Supreme Court denies oil industry plea to block climate lawsuits filed by California, other blue states
<p>Supreme Court will not block California's suit against big oil companies for damage from climate change.</p>
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Stuart Spencer, GOP strategist who helped Reagan become California governor, 40th president, dies
<p>Spencer helped invent the modern political consulting business with its emphasis on TV-centric campaigning.</p>
Prep talk: Moving forward despite destruction from fires
<p>Coaches say playing games is a good distraction for families affected by the wildfires across the Southland.</p>
A secret to Quentin Lake's Rams success? Having his All-Pro dad as a role model
<p>Quentin Lake has been a lockdown force in the Rams' secondary, and much of his development at UCLA and in the NFL was bolstered by his father, Carnell Lake.</p>
Vikings have history of thwarting Rams in playoffs but L.A. had memorable moments too
<p>The Vikings beat the Rams in the 1969 Western Conference Championship, NFC title games in 1974 and '76, and a '77 divisional matchup before L.A. got revenge in 1978.</p>
How the NFL and Rams worked together to relocate playoff game amid an L.A. tragedy
<p>NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Rams president Kevin Demoff reveal what has gone into relocating the Rams' playoff game amid devastating fires in L.A.</p>
JuJu Watkins scores 35 points as No. 4 USC dominates in win over Penn State
<p>In its first home game since the start of the fires in Los Angeles County, USC women's basketball defeats Penn State 95-73 to stay unbeaten in Big Ten play.</p>
Private firefighters in place to help Rick Caruso's home and neighborhood: 'He's smart, he wants to be ready'
<p>A firetruck, non-potable-water trucks and about a dozen private firefighters were stationed outside Rick Caruso's home in Brentwood on Sunday afternoon. </p>
Khalil Mack unsure if he will be back with the Chargers next season
<p>Chargers veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack plans to think about his football future in the offseason and decide whether he wants to keep playing or retire.</p>
Clippers prepare for Monday's game under difficult circumstances
<p>Coach Tyronn Lue and his players say they'll do their part in the recovery effort after devastating wildfires that affected several in the organization.</p>
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The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
<p>Eastvale Roosevelt, Harvard-Westlake are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 while Mater Dei jumps from No. 14 to No. 8 after beating St. John Bosco.</p>
High school basketball: Saturday's scores for boys' and girls' games
<p>High school basketball: Saturday's scores for boys' and girls' games across the Southland.</p>
Sondheimer: This City Section soccer rivalry takes it to the limit
<p>Birmingham leaders Adrian Dias and Steven Ramos, four-year varsity players, look for another big win against West Valley League rival El Camino Real.</p>
Buena High's Karisma Lewis living up to her name
<p>The Bulldogs' junior guard is one of the most recruited girls in the Southland thanks to an all-around game and a strong work ethic.</p>
Working while he waits for bigger role, UCLA's 7-foot-3 Aday Mara is no sleeping giant
<p>Working closely with strength coach Dave Andrews, UCLA center Aday Mara is working toward a future that includes having an increased role with the Bruins.</p>
Prep talk: Newbury Park girls soccer players to honor their favorite teachers
<p>Seniors on Newbury Park's girls' soccer team will give away jerseys as part of a program that recognizes teachers and mentors who have influenced them.</p>
First, they lost their home insurance. Then, L.A. fires consumed their homes
<p>Before the devastating fires burned across Los Angeles, many homeowners learned they were losing their insurance policies. Some faced big increases in premiums that they couldn't afford.</p>
Houston is not the 'Big Easy' as Texans intercept Chargers' playoff dreams
<p>The Texans heard how the Chargers' improvement in seed gave them an easier opponent in Houston, but the home team's defense shut down L.A.'s playoff hopes.</p>
When receipts of home renovations are lost, is the tax break gone too?
<p>When a homeowner loses receipts from years of house improvements, how can they document the renovations for the capital gains tax calculation?</p>