The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Elton John expects to be surprised at farewell tour’s finale

The last concert of his tour’s North American leg, in Los Angeles, will stream live Sunday on Disney+.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Lakers vs. Pistons: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Friday

Here's all you need to know ahead of Friday's Lakers versus Pistons game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

Compton's Roddy Ricch on his new mixtape: 'I needed to give myself the time to regain my spirit'

LOS ANGELES — Roddy Ricch grew up about 10 miles from Inglewood's Kia Forum. But the Compton-bred rapper never stepped inside the fabled venue until Nov. 10, when he hit the stage to perform in front of 17,000 people as part of Post Malone's Twelve Carat Toothache tour.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

Fencing rings that netted $18 million in LA railroad thefts are taken down, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — Two theft rings that netted more than $18 million worth of merchandise stolen from railroad cars have been dismantled, authorities said Thursday, months after images of a sea of discarded containers along Union Pacific tracks in Lincoln Heights drew national attention.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

Clippers rally to beat Pistons in Kawhi Leonard’s return

LOS ANGELES — The second act of the Los Angeles Clippers’ season began evening with a man stepping onto the court with eyes down, even as everyone else’s focused on him, and him alone.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

LA County strongly recommends indoor masking as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations jump

LOS ANGELES — Amid a sustained rise in coronavirus transmission, Los Angeles County is once again strongly recommending wearing a mask in indoor public spaces.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

Prosecution rests at Harvey Weinstein's Los Angeles trial

LOS ANGELES — After a month of harrowing testimony from women who say they were raped by the most powerful man in Hollywood, Los Angeles prosecutors rested their case against Harvey Weinstein on Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

LeBron James upgraded to questionable versus Pistons on Friday

Will LeBron James return to the court when the Lakers take on the Detroit Pistons on Friday?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022

Has Cody Bellinger's time run out with Dodgers? We could know by Friday.

LOS ANGELES — For most of the last two seasons, as their star center fielder and former most valuable player slipped into a puzzling cycle of injuries, inconsistency and head-scratching production, the Dodgers have remained steadfast.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

LeBron James might be back Friday and two more Lakers finally ready to play

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James has been upgraded to questionable after sitting out two games last week because of a strained adductor muscle in his left leg.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022