Entertainment & Arts
Perez’s material combines deeply personal narrative with sociopolitical insight. Before releasing his new special “Misunderstood,” in 2025, he headlines New Year’s Eve at the two-year-old Stand Up Comedy Club.
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Politics
Democrats have elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, to lead the national party.
High School Sports
Banning football standout Steven Perez talks about his season and the terrific Marine League matchups ahead (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)
World & Nation
Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government.
Television
Francisco San Martin, an actor who appeared in ‘Days of Our Lives,’ ‘Jane the Virgin’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ died last week, medical examiner says.
California
L.A. County wildfires led Martin Estrada to delay announcing his resignation and put a sad coda on his 2½ years as Southern California’s top federal prosecutor.
Opinion
The president-elect’s inauguration takes place on the holiday honoring the civil rights leader, prompting us to consider how King might respond to Trump’s America.