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Jonathan Toews thinks the Chicago Blackhawks ‘can turn around pretty fast’ — but will he be around for it?

CHICAGO — This season has been a challenge for the Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews in particular.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 28, 2022

Shaquille O’Neal wants Lakers to keep Russell Westbrook

The Lakers' legendary center from the late 1990s and early 2000s has some suggestions for their roster.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022

Parts of Southern California face full outdoor watering ban by September if conditions don’t improve

LOS ANGELES — The Metropolitan Water District said Wednesday that the unprecedented decision to reduce outdoor watering to one day a week for about 6 million Southern Californians could be followed by even stricter actions in September if conditions don’t improve, including a total ban in some areas.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022

University of California to pay full tuition for state's Native American students from federally recognized tribes

LOS ANGELES — Many Native American students will receive free tuition at the University of California starting in the fall semester.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022

Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela's Maduro government unlikely to be invited to regional summit -U.S

Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government are likely to be excluded from the U.S.-hosted Summit of the Americas to be held in June in Los Angeles, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2022

MGM film leaders leaving company after Amazon deal

LOS ANGELES — Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy, the heads of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios' film business, are leaving the company, in a move that comes shortly after Amazon took over the storied studio.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022

Who should the Chargers select in the 2022 NFL draft?

You the fans, let us know who you think the Los Angeles Chargers will pick with the No. 17 overall selection.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 27, 2022

Parts of Southern California don’t have enough water to meet demand, sparking sweeping cuts

LOS ANGELES — The unprecedented water restrictions imposed on parts of Southern California this week have put a spotlight on how rapidly the state’s water supply is being reduced by drought and climate change.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022

Charges dismissed against 2 more LAPD officers in gang labeling scandal

LOS ANGELES — Criminal charges were dismissed Monday against two more Los Angeles police officers accused of intentionally misidentifying people as gang members — further unraveling a once-sprawling case that at its peak involved investigations into more than 30 officers.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022

Johnny Depp trial shown body cam video of Amber Heard domestic violence call

‘We did not observe any visible or verifiable injuries to’ Amber Heard, officer says

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022