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For decades, conservatives have railed against judicial activism, but Thursday’s decision striking down affirmative action by colleges and universities in admissions was the height of conservative judicial activism. The court rejected almost half a century of precedents, overturned decisions made by public and private universities across the country, and ignored…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom recently said that he didn't understand why sports stadiums could be built quickly but other major projects couldn't. If he really didn't know, he probably just learned.

Hollywood's actors could be on the verge of striking over their main film and TV contract for the first time in 43 years.

WASHINGTON — In another major reversal, the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action policies at colleges and universities that use race as a factor in deciding who is admitted.

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw said his shoulder got "a little cranky" in the sixth inning of Tuesday night's game against the Colorado Rockies and that he was diagnosed with inflammation. The Dodgers left-hander received a cortisone injection and remains hopeful that he'll be able to make at least one…

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will be well-represented at the July 11 All-Star Game in Seattle, with outfielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter J.D. Martinez voted into the game as National League starters.

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers have waived center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, the team announced Thursday. They are likely to decline the team option on Malik Beasley's contract, creating a way for the team to potentially use the full mid-level exception once free agency opens Friday, people with…

Travis Scott will not face criminal charges for his role in the deadly Astroworld festival, a Houston grand jury decided Thursday.

LOS ANGELES — Cecilia Chang bluntly told her two kids: You have to try harder because of who you are.