Prep talk: Birmingham playing for Division III state title after losing early in City playoffs
<p>The Patriots regrouped after losing in the City Section playoffs to advance to play Antioch Cornerstone Christian for the title on Friday.</p>
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Dodgers prospect James Tibbs III attempts to show staying power after multiple trades
<p>James Tibbs III was a first-round draft pick in 2024. Less than two years later, he's with his third organization after being traded twice in his first full year in pro ball.</p>
Why hundreds of people in L.A. are strapping cameras on their bodies to do chores
<p>AI and robotics companies need data on movements in the physical world. Some are paying gig workers to record themselves cooking dinner and doing laundry.</p>
Hiltzik: Betting on war? Why prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are a problem
<p>As prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket offer more ways to bet on elections, war, the Oscars and more, their dangers are growing.</p>
Anduril set to acquire Orange County space surveillance company
<p>The purchase of ExoAnalytic Solutions, for an undisclosed sum, is meant to boost Anduril's capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.</p>
Department store to close only San Fernando Valley location
The department store chain plans to close its only San Fernando Valley location.
Police search for shooting suspects in San Fernando Valley after pursuit
Los Angeles Police Department officers were searching for two shooting suspects in the San Fernando Valley after an early morning pursuit Tuesday. Police said officers began chasing the pair, who are ...
Single-car crash in San Fernando Valley leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
A person was killed and two others were hospitalized after a single-car crash in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles on Sunday morning, according to authorities.
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
<p>Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>
Prep sports roundup: Landon Hovermale keeps throwing blanks for Norco baseball
<p>The left-hander throws six shutout innings during the Cougars' 3-0 victory over Gahr and now has not given up a run and struck out 27 in 18 2/3 innings this season.</p>
Hall of Fame high school football coach Bob Johnson dies
<p>Bob Johnson, who won 338 games coaching at El Toro and Mission Viejo high schools, has died at 80 after battling Alzheimer's.</p>
Frustrating USC men's basketball season ends with overtime loss in Big Ten tournament
<p>USC completed a three-week spiral with an 83-79 overtime loss to Washington during the Big Ten tournament on Wednesday, ending the Trojans' season.</p>
Kanye West ordered to pay former contractor $140,000 over Malibu mansion lawsuit
<p>A jury found controversial rapper and music mogul Kanye West liable in the lawsuit by his former contractor in a dispute over his Malibu mansion and ordered to pay $140,000.</p>
Which team could replace Iran in the World Cup? The answer is complicated
<p>Iran announced it cannot play World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Seattle after the U.S. attacked the country. FIFA will decide who replaces Iran.</p>
Palisades basketball coach remembers when City Section teams could win at highest levels
<p>When Jeff Bryant played at Sylmar High, teams from the City Section often were among the best in boys' and girls' basketball in California. Not so much today.</p>
Lakers' Luka Doncic in a custody dispute for his two daughters with his former fiancée in Slovenia
<p>Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is attempting to bring his two daughters to the United States from his native Slovenia after separating from his fiancée, Anamaria Goltes.</p>
Jessica Pegula's commitment to hard work every day has turned her into a leader
<p>Jessica Pegula has continued her ascent on and off the court at Indian Wells, proving grinding through tough moments for years can pay off.</p>
High school boys' and girls' basketball: CIF state championship schedule
<p>This weekend's schedule for the CIF state basketball championships at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. </p>
The Lakers turn a big liability into an asset, using strong defense to beat Minnesota
<p>Why are Lakers playing better defense? Who is fueling their progress? Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers discuss their progress after a win over Minnesota.</p>
Prep talk: Your guide to state basketball and soccer championships in Sacramento
<p>CIF state basketball and soccer finals will be played in Sacramento on Friday and Saturday. Here's what you need to know.</p>