Freaked out by the news? Tips for staying calm from ex-refugees, hostages and 'uncertainty experts'
<p>Practical advice from neuroscientists and 'uncertainty experts' on how you can reduce anxiety and build resilience.</p>
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Hiltzik: Ted Cruz and his GOP colleagues are pushing yet another tax break for the 1%
<p>Republicans are pushing — again — for a cut in the capital gains tax, but no one else thinks it's a good idea.</p>
Survivor of deadly Cybertruck crash in the Bay Area is suing Tesla
<p>The only survivor of a 2024 Cybertruck crash in Piedmont sued Tesla on Tuesday, saying he was trapped inside the burning vehicle due to design flaws.</p>
Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
<p>A bill has been introduced in the California Legislature to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following widespread complaints from January 2025 fire victims.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
<p>Check out Wednesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>
Luka Doncic (40 points) and LeBron James (30) lead Lakers to win over Rockets
<p>Luka Doncic is just shy of a triple-double and LeBron James misses only one shot as Lakers defeat the Rockets.</p>
Prep baseball roundup: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame is off to a 9-0 start
<p>Malakye Matsumoto's pitching and hitting leads Knights to 11-0 win over Chaminade.</p>
'It wasn't just my name.' Why Miguel Rojas was bothered by erroneous suspension report
<p>A senior baseball writer at the Athletic misidentified Miguel Rojas as the recipient of an 80-game suspension for the use of a banned substance, which Rojas addressed Wednesday.</p>
Disney's new CEO says his focus is on storytelling and creativity
<p>Walt Disney Co.'s new chief executive Josh D'Amaro plans to focus on storytelling, creativity and technology as he leads the storied entertainment company.</p>
WNBA and players reached a historic deal. Here's what needs to happen next
<p>WNBA players and league officials celebrated reaching a verbal agreement on a new CBA, but there are still many tasks to complete before play begins.</p>
NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye for 'insensitive comments' about IndyCar's David Malukas
<p>Truck Series driver Daniel Dye has been suspended indefinitely by NASCAR and his team after mocking IndyCar driver David Malukas on a livestream, using a tone Dye described as a "gay voice."</p>
Team USA star Jack Hughes wants Hockey Hall of Fame to give him gold-winning, possibly $1-million puck
<p>U.S. Olympics hero Jack Hughes believes he is the rightful owner of the hockey puck he hit for the winning gold-medal goal, but the Hockey Hall of Fame has it on display.</p>
Disney's Josh D'Amaro era begins following Bob Iger handoff
<p>D'Amaro begins his tenure as the new chief executive of The Walt Disney Co. as Bob Iger steps into a senior advisory role ahead of his planned retirement in December.</p>
'The Pitt' and a kids' science show from Jimmy Kimmel receive film tax credits
<p>Medical drama 'The Pitt' and a 'Family Guy' spinoff are among the 16 shows that were awarded tax credits for filming in California.</p>
Shaikin: The big hit? The WBC. Still looking for that big hit? Team USA.
<p>The United States couldn't get the hits it needed to beat Venezuela at the World Baseball Classic, but it did win deep respect for the tournament.</p>
Plaschke: 'Yeaaaaaah!' A child's cheer inspires surging Lakers
<p>When measuring the furiously growing buzz around the Lakers, one need only heed the hopeful cries of one of their most rabid fans, 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay.</p>
SoCal's defense startups secure vital funding boost
<p>A bill to reauthorize Small Business Administration programs that fund defense startups in Southern California and elsewhere passed Congress on Tuesday.</p>
Industry groups sue California over Truth in Recycling law
<p>Agriculture, packaging and restaurant trade groups are suing California in federal court, arguing the state's Truth in Recycling law violates their free speech.</p>
Airfares set to take off as fuel prices fly
<p>With the war in Iran restricting the oil market and sending prices up, U.S. customers will likely have to shell out more for airfare soon.</p>
Edison executive pay soars despite devastating Eaton fire
<p>Edison International boosted the pay of its top executives last year despite their responsibility for the safety of the company's electricity lines before the deadly Eaton fire, which destroyed a wide swath of Altadena and killed 19 people</p>