USC hopes to learn from embarrassing lopsided loss to rival UCLA

In the early hours of Saturday morning, U.S. forces entered Venezuelan territory and forcibly removed the country’s head of state,...

Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to dominant victory over No. 17 USC

Four of five starters scored in double digits as the UCLA women’s basketball team dominated crosstown rival USC 80-46 Saturday...

Identities of all three hikers who died on Mt. Baldy revealed

Authorities have confirmed the identities of all three hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy on Monday following a winter snowstorm...

Southern California storm slams Santa Barbara, Ventura. Rain through Tuesday

California’s wet winter continued Saturday as rain fell across the Southland, grounding flights coming in and out of Santa Barbara...

UCLA’s second-half surge can’t erase dismal start in loss to No. 25 Iowa

IOWA CITY, Iowa — From an existential crisis to a gritty comeback, UCLA ran a gamut of emotions over the course of...

On the ground in Venezuela: Shock, fear and defiance

CARACAS, Venezuela — It was about 2 a.m. Saturday Caracas time when the detonations began, lighting up the sullen sky like a...

Around the world, U.S. attacks on Venezuela prompt praise, anger — and fear

MEXICO CITY — Argentina’s president called it “excellent news for the free world.” Iran condemned it as a “blatant violation of national...

U.S. capture of Maduro in Venezuela criticized as violation of international, U.S. law

President Trump’s decision to send U.S. forces into Venezuela to capture President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and return them...

‘I waited for this moment for so long.’ Many U.S. Venezuelans praise Maduro capture

WASHINGTON — Maria Eugenia Torres Ramirez was having dinner with her family in Los Angeles on Friday night when the flood of...

Matthew Stafford’s goals for himself and Rams go well beyond potential MVP award

Matthew Stafford remains among the frontrunners for the NFL most valuable player award, though his status took a hit after...

Why are bettors wagering millions on whether Jesus will return in any given year?

Alas, Jesus Christ did not return to Earth in 2025. This might not come as particularly surprising or noteworthy to...

Chargers rookie Oronde Gadsden II looking to fine-tune his game before playoffs

Oronde Gadsden II had the ball in his hands. He could feel it against his gloves — and the sensation...

Lakers takeaways: Jake LaRavia sets the tone in starting lineup during win over Grizzlies

This is what the Lakers imagined when they nearly broke the NBA with the trade that brought Luka Doncic to...

L.A. City Hall rotunda, windows, menorah display damaged in New Year’s Day break-in