The Hollywood sign is ablaze as Spencer Pratt, the reality TV star now running for mayor of Los Angeles, suits up as Batman, enters City Hall and leads the people to overthrow a cabal of corrupt, out-of-touch progressives intent on destroying the city. Then he is Luke Skywalker. Dressed in a Jedi robe, he swoops … Read more
San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s run for California governor has been defined from the start by his donor list. Mahan entered the race late and with little statewide name recognition, but catapulted into contention thanks to massive funding from billionaire tech titans, venture capitalists, cryptocurrency investors and other Silicon Valley elites. In a state with … Read more
Gay comedian Sam Oh peered over to his roastee, Julian Stern, and prepared his first stream of jabs at his straight counterpart. After whipping through a few jokes about his appearance and occupation, he paused and looked to the audience at Beaches Tropicana nightclub in West Hollywood. “Oh wow, I actually learned right now that … Read more
Over the last five years, there has been a significant shift in how fashion and sports intersect, both on and off the court, with athletes’ influence extending beyond the court and into culture at large. Why now? And how has athlete style evolved? These were some of the questions that three prominent athlete stylists — … Read more
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer of California in the California Governor’s Cabinet, talks to a campaign supporter during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Fryday is the former mayor of the Northern California city of Novato and serves as the state’s chief service officer, leading the … Read more
At KPMG US, workers might no longer need years of hands-on, repetitive work to get good at tax prep. Loading audio narration… The company is testing an AI-powered simulation tool designed to help employees build the skills they once gained through years of pencil pushing. The goal is to allow junior staffers, in particular, to … Read more
As steep fuel prices strain household budgets during the war with Iran, President Trump wants to suspend his government’s tax on gasoline. It’s a move Trump can’t do on his own — and the president has yet to specify how long he’d like such a pause to last. But lawmakers on both sides of the … Read more
WASHINGTON — A new Immigration and Customs Enforcement policy requires members of Congress to seek advance approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities. It’s the latest twist in a months-long effort by ICE to restrict such visits by lawmakers, which have skyrocketed amid the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign. California Reps. … Read more
Romance readers know the first rule of Romance Club: You always get a happily ever after. Even if you’re abducted by aliens, being wooed by a succubus, or trying to be the best fake girlfriend you can to a cookie empire heir, there’s real comfort in knowing the author will stick the landing. And when … Read more
South Korean boy band BTS, U.S. pop culture icon Madonna and Latin music superstar Shakira will be performing at halftime during the World Cup final July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., FIFA announced Thursday morning. The performance will support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is looking to raise $100 million … Read more
A man who operated unlicensed marijuana dispensaries across Southern California is facing dozens of felony charges for evading $7.1 million in taxes, according to state prosecutors. Prosecutors allege that between April 2019 and November 2022, Pin Hsien Hsu, 46, operated about 30 unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino counties, failed to … Read more
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Linara Bozieva, a 39-year-old founder of Ravenopous, based in San Jose. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… A little over two years ago, I was laid off from eBay after spending 11 years with the company. My family and I … Read more
Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Trump on his trip to China this week. Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday to meet with President Xi Jinping. Aside from discussions about Iran, the two leaders are expected to discuss trade and artificial intelligence. Here’s a look … Read more
SACRAMENTO — Here’s what the Democratic candidates for governor aren’t telling us: While promising the moon, they’ve avoided saying how they would keep paying for all of Sacramento’s current costly programs. Termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democratic-controlled Legislature have dug the state into a deep financial hole, and it faces severe deficit spending through the … Read more
Summer was made for slow, languid days and stories that linger long after the final page. We’ve curated some of the upcoming season’s standout titles, from immersive novels to gripping nonfiction. Yearning for a witty memoir or a lush Costa Rica setting? Maybe a laugh-out-loud political satire? Perhaps you might want to time-travel to Eve … Read more