How the Buss family made the Lakers a Hollywood marvel How the Buss family made the Lakers a Hollywood marvel

An era spanning more than 45 years of the Buss family running the Lakers is coming to a close. A look back at the dynamics of their dynasty.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Hiltzik: Social Security is still in good shape but faces challenges — from Trump Hiltzik: Social Security is still in good shape but faces challenges — from Trump

The Social Security trustees say the program is still solvent, but Trump immigration and tax policies could deliver serious damage.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
News Analysis: Arab and Gulf nations fear U.S. attack on Iran will destabilize the region News Analysis: Arab and Gulf nations fear U.S. attack on Iran will destabilize the region

President Trump, who weeks ago rebuked America's misadventures in the Middle East, appears to be on the cusp of his own Middle Eastern adventure as he considers joining Israel in its attacks on Iran.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes

The number of rescues in the wilderness areas around Mt. St.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Before social media, Barbara Walters said 'Tell Me Everything.' And many did Before social media, Barbara Walters said 'Tell Me Everything.' And many did

A new documentary coming to Hulu recounts Walters' groundbreaking TV career from the early days of 'Today' to 'The View.'

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Commentary: 'Ginny & Georgia' is a breakthrough in showing abortion as a personal experience Commentary: 'Ginny & Georgia' is a breakthrough in showing abortion as a personal experience

Season 3 of the Netflix series tackles abortion without feeling like a break from scheduled programming for a PSA, or worse, a pointless exercise in bothsidesism.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
New immigration crackdown sparks fear among public transit riders. Ridership has dropped up to 15% New immigration crackdown sparks fear among public transit riders. Ridership has dropped up to 15%

In an incident in Pasadena witnessed and videotaped by several residents, immigration officials took away several people waiting at a bus stop, raising the fear that public transit is being targeted for immigration raids.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
L.A. needs new authority to oversee rebuilding after firestorms, panel says L.A. needs new authority to oversee rebuilding after firestorms, panel says

An independent panel is urging California lawmakers to to creating a new authority to oversee rebuilding after the firestorms in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Calmes: How I spent my summer vacation — watching America lean into autocracy Calmes: How I spent my summer vacation — watching America lean into autocracy

Forget 'city upon a hill.' When you travel outside our borders and look back, you see how tattered America's reputation has become.

June 20, 2025, 12:00
Contributor: The awful optics of uniformed troops cheering Trump's partisan applause lines Contributor: The awful optics of uniformed troops cheering Trump's partisan applause lines

The military is the last remaining federal institution that a majority of Americans trust 'a great deal.' But it's been slipping. And the military requires firm trust to fund and fill critical needs.

June 20, 2025, 12:00