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Route 66 nostalgia fuels gas station museum in Rancho Cucamonga | David Allen

Museum housed in tiny 1915 Richfield station gets visitors from around the world. The museum’s 10th anniversary last week drew 40 people, including columnist David Allen. | Sun 10/19 07:30am PST

Thousands unite at ‘No Kings’ protests across Southern California | Madeline Armstrong

More than 2,600 rallies were planned across the nation, including dozens from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire. | Sat 10/18 09:27am PST

How I finally got to become a writer in residence again | Patricia Bunin

I am very excited to take you along on this journey with stories from my residency. | Sun 10/19 07:09am PST

The best cocktail smoker kits for mixology enthusiasts | Bestreviews

Cocktail smoker kits can imbue your cocktails and meals with a burning wood smoke scent, adding flavor and complexity to crafted concoctions. | Wed 10/15 08:59pm PST

Carry your headphones securely with the best cases | Bestreviews

Storing your headphones in a headphone case protects it from unintended damage after use. | Thu 10/16 10:24pm PST

Add flair to your look with the best fringe jacket | Bestreviews

The cooler weather doesn’t have to mean you have to wear unstylish clothes. A fringe jacket keeps you warm while looking sharp. | Thu 10/16 10:32pm PST

Dodgers’ new challenge? Maintaining momentum for World Series | Bill Plunkett

By sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, the Dodgers have given themselves a six-day break before the World Series starts Friday. | Sat 10/18 03:36pm PST

No. 20 USC’s rainy comeback attempt dries up against No. 13 Notre Dame | Haley Sawyer

Quarterback Jayden Maiava completes 22 of 42 passes for 328 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions. The Trojans’ 34-24 loss could be the final installment of the regular meeting betw… | Sat 10/18 08:51pm PST

UCLA football escapes with 3rd straight win after game-winning field goal | Benjamin Royer

With 18 seconds left, redshirt senior running back Anthony Frias II sets up Mateen Bhaghani’s field goal in UCLA’s narrow 20-17 win. Quarterback Nico Iamaleava returns after an injury s… | Sat 10/18 08:28pm PST

Rams ready for the Jaguars in London after a long week in Baltimore | Adam Grosbard

In a departure from his usual practice, Coach Sean McVay opted to keep his team on the East Coast to limit the travel for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville. | Sat 10/18 11:00am PST

Dodgers’ new challenge? Maintaining momentum for the World Series | Bill Plunkett

By sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, the Dodgers have given themselves a 6-day break before the World Series starts Friday. | Sat 10/18 03:36pm PST

‘That’s exactly what Marines do’: Vance visits Camp Pendleton for huge amphibious assault landing | Gary Robbins

The demonstration, which was filmed by the White House, was attended by Vice President JD Vance | Sat 10/18 11:53am PST

High school football: All of the scores from Friday’s Week 8 games | Staff report

A complete list of scores from the CIF-SS and L.A. City high school football games on Friday. | Fri 10/17 10:33pm PST

Voices from Southern California ‘No Kings’ demonstrations | Staff report

Protesters around the region had plenty to say – including young kids. | Sat 10/18 08:10pm PST

Chargers’ spotty run defense a major concern vs. Indy | Elliott Teaford

‘Right now, I would say we’re chasing a lot of things,’ Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter said before facing Indianapolis and RB Jonathan Taylor. | Sat 10/18 10:00am PST

Wearable blankets are perfect for this time of year | Bestreviews

A wearable blanket is the perfect way to stay warm this time of year. Here are some of the best wearable blankets we could fine. | Wed 10/15 09:07pm PST

Alexander: Dodgers’ secret for great pitching might be good planning | Jim Alexander

The Dodgers are back in the World Series with starters Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani healthy and dominant at the right time. | Sat 10/18 04:04pm PST

Live artillery fired across I-5 during amphibious assault landing at Camp Pendleton | Gary Robbins

The demonstration, which will be filmed by the White House, was expected to end around 3 p.m. | Sat 10/18 11:53am PST

Masses gather at today’s ‘No Kings’ protests in Southern California, nationwide | Staff And Wire Reports

More than 2,600 rallies were planned, including dozens from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire. | Sat 10/18 09:27am PST

Ducks brace for 5 games on a 10-day road trip | Andrew Knoll

The first contest will be at Chicago, where coach Joel Quenneville won three Stanley Cups and returns for the first time following a sexual abuse scandal. | Sat 10/18 01:23pm PST

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening | Associated Press

Scientists are still tracing the various neural pathways at work. | Sat 10/18 02:14pm PST

Volunteers complete framing phase of first Habitat for Humanity Altadena rebuild | David Wilson

More than 50 volunteers completed the first phase of the first rebuild Habitat For Humanity is doing in Altadena. Here’s what you need to know. | Sat 10/18 02:10pm PST

Trump can’t deport them all, so then what? | Sal Rodriguez

According to a report from the Pew Research Center published in August, the number of illegal immigrants in the United States surged from a low of 10.2 million in 2019 to 14 million by the end of 2… | Sat 10/18 01:57pm PST

Mom’s the Word: I joined pilgrims venerating the relics of a saint. Here’s how it went. | Anissa Rivera

This is “touching something sacred,” one pilgrim said of the relics of St. Therese. | Sat 10/18 01:28pm PST

‘No Kings’ protests are being held today, nationwide and in Southern California | Staff And Wire Reports

More than 2,600 rallies are planned, including dozens from Los Angeles to the Inland Empire. | Sat 10/18 09:27am PST

5 Freeway to close through Camp Pendleton today during 250th anniversary exercise to be attended by VP Vance | Heather McRea

The 5 Freeway will close for four hours today, Oct. 18, from Harbor Drive to Basilone Road, state officials announced. | Sat 10/18 07:57am PST

5 takeaways from Lakers’ 6 preseason games | Khobi Price

The Lakers, who open the season Tuesday vs. Golden State, are adjusting to being without LeBron James, which affects the starting rotation, defense and more. | Sat 10/18 09:26am PST

Rowland football wins a thriller over Chaffey in Gano League opener | Luke Perez

Rowland escapes with a one-point victory after stopping Chaffey on a 2-point conversion attempt. | Sat 10/18 12:07am PST

Shohei Ohtani has epic night as Dodgers sweep Brewers, return to World Series | Bill Plunkett

In possibly the greatest postseason performance in MLB history, Ohtani hits three home runs and pitches six scoreless innings in a 5-1 Game 4 win, as the Dodgers keep alive their bid to repeat with… | Fri 10/17 08:27pm PST

Late TD lifts West Covina football past Baldwin Park in league play | John Honell

Isaac Villescas scores on a 10-yard run with 2:01 left to lead West Covina to a Valle Vista League victory. | Fri 10/17 11:39pm PST

San Gabriel Valley high school football: Week 8 scores, Week 9 schedule | Fred Robledo

The scores from the SGV Week 8 football games and the schedule for next week. | Sat 10/18 07:39am PST

Why these purple perennials are preferred for garden planting | Joshua Siskin

Plus, a range of other royal options. | Sat 10/18 08:28am PST

Finding plants for your garden that are safe for dogs and cats | Laura Simpson

Plus, how to deal with mice. | Sat 10/18 07:43am PST

SGV Varsity football wrap-up: Game stories, photos and scores from Week 8 | Fred Robledo

All of our football stories, scores and photos from the Week 8 high school football games. | Sat 10/18 12:14am PST

Susan Shelley: The downfall of John Bolton | Susan Shelley

Hubris exposed | Sat 10/18 07:30am PST

Rents discounts in Los Angeles County are hard to find | Jonathan Lansner

Consider that rents declined in just two of the 12 cities over the past year vs. 8 previously. | Sat 10/18 07:24am PST

Larry Wilson: When Kristi Noem knocks on your door | Larry Wilson

What if she rang your bell? | Sat 10/18 07:00am PST

Republicans shouldn’t cave to Democrats’ shutdown demands | Sally C Pipes

What’s needed are reforms that expand access to affordable coverage without costing taxpayers billions of dollars. | Sat 10/18 07:00am PST

She saved lives during the pandemic. Then the Eaton fire. But that’s not ‘the hardest part’ | Victoria Le

Rhea Cruz Magpantay is a Filipino nurse, whose journey to Southern California led to the frontlines of catastrophe. That journey sheds light on a population of caregivers who were on the frontline … | Sat 10/18 06:00am PST

Lakers get long-awaited dress rehearsal, drop preseason finale to Kings | Khobi Price

The Lakers start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent in their 117-116 defeat, a preview of how they could line up without an injured LeBron James in Tuesday’s … | Fri 10/17 09:10pm PST

Swanson: Did Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani have the best postseason game ever? | Mirjam Swanson

With three home runs, 10 strikeouts and six scoreless innings in a win that sends his team back to the World Series, the game’s greatest player authors an unforgettable night at Chavez Ravine. | Fri 10/17 10:21pm PST

Dodgers’ pitchers shut down one of baseball’s best offenses in NLCS sweep | Jeff Fletcher

The Brewers were among the leaders in runs, batting average and strikeout rate, but the Dodgers held them to four runs in four games and got them to whiff at a higher rate than normal. | Fri 10/17 08:26pm PST

Rowland wins a thriller over Chaffey in the Gano League opener | Luke Perez

Rowland’s Frankie Trujillo grabbed an interception on Chaffey’s two-point conversion attempt to take the lead in the final minutes, allowing the Raiders to escape with a one-point victo… | Sat 10/18 12:07am PST

La Cañada football beats Monrovia for 1st time since 2005 | Donald Morrison

Senior running back Dash Paper rushes for 103 yards on 25 carries in La Cañada’s 14-0 win over Monrovia. | Fri 10/17 10:45pm PST

West Covina breaks tie with Baldwin Park in final minutes to stay unbeaten in league play | John Honell

West Covina’s Isaac Villescas scored on a 10-yard touchdown run with 2:01 left to lead the Bulldogs past the Braves | Fri 10/17 11:39pm PST

Armenta scores four TDs as La Serna football handles Cal | John Sherrard

Landon Armenta catches four passes, all for scores, and had a game-high 139 receiving yards. | Fri 10/17 11:32pm PST

High school football: Early look at the scores from Friday’s Week 8 games | Staff report

Grab an early look at the scores from the Week 8 high school football games on Friday. | Fri 10/17 10:33pm PST

QB Domenico Doran leads Bishop Amat football past Loyola | Fred Robledo

Doran throws for 141 yards and two touchdowns and rushes for 122 yards and a touchdown to lead Bishop Amat. | Fri 10/17 10:06pm PST

Alexander: For Dodgers, there are 4 more victories to go | Jim Alexander

They finish a four-game NLCS sweep of the Brewers to advance to their fifth World Series in nine seasons … and why shouldn’t they repeat? | Fri 10/17 09:49pm PST

Northview football prevails over San Dimas in key Valle Vista League matchup | Gabriel Duarte

Isaiah Lucero catches three touchdown passes as Northview closes in on league title. | Fri 10/17 09:38pm PST

Photos: Check out Friday night’s Week 8 high school football action | Staff report

Take a look at the exciting moments and great plays from the Week 8 high school football games on Friday. | Fri 10/17 09:17pm PST

ALCS: Eugenio Suárez’s 8th-inning grand slam gives Mariners a 3-2 series lead | The Associated Press

Cal Raleigh hits a game-tying homer, then Suárez sends T-Mobile Park into a frenzy with his slam in a 6-2 win that moves Seattle within a victory of its first World Series trip. Game 6 is Sunday ni… | Fri 10/17 06:45pm PST

Former Angels VP testifies he was ‘stunned’ to learn of longtime employee’s tie to Tyler Skaggs’ death | Sean Emery

Attorneys for the Skaggs family allege that the ball club was aware that an employee was using and distributing drugs. | Fri 10/17 05:01pm PST

Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks for Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | Staff report

The consensus box of Santa Anita horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, Octob… | Fri 10/17 05:36pm PST

Charlie Puth at Blue Note Los Angeles? Duh, he’s a snazzy, jazzy cool cat | Emily St. Martin

The “Changes” hitmaker opened his four-night stay at Blue Note Los Angeles on Thursday night after a sold-out run in New York. | Fri 10/17 05:15pm PST

High school football: Previews, updates, scores from Friday’s Week 8 games | Staff report

Let SCNG be your ticket to complete coverage of tonight’s high school football games — previews, live score updates, game stories and all of the final scores. It’s all just a clic… | Fri 10/17 01:00pm PST

No. 20 USC braces for No. 13 Notre Dame as rivalry hangs in the balance | Haley Sawyer

The Trojans will be facing the Fighting Irish, a hostile environment and inclement weather in the 96th edition of the annual game on Saturday in South Bend. | Fri 10/17 10:43am PST

Microbusinesses in LA-area wildfire areas remain vulnerable, UCLA report finds | David Wilson

A UCLA research series analyzed the impact on the small business communities in both fire areas. Here’s what it found. | Fri 10/17 04:37pm PST

Trump offers US automakers additional relief from his tariffs | Associated Press

The president extended what was supposed to have been a short-term rebate until 2030. | Fri 10/17 04:11pm PST

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case | Associated Press

The New York Republican is serving more than seven years in federal prison. | Fri 10/17 03:14pm PST

Family sues Forest Lawn when they discover wrong body at Covina viewing | City News Service

“Plaintiffs and their families showed up to the viewing room to find the incorrect body present,” the suit states. | Fri 10/17 04:05pm PST

UCLA football hopes to make Maryland standard fare | Benjamin Royer

The Bruins, behind slogan-happy interim coach Tim Skipper, seek their third straight Big Ten win when they face the Terrapins on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. | Fri 10/17 09:30am PST

Backlisted: A beginner’s guide to the best of the books podcast | Erik Pedersen

The beloved British show has done 250 episodes over the past 10 years. Here are some places to start. | Fri 10/17 10:00am PST

Mark Sanchez remains sidelined from Fox Sports NFL booth after stabbing incident | Associated Press

The former NFL quarterback and analyst will miss his third straight week of games on Sunday. | Fri 10/17 02:59pm PST

Struggling Kings welcome undefeated Carolina Hurricanes | Andrew Knoll

With injuries mounting and yet to have held a third-period lead, the Kings take on the Eastern Conference power, which has an NHL-best +11 goal differential. | Fri 10/17 01:09pm PST

NLCS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Brewers, lineups, starting pitchers, TV info | Staff report

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will take the mound opposite Milwaukee left-hander Jose Quintana as the Dodgers try to sweep the series on Friday night at Dodger Stadium. | Fri 10/17 02:04pm PST

Flag Football pairings: Bishop Amat, Bonita and San Dimas all land in Division 2 | Fred Robledo

SGV flag football teams learn their divisions and opponents for the playoffs, which begin next week | Fri 10/17 02:39pm PST

Altadena residents find ‘weird sense of normalcy’ living in RVs while rebuilding | Steve Scauzillo

More and more folks who lost their homes are moving onto their land with an RV, camper or trailer. They want to be in the community of Altadena. | Fri 10/17 02:21pm PST

Pasadena holds on to knock off Crescenta Valley at SoFi Stadium | Jonathan Santiago

Pasadena races to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter and then holds on in the Pacific League contest. | Fri 10/17 08:20am PST

Tattooed package thief suspect – nicknamed ‘Postal Malone’ – is arrested, Irvine police say | Sydney Barragan

Police said tips helped detectives identify the suspect, whose likeness to the rapper inspired the nickname. | Fri 10/17 01:47pm PST

Los Altos football moves step closer to league title with win over Chino | Thomas Murray

Los Altos quarterback Diego Castillo throws three touchdown passes to help his team remain undefeated. | Thu 10/16 11:37pm PST

What to know about the local ‘No Kings’ protests planned for Saturday, Oct. 18 | Ryanne Mena

The 2nd round of nationwide ‘No Kings’ protests are planned across Southern California. Here’s what to know. | Thu 10/16 01:04pm PST

Ex-LAPD officer suspected in shooting of unarmed homeless man is arrested at LAX | City News Service

Clifford Proctor, now 60, was arrested at the airport Thursday. He was being held in lieu of $2 million bail. | Fri 10/17 01:42pm PST

Why ‘Mona’s Eyes’ author is only pretending to be OK with this, readers | Erik Pedersen

Thomas Schlesser, who wrote the bestseller, says it ‘slightly irritates’ him when people say they read the book’s sections out of order. | Fri 10/17 01:36pm PST

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Chicago area | Associated Press

The emergency appeal came after a judge prevented deployment of Guard members from Illinois and Texas. | Fri 10/17 01:14pm PST

Austin foursome Die Spitz tears through its set at LA’s Lodge Room | Erik Pedersen

The band is on a tour that will take them to the Soda Bar in San Diego on Oct. 17 and the Constellation Room in Santa Ana on Oct. 18. | Fri 10/17 01:04pm PST

FEMA staff sound the alarm on disaster preparedness at rally in front of agency headquarters | Associated Press

A FEMA staffer and rally organizer says the administration is decimating FEMA capabilities. | Fri 10/17 12:01pm PST

Last day for LA County voters to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 20 | Steve Scauzillo

Want to vote in the Nov. 4 election? You must be registered. The last day to register to vote in LA County is Monday, Oct. 20. | Fri 10/17 11:44am PST

Column: Consider October as the best month to adopt a pet | Chris Ramon

Is October a good month to adopt a pet? Yes, says Pasadena Humane, and here are the reasons why. | Fri 10/17 12:21pm PST

Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger | Associated Press

Barack Obama has endorsed Democratic candidates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger for governor in New Jersey and Virginia | Fri 10/17 12:08pm PST

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet | Associated Press

It’s a rare chance to see shooting stars without moonlight interference. | Fri 10/17 09:27am PST

LA County announces $828 million settlement over sexual abuse claims, on top of earlier $4 billion accord | City News Service

County officials said that in light of recent allegations that some of the more than 400 plaintiffs may have made fraudulent damages claims, every individual abuse claim will be carefully reviewed. | Fri 10/17 11:22am PST

Galaxy’s woeful MLS Cup reign coming to an end | Damian Calhoun

In hosting Minnesota United FC on Saturday, the defending league champs will close their 2025 campaign, the worst in club history over a full regular season. | Fri 10/17 11:25am PST

With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump | Associated Press

It follows a flurry of rejections from four of the nine universities invited. | Fri 10/17 10:51am PST

Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026? | Phillip Molnar

Tariffs were cited as a reason for slower U.S. economic growth in a recent report. | Fri 10/17 10:56am PST

California’s chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last state budget | Dan Walters

What they do, or don’t do, will accompany Newsom as he plunges into national politics. | Fri 10/17 10:50am PST

Why Backlisted books podcast cohost Andy Miller is coming to America | Erik Pedersen

The popular program devoted to ‘giving new life to old books’ is celebrating its 10-year-anniversary with some U.S. dates. | Fri 10/17 10:41am PST

New York Republicans suspend Young Republicans group after release of offensive group chat | Associated Press

The group chat included jokes about rape and flippant commentary on gas chambers. | Fri 10/17 10:31am PST

After winning Trump’s $20 billion, President Milei must win votes as Argentine industry reels | Associated Press

Trump has conditioned $20 billion on his ideological ally’s success in the election. | Fri 10/17 10:25am PST

Oliver Wang’s book on Japanese American car culture details untold LA history | Charlie Vargas

The Cal State Long Beach professor’s book is accompanied by a Japanese American National Museum exhibit dubbed “Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community,” which runs th… | Fri 10/17 08:00am PST

Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rearview camera system | Associated Press

The camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions. | Fri 10/17 09:59am PST

As much as the left despises her, Bari Weiss could do great things for CBS News | Matt Fleming

Weiss will never be woke enough for her critics, and that’s a good thing. | Fri 10/17 09:58am PST

Where Disneyland could put the Disney Villains | Brady MacDonald

Captain Hook, Maleficent and Cruella de Vil already star in parades and shows at Disney parks and will soon get their own themed land. | Fri 10/17 09:05am PST

Prop. 36 so far not delivering the drug treatment supporters hoped for | The Editorial Board

Sometimes plans made with the best intentions don’t pay off when you do the numbers. | Fri 10/17 08:00am PST

Father of U.S. Marine reservist deported following visit to Camp Pendleton | Alexandra Mendoza

Esteban Ríos was deported and Luisa Rodríguez remains detained following the visit to their pregnant daughter on base. | Thu 10/16 06:43pm PST

What’s next for Katie Porter’s California governor campaign after the viral videos? | Kaitlyn Schallhorn

It may not be solely up to the former Orange County congresswoman, or how much she apologizes, whether her campaign survives. | Fri 10/17 07:00am PST

Jack in the Box sells its entire stake in Del Taco at huge loss | Rob Nikolewski

The $115 million cash deal is aimed at bolstering the San Diego fast-food company’s bottom line. | Thu 10/16 02:44pm PST

How Trump’s approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll | Associated Press

The survey reveals that Trump’s apparent success on the world stage has not improved his overall standing at home. | Fri 10/17 04:40am PST

California renters are very picky customers | Jonathan Lansner

California had 11 rental markets ranked among the 25 lowest renewal rates in the U.S. | Fri 10/17 06:24am PST

You can wait in line virtually for a DMV office visit | Jim Radcliffe

DMV customers would register via their cellphone numbers. | Fri 10/17 06:16am PST

Organize your mugs easily with the best coffee mug tree | Bestreviews

Our team of experts has selected the best coffee mug trees out of dozens of options. Don’t buy a coffee mug tree before reading these reviews. | Tue 10/14 08:18pm PST

Keep your pup cozy with the best dog sweaters | Bestreviews

A dog sweater not only keeps your pal insulated but can also be a fashion statement. | Wed 10/15 08:54pm PST

Ahead of Zelenskyy meeting, Trump shows signs he might not be ready to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles | Associated Press

Following Thursday’s call with Putin, Trump appeared to downplay the prospects of Ukraine getting the missiles. | Fri 10/17 05:04am PST

‘No Kings’ protests return as Trump ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say | Associated Press

Saturday marks the second “No Kings” protest and the third mass movement against the administration this year. | Fri 10/17 04:48am PST

Dodgers’ bullpen delivers against Brewers for 3-0 lead in NLCS | Bill Plunkett

Tyler Glasnow couldn’t match the dominant starts of Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the bullpen protects a two-run lead over the final three innings for a 3-1 win. The Dodgers will go for a… | Thu 10/16 06:07pm PST

Short-handed Kings fall to Penguins, drop 2nd straight home game | Andrew Knoll

Warren Foegele and Kevin Fiala give the Kings an early two-goal lead, but they can’t overcome their leaky defense and penchant for committing unnecessary penalties in a 4-2 defeat. | Thu 10/16 09:46pm PST

High school football: Scores from the Week 8 games Thursday, Oct. 16 | Staff report

All of the scores from the CIF-SS and L.A. City high school football games Thursday, Oct. 16. | Fri 10/17 12:19am PST

Ducks can’t keep up with unbeaten Hurricanes | Josh Gross

Leo Carlsson scores and Lukas Dostal stops 27 shots, but Seth Jarvis scores twice for Carolina and former Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (23 saves) helps hand them a 4-1 loss at Honda Center. | Thu 10/16 10:01pm PST

Alexander: The Dodgers’ juggernaut rolls on | Jim Alexander

One victory stands between the defending champs eliminating the Brewers and returning to the World Series – easy, right? | Thu 10/16 08:37pm PST

Tyler Glasnow survives early challenge to give Dodgers another strong start in NLCS | Jeff Fletcher

Glasnow throws 38 pitches in the first two innings of Game 3, but he escapes by allowing just one run. He strikes out six of seven Brewers hitters over the next two frames and gets through 5⅔ with … | Thu 10/16 07:25pm PST

Jake Haro pleads guilty in Riverside court to murder of his baby son Emmanuel | Brian Rokos

The suspect makes an unexpected plea deal in the case that gained national attention after his 7-month-old child went missing this summer. | Thu 10/16 11:51am PST

Dodgers’ bullpen comes through against Brewers for 3-0 lead in NLCS | Bill Plunkett

Tyler Glasnow couldn’t match the dominant starts of Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the bullpen protects a two-run lead over the final three innings for a 3-1 win. The Dodgers will go for a… | Thu 10/16 06:07pm PST

Tariff fallout: The mounting costs of Trump protectionism | Veronique De Rugy

U.S. tariffs are taxes on Americans, and stealthy ones. They show up as higher prices in grocery aisles, lower wages for factory workers, and greater global risk premia. | Thu 10/16 05:59pm PST

3,000 Kaiser pharmacists vote to strike, create ‘second wave’ of protests | Pat Maio

A strike would hinder the healthcare giant’s pharmacies across Southern California. | Wed 10/15 07:11pm PST

State Supreme Court declines to hear West Covina’s appeal in ex-fire chief’s wrongful termination case | Anissa Rivera

The city of West Covina loses on its bid to change $4.1 million jury verdict in favor of a former fire chief. It marks the apparent end of a bruising and expensive battle. | Thu 10/16 05:51pm PST

Horse racing column: Breeders’ Cup can add to its California memories | Kevin Modesti

A look at big moments here as the two-day festival at Del Mar in two weeks marks the event’s last stop in the state for at least a few years. | Thu 10/16 01:36pm PST

Habitat for Humanity begins first Altadena home rebuild post-Eaton fire | David Wilson

The first of 25 Habitat For Humanity home rebuild projects began Thursday in Altadena. Many more are on the way. | Thu 10/16 01:51pm PST

Lawyer representing Palisades fire defendant has represented star NBA players | Nathaniel Percy

Steve Haney said he gained an interest in the case because there were “things that didn’t make sense to me.” | Thu 10/16 05:11pm PST

Taylor Swift’s sea otter shirt just raised $1 million for Monterey Bay Aquarium | Carolyn Burt

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has raised more than $1.1 million dollars for its Sea Otter Program after bringing back it’s 1993 Sea Otter shirt in collaboration with Liberty Graphic tees. | Thu 10/16 04:00pm PST

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74 | Associated Press

Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown following a recent fall. | Thu 10/16 03:35pm PST

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh shares fond memories of quarterbacking ’95 Colts | Elliott Teaford

“That was like being dipped in magic waters,” he says of playing with Indianapolis during a “magical” 1995 season, his finest in 14 seasons as an NFL QB. | Thu 10/16 04:49pm PST

Trump plans to leave his mark on Washington by building a Paris-like arch near the Lincoln Memorial | Associated Press

The proposed arch bears a striking resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. | Thu 10/16 04:50pm PST

US prosecutors charge Smartmatic in alleged $1M Philippines bribery case | Associated Press

Three former executives of Smartmatic were previously charged in 2024. | Thu 10/16 04:45pm PST

2 arrested in Texas immigration detention center shooting now face terrorism-related charges | Associated Press

Charges Autumn Hill and Zachary Evetts face include providing material support to terrorists. | Thu 10/16 04:26pm PST

FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of ‘national priorities’ | Associated Press

Several of the drugs would compete with higher-priced drugs already on the U.S. market. | Thu 10/16 04:10pm PST

Dodgers’ Mookie Betts says he doesn’t need Gold Glove validation at shortstop | Bill Plunkett

Betts won six Gold Gloves as a right fielder and is now one of three finalists at his new position this year. He says he has already met his goal by playing up to his own standards as a shortstop. | Thu 10/16 03:48pm PST

Southern California home sales slump to another record low | Jonathan Lansner

In the past 12 months, 183,555 Southern California residences sold, 27% below average and the 27th consecutive month sales haven’t hit 200,000. | Thu 10/16 06:24am PST

Who do Americans blame for the government shutdown? | Douglas Schoen

Reports are that a deal could be struck to preserve the Obamacare subsidies with changes such as higher income limits, or shutting the door for new enrollments. | Thu 10/16 03:16pm PST

2 men charged with stealing funds meant to battle Southern California’s homeless crisis | Nathaniel Percy

They are accused of defrauding California’s Homekey program by lying to lenders. | Thu 10/16 03:13pm PST

USC won’t sign Trump compact on federal funding | City News Service

The document sent to various universities calls on them to agree to series of conservative ideals in exchange for priority consideration in seeking federal funding. | Thu 10/16 03:14pm PST

Judge wants immigration agents in Chicago area to wear body cameras after clashes with public | Associated Press

She also banned them from using certain riot control techniques. | Thu 10/16 08:24am PST

Don’t miss these 25 killer Halloween haunts — and they’re free | Marla Jo Fisher

Are you shivering yet? Feeling a little creeped out? No? If not, then maybe you need to stop by one of these spooky home haunts. | Thu 10/16 09:00am PST

USC-Notre Dame rivalry goes beyond the Jeweled Shillelagh | Haley Sawyer

If the nearly century-old college football tradition ceases, what would the ramifications be and will a younger generation of college football fans care? | Thu 10/16 02:45pm PST

First look at Fast & Furious coaster on-track test at Universal Studios Hollywood | Brady MacDonald

The first-of-its-kind drift coaster debuts in 2026 at the Hollywood theme park. | Thu 10/16 02:10pm PST

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information | Associated Press

Bolton served for more than a year in President Trump’s first administration. | Thu 10/16 01:45pm PST

The Audible: From Dodgers vs. Brewers in Game 3 of the NLCS | Jim Alexander

From Dodger Stadium, columnists Jim Alexander and Mirjam Swanson discuss the National League Championship Series. | Thu 10/16 02:12pm PST

Candace Owens makes the legacy media look like saints | Rafael Perez

If you likewise find yourself haunted by mythical creatures, perhaps it’s time to let Candace find a real job and do as the ancients did – tune into the evening news. | Thu 10/16 02:07pm PST

First major storm of the season adds 700 million gallons to LA County water supply | City News Service

Rain collected during Tuesday’s storm was enough to supply 18,400 people for a full year and brought the total amount collected since Oct. 1 to a billion gallons, according to Los Angeles Cou… | Thu 10/16 01:47pm PST

States are redistricting to help one party but sometimes the move can backfire | Associated Press

Some politicians warn that attempts to gerrymander can devolve into ‘dummymandering.’ | Thu 10/16 01:32pm PST

Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest | Associated Press

Power lines will be upgraded in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and West Virginia. | Thu 10/16 12:43pm PST

NLCS Game 3: Dodgers vs. Brewers, lineups, starting pitchers, TV info | Staff report

Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow will take the mound opposite Brewers lefty Aaron Ashby (again serving as an “opener”) when the best-of-seven series resumes on Thursday afternoon at Dodger Stadiu… | Thu 10/16 12:21pm PST

How a Riverside plumber became the IE’s Instagram music historian | Charlie Vargas

John Dixon, aka Riverside’s Plumber, has made a name for himself on social media about the local music history of the Inland Empire. | Thu 10/16 12:30pm PST

Newsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians | CalMatters

Long-acting insulin pens will be available at pharmacies for $11 per pen — or $55 for a five-pack — beginning Jan. 1. | Thu 10/16 11:45am PST

Newsom did what he pledged to do to jump-start housing production. Still no progress | Dan Walters

Housing is far more complicated than Newsom depicted it when he made his promises. He gets a ‘B’ for effort — and an ‘F’ for results. | Thu 10/16 12:00pm PST

Knott’s Scary Farm lets you control the lights in the park | Brady MacDonald

An interactive lantern gives visitors the power to trigger lighting effects on rides and attractions during the annual Halloween event. | Thu 10/16 11:11am PST

Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza | Associated Press

Trump has previously compared Hamas killings to crime control operations. | Thu 10/16 10:46am PST

With Brightline West in doubt, time to pull the plug on High-Desert Corridor | Marc Joffe

Brightline West, the private high-speed rail line planned for the I-15 median, is facing financial challenges which may prevent it from being completed. | Wed 10/15 03:32pm PST

What you should know about green tea and its potential benefits | LeeAnn Weintraub

If you are considering incorporating green tea safely into your wellness routine, here are some helpful tips: | Thu 10/16 10:30am PST

Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says | Associated Press

She also banned them from using certain riot control techniques. | Thu 10/16 08:24am PST

LA County using new smartwatch technology to track missing persons with dementia, autism | Steve Scauzillo

New tracking devices are being tested on dementia and Alzheimer patients by LA County Department of Aging and Disabilities. | Wed 10/15 05:01pm PST

San Gabriel Valley football stat leaders, Oct. 16 | Fred Robledo

San Gabriel Valley football passing, rushing, receiving and defensive stat leaders through the Week 7 games. | Thu 10/16 10:02am PST

In Skaggs’ trial testimony, former Angels’ VP denies knowing staffer was providing illicit drugs to players | Sean Emery

Tim Mead, a former Angels VP in charge of communications, was the first witness in the wrongful death case filed by the family of Tyler Skaggs. | Wed 10/15 06:02pm PST

SGV football: Previews, predictions for Friday’s top games in Week 8 | Fred Robledo

Previews of the top games in the San Gabriel Valley on Friday, including Bishop Amat vs. Loyola, San Dimas vs. Northview and Baldwin Park vs. West Covina. | Thu 10/16 09:13am PST

India seeks to import more US oil and gas under pressure from Trump to stop Russian oil purchases | Associated Press

India is the second biggest buyer of Russian oil after China. | Thu 10/16 09:55am PST

Lesotho finds its HIV care system unraveling and patients in despair in the wake of US cuts | Associated Press

When Trump dismantled USAID, chaos and confusion followed in Lesotho. | Thu 10/16 09:47am PST

In posthumous memoir, Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre lashes out against those she says abused her | Associated Press

Giuffre says the book enabled her to “provide context where it has been sorely lacking.” | Thu 10/16 09:23am PST

Irvine Co. has new plan for apartments, with 12,000 units in the works statewide | Jonathan Lansner

Irvine Co. is currently building 3,000 units at three sites in Orange County with plans for 9,000 more across California. | Wed 10/15 07:24am PST

Cautious Clay’s ‘The Hours: Night’ dives deep into longing. Catch him live in LA | Holly Alvarado

Ahead of his Los Angeles show at the Regent Theater on Oct. 24, Cautious Clay dives into the world of “The Hours.” | Thu 10/16 09:00am PST

Festival of Flight brings historic planes and other aircraft to Long Beach Airport | Richard Guzman

More than two dozen aircraft will be on display at the annual event | Thu 10/16 08:54am PST

Scapegoating Palisades fire suspect is ‘preposterous,’ his lawyer says | Sierra van der Brug

If convicted, Jonathan Rinderknecht could face up to 45 years in prison. | Wed 10/15 05:12pm PST

Mick Cronin preparing UCLA for the evolving college basketball landscape | Aaron Heisen

The Bruins’ head coach isn’t alone in believing more changes are ahead and would prefer to use funds to retain current players rather than recruit. | Thu 10/16 08:45am PST

Great California ShakeOut 2025 earthquake drill is happening Thursday morning | City News Service

The one-minute drill was developed to teach people what to do when a large temblor strikes. If you have the MyShake app, your phone will alert you. | Thu 10/16 08:01am PST

Sacramento won’t show us bill for new wing | The Editorial Board

“We just want to see the receipts. We just want to see the receipts,” the news anchors of Sacramento television station KCRA kept saying. | Thu 10/16 08:00am PST

What to know about President Trump’s threat to take World Cup matches from Boston | Associated Press

President Donald Trump has threatened to relocate World Cup matches set to be played next year in suburban Boston. | Thu 10/16 07:39am PST

Finally, a challenger to Karen Bass emerges | The Editorial Board

With an election year just around the corner, many have wondered who might mount a challenge to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. | Thu 10/16 07:50am PST

Find your perfect setup with the best work-from-home desk | Bestreviews

One of the most important investments you’ll make in a home office is a desk. | Tue 10/14 08:15pm PST

Trump’s push for law and order shows he’s no longer encumbered by government guardrails | Associated Press

In Trump’s first term, he was reined in by some. But those aides are long gone. | Thu 10/16 05:40am PST

Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time | Associated Press

Senate Democrats insist they won’t back away from demands that Congress take up health care benefits. | Thu 10/16 05:07am PST

As the shutdown drags on, these people will lose if health care subsidies expire | Associated Press

By ALI SWENSON and KENDRIA LAFLEUR TYLER, Texas (AP) — Celia Monreal worries every day about the cartilage loss in her husband’s knees. Not just because it’s hard for her to see h… | Thu 10/16 05:21am PST

Who’s winning the blame game over the government shutdown? Everyone and no one, AP-NORC poll finds | Associated Press

A new poll finds most Americans see the government shutdown as a significant problem as it drags on. | Thu 10/16 04:47am PST