L.A. Influential
The San Diego Democrat has long been a force in politics, including in the Assembly. But she has achieved near-rock-star status as the godmother of reparations.
June 9, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
Shirley Jo Finney, an actress and award-winning director who explored themes of race, died on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Oct. 14, 2023
Hot Property
Feb. 24, 2023
Cindy Williams, who played upbeat Shirley Feeney to Penny Marshall’s wise-cracking Laverne DeFazio in the 1970s sitcom ‘Laverne & Shirley,’ has died.
Jan. 30, 2023
California
Getting older means ‘there is no need to engage with people you don’t care for’ and you can wear whatever you want -- whenever you want
July 19, 2024
If Biden steps aside before the DNC in August, California’s 496-person delegation — the largest in the country — would play a key role in picking the nominee.
July 17, 2024
Opinion
She’s proved to be a reliable and fair elections officer for California.
Sept. 26, 2022
Television
Bob Newhart, a 1960s stand-up comedy sensation who parlayed his low-key, deadpan style into sitcom gold on ‘The Bob Newhart Show’ and ‘Newhart,’ dies at 94.
July 18, 2024
Obituaries
Richard Simmons, the colorful fitness guru who turned aerobic dancing and positive energy into decades of fame, died Saturday, law enforcement sources told The Times.
July 13, 2024
Charlie and Shirley Watts were married more than half a century, forming one of rock’s most enduring marriages.
Dec. 19, 2022