“It’s amazing how fertile a blank space can be once you have separated yourself from it for a while,” writes columnist Patricia Bunin.

Nurses say the new staffing requirements were needed, but health care executives warn they could lead to staff layoffs, fewer beds and delayed care.

The U.S. Open runner-up, who wasn’t planning on playing the major until his wife gave birth sooner than expected, leads Ryan Fox and Si Woo Kim by two shots.

The consensus box of Del Mar horse racing picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

The former starter has a bullpen-best 3.03 ERA through a team-high 42 appearances in his first full season as a reliever.

Ohtani reported continued discomfort in his left knee after playing catch this weekend so he won’t pitch again for “some time.” He will continue at DH on a daily basis.

Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, Malibu, Los Angeles County Beaches and Ventura County Beaches are the focus of an updated high surf advisory issued at 7:02 p.m. on Saturday by the National Weather Service. The advisory is valid from Sunday…

Adou Thiero has 18 points and 10 rebounds, but three late turnovers doom the Lakers in a 92-88 loss to Golden State.

Grayson Rodriguez allows six early runs and Tarik Skubal throws seven scoreless in a 7-0 defeat, the Angels’ 12th loss in 14 games, leaving them with MLB’s worst record.

Maiara Niehues scores for the fifth straight game and Sveindís Jónsdóttir adds a late goal in a 2-0 victory.

At least 10 people have died in encounters with immigration agents since President Donald Trump launched the immigration crackdown after returning to office

Just $250 billion of business output – a 6% gap – separates California and Japan, Great Britain and India for the No. 4 spot.

Burgers, malts and plenty of kitsch await motorists in the High Desert. #Route66 #MotherRoad #Travel More here: https://mrf.lu/2T1T-

Nothing about the $300,000 race went off as expected.

The rookie guard has arguably his best game so far in the Clippers’ summer finale, pouring in 26 points in a 128-120 win. Sean Pedulla has 24 points (nine in overtime) and Nick Martinelli adds 18 points.

Maybe U.S. Soccer, in its eternal quest to become relevant in the men’s World Cup, should be taking notes.

LAFC scores twice in the first half and adds a third goal in the second half for a 3-0 victory as the teams play their first game following the World Cup break in front of a sellout crowd in Carson.

A few of the smaller gadgets include power banks and smart plugs.

With his first goal of the season in Friday night’s 3-0 victory, the South Korean playmaker reminds everyone just how dangerous LAFC can be if he starts scoring at a regular clip again

Ogwumike (18 points, 12 rebounds) surpasses Sparks legend Lisa Leslie for the franchise points mark and moves past Candace Parker for third place on the WNBA’s career rebounds list in a 96-82 defeat in Chicago. The Sparks have lost the f…

Some young people who use cannabis regularly develop cannabis use disorder that requires treatment.

Malibu, Los Angeles County Beaches and Ventura County Beaches are included in an updated high surf advisory released by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:24 a.m. The advisory is valid from Sunday 5 p.m. until Tuesday July 21, at…

Gotta sing? No time like International Karaoke Day – if you still have a post-World Cup voice.

Michigan has repeatedly helped redefine how Americans move, work, travel and live.

Yates gives up two runs in the ninth inning of a 2-1 loss, after Detmers pitched six scoreless innings. The Angels have lost eight games this season when leading after eight innings.

With downpours most of the day in New York and expected to persist into the night, the Dodgers and Yankees will play at 9:30 a.m. and 4:20 p.m. PT on Sunday.

LAFC scores twice in the first half and adds a third goal in the second half for a 3-0 victory as the teams play their first game following the World Cup break in front of a sellout crowd in Carson.

The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, chicken, ground beef, gasoline, electricity and natural gas — and how they are changing, or not, under the second Trump administration.…

The indie rock band’s sixth album ‘Victory Garden’ is call for finding or building community to bring people together in difficult times.

Two American service members were killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan on Friday, the US military announced. Another is missing in action.

Two American service members were killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan on Friday, the US military announced. Another is missing in action.

About 80% of data centers are built in drought regions, including Southern California. With tremendous water needs, does this mean they should be banned locally?

There are plenty of comfortable pajamas available for men that still have that cozy feel of a flannel pajama. Here are the best men’s summer pajamas.

Los Angeles Unified remains in control of its schools, but the district is now under heightened county fiscal oversight. Here’s how the process works, what deadlines are ahead and when county officials could intervene more aggressively.

Bay Area companies got 70% of all U.S. venture capital in the past year. Southern California got another 4%.

Officers have been known to cite drivers attempting to evade the carpool lanes by using mannequins, wrapped up jackets, objects in baby car seats and other things to pose as passengers. More here: https://mrf.lu/2GJ2g

Saturday’s San Diego Handicap features the famed Journalism. … The 32-day meeting opened Friday with Proletariat tying the 22-year-old race record while winning the featured $150,000 Oceanside Handicap for 3-year-olds.

‘The hook was in,’ Bonnie Doose’s attorney said, after a man claiming to have $7 million in the bank reached out to his client through a dating app.

Roldan, a Pico Rivera native and El Rancho High School alumnus, represented the U.S. at his second World Cup in 2026.

The pickup driver was traveling 50 mph on Pacific Coast Highway until the e-bike rider, who was being filmed by a passenger inside the truck, fell and suffered fatal injuries, authorities said.

The scholar kept an active lab and study to the time of his death, leaving a stunning legacy of longevity and science.

Los Angeles Unified’s placement under county fiscal oversight did not happen overnight. A Southern California News Group examination shows how years of declining enrollment, expiring federal aid and budget decisions culminated in…

The history of the Mother Road began in 1926, when the Bureau of Public Roads launched a federal highway system and began numbering highways. #Route66 #MotherRoad #Travel More here: https://mrf.lu/2G4gf

The Swiss rider narrowly claims the longest stage of the race, while the two-time defending champ holds his lead of 3 minutes, 36 seconds ahead of Vingegaard.

This week’s Midsummer Classic (lots of opt-outs) and the Home Run Derby (a subpar presentation by Netflix) had their share of issues.

The Dodgers were down down a run and being dominated by Yankees starter Gerrit Cole when Muncy hit a two-run home run, and the Dodgers’ bullpen backed Roki Sasaki to make the lead stand up for a 2-1 win.

As many as nine children have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma since 2007 in the south Orange County community, including one boy who died in March.

The administration dislikes the state’s environmental oversight. Trump opponents, including many business owners, say a healthy environment is smart economics.

Each matches the major championship record in a drama-filled second round as Herbert leads by two strokes and Bryson DeChambeau receives a two-shot penalty.

Ohtani received the injection on Sunday but did not have his knee drained as originally expected. He will DH all three games in New York this weekend and is not expected to pitch again until Wednesday in Philadelphia.