Dodgers' Dalton Rushing downplays incident with Giants' Jung Hoo Lee
<p>Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing said there was nothing controversial about play at home with Giants' Jung Hoo Lee, despite what social media says.</p>
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44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it's 82%
<p>The American Lung Assn.'s 2026 State of the Air report again graded L.A. as having some of the worst air quality in the country. California as a state performed poorly.</p>
Kings' close playoff losses to Avalanche stoke confidence and frustration
<p>The Kings enter Thursday's Game 3 showdown with the Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena with little room for error after failing to steal a win in Denver.</p>
MrBeast company sued over claims of sexual harassment, firing a new mom
<p>A former female staffer is suing mega popular YouTube channel MrBeast, claiming it fostered a hostile working environment that included sexual harassment and that she was fired shortly after she returned from maternity leave.</p>
Victor Wembanyama's concussion puts Spurs in peril the Lakers avoided without Luka Doncic
<p>The Spurs fell to the underdog Portland Trail Blazers after center Victor Wembanyama's concussion. Meanwhile, the Lakers again overcame Luka Doncic's absence.</p>
Former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reportedly to join NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' pregame show
<p>Mike Tomlin was coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons. This fall, he will reportedly transition to TV as a studio analyst for NBC's 'Football Night in America.'</p>
Sam Farmer's final NFL mock draft: Ohio State projected to have four top-10 picks
<p>Sam Farmer projects quarterback Fernando Mendoza will get selected No. 1 by the Raiders, but the rest of the draft should include more surprises.</p>
Lakers' 'Swiss Army knife' Marcus Smart sets the tone against Kevin Durant, Rockets
<p>Marcus Smart has stepped into a leadership role for the Lakers, helping them believe they can beat Houston without Luka Doncic and Austin Reeves.</p>
Sun Valley Poly High's Fabian Bravo shows flashes of Koufax dominance
<p>The 5-foot-10, 140-pound might not have a blazing fastball, but his windup and jersey No. 32 are reminiscent of the legendary Dodger pitcher.</p>
Prep talk: Granada Hills' RJ Francisco is returning to his Filipino roots to play college volleyball
<p>The Highlanders' top volleyball player, RJ Francisco, is headed to the Philippines for college.</p>
Plaschke: It's over! Lakers prove they're better than the overmatched Rockets
<p>Bill Plaschke writes LeBron James, Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard will lead the Lakers to a surprising first-round playoff series win over the Rockets.</p>
Playmakers emerge as UCLA coach Bob Chesney dials up pressure during spring practice
<p>New UCLA coach Bob Chesney identified offensive and defensive players who have impressed so far during the Bruins' spring football workouts.</p>
Rams hold a top-15 pick for first time since 2016. Will they draft a receiver?
<p>Rams coach Sean McVay is excited about possibly adding a "really good player" with the No. 13 pick of the 2026 NFL draft, but the team is keeping its options open.</p>
Pressure or protection? Chargers face high-stakes decision with No. 22 draft pick
<p>The Chargers could use help at defensive end, but general manager Joe Hortiz says finding the best player available is his 2026 NFL draft priority.</p>
Contributor: ICE raids and migrant pay cuts are devastating California economies
<p>Many of the harms of recent immigration enforcement are incalculable. But researchers have put a number on the economic toll in Southern California's agricultural communities.</p>
Apple's next era: After Tim Cook's dream run, new CEO has to help the company catch up
<p>Cook charted his own path as chief executive after the death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs in 2011. Over nearly 15 years, he expanded Apple's business and navigated the company through major challenges.</p>
Controversial hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood
<p>Hotel and housing complex approved in West Hollywood</p>
Workers protest at Carl's Jr. in North Hollywood for protection from violent customers
<p>North Hollywood Carl's Jr. workers detailed violent interactions with customers, including robberies and physical assaults, and said the company refused to provide safety training.</p>
Hiltzik: Trump's Labor secretary departs, leaving scandal and vast disappointment in her wake
<p>Lori Chavez-DeRemer seemed at first to be a good Trump hire as Labor secretary. Wow, were we wrong.</p>
Kings let late Game 2 lead slip away and lose to Avalanche in overtime
<p>The Kings are halfway to another early playoffs exit after an overtime loss to Colorado puts them down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series.</p>