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Chicago is indeed a city in a garden, just as our “Urbs in Horto” motto has been telling us in Latin since 1837. We tend to get the urbs part right, with the buildings, infrastructure and all. But too often, …

By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. — John Tortorella has never worried about how his Vegas Golden Knights handle tough situations in pushing to the Stanley Cup Final. That won’t change now, with the Golden Knights facing their …

The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Eddie Wilson, Kevin Modesti and Mark Ratzky. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy …

As Los Angeles Unified School District considers cost-saving measures to address fiscal challenges, coalitions including students and parents on Friday urged the Board of Education to protect equity initiatives at risk of being cut or significantly reduced. Students and parents …

Quemars Ahmed on Friday, June 12, appeared to be holding to his lead in a close race for a second seat on the La Cañada Flintridge City Council. And with the vast majority of votes across the county processed by …

A small brush fire on the perimeter of Six Flags Magic Mountain forced the Valencia amusement park to briefly close two roller coasters. A fire that broke out around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 at Magic Mountain was extinguished …

By MARK KENNEDY, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, …

Accused Palisades fire arsonist and Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht was an erratic driver who gave off “incel energy” and praised Luigi Mangione and vigilantism, several passengers testified during Rinderknecht’s trial this week. Police officers who pulled Rinderknecht over on January …

ANAHEIM — Jorge Soler and Vaughn Grissom are each making progress toward returning to the Angels’ lineup. Both have been doing some light hitting. Both ran the bases on Friday afternoon before the team’s series opener against the Tampa Bay …

The Obama Presidential Center had to overcome many hurdles before coming into existence, including continual protest and two federal lawsuits. The same is true for the parkland the center rests upon, which from the start sparked debate and litigation. Even …

By ALEX VEIGA, AP Business Writer An investigation by the U.S. Justice Department into Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that the mammoth Hollywood media merger is not likely to harm competition in the industry or …

You’re a grand old flag Sunday, June 14 is Flag Day, and the first designs for the Stars and Stripes began in 1776. Congress adopted the red, white and blue flag with 13 stars June 14, 1777. President Harry S. …

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer SAN ANTONIO — The final moments in each of the first four games between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in these NBA Finals had much in common, including that the outcome …

It started as an idea: What if LA Metro had its own police department to better reduce crime? That notion grew out of frustration with coverage from LAPD and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrolling buses and trains, with …

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI WASHINGTON (AP) — Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith came to the Senate at a very different moment for Democrats. Appointed in late 2017 to replace Sen. Al Franken after fellow Democrats demanded his resignation amid allegations of unwanted …

By GENE JOHNSON SEATTLE (AP) — Ali Abdulla was over the moon when he learned his youth-soccer nonprofit would receive 20 free tickets to the World Cup round of 16 match next month in Seattle. Many of the kids in his African …

CHICAGO — A day after setting off alarm bells by leaving a game early, Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers’ lineup on Friday. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he was feeling “fine-ish.” Ohtani went for imaging on his …

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addresses the media alongside Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka on Friday, June 12, 2026, in San Pedro. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer) Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka speaks …

By Michelle Edgar For 35 years, dancers from around the world have traveled to North Hollywood seeking something that can’t be taught in a classroom: opportunity. They come to Millennium Dance Complex, a San Fernando Valley institution that has quietly …

It’s been all celebration this past week for rising hip-hop artist Raq Baby. He turned 21 on June 8 ahead of his homecoming performance at the 2026 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash on Sunday. But for the Englewood-bred rapper, he’s not …