United Firefighters of Los Angeles City President Freddy Escobar, center, speaks at a news conference. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: The recent investigation into Los Angeles Fire Department union pay rates was discouraging (“A Times investigation: LAFD union head made $540,000 in a year, with huge overtime payouts,” April 30). … Read more
BRENHAM, Texas – A Texas child was found dead Tuesday after she was swept away by floodwaters Monday as other teams raced to extinguish a fire at a home that was struck by lightning. According to the Brenham Fire Department, swift water rescue teams were called to an area near Fireman’s Park in Brenham on … Read more
Buildings along Tuna Street on Terminal Island have been placed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2025 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. (Los Angeles Conservancy) The only two surviving buildings from Terminal Island’s days as a thriving Japanese American fishing village in the early 1900s have been placed on the National … Read more
Prince Harry has emerged in Sin City. The Duke of Sussex, 40, emerged in Las Vegas Tuesday to take part in a conversation hosted by Tessy Ojo, chief executive of The Diana Award. Dressed in a navy suit atop a crisp white shirt during Tuesday’s event, which coincided with his son Prince Archie’s 6th birthday, … Read more
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo slams home a dunk during a game against the Nets at Barclays Center during the regular season. Corey Sipkin for New York Post The Nets want Giannis Antetokounmpo, just like half the NBA. But what does he want? Does he prefer to stay in a smaller market, or the big-city life … Read more
Orange Lutheran quarterback Makena Cook passed for 6,611 yards last season. (Steve Galluzzo / For The Times) Makena Cook made a name for herself as Orange Lutheran High‘s deep-ball throwing quarterback. She led the Lancers to a Southern Section Division 1 flag football championship, clinching the title with a pass and ending the season with … Read more
Jerry Jones is making his big move. The Cowboys are finalizing a trade for Steelers receiver George Pickens, according to multiple reports. It is unclear what the Cowboys are sending back to the Steelers in the deal. George Pickens is the Cowboys’ new No. 2 receiver. AP There have been rumors since before last month’s … Read more
Quarterback Brady Bretthauer of Valencia High. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times) As spring football moves forward, there’s some good quarterbacks named Brady. Call it the influence of that great legendary quarterback Tom Brady for parents choosing the first name. At least it’s a hunch. Whatever the reason, prepare for the season of Brady. Great … Read more
Freshman pitcher Carlos Acuna of Birmingham is 7-0 with a 1.09 ERA. (Craig Weston) Whether it’s fans, players, umpires or his father yelling at 15-year-old freshman pitcher Carlos Acuna, the chances that he’ll show any emotion are slim and none. “I don’t like showing my emotions,” he said. “Once the other team sees it, that’s … Read more
Agustín Ramírez, right, scores on a double by Connor Norby during the sixth inning. (Marta Lavandier / Associated Press) Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.’s teams in the daily Sports Report newsletter. Enter email address Sign Me Up You … Read more
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