Newsom calls the Democratic brand 'toxic' as he defends his podcast Newsom calls the Democratic brand 'toxic' as he defends his podcast

Democrats find themselves flummoxed by the contrast between the MAGA-friendly host Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be on his podcast and his national image as a liberal prizefighter. Newsom said he was also surprised, but by the response from his critics and his friends.

March 29, 2025, 3:21
Kristi Noem, Trump's secretary of Homeland Security, meets Mexican president Kristi Noem, Trump's secretary of Homeland Security, meets Mexican president

Noem talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her team at the National Palace, Mexican media reported, but no details were immediately available on what they discussed in the two-hour meeting.

March 29, 2025, 2:13
Six Flags Magic Mountain's record-setting Superman coaster will fly no more Six Flags Magic Mountain's record-setting Superman coaster will fly no more

Six Flags Magic Mountain's "Superman: Escape from Krypton," once among the fastest and tallest roller coasters in the world, has reportedly taken its final flight.

March 29, 2025, 2:10
Lopez: 20 years and counting: How a chance encounter with a street musician led to a lasting bond Lopez: 20 years and counting: How a chance encounter with a street musician led to a lasting bond

'Can you believe we've been friends for 20 years?' A chance encounter brought Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Ayers together — and to Disney Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and the White House.

March 29, 2025, 2:48
For its subject, exploited on a film set and tarred by notoriety, 'Being Maria' was never easy For its subject, exploited on a film set and tarred by notoriety, 'Being Maria' was never easy

Director Jessica Palud, a former intern for Bernardo Bertolucci, re-creates the shoot of 'Last Tango in Paris' with a focus on capturing Maria Schneider's abuse.

March 29, 2025, 2:33
UCLA finds its Dylan Andrews replacement in former New Mexico standout Donovan Dent UCLA finds its Dylan Andrews replacement in former New Mexico standout Donovan Dent

Former Corona Centennial and New Mexico standout Donovan Dent is transferring to UCLA, giving the Bruins a dynamic playmaker to bolster their title aspirations.

March 29, 2025, 2:12
The Dodgers received their World Series rings. Here's what they look like The Dodgers received their World Series rings. Here's what they look like

Presented to players and coaches on the field before Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium, the latest championship ring in Dodgers history is the most grandiose yet.

March 29, 2025, 3:15
Puerto Rican film claims the Navy turned Vieques into a cancer hotspot Puerto Rican film claims the Navy turned Vieques into a cancer hotspot

'Fishbowl' ('La Pecera') is the first Puerto Rican film nominated at the Goya Awards (Spain's equivalent to the Oscars) for best Ibero-American film and the first to premiere at Sundance in 2023.

March 29, 2025, 2:19
Mookie Betts' walk-off homer in 10th keeps Dodgers undefeated: 'We just don't quit' Mookie Betts' walk-off homer in 10th keeps Dodgers undefeated: 'We just don't quit'

Mookie Betts hit two home runs, including a walk-off, three-run home run in the 10th inning to lift the Dodgers to an 8-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers.

March 29, 2025, 6:11
Lauren Betts dominates again as UCLA advances to Elite Eight showdown with LSU Lauren Betts dominates again as UCLA advances to Elite Eight showdown with LSU

Lauren Betts finished with 31 points and 10 rebounds as the UCLA women defeated Mississippi in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament to reach the Elite Eight.

March 29, 2025, 5:34