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Prep talk: Bay League has a trio of top senior pitchers for 2026 baseball season

<p>Garrett Jacobs of Mira Costa, Robby Zimmerman of Redondo Union and Kai Van Scoyoc of Palos Verdes are pitchers to watch this spring in high school baseball.</p>

From Super Bowl favorites to sideline: What happened to the Rams this season?

<p>In a season where many things went right for the Rams, the team fell short of its goal of winning the Super Bowl. Will Matthew Stafford return to lead another potential title run?</p>

Dream of owning a flying car? This California company is already selling them

<p>Pivotal is a Palo Alto-based company developing an ultralight, electric aircraft for recreational use and short-haul travel.</p>

High school basketball: Thursday's scores

<p>CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Thursday's games.</p>

Palisades boys' basketball team returns to campus and routs rival Fairfax

<p>Hosting a game inside their own gym for the first time in 388 days, the Dolphins were led to a 50-point win by twins OJ and EJ Popoola, who combined for 39 points.</p>

Kennedy Smith and USC women stun No. 8 Iowa in a huge statement win

<p>Kennedy Smith delivers a critical moment and Kara Dunn finishes with 25 points and 12 rebounds as USC pulls off its biggest win of the season against No. 8 Iowa.</p>

Rams hire Bubba Ventrone as their new special teams coordinator

<p>Former Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone will be tasked with fixing the Rams' issues on special teams, arguably their biggest weakness.</p>

Lakers' Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves listed as questionable for Friday's game

<p>Doncic is dealing with ankle soreness after slipping off Cleveland's raised court Wednesday while Reaves has been updated from out.</p>

L.A. parent of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table files for bankruptcy

<p>Beverly Hills-based Fat Brands Inc. said in a statement that it filed for bankruptcy on Monday to restructure the debt it accumulated while expanding its company portfolio, citing 'difficult and largely unforeseen' market conditions.</p>

'New evidence' gives Jordan Chiles a chance to secure the return of her Olympic bronze medal

<p>Switzerland's highest court has sent the case of Jordan Chiles' disputed bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics back to the CAS based on 'new evidence' that might prove favorable for the U.S. gymnast.</p>

Waymo under scrutiny after hitting child near Santa Monica elementary school

<p>A Waymo driverless taxi in Santa Monica struck a child last week while traveling around six mph.</p>

Katie Uhlaender's quest for record sixth Winter Olympics thwarted by Canada's questionable ethics

<p>Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup, keeping five-time U.S. Olympian skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender from qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics.</p>

After Warner defeat, Comcast loads up on Winter Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA

<p>NBCUniversal lost the bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery and must build streaming service Peacock, which now has 44 million subscribers and hefty financial losses.</p>

Prep talk: Moorpark boys' soccer team is showing defensive superiority

<p>The Musketeers have given up only four goals in moving into contention for the Coastal Canyon League title.</p>

'We want Bronny.' Guard Bronny James shines during Lakers' ugly loss to Cleveland

<p>Lakers guard Bronny James delivered highlight plays during a loss to Cleveland Wednesday. His coach and teammates praise James' focus amid scrutiny.</p>

These California companies want you to ditch your keyboard

<p>People to ditch their keyboards for microphones.</p>

Hiltzik: Farewell to Peter Duesberg, a godfather of scientific disinformation

<p>Peter Duesberg squandered his scientific reputation by advancing a debunked theory about AIDS, but his influence on anti-vaccine activists lives on.</p>

Los Angeles manufacturer accuses law firm of filing fraudulent asbestos lawsuits

<p>JM Eagle, a Los Angeles maker of industrial piping, filed a RICO lawsuit Thursday accusing a law firm of fabricating asbestos lawsuits against it.</p>

Peet's Coffee is closing outlets in Southern California

<p>The Emeryville-based coffee chain is closing some locations by the end of January</p>

High school basketball: Boys' and girls' scores from Wednesday

<p>CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.</p>