LACMA recently installed a $142 million triptych by Francis Bacon in its new David Geffen Galleries. The gift from Elaine Wynn is among the museum’s most valuable holdings. Read full …
SpaceX launches rocket Monday night, seen across Southern California
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launched 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base to low-Earth orbit at 10:16 p.m. Monday. Read full story Author: Terry Castleman
‘One in a million’ malfunction rained shrapnel onto 5 Freeway near Camp Pendleton, report says
An artillery shell fired over Interstate 5 during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton prematurely exploded, military officials said in a report, calling the incident a “one in a million” …
As family said their final farewell, what they saw in the casket was ‘grotesque,’ suit says
A lawsuit filed by relatives of a South Gate father claims a funeral home botched the embalming of the dead man, leaving his corpse in a grotesque and oozing state …
Hulu slays ‘Buffy’ sequel series, leaving fans disappointed yet hopeful for a revival
The ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot is no longer moving forward at Hulu. ‘This was a moment that I’ve been waiting decades for,’ a disappointed fan told The Times. Read …
Disney’s Dana Walden sets leadership team; Bergman remains film studios chief
John Landgraf, Asad Ayaz and other Disney veterans retain influential roles as Disney’s incoming president shapes her leadership team. Read full story Author: Meg James
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani apologizes for ‘shortcomings’ in Japan’s early exit from WBC
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, the MVP of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, takes partial responsibility for Japan’s early exit from this year’s WBC, despite posting better stats than last time. …
Geffen Playhouse brings original Broadway cast of ‘Purpose’ to L.A. in 2026-27 season
Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney aims to deliver ‘world-class theater at your friendly neighborhood playhouse.’ Read full story Author: Malia Mendez
Inside Knott’s Berry Farm, a tiny theater boasts rowdy shows and alums like Steve Martin
The historic Bird Cage Theatre, a place for vaudeville-style, fourth-wall-breaking shows, just reopened with a properly enclosed roof and air conditioning. Read full story Author: Todd Martens
Gunfire amid melee at Santa Monica Pier leaves 2 wounded; 18-year-old arrested
Two people were shot at Santa Monica Pier on Sunday night after a large fight broke out, according to authorities. An 18-year-old was taken into custody. Read full story Author: …
‘It’s still a great year for wildflowers’: Where to catch colorful blooms around SoCal
It wasn’t a superbloom year, and that’s OK. Here are the best spots to see an abundance of colorful wildflowers in Southern California. Read full story Author: Jessie Schiewe
Spotify, once slammed for paltry royalties, touts gains for music artists
Residuals and royalties are often a point of contention between artists and streamers. Spotify says it’s now the highest-paying retailer in the music industry. Here’s how. Read full story Author: …
Delaney Shiring comes through in big moments to lead El Dorado to Division III state title
She scores 15 points in El Dorado’s 42-40 win Friday over San José Valley Christian at the CIF girls’ basketball championships at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Read full story …
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Phil Rosenthal
Not surprisingly for the host of Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil,” there’ll be plenty of stops at L.A. restaurants. Read full story Author: Lisa Boone
The best dressed at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party
The best fashion from the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet, including Jessica Alba, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Rodrigo, Sarah Paulson and Colman Domingo. Read full story Author: Maane Khatchatourian
Sean Penn wins supporting actor Oscar for ‘One Battle’ but misses ceremony
Sean Penn won the Oscar for supporting actor Sunday for his role, but he did not attend the ceremony, with presenter Kieran Culkin accepting the award on his behalf. Read …
Nicole Curtis of ‘Rehab Addict’ can’t stop fart-digging her way through a ‘Breakfast Club’ chat
Nicole Curtis, whose HGTV show ‘Rehab Addict’ was axed last month after she was seen blurting out a racial slur, tries explaining herself to ‘The Breakfast Club.’ Incredulity ensued. Read …
Contributor: Hegseth has no place as the voice of American war
A serious military does not celebrate destruction as proof of strength. And it does not treat the rules that govern force as optional. Read full story Author: Jon Duffy
Contributor: China wants to dominate the future of food. And it might succeed.
President Xi Jinping’s government is shrewdly using this moment of crisis to reimagine large-scale protein production for the first time in 12,000 years. Read full story Author: Ryan Huling
Contributor: Taxing the rich won’t get us out of this mess
There’s a hard ceiling on how much revenue the government can actually extract. The bigger problem is how much it spends. Read full story Author: Veronique de Rugy