High School Sports
Former Manual Arts High star Dwayne Polee still commands universal respect wherever he goes in town.
Movies
After Rebecca Ferguson recalled working with an ‘idiot’ co-star, ‘Jungle Cruise’ duo Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson each showed love for the ‘Dune’ star.
Food
New Orleans writer and photographer Pableaux Johnson, who died this week, encouraged countrywide connectivity with his Red Beans Road Show. Plus, a review of Camélia in the Arts District.
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom said LA Rises, a new private-sector philanthropic initiative, will work with the city, county and the state to support the rebuilding of Los Angeles. Mark Walter and the Dodgers will provide up to $100 million.
Music
Jessica Simpson says she and her husband, former NFL tight end Eric Johnson, are living separately as they are ‘navigating a painful situation in our marriage.’
Sports
Lakers legend Magic Johnson is thrilled about L.A.’s acquisition of Luka Doncic but says the ex-Maverick can learn from LeBron James the importance of conditioning.
Politics
After his narrow reelection as speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson promised to “drastically cut back the size and scope of government.”
With a government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s demands — and keep his job.
World & Nation
Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Lionel Messi, Magic Johnson, Bono, José Andrés, Bill Nye the Science Guy among those getting the top civilian honor.
President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress.