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Fast-moving fires force evacuations, char thousands of acres in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Three wildfires continued to burn in western Riverside County early Saturday, scorching thousands of acres and prompting evacuations in some neighborhoods.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2023

Rams’ 23 most important players for 2023 – No. 11: WR Van Jefferson

Van Jefferson is locked in as the Rams' No. 2 receiver right now, making this the biggest opportunity of his career

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2023

A Wilt Chamberlain documentary used artificial intelligence to re-create his voice. The family is (mostly) thrilled to hear him again.

PHILADELPHIA — Olin Chamberlain called his uncle during the NBA playoffs in the early 1990s as Michael Jordan was making another run toward a championship. Chamberlain, then a teenage basketball player in Los Angeles, couldn’t call M.J., but he could get Wilt on the horn.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 15, 2023

Julio Urías and bullpen give up one hit as Dodgers shut out Mets to open second half

NEW YORK — After announcing that Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers' best pitcher for the first half of the season, would miss more time than expected with a shoulder injury, manager Dave Roberts fielded a couple of follow-up queries Friday afternoon.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2023

Two months later, Darvin Ham still finds Steve Kerr's flopping comments 'lame as hell'

LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach Darvin Ham is a two-time NBA champion. He says nothing has ever been handed to him throughout his life or his career.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

Report: After treatment, 'Vanderpump' star Raquel Leviss wants you to call her Rachel

LOS ANGELES — "Vanderpump Rules" star Raquel Leviss has reportedly left the mental health facility she checked into after the eruption of the so-called Scandoval affair last spring. And she's making some major changes, including going back to using her birth name, Rachel.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

CSU didn’t investigate some sexual harassment reports, track repeat offenders, audit finds

LOS ANGELES — State auditors have found “numerous problems and inconsistencies” with sexual harassment investigations across California State University and faulted the chancellor’s office for not providing campuses detailed guidelines to address allegations against employees, according to a confidential draft report reviewed by the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

Three gang members plead guilty to racketeering in killing of off-duty LAPD officer

Three gang members pleaded guilty Thursday to federal racketeering for their roles in the robbery and fatal shooting of off-duty Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos while he was looking for a new home to buy last year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023

Stars go out in Hollywood as strike expands

LOS ANGELES: Honking horns, simmering heat, a smattering of stars and a lot of anger at Disney boss Bob Iger.

Bangkok Post · Jul 14, 2023

What to know about an actors' strike: 5 questions answered

LOS ANGELES — The national board of SAG-AFTRA on Thursday authorized the union's members to go on strike after efforts to negotiate a new contract with the major studios collapsed.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 14, 2023