The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Shohei Ohtani as closer? Angels' two-way star thinking about it for World Baseball Classic.

LOS ANGELES — We've seen Shohei Ohtani as a power hitter. We've seen Shohei Ohtani as an ace pitcher. What about Shohei Ohtani, the closer?

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Paul Krekorian voted in as new LA City Council president

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council selected Council member Paul Krekorian as its next leader Tuesday afternoon, with the 10 members present voting unanimously for him to take over the council presidency.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

Rockets at Hawks: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr., and the Rockets (+9.5) are significant underdogs in Wednesday’s regular-season opener on the road versus Trae Young and Dejounte Murray’s Hawks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 19, 2022

$32 million settlement approved in child abuse death of 10-year-old LA County boy

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a $32 million settlement for the siblings and father of 10-year-old Anthony Avalos, who prosecutors say died of abuse and torture at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend despite repeated warnings to social workers.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 18, 2022

Lakers' Anthony Davis has a healthy dose of resolve for upcoming season

LOS ANGELES — Over the summer, when Anthony Davis was working on his body, mind and psyche after yet another injury-marred campaign with the Lakers, a member of his camp expressed something dire.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 18, 2022

LA police in riot gear face off with protesters at city council meeting amid racism scandal

Nury Martinez resigned position after secretly taped conversation was made public

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

Los Angeles police face off with protesters at City Hall

Los Angeles police in riot gear faced off briefly with yelling protesters outside a City Hall entrance

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022

First bird flu cases in wild birds reported in Los Angeles County this year

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County health officials announced that seven geese and a heron have tested positive for avian flu, marking the first time the disease has been detected in the county this year.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 18, 2022

Stan Kroenke handed £504m bill that could hit Edu and Mikel Arteta transfer plans at Arsenal

Arsenal news: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment are facing a massive payout of more than £500million after an NFL lawsuit that could impact Arsenal plans moving forward

Football London · Oct 18, 2022

Lakers vs. Warriors: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Our prediction and best bet for Tuesday's Lakers vs. Warriors game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 18, 2022