No. 2 UCLA women extend winning streak to 18 games by routing No. 13 Michigan State
<p>Lauren Betts had 22 points and No. 2 UCLA pushed its winning streak to 18 games by defeating Michigan State.</p>
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Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates settle for silver in surprise ice dance finish
<p>The American ice dancing duo seemed unbeatable entering the Winter Olympics, but they stumbled and settled for silver Wednesday.</p>
Instagram boss defends app from witness stand in trial over alleged harms to kids
<p>The head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, testified in an L.A. civil trial over a lawsuit that alleges the company and co-defendant YouTube knew their products were harmful to children.</p>
Warner Bros. Discovery board faces pressure as activist investor threatens to vote no on Netflix deal
<p>Activist investor Ancora urged Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday to engage with Paramount, which has received repeated rejections from Warner in its bid to buy the company.</p>
NBA suspends Isaiah Stewart and three others for their roles in Pistons-Hornets brawl
<p>The same four players ejected during the Pistons' 110-104 victory at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C., were later suspended.</p>
Contributor: Is there a duty to save wild animals from natural suffering?
<p>If humans can grow meat in labs, we could feed wild predators and reduce predation in nature.</p>
Picabo Street gave Lindsey Vonn her gloves, but still 'cried all night' before fateful race
<p>Picabo Street gave Lindsey Vonn her old gloves to wear before Vonn's downhill race. But seeing her one-time protégé wearing bib No. 13 made Street very worried.</p>
Wind advisory for Malibu and Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area for Wednesday – gusts to hit 45 mph
Malibu, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational area, Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast are under an updated wind advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:57 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Thursday Feb. 5, at noon.
Fire Departments Begin $3.2 Million Wildfire Prevention Project in Santa Monica Mountains
Los Angeles and Ventura county fire departments launched a major wildfire prevention initiative Monday in the Santa Monica Mountains, deploying hand crews and 500 goats to clear hazardous vegetation ...
Piano atop Santa Monica Mountains taken down
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- A piano discovered by hikers at the top of the Santa Monica Mountains for a music video shoot has been removed. The group who lugged it to the site brought it back down ...
Sondheimer: These hoop stars have made an impact heading into the playoffs
<p>From the City Section to the Southern Section, players across the Southland have been making a difference this season. A look at some of the best as the playoffs open.</p>
Prep talk: San Pedro vs. Washington Prep tops City Section basketball playoff openers
<p>Marine League champion San Pedro faces Coliseum League champion Washington Prep in Open Division first-round playoff game on Wednesday.</p>
NBA Crossover: Where fans can get immersed in All-Star Weekend
<p>Fans can experience basketball through pop culture, fashion, technology, music and entertainment, including interacting at time with current and former stars.</p>
NBA All-Star Weekend: What time is the game? What's new?
<p>The 75th NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles this weekend is more than a game, it's a mini-tournament with three teams. Here's what you need to know.</p>
Ski techs: The quiet heroes behind Olympic gold-medal performances
<p>Ski techs played a critical yet often overlooked role in helping Olympic skiers achieve their best on the slopes.</p>
Winter Olympics TV schedule: Thursday's listings
<p>Thursday's TV and streaming schedule and listings for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.</p>
Meta, TikTok and others agree to teen safety ratings
<p>The Mental Health Coalition said the new color-coded ratings will examine a company's safety rules, design choices, mental health resources and other factors.</p>
Super Bowl spots spark fight over whether we're ready for ads from our chatbots
<p>Super Bowl ad exposes battle over whether AI chatbots should be delivering ads</p>
Thousands of apartments set to take over empty office buildings with new L.A. ordinance
<p>New L.A. ordinance makes it easier to convert office buildings to housing</p>
Rams offensive tackle Rob Havenstein announces his retirement
<p>He started two Super Bowls, winning one, and provided sage wisdom and experience for younger players in what would be his final season in 2025.</p>