In her bid for Los Angeles mayor, Nithya Raman ran as an outsider.

Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers were trailing by double digits in the final seconds of a tough first half against Portland when Doncic took a few dribbles, stopped in the far free-throw circle and heaved a glorious 61-footer off the backboard and in.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points and hit a key jumper in the lane with 27 seconds to play, carrying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit that aimed to stop California from processing up to 20,000 ballots it suspected were mailed to noncitizens.

Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52.

Thomas Markle, the 82-year-old father of Prince Harry’s wife Meghan, has been arrested by federal agents in Florida and charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in California.

Bronny James has been assigned to the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League affiliate again.

A Mexican judge is accused of accepting a $2 million bribe in exchange for releasing a suspected Canadian drug trafficker from custody.

Tony Butala, co-founder of the Grammy-nominated trio The Lettermen, has died at age 87.

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat.

A California measure to tax the net worth of billionaires was too early to call Wednesday morning as the vote tally continued.

Filmmaker Michael Mann was injured at a gun range in Los Angeles.

Tamara Tunie of “Beyond the Gates” has won lead actress honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards.

Call it the college football season of chaos.

Florida is not the only state dealing with coastal flooding. Coastal flood advisories run up and down the California coast.

Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is investigating a potential security issue that appears to be a hack.

During the peak of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, approximately 7 million residents were exposed to airborne lead concentrations over 24 hours that exceeded 80 times the normal background level, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal Science Advances.

A California appeals court has upheld actor Danny Masterson’s convictions and long prison sentence for raping two women at his home in 2003.

As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well.

Authorities have charged more than a dozen people in California with allegedly siphoning nearly $2 billion in fraudulent healthcare costs.

Yaxel Lendeborg has only played one NBA game, and he’s already started a feisty feud with Luka Doncic.

Shohei Ohtani needs offseason rest, not surgery, for knee and biceps injuries that led to his worst offensive numbers since he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Video game publisher Electronic Arts is shutting down the popular and influential game development studio BioWare after more than three decades.

Tom Cruise is being honored with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute.

California state workers began a one-day strike Wednesday, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration to agree to a new contract that increases workers’ pay, ensures affordable healthcare access and allows more flexibility for remote work.

For the first time since 1991, two teams with bottom-half payrolls will meet in the World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of winning three consecutive World Series titles are over.

Jake Bauers went home to Southern California and walked away with an MVP trophy.

California officials are ordering mortgage lenders to report on how they've handled insurance payouts to survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles-area fires.

Al Pacino has been named the next recipient of the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a tough spot, facing elimination in the postseason.

Shohei Ohtani singled after being dropped to sixth in the batting order for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

“Girls” will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.

William Contreras hit a tying homer in the fifth and singled home the go-ahead run an inning later as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers created a handful of scoring opportunities in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.

Brice Turang homered off Tarik Skubal and Milwaukee’s bullpen shut down Los Angeles after Jacob Misiorowski’s taxing outing, sending the Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series opener.

Quentin Tarantino is bringing a swashbuckling stage comedy to London's West End.

All along, Christian Yelich felt this was going to be part of the road for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has chosen his starting pitchers for the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.”.

Ronald Acuña Jr. fought back tears and cut his postgame interview session short after the Atlanta Braves were eliminated from the playoffs by the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Emmy Awards are moving to Prime Video starting in 2027.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have beaten the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani isn't sure about the extent of his injuries that kept him off the mound after the All-Star break and landed him on the injured list recently.

A new trend has emerged at Prague's Charles Bridge, where tourists now line up to recreate a famous photo of the members of Depeche Mode.

Police divers have found the body of a patient who went missing after a medical helicopter crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Catalina Island near Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are staying relaxed as they head into the postseason, aiming to become the first team since the late '90s Yankees to win three straight World Series titles.

The Justice Department found Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in admissions.

A medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island near Los Angeles has killed two people and hospitalized two.

The candidates for California governor — Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton — clashed virtually nonstop in the sole televised debate in their contest for California governor.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging the ride caused serious brain injuries.

Organizers say the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, the site of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996.

Democrat Nithya Raman stressed her independence from the Democratic Socialists of America, highlighting her disagreements with the group that is backing her candidacy for Los Angeles mayor.

LeBron James likely wears his Philadelphia uniform in public for the first time as NBA Media Day kicks off Monday.

The San Diego Padres are back in the postseason for a franchise-record third consecutive year.

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.

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.