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On the Shelf John Williams: A Composer’s Life By Tim GreivingOxford University Press: 640 pages, $40If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Only John Williams could have put me in the orbit of one of historyβs most famous basketball players. Kobe…
The Lakers are still searching for an identity after 31 games, a task complicated by injuries that have depleted their rotation for much of the season. Theyβre lacking a defensive personality. They havenβt been a physical team, an overly athletic team or a fast team. The Lakers got a close look at a team that…
It was a particularly busy Thursday morning for the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. The area, which is home to an array of independently owned businesses and small restaurants, both of which boast unique facades from storefront to storefront, saw hundreds of eager fans start lining up outside its doors as early as 8…
Three women opposed to President Trumpβs intense immigration raids in Los Angeles were indicted Friday on charges of illegally βdoxingβ a U.S. Customs and Immigration agent, authorities said. Ashleigh Brown, Cynthia Raygoza and Sandra Carmona Samane face charges of disclosing the personal information of a federal agent and conspiracy, according to an indictment unsealed late…
Through tears, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza thanked every member of his family after becoming the first Hoosier to ever win the Heisman Trophy. The Cuban American quarterback recognized his family for believing in him throughout his career. He was a two-star high school recruit who drew little attention before finally landing an opportunity to play…
Aug. 10, 2025 3 AM PT Ham and Cheese By Steph Cha Author Steph Cha in the kitchen at Louisaβs Trattoria in Larchmont Village. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) Marlowe Lee was off the clock, 12 more hours in the can, but Call-Me-Jessie had changed the closing procedure, and now, for the second week…
The private equity firm Exponent is among a pack of suitors weighing a takeover of the UK arm of ADT, one of Britainβs biggest suppliers of residential security systems. Sky News has learnt that Exponent, which has owned companies including Ambassador Theatre Group, Big Bus Tours and the publisher of the Racing Post newspaper, is…
Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger, who soon will begin winding down his two-decade tenure leading the company, collected $45.8 million in compensation last year β an 11% bump from the prior year. In 2024, Iger was paid $41 million in compensation. Disney released its corporate executive compensation packages Thursday, as the board prepares…
Parking at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres, is a distinctly different experience than parking at Dodger Stadium. Itβs about to be similar, however, when it comes to price. City crews installed about 400 signs in downtown San Diego last week to let drivers know about new street parking-meter rates taking effect Sept….
Who dresses as St. Nick and speaks an odd brogue? Why, it’s Techno Claus, a.k.a. David Pogue! He offers “Sunday Morning” viewers his valuable tips for the gadget lovers on your gift-giving list.
