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Final preparations for the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida | Associated Press

Barring any delays, jury selection is scheduled to begin next week. | Tue 09/02 09:53am PST

Trump’s use of National Guard during LA immigration protests is illegal, a judge rules | Associated Press

The president federalized members of the California National Guard and sent them to LA over the objections of Gov. Gavin Newsom and city leaders. | Tue 09/02 07:17am PST

EPA should not have been blocked from terminating ‘green bank’ funds, court says | Associated Press

The divided court said the arguments belong in federal claims court, not federal court. | Tue 09/02 08:57am PST

$1.4 million Powerball ticket sold at Sherman Oaks gas station as jackpot grows | City News Service

Twelve tickets matched five numbers, but with none matching all five plus the Powerball number, $1.3 billion will be on the line Wednesday. | Tue 09/02 09:51am PST

Amar Santana’s Vaca set to open first Los Angeles location | Brock Keeling

A different market, a bigger city and a brief-ish drive north, Vaca is coming to Los Angeles. | Tue 09/02 09:45am PST

Oktoberfest 2025: Where the parties are in Southern California | Fielding Buck

Two of Southern California’s biggest celebrations begin Sept. 6-7 in Big Bear Lake and Huntington Beach. | Tue 09/02 09:16am PST

Letter: Newsom has been salivating over the White House for decades | Letters to the Editor

His COVID response alone should invalidate his competency for the Leader of the Free World. | Tue 09/02 09:12am PST

Disney’s D23 fan event returns to Anaheim in 2026 | Brady MacDonald

The three-day convention dedicated to all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars will take place Aug. 14-16, 2026. | Tue 09/02 09:01am PST

3 men deported by US are held in African prison despite completing their sentences, lawyers say | Associated Press

The deportations are part of a secretive third-country program by the Trump admin. | Tue 09/02 08:53am PST

Chargers 2025 defense preview: Position-by-position breakdown | Elliott Teaford

After losing Bosa, Ford and Fox and adding depth, can the Chargers’ defense lead the NFL again after allowing only 17.7 points per game last season? | Tue 09/02 08:55am PST

Best co-sleeper and bassinet | Bestreviews

Deciding where your baby will sleep is an important step as a new parent. For many, using a co-sleeper or bassinet is the right option. | Mon 09/01 08:07pm PST

Trump administration restrictions on Palestinian visa applicants means nearly all would be refused | Associated Press

The restrictions appear more far-reaching than those directed at other nationalities. | Tue 09/02 08:37am PST

Rob Thomas reflects on his new solo album and 30 years of Matchbox Twenty | Peter Larsen

Thomas’s sixth solo record, “All Night Days,” comes out Friday, Sept. 5. One day later, on Saturday, Sept. 6, his tour behind the album plays the YouTube Theater in Inglewood. | Tue 09/02 08:36am PST

Occupational licensing is a costly burden | The Editorial Board

One in five American workers need a government license in order to work. | Tue 09/02 08:00am PST

ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone | Associated Press

Legal advocacy groups say the shift has led to the arrest of some parents. | Tue 09/02 04:39am PST

The best cat harness | Bestreviews

A cat harness allows your feline friend to explore outdoors without the danger of injury or going missing. | Mon 09/01 08:15pm PST

Putin says Trump administration is listening to Russia’s arguments on Ukraine war | Associated Press

Putin claims Moscow and Washington have reached a “mutual understanding” about the conflict. | Tue 09/02 06:22am PST

Police SUV crashes into South Gate burger restaurant at end of pursuit | Tyler Shaun Evains

Officers began following 2 burglary suspects around 7:15 a.m. on Sunday. Few customers were in the restaurant and no one was reported injured. | Sun 08/31 04:17pm PST

Best Sonicare toothbrush | Bestreviews

Our team of experts has selected the best Sonicare toothbrushes out of hundreds of models. Don’t buy a Sonicare toothbrush before reading these reviews. | Thu 08/28 07:57pm PST

Keep little ones secure with the best baby gate with a door | Bestreviews

A baby gate with a door can provide a barrier between your child and an off-limits space to keep your little one safe. We list the best baby gates with doors. | Sun 08/31 08:12pm PST

Maduro says Venezuela ready to respond to US military presence in the Caribbean | Associated Press

Venezuelan president said his country was at “maximum preparedness” and ready to respond if attacked by forces the U.S. government has deployed. | Tue 09/02 05:14am PST

The 6 best wine racks | Bestreviews

There are several rack styles to suit the needs of all wine lovers, from large racks to table-sized stands. | Sun 08/31 08:29pm PST

Best viola | Bestreviews

If you’re looking for a string instrument that has a brighter sound than a cello but is more resonant than a violin, look no further than the viola. | Sun 08/31 08:20pm PST

Will a walk-off homer spark Will Smith, Dodgers to a strong finish? | Doug Padilla

Even with Smith’s penchant for ending games on pinch-hit homers, his turn as hero on Sunday was somewhat unexpected amid another season of post-All-Star break struggles. | Mon 09/01 03:33pm PST

SGV football Top 30: Damien, La Habra hold the top two spots | Fred Robledo

Damien is No. 1 and La Habra is No. 2 this week in Fred Robledo’s latest San Gabriel Valley high school football rankings. La Mirada makes the biggest jump after an impressive win last week. | Mon 09/01 11:12am PST

Trump is not the biggest threat to the Fed’s independence | Veronique De Rugy

Without slower spending growth and real budgetary reforms, no amount of monetary maneuvering can restore stability. | Mon 09/01 08:01pm PST

Rent control makes California’s housing crisis worse | James Burling

The problem is not only that rent control does not work, but that it makes a bad situation much worse. | Mon 09/01 07:58pm PST

Matthew Stafford, Alaric Jackson both expected to play in Rams’ opener | Adam Grosbard

Rams coach Sean McVay says both players will be available on Sunday against the Texans while their health continues to be monitored. | Mon 09/01 02:04pm PST

Short-handed Angels drop finale of 4-game series in Houston | Jeff Fletcher

With several key players out of the lineup, the Angels lose to the Astros, 8-3, splitting the four-game series. Starter Yusei Kikuchi gives up five runs, after allowing six in his previous outing. | Mon 09/01 02:10pm PST

Chargers RB Najee Harris mum on circumstances surrounding eye injury | Elliott Teaford

“I don’t want to go into that,” Harris said in his first public comments since a July 4 fireworks accident that injured him. Coach Jim Harbaugh remains non-committal about Harris’ availability for … | Mon 09/01 04:38pm PST

California workers get No. 1 premium pay in US | Jonathan Lansner

California’s 69% gap between median wage ($56,900) and 75th percentile ($96,300) is No. 1 among the states. | Mon 09/01 08:08am PST

Runners take on Mount Baldy Run-to-the-Top trail race | Staff report

This was the 60th year the event was held. | Mon 09/01 01:21pm PST

Angels’ Taylor Ward grateful for only minor injuries after fence collision | Jeff Fletcher

Ward suffers a deep cut above his right eye, but no concussion. He says he hopes to play again in the coming days. Ward says the fence should be padded better, but also he should have peeked to see… | Mon 09/01 11:06am PST

Chargers 2025 offense preview: Position-by-position breakdown | Elliott Teaford

How much will left tackle Rashawn Slater’s season-ending knee injury impact the protection of quarterback Justin Herbert? | Mon 09/01 09:43am PST

California workers get the nation’s highest premium pay | Jonathan Lansner

California’s 69% gap between median wage ($56,900) and 75th percentile ($96,300) is No. 1 among the states. | Mon 09/01 08:08am PST

Clark Gable, Carole Lombard were extras in silent movie filmed at Pomona College | Joe Blackstock

The Claremont campus was the background for the fictitious Sanford College, writes Joe Blackstock. | Mon 09/01 07:00am PST

Mourning the end of the pioneering Hollywood Media Professionals | Richard Wagoner

Also, UCLA Bruins athletic contests are moving to KABC (790 AM). | Mon 09/01 07:00am PST

Will Smith’s walk-off homer lifts Dodgers past Diamondbacks | Doug Padilla

Pinch-hitting in the ninth, Smith homers off John Curtiss after Corbin Carroll’s three-run shot off Tanner Scott tied the game in the eighth. Yoshinobu Yamamoto allows one run in seven innings in a… | Sun 08/31 04:24pm PST

Nico Iamaleava points inward for UCLA’s opening-game struggles | Benjamin Royer

The sophomore quarterback, who transferred in from Tennessee, admits “I didn’t execute at a high level” in the 43-10 loss to Utah. | Sun 08/31 12:25pm PST

Chargers 2025 schedule: Game-by-game breakdown and predictions | Elliott Teaford

Year 2 of the Jim Harbaugh Era begins with a 6,000-mile trip to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil. | Sun 08/31 08:33am PST

Taylor Ward’s injury casts shadow over Angels’ victory in Houston | Jeff Fletcher

Ward had to leave the game after suffering injuries to his head when he crashed into the left-field fence. The Angels beat the Astros, 3-0, behind seven innings from José Soriano. | Sun 08/31 02:17pm PST

Letters: Newsom should put as much effort into governing as he does talking | Letters to the Editor

While displaying a high degree of self-confidence, he also displays a low level of self-esteem. | Sun 08/31 09:19pm PST

Nine years later, California court saga over $23,420 housing fee remains unsettled | Dan Walters

Nine years ago, in preparation for his retirement, engineer George Sheetz bought a plot of rural land in El Dorado County and applied for a county permit to place a manufactured home on his parcel. | Sun 08/31 08:58pm PST

Firefighters stop 7-acre brush fire in Sylmar area | City News Service

No structures were damaged, and no injuries were reported. | Sun 08/31 08:38pm PST

11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after ‘ding dong ditch’ doorbell-ringing prank, police say | Associated Press

Police spokesperson Shay Awosiyan said that officers were still investigating and had not arrested anybody in connection with the boy’s death as of Sunday evening. | Sun 08/31 07:19pm PST

Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess | Associated Press

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with a possible effort by Senate Republicans to change their chamber’s rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on nomination… | Sun 08/31 07:03pm PST

PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts | Associated Press

When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations, each with unique issues related to their communities and his… | Sun 08/31 07:03pm PST

Sizzling Labor Day weekend includes a heat advisory for Southern California | City News Service

Temperatures are expected to soar well above 100 degrees in several parts of the region. | Sun 08/31 12:58pm PST

The best fall jackets for when weather starts to cool | Bestreviews

When it’s cold but not too cold, and you need layers, a light fall transition jacket is the perfect choice. | Wed 08/27 08:17pm PST

Elderly woman’s body found inside Pasadena home after fire | Sydney Barragan

Firefighters responded around 6:25 a.m. on Saturday to reports of a blaze at a residence in the 1500 block of Lancashire Place. | Sat 08/30 09:32am PST

Best canister vacuum | Bestreviews

A canister vacuum is ideal for cleaning hardwood floors and is surprisingly effective on thin or moderate carpeting. Here are some of the best. | Thu 08/28 07:45pm PST

The best bread maker | Bestreviews

We’ve researched the latest advances to bring you the best bread makers. | Thu 08/28 07:50pm PST

Yorba Linda woman killed in 5-car crash in Jurupa Valley; 2 DUI suspects arrested | City News Service

One of the drivers fled the scene and was later arrested on suspicion of DUI, hit-and-run and murder, authorities said. | Sun 08/31 03:34pm PST

Dodgers give Call the start against Diamondbacks over Hernandez | Doug Padilla

The trade-deadline acquisition from the Nationals has had quality at-bats of late while Hernandez has struggled against right-handers. | Sun 08/31 01:34pm PST

Homegrown depth chart indicates shift in USC’s recruiting, developmental focus | Haley Sawyer

Many players who got into Saturday’s game against Missouri State have roots in SoCal or have been with the Trojans from the beginning | Sun 08/31 12:39pm PST

Iamaleava points inward for UCLA’s opening-game struggles | Benjamin Royer

The sophomore quarterback, he transferred from Tennessee, admits ‘I didn’t execute at a high level’ in 43-10 loss to Utah. | Sun 08/31 12:25pm PST

Luka Doncic’s triple-double at EuroBasket is ‘a normal day at the office for him’ | The Associated Press

akers’ star carries Slovenia with only the fourth triple-double at EuroBasket since 1995. | Sun 08/31 11:43am PST

Alexander: Rough start for UCLA football, in more ways than one | Jim Alexander

Not only were the Bruins drilled by Utah in their opener on Saturday night, but the Rose Bowl wasn’t even half full. | Sun 08/31 10:00am PST

Labor produces better lives everyone | The Editorial Board

Labor Day for most Americans has evolved into just another excuse to have a three-day weekend, perhaps with a nod to the unofficial end of summer and a celebration of the first full week of college… | Sun 08/31 08:00am PST

Jon Coupal: Lies, damn lies and Rob Bonta’s ballot labels | Jon Coupal

Attorney General Bonta has failed to perform his fiduciary duty of providing fair and impartial information to the voters. | Sun 08/31 08:00am PST

Militarization of police still a bad idea | The Editorial Board

A decade ago, an encouraging bipartisan consensus was emerging for the need to reform public-safety policies in a way that improved crime-fighting and cost-efficiency and assured that policing bett… | Sun 08/31 07:50am PST

What are the common traits of older people known as ‘super agers’ | Helen Dennis

The term is defined as ‘someone who is 80 years or older and still has the memory skills of a person 30 years younger.’ | Sun 08/31 07:45am PST

Suzette Valladares: Don’t let politicians rig California’s congressional maps | Suzette Valladares

This redistricting power scheme doesn’t protect democracy—it destroys it. | Sun 08/31 07:00am PST

West Covina spent $152,000 on Moon Festival tied to mayor’s wife | Jason Henry

Employees say Mayor Tony Wu has threatened firings if the annual event is scaled back after taking over greater responsibility from a nonprofit. | Sun 08/31 06:50am PST

Brother of missing Claremont man says sibling had longtime ties to cult-like religious group | Joe Nelson

Two men reported missing six years apart shared ties to a religious group known as His Way Spirit Led Assemblies, which now operates in Hemet. | Sun 08/31 06:50am PST

Senior Moments: I’d spent weeks preparing for the contest. Then I got an idea | Patricia Bunin

After weeks of work, I had completed my short story for my high school’s writing contest. Suddenly, the day before it was due, an entirely new story appeared in my head. | Sun 08/31 06:47am PST

Doug McIntyre: Reading a book is a novel idea in 2025 | Doug McIntyre

This Labor Day, how about reading a book?  | Sun 08/31 06:00am PST

UCLA football overpowered by Utah in season opener | Benjamin Royer

Utah piles up 286 rushing yards as quarterback Devon Dampier adds 206 passing and 87 rushing n a 43-10 manhandling of the Bruins. Missed tackles mar UCLA’s brand-new defense, while Nico Iamaleava t… | Sat 08/30 11:31pm PST

Dodgers’ offense handcuffed again in 2nd straight loss to Diamondbacks | Bill Plunkett

Eduardo Rodriguez holds the Dodgers to four hits over six scoreless innings. A seventh-inning homer off Tyler Glasnow and baserunning mistakes seal a 6-1 defeat that trims their NL West lead to one… | Sat 08/30 10:13pm PST

Swanson: USC football off and running – and it should keep running | Mirjam Swanson

Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders set the tone in 73-13 season-opening win, showing Lincoln Riley’s offense may be best when built on its backfield. | Sat 08/30 09:26pm PST

Angels rally in 9th to stun Astros, snap 3-game skid | Jeff Fletcher

Luis Rengifo, Logan O’Hoppe, Matthew Lugo and Oswald Peraza deliver four straight hits against Houston closer Bryan Abreu in a tie game. Peraza’s fly ball to right field scores two to lift the Ange… | Sat 08/30 07:18pm PST

USC football scores 73 in season-opening rout of Missouri State | Haley Sawyer

Trojans pile up 233 rushing yards and six touchdowns behind Jayden Maiava’s efficient debut in a 73-13 win as USC scores the most points since a shutout of California in 1930. | Sat 08/30 08:24pm PST

Fierceness wins Pacific Classic after near disaster at start | Kevin Modesti

Journalism comes in second in Del Mar’s $1 million race after morning-line favorite Nysos is scratched with a minor injury. | Sat 08/30 08:35pm PST

Kameryn Fountain delivers USC’s 1st sack of season, lives up to fall camp hype | Haley Sawyer

The freshman defensive end makes early impact with sack, two tackles for loss in dominant first half against Missouri State. | Sat 08/30 06:46pm PST

Downey man linked to extremist network arrested on child porn charge, prosecutors say | City News Service

Dong Hwan Kim, 27, is apparently the second Los Angeles-area man charged in connection with the ‘764’ group. | Sat 08/30 07:07pm PST

Army Corps completes debris removal in Eaton fire area | David Wilson

The U.S. Army Corps has completed debris removal in the Eaton fire area. Here’s what you need to know. | Fri 08/29 07:23pm PST

2 of Turpins’ attorneys now defending Haros against charges they murdered 7-month-old Emmanuel | Brian Rokos

All 3 on the defense team have more than 20 years of trial experience, as does the prosecutor who heads up the case against the Cabazon couple. | Fri 08/29 09:47pm PST

Labor Day: Here’s what the Department of Labor does | Kurt Snibbe

In recognition of Labor Day here’s a look at the federal department that was created to study labor and give the American people statistics. | Sat 08/30 06:38pm PST

Sierra Madre man arrested after 86 nitrous oxide canisters found in Maserati he was driving | Sydney Barragan

A photo shared by the police department showed colorful boxes and canisters stacked in the passenger seat and spilling onto the driver’s seat. | Fri 08/29 01:44pm PST

Angels seeking the solution to Mike Trout’s slump | Jeff Fletcher

The Angels’ star is hitting .180 in his last 18 games amid his longest homer drought in 10 years despite spending time in the video room and batting cage. | Sat 08/30 03:27pm PST

2 arrested in connection with dog attack that killed infant girl in Torrance last year | Sydney Barragan

The arrests followed an Oct. 8, 2024 dog attack in a home that killed a 1-month-old girl, authorities said. | Sat 08/30 01:45pm PST

Mom’s the Word: Morro Bay seniors groove to helping their Altadena counterparts | Anissa Rivera

Altadena Senior Center gets boost from friends up north. | Sat 08/30 12:38pm PST

Arroyo Seco brush clearance work gets $995,000 boost amid fire danger concerns | David Wilson

Pasadena entered a 5-year contract for weed and brush clearance work in the Arroyo Seco. Here’s what you need to know. | Sat 08/30 06:00am PST

Peter Orner would like to die in a bookstore. Two, actually. | Erik Pedersen

The author will be appearing at Chevalier’s Books in Los Angeles at 7 p.m. on Sept. 3. | Sat 08/30 11:21am PST

Proposed Home Depot in Eagle Rock opposed by councilmember citing immigration raids | City News Service

Amid ramped up raids across the county, City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado said “Home Depot has chosen power and profit over the working people who sustain it.” | Fri 08/29 08:47pm PST

San Gabriel Valley football: Week 1 scores and Week 2 schedule | Fred Robledo

The SGV area scores from all of the Week 1 football games and next week’s schedule. | Fri 08/29 11:57pm PST

Body found inside Pasadena home after fire | Sydney Barragan

Firefighters responded around 6:25 a.m. on Saturday to reports of a blaze at a residence in the 1500 block of Lancashire Place. | Sat 08/30 09:32am PST

SGV Varsity football wrap-up: Game stories, photos and scores from Week 1 | Fred Robledo

All of our football stories, scores and photos from the Week 1 high school football games. | Fri 08/29 11:55pm PST

Damien edges JSerra with game-winning touchdown in the final minute | Gabriel Duarte

Quarterback Isaiah Arriaza throws for 410 yards and scores the winning touchdown with three seconds left. | Fri 08/29 11:38pm PST

Free fun things to do in Southern California in September | Marla Jo Fisher

Do you like to be entertained? Do you think it’s too expensive? Well, here are fun things to do this month in September 2025 that cost nothing at all. So get out there and enjoy! | Sat 08/30 08:55am PST

Trump’s “mass deportations” agenda is making America less safe | Agustina Vergara Cid

Protecting the safety of Americans never requires violating their rights. | Sat 08/30 08:00am PST

Consider growing these vibrant repeat bloomers in the garden | Joshua Siskin

Plus, Van Houtte’s or serpentine columbine is the California Native of the Week. | Sat 08/30 07:56am PST

Why removing invasive vines is a good idea for gardeners | Laura Simpson

Vines can girdle (strangle) a tree over time, so removing them is always a good idea. | Sat 08/30 07:48am PST

Susan Shelley: The fools who run California | Susan Shelley

“Watch it,” said the lunatic. | Sat 08/30 07:30am PST

Larry Wilson: What we should do about the climate | Larry Wilson

Undoomsday optimistic | Sat 08/30 07:00am PST

LA panel and exhibit explores the legacy of Japanese Americans in the import car scene | Allyson Vergara

The panel and the ongoing “Cruising J-Town” exhibit highlights the history of Japanese Americans in Los Angeles, through the lens of car culture. | Sat 08/30 06:45am PST

Jason Moss: AB715 fights antisemitism for Jewish students | Jason Moss

Free from hate and targeted attacks | Sat 08/30 06:30am PST

San Gabriel Valley football: Week 1 scores and next week’s schedule | Fred Robledo

Week 1 football scores from Thursday, Friday night games and next week’s schedule | Fri 08/29 11:57pm PST

Arroyo Seco brush clearance work gets a boost amid fire danger concerns | David Wilson

Pasadena entered a 5-year contract for weed and brush clearance work in the Arroyo Seco. Here’s what you need to know. | Sat 08/30 06:00am PST

Gardening’s hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeing | Associated Press

There’s even a field called horticultural therapy dedicated to using gardening to support mental health. | Sat 08/30 05:10am PST