Cellphone call from a U.S. ambassador at a Kyiv restaurant could compound Trump's troubles
WASHINGTON — When Donald Trump was constructing the opulent Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan four decades ago, he was infuriated when he saw a thin layer of golden-hued marble lining the walls and column in the lobby, and ordered aides to make it appear twice as thick. Sure, he had architects and engineers to handle those…
10 Democrats qualify for November presidential debate
ATLANTA — Ten Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for next Wednesday’s debate in Georgia, giving voters a smaller lineup onstage to consider even as the party’s overall field expands. The Democratic National Committee confirmed the lineup Thursday after reviewing polling and grass-roots fundraising thresholds. Those on the stage will be: former Vice President Joe Biden; New…
Joe Biden rages over school shootings as he holds his first 2020 rally in California
Joe Biden, his voice raised, raged at the gun lobby, congressional Republicans and President Trump as he spoke about the deadly school shooting that took place hours earlier Thursday in Santa Clarita. “You parents and grandparents, you send off children — 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 years old — and the first thing they learn…
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The Sports Report: Cody Bellinger, Mike Trout win MVP awards
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. What is a boxer’s favorite drink? Punch. BASEBALL There may not have been any World Series titles in the area this year, but there were two MVP awards. Cody Bellinger of the Dodgers won the NL MVP award on Thursday while Mike Trout of the Angels won the AL…
Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 11
The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 4-9 (.308); season 89-58-1 (.605). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-5-2 (.546); season 72-73-3 (.497). Green Bay, the New York Giants, Seattle…
Orange County Human Relations campaign provides a 'toolkit' for schools to prevent hate crimes
In response to increasing hate crimes and incidents, Orange County Human Relations is rolling out its first statewide anti-hate program to equip schools with the resources to launch their own educational and awareness campaigns. The nonprofit will provide schools with a “toolkit” that contains the necessary components for an anti-hate campaign, including templates, documents, posters…
Five suspects arrested in Halloween Airbnb party shooting in Bay Area
ORINDA, Calif. — Four men were arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder in the deaths of five people in a shooting at a Halloween party at an Airbnb rental home in the Bay Area. A fifth man was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the crime, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said.…
After Saugus High School shooting, prayer unites a grieving community
A day that began with the shock of a school shooting in Santa Clarita ended in prayer for many families who gathered for vigils in the area. Standing before hundreds of people at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita on Thursday night, Pastor David Hegg acknowledged that students and parents may be grappling with how…
Newsletter: A deadly day at Saugus High School
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Friday, Nov. 15, and I’m writing from Los Angeles. Newsletter Get our Essential California newsletter By now, the wretchedly unthinkable has become almost rote. You already know that students and teachers barricaded doors with desks and tables, that sobbing children rushed to text their parents…