State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes State Sen. Scott Wiener to succeed Pelosi in San Francisco House seat, as Chan concedes

Scott Wiener handed retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi a rare loss in her home city at the tail end of a historic, nearly 40-year run in Congress by defeating her handpicked successor.

5. 11. 2026 3:33
Dozens of orcs and wild men, 12 horses and one ring: How 'Rings of Power' created Season 3's battles Dozens of orcs and wild men, 12 horses and one ring: How 'Rings of Power' created Season 3's battles

On the set of Prime Video's 'Lord of the Rings' series, a closer look at an opening battle sequence that pits Galadriel and Arondir against Sauron's increasing supporters.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
Bryan Adams is thinking about war with America (in 1814) Bryan Adams is thinking about war with America (in 1814)

"It's about respect," said Adams, whose new album reflects Canada's conflicts with President Trump. "Have have some respect for the past, and not just decide one day, 'Oh, this is better for America or whatever.'"

5. 11. 2026 12:00
This rock musical based in downtown L.A. was filmed by Spike Lee, but never produced here, until now This rock musical based in downtown L.A. was filmed by Spike Lee, but never produced here, until now

'Passing Strange,' a 20-year-old rock musical about a striving musician in downtown L.A. has gone to Broadway and been filmed by Spike Lee — but it has never been produced in SoCal. A highly anticipated revival at Pasadena Playhouse is changing that.

5. 11. 2026 12:00
Op-comic: Do doctors really choose to die differently? Op-comic: Do doctors really choose to die differently?

Many doctors who have witnessed suffering in end-of-life care say they would not want any "heroics." But when the time comes, they might understand their patients' choices a little better.

5. 11. 2026 12:02
'Freestyle: A Love Story' blends romance and Latino joy in 1980s New York 'Freestyle: A Love Story' blends romance and Latino joy in 1980s New York

This intricate history of freestyle sets the scene for "Freestyle: A Love Story," created by George Valencia. Starring Justina Machado, the musical will make its Los Angeles debut on Nov. 6 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

5. 11. 2026 15:00
Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole Newsom moves to commute all California death sentences to life in prison without parole

The outgoing governor's plan to remove the threat of capital punishment hanging over more than 500 condemned inmates comes as he considers a run for president.

5. 11. 2026 20:21
Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare Chabria: Newsom wants to empty death row. Most politicians wouldn't bother — or dare

Newsom's decision, as he ponders a run for the White House, is a self-inflicted test of political endurance from a savvy politician who didn't need to go there.

5. 11. 2026 20:27
Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy Prominent L.A. gang interventionist Skipp Townsend arrested in alleged murder conspiracy

The head of a South Los Angeles nonprofit gang intervention program has been arrested by LAPD homicide detectives on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, along with four others accused in the killing.

5. 11. 2026 19:06
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial

Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges in a London courtroom on Thursday, years after a damning investigation by British media.

5. 11. 2026 17:32