Are appointed judges more ethical than elected judges?
To the editor: As a retired judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, I was interested in your article…
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Man arrested in connection with firebombing of UC Berkeley police car
A man was arrested Monday in connection with the firebombing of a UC Berkeley Police Department vehicle and three other…
Anouk Aimée, French star of 'A Man and a Woman', dies at 92
Anouk Aimée, the French cinema icon known for “A Man and a Woman,” “La Dolce Vita” and “Lola,” has died.…
Alex Ross Perry swaps neurotic New Yorkers for metal's Ghost
It's been almost 20 years since the world was first graced with Ghost, the Swedish theatrical metal group with a…
What it was like to meet the oldest man in Los Angeles, Morrie Markoff
To the editor: Having had the pleasure of knowing Morrie Markoff and many of his family members for much of…
Why I applaud the ban on cell phones in Los Angeles public schools
Every time I write about smartphones affecting teenagers, critics criticize me and accuse me of promoting moral panic. That's silly.…
Ecuador takes measures to restrict Chinese immigrants bound for the United States
MEXICO CITY – Ecuador's government on Tuesday suspended a policy allowing visa-free entry for Chinese citizens in an apparent move…
Chef James Kent of New York Saga and Santa Monica Pier Culinary Renovation Dies
Chef Jamal “James” Kent, who oversaw a flourishing restaurant empire in New York City and recently unveiled a new culinary…
Secret Service agent robbed at gunpoint on night of Biden fundraiser
Tustin police are investigating the alleged robbery of a member of the United States Secret Service whose belongings were taken…
California wildfires spread as hot, gusty winds fan flames
Firefighters are battling a series of wildfires that broke out in California over the weekend amid early summer heat and…