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Chrissy Teigen, food writer Alison Roman stir up bizarre pseudo-beef on Twitter

It’s not that spicy.




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Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.




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SEE IT: Monkey gives ATM the business in brazen caper

Show me the monkey! Watch a primate break into an ATM in India




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Sen. Elizabeth Warren applauds NYC Council bills requiring pay hikes for local workers

Elizabeth Warren touted her own “universal workers’ bill of rights" and said of New Yorkers, "I’m glad to see people who are picking up this idea at the state level."




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Fired aircraft carrier captain Brett Crozier takes Navy job in San Diego

The former captain of the USS Theodore Roosevelt was relieved from his duties in response to his concerns about coronavirus spreading on his ship.




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All buzz and no sting? Experts say ‘murder hornets’ are overhyped

They don’t want people bugging out.




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Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now

The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed.




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Celebrate Passover a new way (Zoom, anyone?) in the time of coronavirus

As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.




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Your Earth Day 2020 guide: Take this Earth Quiz. Download NASA posters. See Zac Efron.

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. You don't have to miss out just because you're stuck at home.




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Stargazing in your backyard is easy with these apps and gear

What you need to get started in exploring the night sky. Even basic binoculars will do




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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Jaime Jaquez's three-pointer lifts UCLA over Arizona State

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez made a three-pointer with six-tenths of a second left to life the Bruins over Arizona State 75-72.




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Heroics by UCLA's freshmen against Arizona State bodes well for team's future

Three UCLA freshmen were the heroes behind a stunning victory over Arizona State on Thursday, showcasing a glimpse of a very promising future for the Bruins.




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Beleaguered UCLA defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro signs one-year, $700,000 contract

UCLA defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro's new contract calls for him to earn $650,000 in base salary and talent fee in 2020




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UCLA rallies to beat Arizona and claim first place in Pac-12

UCLA shot 33.3% but scored when necessary, closing the game on a 13-4 run to move into sole possession of first place in the Pac-12 Conference.




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Hernández: UCLA coach Mick Cronin delivering unexpected with current roster

Developments anticipated two or three years into the future are happening already, as UCLA now stands alone atop the Pac-12, Dylan Hernandez writes.




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UCLA's Chip Kelly cites continuity, excellence in teaching as reasons for keeping Jerry Azzinaro

Jerry Azzinaro was the only UCLA assistant coach with an expiring contract who received just a one-year deal, his counterparts all receiving two-year extensions.




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UCLA lands a high-profile transfer in Kentucky guard Johnny Juzang

Guard Johnny Juzang adored UCLA while attending Studio City Harvard-Westlake High, but opted for Kentucky. A year later, he is transferring to UCLA.




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Mick Cronin and guard Johnny Juzang are finally together at UCLA after unusual pursuit

The coronavirus pandemic kept UCLA coach Mick Cronin from visiting Johnny Juzang even though they were only miles apart. On Wednesday, Juzang officially became a Bruin.




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UCLA coach Mick Cronin is confident coronavirus won't jeopardize next season

UCLA coach Mick Cronin believes the Bruins will be playing basketball next fall, but he says the coronavirus could keep fans from attending games.




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Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90

Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90.




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Zoe Caldwell, four-time Tony winner and the master of 'Master Class,' dies at 86

The actress played the legendary Maria Callas at the Mark Taper Forum in L.A. before moving on to Broadway and winning her final Tony for the role.




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Rita Walters, a fierce advocate for equality and trailblazing elected official, dies at 89

Rita Walters advocated fiercely for equality through school integration and hiring practices, first as a member of the L.A. school board and then on the L.A. City Council




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Beverly Cassirer, whose family demanded return of $30-million painting looted by Nazis, dies waiting

The painting of a Parisian street scene by Impressionist master Camille Pissarro hangs in a Madrid museum and is the focus of an ongoing legal battle.




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John 'Sonny' Franzese, powerful mob boss who hung out with Frank Sinatra, dies at 103

Alleged to be a prolific killer, Franzese was finally released from prison when he was 100




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Mazzy Star co-founder David Roback, leader of L.A.'s 'Paisley Underground,' dies at 61

David Roback, best known as the co-founder of influential L.A. alternative rock bands Mazzy Star and Rain Parade, has died at age 61.




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Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90

After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers




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McCoy Tyner, jazz piano legend who played with Coltrane, dead at 81

McCoy Tyner, jazz piano legend who played with Coltrane, dead at 81




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Tracy Wood, reporter who helped The Times win a Pulitzer after L.A. riots, dies at 76

A wartime correspondent, a hardened investigative reporter and a nurturing editor later in life, Wood had a long career as a journalist.




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Albert Uderzo, a creator of the beloved comic book character Asterix, dies at 92

His character Asterix captured the spirit of the French of the 1960s and grew into a worldwide phenomenon.




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Rachmil 'Ralph' Hakman, who survived Auschwitz and kept going back, dies at 95

Holocaust survivor Rachmil 'Ralph' Hakman spent three years at Auschwitz-Birkenau as a teen. He then spent decades teaching others about the atrocities.




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Polish composer, conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for monumental works, dies at 86

Polish composer and conductor Krzysztof Penderecki, known for his monumental orchestral and choral compositions, died in Krakow at 86.




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Soledad 'Chole' Alatorre, pioneering labor organizer and Latina activist, dies at 94

The Mexican immigrant, who arrived in the 1950s, was 'possibly one of the best organizers that I have ever known, male or female,' an activist noted.




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Jazz great Ellis Marsalis Jr. dies at 85 from coronavirus complications

Ellis Marsalis, jazz pianist, teacher and patriarch of a New Orleans musical family that includes famed musician sons Wynton and Branford, has died. He was 85.




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Henry C. Gonzalez, former South Gate mayor who survived a gunshot to the head, dies at 84

Henry Gonzalez was the first elected Latino official in South Gate and fought corruption in City Hall




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Mort Drucker, the iconic Mad magazine cartoonist, dies at 91

Mort Drucker's illustrations of politicians and celebrities for Mad magazine inspired generations of artists




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Matt Holzman, longtime KCRW host and producer, dies at 56

Matt Holzman, producer of KCRW programs and podcasts including 'The Business' and 'The Document,' died of Stage 4 metastatic cancer.




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Gil Schwartz, longtime CBS communications executive and author, dies

As Stanley Bing, Gil Schwartz was a popular Fortune columnist; he departed CBS shortly after the firing of Leslie Moonves.




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A peek inside a lifestyle influencer's cozy, all-white winter cabin

Fashion designer turned lifestyle guru Jenni Kayne renovated a property she calls "The Lake House," an all-white, three-level cabin tucked away in the mountains in Lake Arrowhead. We got a peek inside.




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Zero-waste refill stations in and around L.A.

Zero-waste refill stations let you reduce plastic waste and potentially save money because you pay only for what you take. Here's where to find them.




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How to have Zoom parties that are actually fun

The age of social distancing is surprisingly social. Party ideas, pointers and more to make your next Zoom your best yet.




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Pentecostal church in Sacramento linked to dozens of coronavirus cases

One in three cases of COVID-19 in Sacramento County have been linked to church gatherings, public health officials said.




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Ground Zero: 10 on-the-ground photos in the fight against coronavirus in New York

Getty Images' John Moore documented emergency medical workers on the ground in New York in the first week of April as the coronavirus ravaged the state.




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How citizen scientists can help fight COVID-19

With a smartphone app and a little free time, citizen scientists can share coronavirus data that might help bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control.




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Tobacco, vaping industries seize opportunities in coronavirus with freebies, donations

The tobacco industry sees the sales potential in the pandemic, offers up freebie protective gear, doorstep deliveries, festive discounts.




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Jason Schneidman styles James Corden and Jonah Hill. And dozens of homeless people

Jason Schneidman is a man on a mission. He continues to help the L.A.'s homeless population in addition to working with his star clients such as James Corden.




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Retail Happenings: Gucci grows, C magazine opens a stylish store

Dermalogica, Byredo open in West Hollywood, Gucci adds a rooftop restaurant on Rodeo and Studio C sails into Newport Beach.




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Rowing Blazers pops up in Santa Monica. Just don't call it 'preppy' fashion

Rowing Blazers' pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart.




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Amazon is primed to change the fashion industry with 'Making the Cut'

Amazon is launching its first global series that combines unscripted programming with its retail store.




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Got zits? Three new teen acne products from L.A. might offer relief

Skin-care brands are wanting to address an unfilled gap in the beauty space: the challenges of teen skin.