Shohei Ohtani is expected to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after recovering from right biceps inflammation and left knee soreness.

Aaron Donald returned to the Los Angeles Rams' lineup with three tackles in a 28-6 victory over the New York Giants.

Major League Baseball’s postseason is rapidly approaching, with the Los Angeles Dodgers seeking a third straight World Series title.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua is questionable to play Monday night against the New York Giants because of a groin injury.

The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández's feature film "If I Go Will They Miss Me" explores connection and healing under the LAX flight path.

Prosecutors say an SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders.

Another week, another taunt as Southampton continues to be dogged by its conduct in the “Spygate” soccer scandal.

Los Angeles has been a city viewed from above by news helicopters for nearly seven decades.

Federal authorities have charged three people with stealing $12 million in homelessness aid, allegedly using the money to buy real estate, take luxury trips, and purchase vintage vehicles.

A motorist has been arrested on murder charges after authorities say she slammed her SUV into a city bus in Los Angeles.

Ratings for the Emmy Awards have dropped nearly 10% from last year.

Jean Smart has achieved a historic milestone by winning her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for every season of “Hacks.”.

After spending time during training camp trying to manage Myles Garrett’s knee injury, it was the Los Angeles Rams’ dismal season-opening loss to the San Francisco 49ers that made it evident to everyone that the star defensive end needed surgery.

“Practical Magic 2” conjures a box-office victory this weekend, topping the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor.

A federal jury has found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of attempted murder for hire of rival rapper Quando Rondo.

The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the West Coast with Snoop Dogg as host.

MusiCares will honor Irish band U2 as its Persons of the Year at a gala in February.

Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month.

Kelly Granado Montano, a Venezuelan living in the U.S., has been grappling with the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.

The 78th Emmy Awards are set for Monday night, with “The Pitt,” “Pluribus,” “Hacks,” and “Widow's Bay” leading the charge.

Erik and Lyle Menendez are eligible to face a parole board again in March 2027 after getting an early parole suitability hearing.

Shohei Ohtani has returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup after a four-day break to address knee and arm soreness.

A 22-year-old man from Singapore is expected to plead guilty this week in Washington to orchestrating one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in U.S. history, duping a stranger out of bitcoin worth over $240 million.

Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.

NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith is being sued by a Native American investment company over claims that the former Dallas Cowboys running back and his business partners misappropriated a $2.5 million loan that was supposed to fund a wind farm project in Texas.

The Los Angeles Rams’ entire roster will travel to Australia for their regular-season opener next week.

Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2.

Shohei Ohtani is taking a day off after appearing physically uncomfortable at the plate.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is concerned about Shohei Ohtani's physical condition after he struck out four consecutive times.

An immigrant rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that the group alleges are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to register to vote.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Los Angeles, showcasing a vast collection of creative work.

UCLA has fired athletic director Martin Jarmond after six years and is replacing him with former Los Angeles Lakers executive Tim Harris.

The Phoenix Mercury are buzzing with optimism after acquiring Kelsey Plum in a blockbuster trade.

LeBron James' passion for golf now includes a partnership with the PGA Tour.

Tarik Skubal started shaky but shone to earn his first win since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline.

Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.

Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice.

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87.

Tommy Edman singled in the winning run, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being hit by a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Angel Reese had a stunning perfect shooting night after struggling recently to make even the shortest of shots, and the Atlanta Dream set a franchise record for points in a game in a 124-88 victory over the Los Angels Sparks on Thursday night.

Six years after stepping back from royal life and relocating to Los Angeles, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, are reportedly moving back to the United Kingdom.

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run shot to reach 30 homers for the sixth straight season and Freddie Freeman had two hits and two RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-6.

A mysterious political firm admitted to fabricating multiple election polls this month.

A dominant fastball has made Jacob Misiorowski one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball over the past two seasons.

Federal prosecutors will pursue fewer charges in their second attempt to convict a man accused of starting the deadly 2025 wildfire that became the most destructive in Los Angeles’ history.

What happens when two distinctly American icons, fast food and cars, collide.

Edwin Diaz is out of explanations and manager Dave Roberts is almost out of patience after the latest untimely meltdown by the Los Angeles Dodgers’ problematic bullpen.

Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion.

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury when the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout as he tried to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning Wednesday night.

Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels.

Although Tarik Skubal didn’t meet his own high standards for execution in his first home start for the Los Angeles Dodgers, he was proud that he fought to keep his team in a game it eventually managed to win after he left.

The Los Angeles Rams are still waiting on Aaron Donald’s comeback decision as they wrap up their training camp at Loyola Marymount University.

A California man who was arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course was pretending to be part of the security detail preparing for Trump’s visit and had a stash of illegal weapons in his car and home.

Authorities say they have arrested a man who was walking the grounds and appeared to be monitoring security planning at President Donald Trump’s California golf course ahead of the president’s visit.

Los Angeles fire officials say the deadly 2025 Eaton fire was caused by Southern California Edison equipment.

Foundations funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species.

More newlyweds are skipping the year-long planning and massive price tag for small-scale ceremonies that cost a fraction of the traditional wedding

Ceddanne Rafaela homered for the third straight game and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 on Sunday night to sweep the three-game series.

The Los Angeles Sparks have traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a first-round pick next year, Monique Akoa Makani and a second-round draft choice in 2028, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong’s double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.

The Women’s Professional Baseball League has started its inaugural season.

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League begins this weekend.

Over 100 women's college basketball players have formed the United College Athletes Association, a union for college athletes.

Storm Reid wants people to see a different side of her through her new music.

Shohei Ohtani isn't in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Seattle Mariners.

Too $hort, the Oakland hip-hop legend, is defying age norms in the music industry.

The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to pitch again this season, but they're not rushing him back.

Film producer Jason Cloth, known for financing movies like “Joker” and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” has been indicted on wire fraud charges.

The former hospital at St. Vincent Behavioral Health Campus in Los Angeles was built in 1856 and has been closed since 2020.

Shohei Ohtani says his right biceps isn't 100% in addition to lingering soreness in his left knee, and it's affecting his ability to pitch.

Members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association have sued Penske Media and others, claiming they engaged in fraud to acquire the Golden Globe Awards.

Justin Herbert has his first ring, and it's not on the football field.

Andy Lippman, a former Los Angeles bureau chief for The Associated Press, has died at 78.

Artist Betye Saar has died in Los Angeles at 99.

Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss a charge against a labor union leader who was arrested while protesting against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in California.

A heat dome is set to expand across much of the central United States, pushing temperatures above 100 degrees from Dallas to North Dakota.

Skydance-owned Paramount has agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros.

An Australian court has cleared Rebel Wilson of defaming the star of her directorial debut, “The Deb,” in social media posts.

In a story published July 22, 2026, about the reopening the Cinerama Dome, The Associated Press erroneously reported the theater closed in 2021.

The countdown is over.

The Utah Mammoth have signed defenseman John Marino to an eight-year, $54 million extension with an annual average value of $6.75 million.

A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand prop from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction.

Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a four-hitter for his first regular-season complete game in 66 major league starts, and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 8-2 in the opener of their day-night doubleheader.

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions.

Major League Baseball is set to have its earliest opening day next year on March 24 except for international games — if there is an opening day.

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for this weekend's series at the New York Yankees.

FIFA has announced a star-studded lineup for the closing ceremony of the World Cup.

Left-hander Justin Wrobleski became the sixth member of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on the National League All-Star roster and Chicago outfielder Tristan Peters was added to the American League squad, a day after becoming the seventh White Sox player to hit for the cycle.

Unai Simón's impressive World Cup scoreless streak has ended.

British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of rape and other charges in a London court.

A 2025 Gallup Poll found 20% of Americans say they would like to leave the U.S. permanently. Among women ages 15 to 44, that number jumps to 40%.

The cast of “The Pitt” has had an epic day at the Emmy nominations, with 13 of them getting acting nods.

Shohei Ohtani has hit his 300th career homer, a leadoff shot against Colorado Rockies pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

Mariska Hargitay is set to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing on NBC on Sept. 14.

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division.