Upton Sinclair, a muckraking author and journalist, called Monrovia home for 20 years. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The stone arched entry and handcrafted door. (Photo by Erik Grammer) The house is a National Historic Landmark. (Photo by Erik Grammer) A stone fireplace anchors the living room, while a wrought iron gate leads to the…
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INGLEWOOD – Agreed, LeBron. I don’t care, either. Buckling in for a Lakers season is like being on that ride at the theme park that breaks down constantly. One minute you’re like, “Wheee!,” and the next you’re dangling awkwardly while you wait for the maintenance crew to deal with the same issues that are always…
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LOS ANGELES – Davante Adams warned reporters not to expect any smiles if the Rams won their playoff opener in Carolina. He allowed one or two after the overtime win over the Bears in the divisional round, but not much more. That reserve is the product of four trips to the NFC championship game during…
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BOHEMIA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York school district is “erasing its Native American heritage” and violating civil rights law by changing its team name from the “Thunderbirds” to the “T-Birds,” federal education officials say. The U.S. Department of Education said Thursday that the Connetquot Central School District can voluntarily resolve the federal law violation…
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By EDDIE PELLS COPPER MOUNTAIN, Colo. (AP) — Chloe Kim’s third run to the Olympics started with the usual questions: How will she handle the pressure? Can she enjoy the journey? How does being famous elevate or diminish the experience? And, of course, will she win her third straight gold medal? Now, comes one that…
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By HOWARD FENDRICH, AP National Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jordan Stolz appreciates that people liken what he will be trying to do at the Milan Cortina Winter Games to Eric Heiden’s record five speedskating gold medals at Lake Placid in 1980. Who wouldn’t be flattered? “It’s a cool comparison because not everybody is able to…
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By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFIELD and REBECCA BOONE A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni ‘s lawyers as they prepare for trial. Related Articles Ruth E. Carter makes Oscar history again with costume designer nomination…
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar voters have spoken. They served up 16 nominations to “Sinners” and 13 to “One Battle After Another” on Thursday. Related Articles Ruth E. Carter makes Oscar history again with costume designer nomination for ‘Sinners’ A breakdown of how Oscar best picture nominees fared at the box office and which studios…
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ruth E. Carter has made history once more. With her Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” Carter has become the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history across any category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed Thursday. The trailblazing costume designer was recognized…
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By MARIA SHERMAN and JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writers The competition is fierce. Kendrick Lamar’s dominance continues at the 2026 Grammy Awards, where he leads the nominations with nine. He’s followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, who boast seven each. Then it’s Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas…
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