaire in “The Beast in Me” and Richard Gadd, showing quite another side after his “Baby Reindeer” success. “The sleeper pick here is Richard Gadd, who benefits from his show airing later in … Read more
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers entered the late innings Monday in an unenviable position: trailing the Padres, whose biggest strength is their bullpen. “When they have a lead they don’t relinquish it too often,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers’ 1-0 loss Monday. “You know the numbers — when they’re ahead in the seventh inning they … Read more
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I’m back. The wedding was beautiful. Thanks to all of you who wrote in with well wishes. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms … Read more
After last year’s disastrous Eaton fire, Southern California Edison executives vowed to be transparent about what caused the inferno that killed at least 19 people and left thousands of families homeless in Altadena. “As we better understand exactly what happened on Jan. 7, we do so with a commitment to remain transparent,” Pedro Pizarro, chief … Read more
Most members of Stanford’s class of 2026 are smart, ambitious, and poised for remarkable careers. Theo Baker already has one. In his first semester of college, Baker broke the story that forced Stanford president Marc Tessier-Lavigne to resign — work that earned him a George Polk Award, one of journalism’s highest honors. Warner Brothers and … Read more
It’s a tight three-way race at the top, with a second helping of “Beef,” which won eight Emmys for its first serving, barely ahead of Richard Gadd’s “Baby Reindeer” follow-up, and a suburban noir with abundant heart from Steven Conrad, the maker of “Patriot.” Glenn Whipp says, “ ‘DTF St. Louis’ is the standout limited … Read more
Sept. 8, 2003 12 AM PT Thursday, August 28th INTERSECTIONALHonolulu Pac-Five 27, Schurr 22 Friday, September 5th NONLEAGUEFountain Valley 27, Cantwell-Sacred Heart 18Irvine University 33, Century 7Laguna Beach 34, Palos Verdes 13Linfield Christian 21, Saddleback Valley Christian 14Los Alamitos 49, Culver City 0Los Osos 44, Colony 7Mammoth 26, Aquinas 21Morningside 36, Gladstone 7Righetti 62, Ayala … Read more
SAN DIEGO — Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives. An early focus has been on one of the assailants, a San Diego high school student whose mother reported that he was suicidal and potentially armed soon before … Read more
Dear Liz: My wife recently asked for a divorce, which was difficult to hear. That said, I want to move forward with my life and part of this is being on sound economic footing. I have been the primary earner in our marriage for most of our 12 years together, even though my wife was … Read more
Adam Frazier singled, leading off the ninth inning for the first hit against Athletics starter J.T. Ginn, and Zach Neto followed with a two-run homer that gave the Angels a 2-1 victory Monday night. Neto drove a 2-0 sinker 413 feet to center field, stunning Ginn and the A’s while ending a six-game losing streak … Read more
The year was 2006. Pluto had just been downgraded to a dwarf planet. I was obsessed with my Motorola Pebl flip phone and iPod. It was also the year I started paying down my student loan balance after completing my MBA. Loading audio narration… For 20 years, this student loan was a constant in my … Read more