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Sun Valley Poly High's Fabian Bravo shows flashes of Koufax dominance

<p>The 5-foot-10, 140-pound might not have a blazing fastball, but his windup and jersey No. 32 are reminiscent of the legendary Dodger pitcher.</p>

Prep talk: Granada Hills' RJ Francisco is returning to his Filipino roots to play college volleyball

<p>The Highlanders' top volleyball player, RJ Francisco, is headed to the Philippines for college.</p>

Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets

<p>Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.</p>

Playmakers emerge as UCLA coach Bob Chesney dials up pressure during spring practice

<p>New UCLA coach Bob Chesney identified offensive and defensive players who have impressed so far during the Bruins' spring football workouts.</p>

Rams hold a top-15 pick for first time since 2016. Will they draft a receiver?

<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is excited about possibly adding a "really good player" with the No. 13 pick of the 2026 NFL draft, but the team is keeping its options open.</p>

Pressure or protection? Chargers face high-stakes decision with No. 22 draft pick

<p>The Chargers could use help at defensive end, but general manager Joe Hortiz says finding the best player available is his 2026 NFL draft priority.</p>

Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies

<p>Many of the harms of recent immigration enforcement are incalculable. But researchers have put a number on the economic toll in Southern California's agricultural communities.</p>

Apple's next era: After Tim Cook's dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up

<p>Cook charted his own path as chief executive after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Over nearly 15 years, he expanded Apple's business and navigated the company through major challenges.</p>

Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood

<p>Hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood</p>

Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers

<p>North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.</p>

Hiltzik: Trump's Labor secretary departs, leaving scandal and vast disappointment in her wake

<p>Lori Chavez-DeRemer seemed at first to be a good Trump hire as Labor secretary. Wow, were we wrong.</p>

Kings let late Game 2 lead slip away and lose to Avalanche in overtime

<p>The Kings are halfway to another early playoffs exit after an overtime loss to Colorado puts them down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.</p>

Lakers beat Rockets in Game 2 with a new Big Three

<p>LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart combined for 76 points, 16 rebounds and 16 assists to lead the Lakers to a 2-0 series lead.</p>

High school baseball and softball: Tuesday's scores

<p>Check out Tuesday's high school baseball and softball scores.</p>

Offense takes the night off as Dodgers fall to the Giants

<p>In a loss to the Giants, the Dodgers scored their only run by bunching four walks in one hitless inning.</p>

Prep baseball roundup: Birmingham, behind Carlos Acuna, stays one game behind ECR

<p>Carlos Acuna strikes out 11 in six innings in Birmingham's 8-0 win over Granada Hills.</p>

Who's the Dodgers closer? Tanner Scott ... maybe

<p>Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Tanner Scott will probably be the closer in the absence of Edwin Díaz.</p>

After Epstein scandal, Hollywood bidders race for Wasserman's $3-billion agency

<p>Beverly Hills agency UTA, former Endeavor Chairman Patrick Whitesell and private equity firms have expressed interest in Wasserman's sports marketing and music representation agency.</p>

Netflix plans to buy historic Radford Studio Center

<p>Streaming entertainment giant Netflix is in negotiations to buy the historic Radford Studio Center movie lot in Studio City.</p>

Rams coach Sean McVay says Puka Nacua is 'doing really well' after rehab stint

<p>The Rams expect Puka Nacua to participate in offseason workouts, are negotiating with Matthew Stafford on an extension and are open to Jimmy Garoppolo returning.</p>