House and Senate leaders tussle over Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — A day after the Democratic-led House impeached President Trump, House and Senate leaders argued Thursday over how his Senate trial will be conducted, with the two articles of impeachment likely to remain in limbo until at least early January as a result of the spat. The Republican-led Senate is almost certain to acquit Trump…
Evangelical magazine founded by Billy Graham calls for Trump's removal from office
NEW YORK — A major evangelical Christian magazine founded by the late Rev. Billy Graham on Thursday published an editorial calling for President Trump’s removal from office. The editorial in Christianity Today — coming one day after the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives made Trump the third president in American history to be impeached — raised fresh…
From his corner, Rams Jalen Ramsey has proven to be Pro Bowl caliber
Despite playing nearly half the season in the AFC, and having no interceptions, respect and votes from players and coaches carried Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey to another Pro Bowl. In balloting results announced this week, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman received the most votes from fans for NFC players at his position. Ramsey no…
Russell Westbrook's 40-point night lifts Rockets over Clippers
In recent seasons, few things in the NBA have produced unexpected moments quite like games between the Clippers and the Houston Rockets. In 2015, there was Houston’s shocking 19-point comeback to win Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. Three years later, Rockets players attempted to storm the Clippers’ locker room after a contentious game…
Soccer on TV: Leicester City faces tough test against Manchester City
It’s already a one-team race for the title in the English Premier League, but there’s still plenty to play for back in the pack, where four teams with tournament aspirations battle one another for valuable points this weekend. But it’s a different story in Spain, where traditional powers Barcelona and Real Madrid are separated by…
The Sports Report: Apparently the Bucks are the best team in the NBA
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. LAKERS In a showdown between the best team in the Eastern Conference and the best team in the Western Conference, the Lakers didn’t have enough. They lost to the Bucks 111-104, making this the first time all season that they have lost back-to-back…
San Francisco woman offers $7,000 reward and hires plane in search of stolen dog
SAN FRANCISCO — A San Francisco woman is offering a $7,000 reward and has hired a plane to fly over the city in the search for her blue-eyed miniature Australian shepherd stolen from outside a grocery store last weekend. The plane, which cost an additional $1,200, will fly a banner with the website she set up…
Californians can now verify legal cannabis shops using QR codes
SACRAMENTO — California marijuana users can now turn to their smartphones to find out whether a dispensary is legit. The Bureau of Cannabis Control on Thursday announced a program encouraging licensed cannabis retailers to post QR codes in their store windows. The checkerboard codes can be scanned by a cellphone camera linking the reader to the…
As pupping season begins, San Diego's Children's Pool closed to humans — again
SAN DIEGO — If you enjoy swimming in the sheltered waters of San Diego’s Children’s Pool, mark your calendar for May 15. That’s the day the city will reopen the popular La Jolla beach. The pool was closed Sunday to protect harbor seals who have used the beach as a nursery since at least 1996. How…
Newsletter: Greetings from the wine cave
1/27 The candidates before the start of the debate at Loyola Marymount. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) 2/27 Former Vice President Joe Biden and entrepreneur Andrew Yang greet well-wishers during a break at Loyola Marymount. (Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times) 3/27 The candidates await the start of the Democratic presidential primary debate. …