USC women's basketball team falls to No. 18 Arizona
Highlights from the USC women’s basketball team’s 65-57 loss to No. 18 Arizona on Jan 3, 2020. Aari McDonald scored 24 points, her 50th consecutive double-figure game, and Cate Reese posted her fifth double-double this season as the No. 18 Arizona women’s basketball team held off USC 65-57 on Friday night at Galen Center to…
Racing! What’s the moment of the year?
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we head into two graded stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday. Each year the National Thoroughbred Racing Assn. determines its moment of the year through a fan vote. You can do it by going to the web site and voting.…
California Democratic Party settles lawsuits alleging harassment and discrimination by former leader
The California Democratic Party has reached settlements in three lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and workplace retaliation involving its former leader, Eric Bauman. A statement released by current party Chairman Rusty Hicks on Friday announced the settlements but did not indicate how much the party paid to resolve the legal actions. “Some of the California Democratic…
After killing of Iranian general, California authorities boost security, eye Iranian assets
The escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has local law enforcement on alert. Law enforcement sources told The Times that agencies have stepped up patrols at transit hubs and other key potential targets, which is a standard response to terrorist acts and other national security threats. The sources also said they weare…
Plans to transform Glendale's little-known art and entertainment district move forward
In a little over two years, visitors to Glendale’s art and entertainment district might find a bustling pedestrian haven with outdoor dining, an interactive play zone for kids, planned and spontaneous performances, and art everywhere from overhead to eye level to underfoot. At least that’s the intention of Glendale officials who are forging ahead with…
Midwinter dry spells like this are not unusual in California, even in wet years
California has an extended period of dry weather in the winter almost as regularly as the swallows return to San Juan Capistrano, said meteorologist Jan Null of Golden Gate Weather Services. Medium-range forecast models aren’t projecting significant rain in the state for at least a week. Null compiled data for San Francisco based on the…
Producer Michael De Luca to replace Jonathan Glickman as MGM's motion picture group head
MGM’s longtime motion picture group head Jonathan Glickman is being replaced with prolific movie producer Michael De Luca, in the latest shakeup for the studio known for the James Bond franchise. Glickman, who has led film development and production for eight years at the Beverly Hills-based company, will leave his post Feb. 1 for a…
Making 'Maiden' was almost as challenging as the sailing race it chronicles
Mocked as a “tinful of tarts” by a sexist media, the crew of the Maiden made history 30 years ago as the first all-female team to sail a yacht in the Whitbread Round the World Race. The 33,000-mile, nine-month competition was a harsh test even for old salts, let alone a group of young women…
What's on TV Saturday: 'The Aftermath' on HBO
SERIES Surviving R. Kelly As R. Kelly is taken into federal custody without bail, the families of Joycelyn Savage and Azriel Clary wonder if they’ll ever return home in the season finale of the documentary series. 8 p.m. Lifetime Say Yes to the Dress Randy begins his “Say Yes America Tour” when he shows up…
Appeals court revives lawsuits against Michael Jackson companies
Two lawsuits brought by Michael Jackson’s most vocal accusers were revived on Friday after being dismissed in 2017. The Second Appellate District in the California Court of Appeals issued the decision on Friday after a state law went into effect extending the statute of limitations on child sexual-abuse cases. The decision reinstated previous legal actions…