Immigration raids linked to significant California job losses, analysis finds
<p>A UC Merced study used U.S. census data to track changes in the number of Californians reporting private sector employment across several months in 2025.</p>
www.lataimes.com
Owners of mobile home park destroyed in the Palisades fire say they're finally clearing the debris
<p>Residents of the Palisades Bowl Mobile Estates received notices saying debris removal will finally begin on Jan. 2, after months of waiting and uncertainty. Not everyone trusts it will actually happen.</p>
Hiltzik: Trump's proposed battleship is a budget-busting folly that will probably never sail
<p>Trump wants to name a new battleship class after himself, but it would be a costly white elephant.</p>
The biggest startups raised a record amount in 2025, dominated by AI
<p>AI companies raised a record $150 billion in 2025, raising fears of an AI bubble</p>
California sets up a showdown with Washington by reissuing licenses to migrant truckers
<p>Truckers whose licenses were revoked now have 60 days to legally qualify for their licenses</p>
California rolls out sweeping new laws for 2026, from cellphone limits in schools to a ban on cat declawing
<p>A slew of new laws in California have gone into effect, including a ban on law enforcement officers wearing masks, cuts to the cost of insulin and a requirement for landlords to provide refrigerators.</p>
Women still face steep challenges securing top movie jobs
<p>A San Diego State University report found that women made up 23% of all directors, writers, producers, executive producers, editors and directors of photography on the 250 top-grossing films in 2025.</p>
High school basketball: Wednesday's scores
<p>CIF Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Wednesday's games.</p>
Here's the best time to catch the Antelope Valley poppy reserve's superbloom
Brilliant hues of orange are expected to bloom this spring in Antelope Valley thanks to the generous rain season SoCal has experienced so far. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you are.
The rosters are set for the Antelope Valley vs. Victor Valley All-Star Football Classic
Oak Hills’ Charles King and Adelanto’s Shakir Collins highlight the roster of high school seniors from the area selected to play in the Antelope Valley vs. Victor Valley All-Star Football Classic. The ...
Earnest Fernando Mendoza eager to lead Indiana to Rose Bowl win over Alabama
<p>Indiana players say Fernando Mendoza's selfless attitude and poise under pressure give them an edge as they prepare to face Alabama in the Rose Bowl.</p>
Cori Close, passionate about the growth of women's basketball, wants the media to do its part
<p>UCLA coach Cori Close wants to be a pioneer in the growth of women's basketball and wants the media to do a better job at highlighting its players.</p>
'Alabama against the world.' Ty Simpson driven to lead Tide to Rose Bowl upset
<p>Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson has been criticized all season. He sees the Tide's Rose Bowl game against No. 1 Indiana as a chance to silence critics.</p>
Former USC players sound off on Lincoln Riley and Trojans after Alamo Bowl collapse
<p>Several former USC players commented on the state of Trojan football under coach Lincoln Riley after the team's overtime collapse against TCU in the Alamo Bowl.</p>
Disney settles with DOJ for alleged child privacy violations with $10 million payment
<p>Following a Justice Dept. complaint that Disney had violated child privacy laws by not accurately labeling YouTube content for children, the media and entertainment giant agreed to pay a $10-million civil penalty.</p>
High school boys' and girls' basketball: Tuesday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Tuesday's games.</p>
Lakers takeaways: Pistons dominate paint as Lakers close out a sub-.500 December
<p>The Lakers got blown out again Tuesday, letting a close game devolve into a 128-106 loss to the Detroit Pistons, the Lakers' sixth 20-point loss this season.</p>
Rui Hachimura trade grades: Lakers earn high mark by addressing need; Wizards make another disappointing move
The Los Angeles Lakers and Washington Wizards completed a trade that sends fourth-year forward Rui Hachimura to Los Angeles in exchange for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks (in 2023, 2028 ...
Deandre Ayton and the Lakers need each other. Is he feeling the love?
This season, the Los Angeles Lakers have a 5-0 record when Deandre Ayton scores at least 20 points. David Jensen / Getty Images MILWAUKEE — The Los Angeles Lakers made Deandre Ayton a T-shirt, one ...
The Lakers’ massive free throw advantage is finally getting attention it deserves
Ricky O'Donnell has covered basketball at all levels for more than a decade at SB Nation. He’s currently the Associate Director of Programming. The Los Angeles Lakers take a lot more free throws than ...