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Remember the olden days, when all you had to do with a phone was answer it? It was colorful – avocado green, gold, red or black – with a spiral cord attaching the receiver to the base. It hung on the wall or sat on a cabinet. When it rang – and it was always…
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Yelp has revealed its 10th annual Top 100 Places to Eat in the United States, which features 28 California restaurants, the most of any state, with 17 of those being restaurants in L.A., O.C., and Riverside Counties, including the top spot. The list, released Wednesday, Jan. 25, is curated by a combination of community suggestions,…
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When singer-songwriter Max Muscato released his punchy single “Valerie” last February, it ended a 5-year drought since he last released music in 2017 with his debut album, “Act One.” The reason for the extended break was founding Autism Rocks, a non-profit inspired by his brother, Sonny, who is autistic. The organization offers workshops in music,…
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With Super Bowl LVII and Valentine’s Day weekend falling on the same days, many different events are happening at Southern California casinos in next month. If you’re not planning to celebrate either of those events, you can still choose from a psychic reading, a funny magic show, live comedy and music from local and worldwide…
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By NICOLE WINFIELD VATICAN CITY  — Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust,” saying God loves all his children just as they are and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church. “Being homosexual isn’t a crime,” Francis said during an exclusive interview Tuesday with The…
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  Next to aerial bombardment, the fastest way to destroy housing is rent control. Yet that’s what would happen should 50 Democrats in Congress get their wish. In a recent letter to President Biden, they urged him “to pursue all possible strategies to end corporate price gouging in the real estate sector and ensure that…
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LOS ANGELES — A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Malibu and the South Bay at 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to reports from the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 3.5 aftershock followed the initial earthquake at 2:03 a.m. Smaller aftershocks then hit at 2:22 a.m. (magnitude 2.8) and 2:38 a.m. (magnitude 2.6). It was centered offshore,…
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By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer MELBOURNE, Australia — Tommy Paul received a lot less attention than his younger, less-experienced, opponent, Ben Shelton, heading into their all-American quarterfinal at the Australian Open. Perhaps that was a product of the fascination with the out-of-nowhere Shelton: Just 20, and less than a year after winning an NCAA…
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LOS ANGELES — One coach stood up and signaled for Reggie Jackson, who was in the tunnel staying warm on a stationary bike, to get into the game. No response. A second coach stood up and waved for Jackson to hurry. This time, the Clippers guard jumped off the bike, shed his black hoodie, adjusted…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now ORANGE — Rosary’s girls basketball team has been retooling this winter with players learning new roles and fresh offensive schemes. Some things, however, remain the same. The Royals still have plenty of championship-caliber composure with veteran coach Rich Yoon on the sideline. And…
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