Taliban Op-Ed: Terrorist ‘safe havens’ are a myth — and no reason for continuing the war in AfghanistanLos Angeles Times - John GlaserAmerica’s longest war may be coming to an end. Although major obstacles remain, the Trump administration’s negotiations with the Taliban, led by U.S. special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, have made progress
Sichuan Province The ultimate mapo tofu recipe has a California twistLos Angeles Times - Lucas Kwan PetersonYu Bo and his wife, Dai Shuang, gained international fame with their restaurant Yu’s Family Kitchen in Chengdu, China; consuming the painstakingly crafted and beautiful 16 cold dishes that begin every
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Trump is stripping immigrant children of protections, critics say. Supporters say he's closing loopholesLos Angeles Times - Andrea CastilloIn the nearly four years since Alexis arrived alone in the United States as a 17-year-old from El Salvador, he has been granted asylum, learned English, secured a job at a bakery and studied for his upcoming
Plastic Op-Ed: What if every restaurant in California ditched plastic?Los Angeles Times - mikey knabI run Mexican restaurants in San Diego, the taco capitol of the United States. We see our restaurants as community gathering places and believe we have a responsibility to make a positive contribution
Administrative Law Editorial: Trump's plan to move BLM jobs west is a shallow pretext to gut the agency's missionLos Angeles Times - The Times Editorial BoardPart of the problem with the constant flow of news out of the White House — from offensive tweets to potentially disastrous policies — is that acts that would have seemed outrageous in previous administrations
Marijuana Officials seize marijuana mixed with jalapeño peppersLos Angeles Times - Associated PressOfficials say they seized $2.3 million worth of marijuana mixed in with a shipment of jalapeño peppers at a Southern California port. A Customs and Border Protection K-9 unit alerted officers to a shipment
Greenland Trump's idea of buying Greenland is 'absurd,' Danish prime minister saysLos Angeles Times - Associated PressEven after Hurricane Katrina ended her political career and as cancer ate away her strength, former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco still described her life as “charmed.” With strength in her faith and
Sacramento, CA For 80 years, Frank Fat's has been 'home away from home' for politicians in SacramentoLos Angeles Times - George SkeltonFortunately for California, Frank Fat didn’t obey this country’s immigration laws. He sneaked in illegally and achieved the American dream. Couldn’t speak English. No green card. No money. Just forged
entertainment news Gagosian's 'Desert Painters of Australia' bursts with beautyLos Angeles Times - Christopher KnightAs with Navajo blankets, Japanese Zen ensō paintings, Gee’s Bend quilts and much more, the similarity between Australian aboriginal painting and modern Western abstract art is mostly superficial. All their
Louisiana Kathleen Blanco, Louisiana governor brought down by Katrina, diesLos Angeles Times - Associated PressEven after Hurricane Katrina ended her political career and as cancer ate away her strength, former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Blanco still described her life as “charmed.” With strength in her faith and
Chinese Communist Party Chinese K-pop stars publicly back Beijing on Hong KongLos Angeles Times - Associated PressAt least eight K-pop stars from China and even one from Taiwan and one from Hong Kong are publicly stating their support for Beijing’s one-China policy, eliciting a mixture of disappointment and understanding
K. Connie Kang, pioneering Korean American journalist, dies at 76Los Angeles Times - Laura NewberryWhen riots broke out in Los Angeles in the spring of 1992, few local reporters covering the historical unrest were able to interview the Koreans whose neighborhoods were suddenly besieged by violence.
entertainment news What's on TV Monday: 'Lodge 49' on AMCLos Angeles Times - Ed StocklyAmerican Ninja Warrior Tonight’s new episode takes the show to Cincinnati, where the competitors are scheduled to include Grant McCarthy, Jesse “Flex” Labreck and Michelle Warnky. Matt Iseman and Akbar
Sports Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes win AVP Manhattan Beach OpenLos Angeles Times - Curtis ZupkeThe streak ended with players from both sides down on the sand. Melissa Humana-Paredes dropped down in relief. April Ross laid out in defeat after she dove for a missed dig that ended an incredible run
News San Bernardino teacher is fatally shot at park; police seek gunmanLos Angeles Times - Ruben VivesA gunman who shot and killed a middle school teacher as she sat in her truck with her 5-year-old son and boyfriend at a San Bernardino park over the weekend remained at large Sunday, according to police.
Manhattan, NY 2019 Manhattan Beach OpenLos Angeles TimesPhotos from the final day of the 2019 AVP Manhattan Beach Open volleyball tournament on Aug. 18. Sarah Pavan, left, tries to block April Ross during the women’s final of the 2019 Manhattan Beach Open Aug.
Sean McVay Rams: Micah Kiser's injury could mean more snaps for Bryce HagerLos Angeles Times - Gary KleinMicah Kiser, a projected starting inside linebacker for the Rams, suffered a left pectoral injury in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Dallas Cowboys that will require surgery, a team spokesman said Sunday.
Sports Column: High school sports coverage in Fox Sports West DNALos Angeles Times - Tom HoffarthJohn Hefner, installed earlier this month as the executive producer of Fox Sports West and Prime Ticket, has a clear understanding of the importance of the regional sports network’s ongoing partnerships
Riverside, CA Odor advisory issued for Salton Sea areaLos Angeles Times - Carlos LozanoAn odor advisory was issued Sunday for the Salton Sea area in Riverside County due to elevated levels of a gas that smells like rotten eggs, according to state air regulators. The advisory was issued the
World News Java is still a no-go for Mormons even if you call it caffe or mochaccinoLos Angeles Times - Associated PressThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a warning to members that coffee is prohibited no matter how fancy the name, that vaping is banned despite the alluring flavors and that marijuana
K-Pop K-pop brings superfans and diversity to KCON L.A. 2019Los Angeles Times - August BrownNow that K-Pop is as mainstream as “Ellen” and “Saturday Night Live,” young people with any perceived link to the scene are starting to see some upsides. “I had a [Korean] friend who started getting so
Phil Mickelson Phil Mickelson's Sunday: lightning, fire, police and then some golfLos Angeles Times - Houston MitchellPhil Mickelson is often “on fire” on the golf course, and he learned Sunday it’s not good to be that way off the course. The golfer, in Medinah, Ill., for the BMW Championship, was locked out of his room
Antonio Brown Raiders GM on helmet issue: Antonio Brown must be all-in or all-outLos Angeles Times - Austin KnoblauchIt appears the Oakland Raiders are approaching a breaking point in the ongoing fracas involving Antonio Brown and his helmet. Speaking to reporters at training camp Sunday, Raiders general manager Mike
Chip Kelly UCLA seeks better effort and efficiency on special teamsLos Angeles Times - Ben BolchBreakdowns by UCLA’s special teams led to three touchdowns for Oregon last November, part of a season-long trend. Nine months later, a simplified approach on special teams apparently has made things as
World News Polluted weapons sites are home to wildlife, but some question if they’re safe enough for humansLos Angeles Times - Associated PressFrom a tiny Pacific island to a leafy Indiana forest, a handful of sites where the United States manufactured and tested some of the most lethal weapons known to humankind are now peaceful havens for An
Sports Jerry Tillery among those who shine during Chargers loss to SaintsLos Angeles Times - Jeff MillerThe Chargers unleashed rookie defensive lineman Jerry Tillery for the first time Sunday during a preseason game against New Orleans. The team’s latest first-round pick responded almost immediately by quarterback
Sports Griffin Canning puts in fine start as Angels beat White SoxLos Angeles Times - Mike DiGiovannaBrad Ausmus showed the ultimate sign of trust in a young pitcher Sunday, the Angels manager letting Griffin Canning go a third time through the Chicago White Sox order. The rookie right-hander was more
Sports Justin Thomas seeded No. 1 for FedEx Cup finalLos Angeles Times - Associated PressJustin Thomas had more stress than he needed Sunday before regaining control with four birdies on the back nine at Medinah to win the BMW Championship and claim the No. 1 seed going into the FedEx Cup
Bryce Harper MLB notes: Bryce Harper leaves Phillies game because of dehydrationLos Angeles Times - Associated PressPhiladelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper left Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres after the fifth inning because of dehydration. On a hot, muggy afternoon in Philadelphia with a gametime temperature
