'He's a very important guy.' Deandre Ayton enters exclusive Lakers club during win
<p>How did the Lakers earn a sorely needed win to close a grueling stretch of games? Deandre Ayton and Drew Timme were among their X-factors.</p>
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Analysis: Rams finally discover their knockout swagger ahead seismic Seattle showdown
<p>With their playoff victory over the Chicago Bears, the Rams proved they have no problem delivering the knockout blow in games in which the season is at stake.</p>
Prep talk: Tennis star Alexander Coleman becomes basketball contributor for Brentwood
<p>Senior Alexander Coleman has joined the basketball team after not playing since his freshman season.</p>
Will UCLA be forced to stay at the Rose Bowl? Legal scholars weigh in on the case
<p>Legal scholars say it's unclear how a judge and potential arbitrator might resolve the lawsuit demanding UCLA honor its lease at the Rose Bowl.</p>
Plaschke: Victory over miracle Bears proves Rams are going to win the Super Bowl
<p>The Rams' resiliency will prove invaluable against Seattle and New England when they win Super Bowl LX for their second championship in five years.</p>
L.A.'s defense industry is booming. Federal funding crunch could change that
<p>A dispute over reforms to an SBA program that funds startups has cut the flow of seed money to Southern California's defense tech firms.</p>
2 arrested in connection with San Fernando Valley 7-Eleven robberies
At least three robberies with a few hours of each other at 7-Elevens in the San Fernando Valley appear to be connected, ...
LAPD investigates possible link between 7-Eleven robberies in San Fernando Valley
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating to see if two 7-Eleven robberies in the San Fernando Valley are connected.
San Fernando Valley church fire still burning as families, children displaced
A fire that tore through a vacant church in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday was still actively burning Wednesday morning, ...
Wind advisory issued for Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys until Saturday afternoon
Santa Clarita Valley, Calabasas/Agoura Hills, San Fernando Valley, Ventura County Inland Coast and Southeastern Ventura County Valleys are the focus of an updated wind advisory released at 2:47 a.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is in effect until 3 p.m.
Raccoon roundworm eggs detected in a dog in San Fernando Valley
Public health officials warned dog owners Friday to be on alert after a dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have ...
Brain-infecting ‘raccoon roundworm’ parasite found in dog in San Fernando Valley
A dog in the San Fernando Valley was found to have Baylisascaris, or raccoon roundworm, eggs in its system during a routine ...
Deandre Ayton has big night as he and Luka Doncic return and Lakers run past Raptors
<p>Deandre Ayton had a double-double (25 points and 13 rebounds) as the Lakers defeated the Toronto Raptors.</p>
Rams overcome Caleb Williams' insane tying TD pass to beat Bears in OT, reach NFC title game
<p>Harrison Mevis kicks a 42-yard field goal in overtime as the Rams defeat the Chicago Bears 20-17 in the NFC divisional playoffs to set up a showdown with Seattle.</p>
USC women's basketball snaps four-game losing streak with rout of Purdue
<p>Kara Dunn scored 29 and key Trojan Kennedy Smith returned from injury, helping USC earn a 83-57 win over Purdue Sunday afternoon at the Galen Center.</p>
No. 3 UCLA women crush No. 12 Maryland for their 11th straight win
<p>Gabriela Jaquez scores 22 points and Charlisse Leger-Walker finishes with 17 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in UCLA's 97-67 win.</p>
'Zootopia 2' is the highest-grossing U.S. animated movie of all time
<p>Disney's 'Zootopia 2' is the highest-grossing U.S. animated film of all time, beating out 2024's 'Inside Out 2.'</p>
The Times' top 25 high school basketball rankings
<p>A look at the top 25 high school boys' basketball teams in the Southland this week.</p>
'Pillowcase Rapist' released into Antelope Valley despite residents' concerns
Antelope Valley residents Mary Jeters, right, and Diane Swick embrace outside the Hollywood Courthouse, where they were attending a hearing to determine a placement recommendation for Christopher ...
Update: Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley under a wind advisory until Tuesday afternoon
Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills and Antelope Valley are under an updated wind advisory which was released by the National Weather Service on Monday at 1:59 p.m. The advisory is in effect until Tuesday Oct. 14, at 2 p.m.