Contributor: What does Juneteenth have in common with today's immigration raids? Contributor: What does Juneteenth have in common with today's immigration raids?

History shows us that the law is important but reaches its full potential only when the people are informed and use it to defend their rights.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Granderson: Where's the music that meets this moment? Black artists are stepping up Granderson: Where's the music that meets this moment? Black artists are stepping up

Kendrick Lamar, Ledisi and others are creating the soundtrack for this cultural inflection point and for the legacy of Juneteenth.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
How many times is too many times to flake on someone? How many times is too many times to flake on someone?

The ease with which people cancel plans to tend to their own well-being appears to be growing. But there can be serious costs to breaking commitments at the last minute.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Arellano: Archbishop Gomez starts to stand up for L.A. right when the city needs him Arellano: Archbishop Gomez starts to stand up for L.A. right when the city needs him

For years in this columna, I have repeatedly posed a simple challenge to Archbishop José H.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
California school district faces sex abuse lawsuit. Did L.A.'s $4-billion payout open floodgates? California school district faces sex abuse lawsuit. Did L.A.'s $4-billion payout open floodgates?

The latest case in a wave of abuse actions that experts say could bankrupt state schools involves a Fresno County district, where five former students filed a suit Wednesday alleging officials brushed aside claims they were being sexually assaulted by a second-grade teacher.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Efforts to reduce dust from dry Owens Lake bed are helping, report finds Efforts to reduce dust from dry Owens Lake bed are helping, report finds

Dust rising from the dry bottom of Owens Lake is a longstanding problem. Now, scientists have found that lands surrounding the lake are a bigger source of dust pollution.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
2025 Emmy predictions: Best TV movie 2025 Emmy predictions: Best TV movie

'Rebel Ridge,' 'Mountainhead' and 'Bridget Jones' face off for Emmy glory in a category that intrigues and frustrates our panel of experts.

June 19, 2025, 12:00
'Look at what our expansiveness can afford us.' Awol Erizku on a universal language for the African diaspora 'Look at what our expansiveness can afford us.' Awol Erizku on a universal language for the African diaspora

'I'm more interested in the things that they can't tap into, the things that they can't steal.'

June 19, 2025, 12:00
Kvitova announces her retirement from professional tennis Kvitova announces her retirement from professional tennis

Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has announced her retirement from professional tennis with the US Open being her final tournament.

June 19, 2025, 15:24
Williams to 'go for glory' as team boss Vowles signs new deal Williams to 'go for glory' as team boss Vowles signs new deal

James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract to stay as Williams team principal.

June 19, 2025, 15:18