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Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin

LOS ANGELES — Free agent point guard Russell Westbrook is returning to the Clippers after agreeing to a two-year contract that includes a player option for the second season, a person with knowledge of the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times on Saturday.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2023

Voters Reject Affirmative Action In 8 Out Of 10 Ballot Measures

Citizens in seven states express opposition to expanding or implementing affirmative action policies.

Zenger · Jul 1, 2023

Lakers waive Mo Bamba, likely to decline club option for Malik Beasley

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…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

LA Times announces 74 job cuts due to economic challenges

The Los Angeles Times says it is cutting 74 jobs due to economic challenges as the newspaper strives to transform itself into a digital media organization

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Elliot Page opens up about being the target of a transphobic attack in his new memoir

"Now when I’m in Los Angeles, I don’t feel comfortable like I used to going for walks."

Marie Claire · Jun 6, 2023

A majority of Californians say Feinstein is no longer fit for office, a new poll finds

WASHINGTON — A substantial majority of Californians feel that Sen. Dianne Feinstein is no longer fit for the job because of her recent declining health, and more voters believe she should resign than support her staying in office, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored…

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023

Clippers GM Michael Winger hired in Washington

LOS ANGELES — Washington has hired Michael Winger, the Clippers’ general manager since 2017, to oversee all of the organization’s basketball operations, a person not authorized to publicly discuss the hiring confirmed to The Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · May 25, 2023

2 critics pick their highlights and lowlights from the Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, France — As the 76th Cannes Film Festival draws to a close, Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang and culture critic Mary McNamara got together to discuss their highlights (and lowlights) from this year’s event.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023

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Alleged military secret leaker Jack Teixeira ordered detained ahead of trial

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023

USC athletic director Mike Bohn resigns after criticisms over management

LOS ANGELES — USC athletic director Mike Bohn has resigned from his position, The Los Angeles Times has learned.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2023