Catholic League launches radio ad campaign urging boycott of Dodgers' Pride Night

<div><p>In response to the Dodgers' plan to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the Catholic League launched an L.A. radio campaign urging a Pride Night boycott.</p></div>

Forte is early favorite in very competitive Belmont Stakes

<div><p>Todd Pletcher-trained Forte is 5-2 favorite for Belmont Stakes after scratching from Kentucky Derby. Tapit Trice and Angel of Empire also given low odds.</p></div>

Commentary: PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf agree to merge. Now comes the fallout

<div><p>Leaders of the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf have been locked in a fight over the future of golf. On Tuesday, they announced a shocking merger.</p></div>

This rural California county lost its only hospital, leaving residents with dire healthcare choices

<div><p>After the financial collapse of Madera County's only general hospital, residents are left with slim options for care. Some have come to accept that they may die in an emergency. </p></div>

Unruly-passenger incidents on airplanes up 47% last year worldwide

<div><p>A new analysis from the International Air Transport Assn. showed that unruly-passenger incidents occurred on 1 in 568 flights in 2022. Physical abuse incidents, while rare, increased 61% year over year.</p></div>

Why Christian Pulisic still supports Gregg Berhalter amid messy coaching drama

<div><p>Christian Pulisic says the U.S. men's national soccer team is trying to deal with the ongoing soap opera involving coach Gregg Berhalter.</p></div>

Opinion: Can a four-day workweek really work? Many companies have already learned the answer

<div><p>Legislation on the subject has been considered in California and Congress. Companies across the country and world have made it a successful reality.</p></div>

Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds: How to watch, start times and betting odds

<div><p>Here's how to watch on TV and stream the three-game series between the Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark, starting Monday.</p></div>

Seventh-grade prodigy Jaden Soong takes his shot at qualifying for the U.S. Open

<div><p>Jaden Soong, 13, was among golfers trying to grab one of the at-large berths to the 123rd edition of the U.S. Open on Monday at Hillcrest Country Club.</p></div>

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says LeBron James 'doesn't have to prove anything'

<div><p>Kareem Abdul Jabbar discussed LeBron James and speculation about his possible retirement during an unveiling of a mural of the two Lakers greats.</p></div>

Kings hired him to replace Bob Miller. Now he's out as L.A. combines broadcasts

<div><p>The Kings will not renew the contract of TV play-by-play announcer Alex Faust as they plan to combine their TV and radio game broadcasts for the 2023-24 season.</p></div>

Dodgers' bullpen is a statistical mess. Here's what's working and what isn't

<div><p>Their high-leverage relievers have mostly been effective, but as a group the Dodgers bullpen has some of the worst numbers in Major League Baseball.</p></div>

Albert Pujols remains as Angels special assistant despite new MLB roles, team says

<div><p>Albert Pujols, already a special assistant to the Angels, has been named a special assistant to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred.</p></div>

Clippers promote assistant general manager Trent Redden to GM

<div><p>Trent Redden, who has served as an assistant general manager for the Clippers since 2017, is named general manager. Mark Hughes is also promoted.</p></div>

National Park Service tracking a bear in the Santa Monica Mountains for the first time

For the first time, National Park Service biologists are tracking a black bear in the Santa Monica Mountains. Last month, scientists with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area ...

Grandmother hikes Santa Monica Mountains' 67-mile Backbone Trail with daughter, granddaughter

Carlyn Taggart, 73, her daughter and granddaughter set out May 6 to hike a 67-mile trail that traces the ridge lines and canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. Sandwiched between the ocean and ...

Why the Belmont Stakes will be the best Triple Crown race of the year

<div><p>The return of Kentucky Derby favorite Forte and Preakness winner National Treasure adds intrigue to the race as the sport deals with a spike in horse deaths.</p></div>

Black entrepreneurs in South L.A. will get access to loans — no credit score required

<div><p>A San Diego nonprofit lender is expanding its "credit-blind" small business loan program, which takes a more holistic approach to evaluating creditworthiness, to Black entrepreneurs in South L.A. </p></div>

With high food prices, grocery shopping has become a strategy game. Angelenos share how they get by

<div><p>Consumers are switching grocery stores, brands and ingredients as they try to cope with the cost of food.</p></div>

WNBA's expanded charter flights are a 'game changer.' What's next?

<div><p>The Sparks were the first beneficiaries of the WNBA's expanded travel policy involving charter flights when playing back-to-back games. A look at how that went.</p></div>