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With a Black Californian headed to the moon, many see cosmic justice for a whole race

LOS ANGELES -- The heavens give off a bittersweet glow for Black Americans.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

Kawhi Leonard scores 38 as Clippers hustle way to Game 1 win over the Suns

PHOENIX — For 36 minutes Sunday, Russell Westbrook struggled mightily to make a shot.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

Start of Fox News defamation trial is delayed until Tuesday

The start of the much-anticipated trial over Dominion Voting Systems' $1.6 billion defamation case against Fox News is being pushed until Tuesday, an indication the two sides may be at work on an out-of-court settlement.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 17, 2023

Southern California can expect more birds, rabbits, rats and snakes in wildlife surge after record rain

LOS ANGELES — After years of dusty, dry hillsides, much of Southern California has turned green from record-breaking rain and snow this winter, which wildlife experts say has already started to improve habitats and populations for certain species — a trend they expect to reverberate through the entire landscape.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

San Joaquin Valley farmers dig in for the next battle: An epic Sierra snowmelt

CORCORAN, Calif. — Tom Barcellos has farmed the reclaimed soil of the Tulare Lake Basin for nearly five decades, and he’s rarely witnessed a winter like 2023.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

How to build a robot arm that can flex in the moon's frigid south pole

Extreme cold is merciless on machinery. Fluids thicken to useless goo. Rubber seals stiffen and crack.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

David Peralta’s two-run, pinch-hit single gives Dodgers walk-off victory over Cubs

LOS ANGELES — An offense that mustered only two hits for eight innings and trailed by a run for most of the game came to life in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, David Peralta delivering a clutch two-out, two-run, pinch-hit single to right field to lift the…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

'No excuse': Tyronn Lue doesn't care if Clippers are underdogs against Suns

PHOENIX — Months ago, before injuries and setbacks to their star duo came to define the Clippers' season, many within the locker room and organization saw it playing out far differently.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

MLB has a process for avoiding pitch-clock violations like Cody Bellinger's

LOS ANGELES — The agent for Cody Bellinger called Major League Baseball deputy commissioner Dan Halem to complain about the pitch-clock violation that Bellinger received when the Chicago Cubs center fielder stepped out of the batter's box in anticipation of a lengthy ovation before his first at-bat as a visitor…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

Bill Plaschke: Heisman Trophy to best college QB ever? For Caleb Williams, the journey has begun.

LOS ANGELES — His first pass soared downfield for a long completion to Brenden Rice. His second pass floated into the corner of the end zone for a touchdown to Mario Williams.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023