Opinion Columnist
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Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo
A dying star has never looked so lovely.
How to have a perfect date night at the Los Angeles County Fair
Options range from wine tastings to pottery classes to riding the Ferris wheel.
UCLA softball hosts surprising Central Florida in NCAA Super Regional
The Bruins, loaded with experience and record-breaking power, take on the Golden Knights in a three-game series for a spot in the Women's College World Series.
Judge bars certain evidence from trial of man accused of sparking Palisades fire
Defense attorneys intended to use included testimony that a New Year’s Day 2025 blaze was visibly smoldering when first responders left the scene, a week before the deadly blaze kicked…
TSA now says air travelers can bring medical marijuana on flights
TSA update allows medical marijuana stowed in their carry-on and checked bags.
Horse racing: Michael McCarthy looks strong again at Santa Anita
The trainer can add to his May hot streak on Memorial Day with Malarchuk in the Hollywood Gold Cup and Formidable Man in the Shoemaker Mile.
Art removal by owner of Riverside’s Mission Inn is called ‘vindictive’
Two paintings bought more than 100 years ago by the hotel's founder were taken by Kelly Roberts 8 days before her sale of historic hotel closes, columnist David Allen reports.
Disneyland brings back a popular perk everyone has been waiting for
Unlimited parkhopping returns after 5 years of restrictions.
What to know about the mysterious deaths in New Mexico linked to unknown substance
Investigators in New Mexico are trying to identify a mysterious substance that may have contributed to the deaths of three people. The exposure also led to more than a dozen…
Ohio data center tax break cost $1.4 billion more than expected in 2025
Meta (Facebook), Alphabet (Google) and Amazon have recently built or are building arena-sized data center warehouses in the state.