Sports
Babe Ruth’s Yankees jersey from his ‘called shot’ home run in the 1932 World Series sells for $24 million, becoming the most valuable piece of sports memorabilia.
Aug. 26, 2024
L.A. Influential
The power of Shohei Ohtani goes beyond the $700-million contract he signed with the Dodgers. It also entails how he chose to allocate his record-setting haul.
June 30, 2024
They are the agitators looking to rewrite the rules of influence and governance.
Obituaries
Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth enlightened and entertained audiences by tackling topics from multiple orgasms to menage a trois, has died at age 96.
July 13, 2024
Dodgers
Dodgers starter Landon Knack gives up three home runs and the Diamondbacks score four more off reliever Nick Ramirez in the ninth to take a 9-3 win.
July 4, 2024
MLB has integrated its official statistics with those from the Negro Leagues, meaning Josh Gibson eclipses Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb at the top of key categories.
May 29, 2024
Letters to the Editor
Health issues have kept Dianne Feinstein from effectively serving too long. She should base her decisions now on political reality, not personal preference.
April 15, 2023
Food
Many of Ruth Reichl’s decadent eating scenes in ‘The Paris Novel’ were based on real meals she reported on for the L.A. Times. Plus, L.A.’s best cookies, Red Lobster gluttony, a $400 pineapple and California’s cannabis cafe bill in Tasting Notes.
May 25, 2024
World & Nation
Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox nearly two months after the disease outbreak was declared a global emergency
Oct. 5, 2024
Jim Tunney officiated three Super Bowls and historic games known as the ‘Ice Bowl,’ ‘The Catch’ and ‘The Fumble’ and was the first TV friendly referee.
Feb. 9, 2024