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Burglars take $30,000 from late NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home, officials say

Burglars allegedly took $30,000 in cash from the home of former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle less than a month after he, his wife and children died in a plane crash.

L.A. sees 16% drop in film and TV shoot days compared to 2024

Though California lawmakers bolstered the state's film and TV production incentive program last year, it will likely take some time for those awarded projects to make a significant impact in the data.

Flu cases surging in California as officials warn of powerful virus strain

California officials warn of an increase in flu-related hospitalizations and confirm a second severe-flu-related death.

More than two dozen players and gamblers indicted for fixing college and Chinese basketball games

At least 15 former players and two prominent gamblers are among those charged with sports bribery and wire fraud in relation to fixing games.

Judge rejects Paramount's request to expedite case against Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. blasted Paramount, saying the David Ellison-led company's lawsuit was "yet another unserious attempt to distract and the Judge saw right through it."

One last roundup for Clayton Kershaw: He'll pitch in World Baseball Classic

Left-hander Clayton Kershaw did not change his retirement script Thursday, but he did alter it, joining Team USA for the World Baseball Classic.

The Earth keeps getting hotter, and Americans' trust in science is on a down trend

A Pew Research poll shows partisan split over U.S. scientific leadership, with Democrats far more concerned about losing ground than Republicans.

Eric Musselman, USC surviving injury-riddled season by 'constantly reinventing ourselves'

The onslaught of injuries made the past two months, in the words of USC coach Eric Musselman, both "draining" and "the most challenging ever."

Prep talk: Prepare for full-court presses all game in Redondo Union-Mira Costa matchup

South Bay rivals are set to play in a boys' basketball showdown on Friday night at Redondo Union.

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

CIF City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball results from Wednesday.

LIVE: Pelicans vs. Lakers Pregame Interview 1/6/2026

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans pregame interview with interim head coach James Borrego ahead of their game on Tuesday, January 6 during the 2025-26 NBA season.

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LIVE: Lakers vs. Pelicans Postgame Interviews 1/6/2026

Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans postgame interviews with interim head coach James Borrego and Pelicans players as they recap their game on Tuesday, January 6 during the 2025-26 NBA season.

Bucks vs Lakers (01-09-26) NBA Expert Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

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Hawks vs Lakers (01-13-26) NBA Expert Predictions, Picks and Best Bets

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Prep basketball roundup: Cleveland opens West Valley League with win over Granada Hills

Sopomore Sho Evans scores 17 points to lead Cleveland past Granada Hills 72-47

Trent Perry's big second half lifts UCLA over Penn State

Trent Perry scored 22 of his career-high 30 points in the second half, shaking UCLA out of moments of malaise in win over Penn State.

L.A. unions push new tax on companies with 'overpaid' CEOs

The proposal is sponsored by the "Fair Games Coalition," a collection of labor groups that includes the Los Angeles teachers union.

Matthew Stafford isn't worried about facing Bears in the cold: 'It'll be a lot of fun'

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is confident the freezing temperatures at Soldier Field won't impact his game against the Chicago Bears in the divisional playoffs.