Dirty mind? Study suggests gut movement may flush excess material from our brains
<p>Research on mice suggests movement in the abdomen moves fluid through the brain.</p>
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Physicians, politicians, activists call for emergency declaration on the Tijuana River
<p>Activists and experts say the time is ripe to activate bipartisan legislation to address pollution in the Tijuana River.</p>
NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress past Rockets; Pistons, Raptors survive
NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress past Rockets; Pistons, Raptors surviveThe top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando as the Los Angeles Lakers finally saw off Houston at the third time of asking in the NBA playoffs Friday.The Pistons’ come-from-behind win took their series with the Magic to a decisive game seven, while the Toronto Raptors also set up a decider against Cleveland thanks to an…NBA Playoffs 2026: Lakers progress
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Highlights: LeBron & Smart Power to 2-0 Series Lead! : NBA Playoffs : 04-21-2026 The Los...
Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets Highlights: LeBron & Smart Power to 2-0 Series Lead! : NBA Playoffs : 04-21-2026The Los Angeles Lakers took a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets with a hard-fought 101-94 victory at Crypto.com Arena. In a game defined by major scoring runs and high intensity, the Lakers’ veteran leadership and defensive execution proved to be the difference-maker. Marcus Smart was the standout performer of the night, dropping 25 points and
All Those Sports "Experts" Said The #Lakers #LEBRON And #Luka* Would Lose, In The 1st Round, In The West. While The Celtics...
All Those Sports “Experts” Said The #Lakers #LEBRON And #Luka* Would Lose, In The 1st Round, In The West. While The Celtics Would Win In The East Final. I Guess, #KingJames, And The #Sixers #Embid* And My Man #MAXEY Had Other Ideas.
NBA playoffs semifinal: Will Luka Doncic play in Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?
NBA playoffs semifinal: Will Luka Doncic play in Los Angeles Lakers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?The Los Angeles Lakers will have to face the NBA’s top overall seed without its leading scorer Tuesday, as it ruled out Luka Doncic for Game One of its second-round series with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.Earlier in the day, coach J.J. Redick had declined to provide an update on his superstar, before the Lakers listed Doncic as out on their status report Monday evening.A left…NBA playoff
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Californians were aboard hantavirus-stricken cruise ship. Is there a risk to the public?
<p>California residents were among the 147 passengers and staff aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship when it was stricken by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus that has left three dead.</p>
Kyle Loftis, street racing media pioneer who founded 1320Video, dies at 43
<p>Kyle Loftis, who started filming street racing with a point-and-shoot camera and went on to become a pioneer in car culture media with 1320Video, has died at 43.</p>
Pressure grows on California attorney general to try to block Paramount's deal for Warner Bros.
<p>The congressional Democrats want California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta to closely examine how the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal would affect jobs and competition.</p>
Prep talk: Talented eighth-grade basketball player Bryce Bible is headed to St. John Bosco
<p>Bryce Bible will be a 6-foot-8 freshman at St. John Bosco this fall. He is the son of Bruce Bible, who works for Sierra Canyon's football program.</p>
Prep talk: Servite, Notre Dame to qualify athletes at Division 3 track and field prelims
<p>Servite, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame will be preparing to compete for next week's Southern Section Division 3 championships.</p>
Shaikin: Perry Minasian says Angels are 'very competitive.' Will fed up fans tune them out?
<p>Angels general manager Perry Minasian is optimistic the team can bounce back from its dismal start to the season, but how long will fans hang in after so much losing?</p>
Trees that survived L.A.'s wildfires are dying at alarming rate. Can they be saved?
<p>A preliminary survey found 20% of street trees that survived the 2025 fires have gone missing in the past year. Local advocates blame a lack of watering and careless contractors.</p>
Sweeping California law on single-use plastic meets with outrage from all sides as it goes live
<p>California's long anticipated single-use plastic law is now in effect. Environmentalists and anti-waste activists are suing, saying loopholes make it toothless and even harmful.</p>
Hiltzik: Why do gas prices rise so sharply and fall so slowly? Blame gas stations — and yourself
<p>Economists blame corner gas stations and consumer behavior for the rocket-and-feathers phenomenon in the rise and fall of gasoline prices.</p>
'It still stings': 18 people reveal how much they paid for LA28 Olympics tickets
<p>If you're hoping to nab tickets to the LA28 Olympics in the second drop coming in August, you might want to brace yourself.</p>
High school baseball and softball: Wednesday's scores
<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Wednesday's games.</p>
High school volleyball: Boys' playoff results and pairings
<p>The CIF City Section and Southern Section boys' volleyball playoff results for Wednesday and updated pairings.</p>
Pelicans vs. Clippers: Injury Report, Game Preview 3/18/2026
The Pelicans host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at the Smoothie King Center at 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on the Gulf Coast Sports and Entertainment Network. Fans can also stream the ...