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A truce appears in the 'Hands Off Our Yards' wildfire landscaping wars

<p>After months of contentious debate, California officials visited Calabasas this week to float their new proposed rules on fire-safe landscaping in foothill communities.</p>

While California's tourism rallied, L.A. faced its worst year since the pandemic

<p>Travel spending shrank slightly in Los Angeles County last year as local crises drove away tourists and national policy alienated foreign visitors.</p>

High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores

<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.</p>

Rams' Sean McVay and Les Snead have reason to smile after Day 2 of NFL draft

<p>The Rams bolster their tight end ranks, picking Ohio State's Max Klare in the second round of the NFL draft. They also drafted an offensive lineman.</p>

Chargers draft roundup: L.A. bolsters pass rush and its offensive line

<p>In the wake of Odafe Oweh leaving in free agency, the Chargers got their much-needed replacement, selecting Miami defensive end Akheem Mesidor at No. 22.</p>

Rams 2026 NFL draft: A close look at their picks through third round

<p>A pick-by-pick breakdown of who the Los Angeles Rams have selected through the first three rounds of the 2026 NFL draft.</p>

Prep sports roundup: Santa Margarita holds on for 10-9 baseball win over Orange Lutheran

<p>The Orange Lutheran Lancers tried to overcome a five-run deficit in the seventh, but Santa Margarita finally got final out for 10-9 win Friday.</p>

Rams first-round pick Ty Simpson aiming to 'have a long career like Matthew'

<p>Ty Simpson is hoping to learn everything he can from Rams star Matthew Stafford as the reigning MVP's heir apparent at quarterback for the Rams.</p>

Lakers take commanding 3-0 lead over Rockets in playoff series

<p>Even though Austin Reaves was hopeful of returning to the lineup he was unable to play, but Marcus Smart and LeBron James led the Lakers to a win in overtime.</p>

From a pastor's son to NFL draft guru: The unlikely rise of Daniel Jeremiah

<p>How NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah went from being a television production assistant to one of the most influential and respected NFL draft analysts.</p>

'Why is Philly calling me?' USC's Makai Lemon was on the phone with another team when Eagles swooped in

<p>Former USC receiver Makai Lemon was on the phone with the Pittsburgh Steelers when he learned the Philadelphia Eagles had traded up in the NFL draft to pick him a spot earlier.</p>

Bed Bath & Beyond is back in California after vowing never to return

<p>The chairman previously said the state is overregulated and risky. The home goods retailer will merge with The Container Store locations, including 12 storefronts in California.</p>

Justice Department drops criminal investigation of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

<p>The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his likely successor, Kevin Warsh.</p>

Rare Kobe Bryant rookie trading card 'at the top of every wish list' sells for record sum

<p>A 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems rookie trading card with a metallic green background sold for a record amount.</p>

'We're right there.' Frustrated Kings on the brink of another first-round playoff exit

<p>The Kings have given the Colorado Avalanche a battle but are on the verge of going out in the first round for the fifth straight season.</p>

Cancer left him blind. When his son was diagnosed, ex-USC long snapper found Trojans had his back again

<p>Former USC long snapper Jake Olson lost both eyes to a rare childhood cancer. His son was born with the same condition and is now 'cancer-free' with 'excellent vision.'</p>

Prep talk: Former San Fernando Valley tennis players lead Mission College to state title

<p>Women's players from Kennedy, Sylmar, Granada Hills and Birmingham high schools help Mission College win state championship</p>

Swanson: Lakers' JJ Redick makes a case that he's the right coach for the playoffs

<p>In his second season at the helm, he's proving he can make the adjustments necessary to beat Houston in a first-round playoff series.</p>

California's jet fuel stockpile hits two-year low as war strangles oil supplies

<p>The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.</p>

LA28 da a conocer las condiciones para la segunda tanda de venta de entradas para los Juegos Olímpicos

<p>A pesar de las críticas por los precios elevados y las comisiones, LA28 afirma haber vendido más de 4 millones de entradas en su primera puesta a la venta. La próxima venta comenzará en agosto.</p>