The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Patrick Beverley Addresses Playing With Lakers, Russell Westbrook

The two have bumped heads in the past, but now will unite in Los Angeles to turn around the team after last year’s disappointment.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022

Kobe Bryant’s top 100 games: No. 74

In the opening game of the 2003 NBA playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers made a big statement.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

Chargers’ causes for concern vs. Raiders in Week 1

A look at some causes for concern as the Los Angeles Chargers gear up to face the Las Vegas Raiders.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

Californians should be ready for rolling blackouts as heat wave strains power grid, officials say

LOS ANGELES — California officials issued an urgent warning Tuesday to conserve electricity, saying the record-setting heat wave means rolling blackouts are very possible.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022

David Murphy: Montrezl Harrell is latest sign Daryl Morey and Sixers learned from their Miami meltdown

PHILADELPHIA — I’ve long been of the belief that any team built around Joel Embiid is a team that needs a Plan B. Last year, the Sixers did not have one, and they ended up paying a heavy price. With Embiid sidelined for the first two games of their Eastern…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Sep 6, 2022

Previewing College Football’s Quarterback Battles of Week 2

Quinn Ewers vs. Bryce Young will grab headlines, but there are several other matchups to look out for in Saturday’s slate.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2022

After canceling show, the Weeknd says he’ll ‘be solid’ when tour resumes this month

LOS ANGELES — The Weeknd is on the road to recovery and will return to live performances just days after he abruptly canceled his sold-out Saturday concert at SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022

Huge Los Angeles Unified School district hit by cyberattack

A cyberattack targeting the huge Los Angeles Unified School District over the Labor Day weekend prompted an unprecedented shutdown of the district’s information technology systems as authorities scrambled to trace the perpetrators and restrict potential damage

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Kevin Baxter: With Mexico soccer in a dire state, its president searches for a miracle comeback

LOS ANGELES — Yon de Luisa was wearing a bright green Mexican national team polo shirt and an even brighter smile when he entered Banc of California Stadium on Monday, less than two hours before El Tri's women's team beat Angel City, 2-0, in an exhibition.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022

Deadly fire near California city of Hemet began at about the same time Edison reported ‘circuit activity’

LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison reported “circuit activity” at about the same time the first flames from a wildfire near Hemet were reported, the utility company said of the area where a fast-moving blaze has killed two people and injured another and burned at least seven structures.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 6, 2022