The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Gio Reyna named to U.S. Soccer's Nations League roster

LOS ANGELES — Forward Gio Reyna, the player at the center of a three-month soap opera that has engulfed and embarrassed U.S. Soccer, was called up to the national team Wednesday for Nations League games with Grenada and El Salvador.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the ambassadorship he wanted. Here's how he did it

WASHINGTON — It took nearly two years, but former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti finally got the job.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Senate clears way for final vote on Garcetti's nomination as ambassador to India

WASHINGTON — Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India cleared an important procedural hurdle on the Senate floor Wednesday, a strong indication that he will be confirmed to the post later in the day.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Salmon fishing banned along California coast as population plummets

LOS ANGELES — Fishing boats would normally fan out along the California coast to catch Chinook salmon in the spring, but regulators have announced the fishing season will be shut down this year.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

LAUSD unions to announce timing of three-day strike that would shut down schools

LOS ANGELES — Leaders of a union that represents financially struggling low-wage workers will announce on Wednesday the timing of a three-day strike that would involve teachers and force the shutdown of Los Angeles public schools, dealing another blow to the education of more than 420,000 students.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

After he courted Luke Rockhold, Scott Coker surprised ex-UFC champ signed with BKFC

Scott Coker made a play for his pal Luke Rockhold's services once again, but for now the former champ has gone a different direction.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Nicola Peltz Beckham shares desire to 'have a baby and get right back to work' - and readdresses Victoria Beckham 'feud'

Nicola's comments come as she and Brooklyn approach their first wedding anniversary

Manchester Evening News · Mar 15, 2023

Pssst! Wanna buy an Oscar? The mysterious case of the missing Academy Awards

An Oscar can only, officially, be sold for $1 – but that hasn’t stopped a small but lucrative black market. Where are all those that have disappeared?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2023

March Sadness: How it feels to be on the losing side of NCAA tournament greatness

LOS ANGELES — He's the one everybody sees and few remember, a nearly invisible piece of history standing 6 feet 9.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Pope Francis begins year 10 as 'a bit of a Californian.' That means lots of love — and hate

LOS ANGELES — Sitting in her family home in East Los Angeles, Rosa Manriquez kept her eyes on the TV screen as a flood of white smoke came pouring out of the roof of the Sistine Chapel 6,300 miles away — a century-old signal that the cardinals of the Roman…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023