Meghan Trainor welcomes baby girl via 'surrogate superwoman'
Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are now the happy parents of a baby girl. The “Made You Look” singer, 32,…
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Timothy Busfield freed before trial for child sexual abuse
Timothy Busfield, the Emmy-winning actor known for “The West Wing” and “Thirtysomething,” has won a legal victory in his child…
We Can't Let Child Care in California Get Even More Expensive
January 14, 2026 7:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Californians will not allow political games to jeopardize the care…
Iranian Americans in Southern California watch protests in Iran with a mix of hope and 'visceral fear'
Tabby Refael's messages to Iran remain unanswered. For weeks, he has called, sent text messages and voice notes to loved…
Former Huntington Beach city attorney, Newsom critic, to run for state attorney general
Michael Gates, the former Huntington Beach city attorney who spent his tenure as a staunch antagonist of California's liberal politics,…
California Lawyer. General Rob Bonta chooses not to run for governor. Again.
California Lawyer. Gen. Rob Bonta announced Sunday that he would not run for governor of California, a decision he said…
Long Beach driver surrenders after two deadly collisions
A 24-year-old woman turned herself in to Long Beach police this week following two fatal collisions that occurred months apart,…
The virtual reality documentary 'Out of the Ashes' chronicles the toll of the Los Angeles fires
A snapshot of fire-ravaged Altadena appears before me, floating like a diorama. My eyes focus on a red door, the…
Why Jane Austen is still relevant in 2025 and beyond
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, while 2025 has given us more than our share of horrors, for Janeites…
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on 'Sentimental Value,' Oscar Rumors and More
One of the most moving scenes in Joachim Trier's “Sentimental Value” occurs near the end. During an intense moment between…