Lakers beat Jazz in finale behind LeBron James' 36 points LOS ANGELES — All the Lakers could do to best impact their postseason fate was to win. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Clippers grind out win over Suns to clinch fifth seed in playoffs PHOENIX — A regular season in which the Clippers made nothing look easy ended Sunday in the only way appropriate. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Bodies found in 2 separate house fires in Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES — Two bodies were found in separate house fires in Los Angeles County this weekend, authorities said. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' races to first place with rocket start at box office It was game over for live-action titles at the domestic box office this weekend as Nintendo and Universal Pictures' "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" opened in first place with $146.4 million collected over a three-day period and $204.6 million amassed over its entire five-day launch, according to studio estimates. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Special delivery: Drones are smuggling contraband into California prisons, feds say LOS ANGELES — Walls and rules have never stopped prisoners from getting what they need. Drugs, phones and other contraband have been smuggled in by guards and visitors, flung over fences and even stashed inside hollowed-out pastries in care packages. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Bill Shaikin: Shohei Ohtani's star power transforms Angels into international tourist attraction ANAHEIM, Calif. — The sign was written by hand, with love, not on an enormous poster but on a sheet torn from a notebook. "We're here on our honeymoon!" Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Where are the Masters green jackets stored? Exclusive vault opened for first time. AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tucked away in the back of the Augusta National pro shop is an unmarked wooden door. Behind it is a staircase that used to lead to an underground storage room. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Horrifying stories of women chased down by the LAPD abortion squad before Roe v. Wade LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles police officers boarded the yacht with guns drawn. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Angels blow six-run lead and lose to Blue Jays in extra innings Sunday's matinee could have resulted in a third straight series win to open the season for the Angels. Instead, they squandered an early six-run lead against the Toronto Blue Jays, then tried to win from behind but ultimately fell short in extra innings. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Noah Syndergaard’s struggles doom Dodgers in loss: ‘Just poor execution’ PHOENIX — Every time the Los Angeles Dodgers offense inched a small step forward Saturday night, their pitching staff quickly took a disastrous step back. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Practical Move heads to Kentucky Derby after winning by a nose in Santa Anita Derby LOS ANGELES — The dream continues. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Brooks Koepka extends lead before rain suspends third-round play at Masters AUGUSTA, Ga. — The rain was steady Saturday and so was Brooks Koepka, who widened his Masters lead to four shots over Jon Rahm before play was called for the day. Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023
Clippers beat Trail Blazers to remain in playoff contention LOS ANGELES — The Clippers left the regular season's penultimate day with the same answer applying to their three most pressing questions. Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
David Crosby died after contracting COVID-19, Graham Nash says Rock singer David Crosby died in January after contracting COVID-19, his longtime musical collaborator and friend Graham Nash said in a new interview. Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Dylan Hernandez: 'No rest for the weary': Can exhausted Lakers get to the finish line? LOS ANGELES — Forget about the NBA championship. In the likely case in which the Lakers end up in the play-in tournament, will they even reach the playoffs?
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Lawyer says ex-'Housewives' star and current inmate Jen Shah owes law firm more than $124,000 Jen Shah's attorney has moved to drop the reality TV star and prison inmate as her client for allegedly racking up a hefty debt.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 California has already run out of cash to help first-time home buyers. Here's what happened LOS ANGELES — You may have seen the videos on TikTok promising something that sounds too good to be true: Free cash from the state of California to help you buy your first home. The good news is, that program actually exists! The bad news is, it's already out of…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Third round of Masters play suspended for the day by rain AUGUSTA, Ga. — Due to heavy rains, the third round of the Masters was suspended at 3:17 p.m. local time Saturday for the rest of the day.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 3 teens wounded after gunfire erupts during spring break party at LA beach LOS ANGELES — Three teenagers were wounded in a shooting at Dockweiler Beach on Friday night that occurred during a spring break party promoted on TikTok that drew hundreds of revelers to the shore, authorities said.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Drought-ravaged Colorado River gets relief from snow. But long-term water crisis remains LOS ANGELES — Four months ago, the outlook for the Colorado River was so dire that federal projections showed imminent risks of reservoirs dropping to dangerously low levels.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Commentary: In Tennessee, expelled lawmakers remind a nation what political bravery looks like The churn of local politics rarely makes national news unless the outlet happens to be C-SPAN, but headlines, history and careers were made during proceedings at Tennessee’s State Capitol on Thursday when a GOP supermajority voted to expel two of three Democratic legislators for their participation in a gun control…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Editorial: Tennessee Republicans’ appalling assault on speech and freedom The expulsion of two Tennessee lawmakers for daring to speak out for gun control is a shocking assault on democracy and speech — in an era in which assaults on democracy and speech are becoming all too routine.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Clayton Kershaw struggles in Dodgers’ loss to Diamondbacks PHOENIX — Over the course of 400 career starts, Clayton Kershaw was bound to develop a few bad trends.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Despite James' struggles, Lakers top Phoenix Suns LOS ANGELES — LeBron James looked blankly at the rim after an easy shot failed to fall. Two possessions later, he winced as the right cut by a teammate didn’t materialize and another possession went to waste.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023 Abortion pill ruling: Texas judge orders hold on FDA approval, but another judge contradicts him ATLANTA — A federal judge in Texas delivered a major blow to reproductive rights advocates Friday, ordering a hold on the Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone, an abortion medication used in the United States since 2000.