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Newsletter: Essential Politics: Trump starts the clock for ‘Dreamer’ immigrants
There’s plenty of evidence in recent memory to back up the conclusion that Congress seems allergic to most tough votes. And few topics are more politically combustible than illegal immigration. With that in mind, mark your calendars for early March. That’s when some 800,000 American residents — none of whom are citizens — lose their … Read more
Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia de Rossi moving to England after Trump’s election win: ‘Never’ coming back
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have packed up and moved to the UK following Donald Trump’s election win earlier this month. Getty Images for Roc Nation Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, have packed up and moved to the UK following Donald Trump’s election win earlier this month, according to … Read more
How becoming a dad balanced Rams coach Sean McVay on and off the field
Veronika, Jordan and Sean McVay at the tyke’s first birthday party. (Courtesy of McVay family) After the Rams hired Sean McVay in 2017, general manager Les Snead was eager to see the 30-year-old’s head-coaching process at work. During McVay’s first seven seasons, Snead often observed McVay in the coach’s office, busily scheming plays. Reading motivational … Read more
Daniel Lurie was raised in old money San Francisco. Can he be the city’s change agent?
Daniel Lurie, center, ran for mayor as a change agent, saying revitalizing San Francisco requires a new approach to political leadership. (Jeff Chiu / AP) In his victory speech three days after winning election, surrounded by hundreds of supporters in Chinatown, mayor-elect Daniel Lurie declared a new day in San Francisco. “Your call for accountable … Read more
NFL Week 12 picks: Rams-Eagles and Chargers-Ravens … who’s ready for prime time?
(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) 1 Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines the matchups this week. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Record last week 9-5 (.643); season 107-59 (.645). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 8-5-1 (.615); … Read more
Former L.A. City Councilman Ridley-Thomas’ ultimate campaign: To clear his name
Mark Ridley-Thomas at an interfaith service in March 2023 before his criminal trial. On Nov. 21, 2024, his lawyers will argue before the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in their long quest to overturn the jury’s guilty verdict on corruption charges (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) For more than three decades, Mark Ridley-Thomas … Read more
Safety Kamren Curl has an eagle eye on defending Rams’ next opponent
The Rams’ Kamren Curl (3) skips into the end zone after returning a fumble for a score earlier this season. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Before he signed with the Rams last March, safety Kamren Curl played four seasons for the Washington Commanders in the NFC East. That resumé makes him something of a … Read more
Biden, Mayorkas race to ensure MORE migrant damage after they leave
President Biden and Homeland Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are racing to role out an app nationwide to let migrants skip in-person check-in appointments. ZUMAPRESS.com President Biden and Homeland Security chief Alejandro Mayorkas seem to think their border policies haven’t done enough damage to the country, so they’re racing to ensure even more harm after they leave. … Read more
California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project
California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project The powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water tunnel in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. The 38-member board of the Metropolitan Water … Read more