Column: USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling in final minutes against UCLA As the clock ticked down on a long cold Pasadena night, a small but sturdy cheer rose from the shivering Rose Bowl masses. “We Are … SC!” For the longest time in this 92nd meeting with UCLA, they weren’t. The Trojans stumbled. They … Read more
Cooper Perkins and Tony Moskal prepare to broadcast a Mission Viejo-Corona Centennial football game on FanDuel Network. (Craig Weston) Kevin Rooney, the football coach and athletic director at Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, was on vacation in Lake Tahoe during the summer of 1997 when he received a call asking if he’d be willing to allow … Read more
UCLA quarterback Ethan Garbers delivers a pass under pressure from USC defensive end Braylan Shelby Saturday at the Rose Bowl. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) A heavy mist hung over the Rose Bowl late Saturday night, adding to the yuck factor of what just transpired for the home team. A shanked punt at the worst possible … Read more
Children play football in a Wilmington park near the Phillips 66 refinery. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) Tothe editor: “We’re sending a message.” “No one is above the law.” (“Phillips 66 faces federal charges over alleged wastewater dumping at Carson refinery,” Nov. 21) Right. Reading these quotes about the felony criminal charges against Phillips … Read more
Pedestrians walk over a badly damaged portion of sidewalk in Venice last August. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: I live on Silver Lake Boulevard. After Metro discontinued Line 201, and before my mobility became impaired, I walked to Sunset Boulevard to catch a bus to my ultimate destination. I had a … Read more
The Progress Pride flag flies outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles. (Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times) To the editor: As regular readers of The Times’ letters section know, I identify as transgender. I also had a long run as a public transportation advocate — going back to the 1990s … Read more
Should Brendan Gallagher be a top-six forward, does Lane Hutson get too much ice time, and what does the future hold for Jake Evans? Heading into weekend action, Canadiens prospect Jacob Fowler had a 7-1-0 record with a 1.55 goals-against average and a .943 save percentage during his sophomore season at Boston College.Photo by Al … Read more
Bitcoin’s value rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. (Salvador Melendez / Associated Press) Bitcoin extended its streak of record highs after ticking above $99,000 for the first time last week. The cryptocurrency has rocketed more than 40% in just two weeks. Now, bitcoin is at the doorstep of $100,000, just two years after … Read more
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to impose tariffs on imports when he takes office, now might be the time to buy new appliances. (zimmytws/Getty Images/iStockphoto) Dear Liz: President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs have me wondering if now is the time to purchase new kitchen appliances, something I have long delayed doing. If he follows through … Read more
“I question why the government feels that items such as beer, wine, cider and restaurant meals should be exempted from the tax.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visits Vince’s Market in Sharon, Ont. Aside from pausing the GST on select items over the holiday period, the Liberals announced most working Canadians can expect a cheque in … Read more
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