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Varsity Times Insider: The latest sports news from Southern California's high school teams.
Eric Sondheimer has been covering high school sports for the Los Angeles Times since 1997 and in Southern California since 1976. Get his latest from the field and follow all our prep sports coverage and analysis here.<p>Football<p>QB Joshua Robledo, running back Joseph Taylor lead Hawthorne to 4-0 …
CaliforniaCalifornia lawmakers approve $4 billion ballot measure for parks and water projects
When it comes to environmental issues, a new law to continue California’s landmark climate change regulations until 2030 and an unsuccessful attempt …
CaliforniaProtein drink maker gets $8 million to expand, moves HQ from New Orleans to California | NOLA.com
The startup behind the healthy protein drink Iconic has landed $8 million to fund its expansion, though it will now do so as a West Coast company. …
New OrleansCA passed a new housing package. How much will it help?
<i>The California Legislature just passed a package of housing bills. Will it keep housing affordable?<br>; Credit: Tim McGarry via Flickr</i>Josie Huang with …
HousingOld DWP water tunnel to help with Sierra water glut
<i>A portion of the Maclay Highline collapsed leading to the current rennovations in Sylmar, California on July 19, 2017.; Credit: Daryl …
CaliforniaCA lawmakers have passed the 'sanctuary state' bill. Here's what it means
<i>Maya Casillas,7 (R), joins migrant rights groups during a vigil to protest against US President Donald Trump's new crackdown on "sanctuary cities",</i> …
ImmigrationCulver City man sentenced for trying to sell satellite secrets to Russia
<i>Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) attends a State Council meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on December 27, 2016.; Credit: NATALIA</i> …
CaliforniaThe workplace bills that passed the CA legislature — and a song about them
California's legislative session ended Friday with a slew of workplace-related bills passing through the Assembly and Senate. They now sit on Gov. …
CaliforniaBeans add healthy fiber and protein to gluten-free pastas
<i>Not just for hummus — here chickpeas serve as the base for a delicious pasta.; Credit: Courtesy of Banza</i>Jill Neimark | NPRNot long ago those of us …
NutritionUS immigrants sue over Trump's end of deportation protection
Six immigrants brought to the United States as children who became teachers, graduate students and a lawyer sued the Trump administration on Monday …
ImmigrationThis gift voucher might just get you a kidney
Seven-year-old Quinn Gerlach got a gift certificate from his grandpa a few years back — not for a toy, a book or a game. It was for a kidney.<p>Gerlach …
MedicineThe real 'Spicey' crashes the Emmys, as stars mock Trump
<i>Stephen Colbert and Sean Spicer at the Emmys; Credit: Dan Steinberg/Invision for the Television Academy</i>Brian Naylor | NPR<br>Television is intractable in …
Donald TrumpCassini's final image
Cassini sent its final signal early Friday morning before making a fiery plunge into Saturn's atmosphere — lasting 20 seconds longer than anticipated …
AstronomyGovernments turn the tables by suing public records requesters
<i>; Credit: Photo by redjar via Flickr Creative Commons</i>Ryan J. Foley | APAn Oregon parent wanted details about school employees getting paid to stay …
University of KentuckyMidwestern Up-And-Comer ‘Cal’ Takes SoCal By Storm
Red Bull Gods & Gatekeepers ran a tournament in uncharted territory, featuring eight teams with four top players each in a crew battle bracket–much …
College SportsWhat's in a (Hispanic-sounding) last name?
<i>Change your name, change your life?; Credit: amathers/iStock</i>Leah Donnella | NPRKatie is thinking about getting married but her boyfriend doesn't want …
CaliforniaAn official 'non-binary' gender designation may be on the way
There were hundreds of bills that made its way to Governor Jerry Brown's desk over the weekend, among them, "The Gender Recognition Act."<p>If he signs …
CaliforniaEquifax execs depart after huge data breach
<i>; Credit: ALAIN JOCARD/AFP/Getty Images</i>Ken Sweet | APEquifax announced late Friday that its chief information officer and chief security officer …
EquifaxRose Bowl looks to sell the naming rights to its field, but it won’t be a corporate name
For the first time in its history, the field at the Rose Bowl could have a name.<p>The Rose Bowl Operating Company is reportedly looking for approval …
Rose BowlRepublicans are happy Trump ended DACA. They're less sure about deporting DREAMers
<i>Amid his travels to hurricane-battered Florida, President Trump was repeatedly asked to explain what steps he hopes to take on the DACA program.;</i> …
ImmigrationLA Metro wants to hear from companies on its latest idea to fill gaps in transit network
<i>LA Metro hopes to launch an on-demand van service to fill gaps in its transit system. The Helsinki transit agency ran a popular program, pictured</i> …
UberLA County considers $4 million settlement for paralyzed juvenile inmate
<i>The Los Angeles County Probation Department's administrative offices are located in Downey.; Credit: Maya Sugarman/KPCC</i>Rina PaltaA $3.9 million …
CrimeWater project's cost falls to more Californians
Water districts and households across California could be compelled to help pay for Gov. Jerry Brown's plans to build two giant tunnels to ferry …
WaterEmmy Awards 2017: Politics, diversity and a list of winners
<i>Donald Glover accepts the award for outstanding directing for a comedy series for the "Atlanta" episode "B.A.N." at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards on</i> …
TVSt. Louis protesters tell police: 'Stop killing us'
<i>Demonstrators confront police while protesting the acquittal of former St. Louis police officer Jason Stockley on September 16, 2017 in St. Louis,</i> …
PolicingMassive book drive nets more than 10,000 tomes
<i>A man cleans his book display at his bookshop in Erbil, Iraq.; Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images</i>KPCC StaffThis weekend, volunteers will sort, count and …
CaliforniaCalifornia votes to move its presidential primary to March, shaking up the political landscape
<i>Stickers that say "I Voted" in English, Spanish and Chinese are seen at a polling place February 5, 2008 in San Francisco, California.; Credit: David</i> …
ElectionsRoald Dahl's widow says Charlie from 'The Chocolate Factory' was originally black
<i>Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum star in the 1971 movie Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, an adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel, Charlie & the Chocolate</i> …
BooksThe Chuck and Nancy show: How Schumer and Pelosi are making deals with Trump
<i>Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi at a news conference on September 14, 2017 in Washington, DC.;</i> …
Hillary ClintonCHP officers shoot man on 5 freeway
Details are still unclear about an incident that occurred early Sunday morning on the 5 freeway, when California Highway Patrol shot and killed a man …
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