Canucks get 49 shots as Kings lose fourth in a row
Drew Doughty was unequivocal on Tuesday afternoon, the Kings’ veteran defenseman’s faith unwavering even in the wake of a sudden losing skid that felt eerily similar to those that sunk the team last season. “I know that we’re a better team than we were last year,” Doughty said. “There’s no doubt about that.” The Kings’…
Guard Tyger Campbell shines in UCLA exhibition basketball win
Tracking UCLA’s highlights on Wednesday night involved following the floppy hair. It belonged to Tyger Campbell, the dreadlock-wearing point guard who was in the midst of almost everything the Bruins did well in their only exhibition game. He threw a lob to Jalen Hill for a dunk, found Prince Ali for a three-pointer and made…
Racing! One day to go to the Breeders’ Cup
Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we circle around one more time on those in the Breeders’ Cup Classic and Distaff. As usual this Breeders’ Cup week, there’s a lot to get to. But first, in Wednesday’s newsletter, I failed to mention we had a story…
The Sports Report: Forget sports, what if it's Halloween and you're allergic to chocolate?
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. It’s one of the most important days of the year, so let’s focus on real-world issues: Which Halloween candy is the best? HALLOWEEN If you’re like me (and if you are, I’m very, very sorry), then Halloween was a mixed bag. I’m allergic to chocolate and can have maybe…
Helicopter water drops are challenging in high winds. But pilots still hit their targets
It’s a familiar scene: A fire erupts, firefighters battle the flames from the ground and water is sprayed across the land from the sky. The aerial fight occurs often, even when winds are strong, raising the question of how effective airborne firefighting tactics are when wind conditions are dangerous. On Wednesday, as the Easy fire…
Inside the battle to save the Reagan Library as fire laid siege to landmark
When the Easy fire erupted early Wednesday morning in Simi Valley, the stakes of this particular firefight quickly came into focus: Save the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. The pre-dawn blaze, stoked by strong easterly winds, was racing toward the hilltop compound surrounded by nearly 100 acres of rolling grasslands. Long vulnerable to wildfire, the library…
From Simi Valley to wine country, extreme winds and explosive fires maintain hold on California
1/21 President Ronald Reagan’s Air Force One sits on display at the Reagan Library as the Easy fire burns in the neighboring hills in Simi Valley. (Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times) 2/21 Inmate crews set backfires to heavy brush along Madera Rd. as firefighters try to keep the Easy fire from crossing the road into Thousand…
Newsletter: As more fires ignite, a small measure of relief
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Thursday, Oct. 31, and I’m writing from Los Angeles. Newsletter Get our Essential California newsletter California is still burning. But even as more fires ignited Wednesday, some areas saw a small measure of relief. Firefighters finally began to get a handle on the massive Kincade…
Hillside fire: Evacuations, shelters, road and school closures in San Bernardino
The wind-driven Hillside fire broke out about 1:40 a.m. near Highway 18 and Lower Waterman Canyon in San Bernardino. The fire quickly charred 200 acres and burned homes in the North Park neighborhood. EVACUATIONS About 490 homes north of 50th Street, west of Highway 18 and east of Mayfield Street have been placed under mandatory…
Review: Smart money's on ‘Inside Game,’ a fact-based tale of friends and NBA betting scandal
Set against the backdrop of 2007’s NBA betting scandal, “Inside Game” ups the ante with an engaging ensemble headed by Will Sasso, Scott Wolf and Eric Mabius. Buddies since childhood, bookie James “Baba” Battista (Sasso), NBA referee Tim Donaghy (Mabius) and charismatic, drug-dealing Tommy Martino (Wolf) find themselves living the dream in Philadelphia when they…