A series of proposed changes to the city's charter includes language that would give the LAPD chief the power to fire officers outright, a reform long sought by activists.

What film takes home the top prize at the Oscars? Which actors make history? Glenn Whipp gives you his picks. Glenn Whipp covers film and television for the Los Angeles Times and serves as columnist ...

Yes, there have political speeches given throughout the nearly 100 years of Oscars history, but as any list of "controversial moments" will prove, they are consistently few and far between.

Closing arguments began Thursday in a landmark trial that put online behavior under a microscope. In many ways, it has ...

He gutted counterterrorism in the U.S. government and then started a war with Iran, a notorious state sponsor of terrorism.

Spencer Pratt, a conservative reality TV star, came in second to Bass, at just over 10%. City Councilmember Nithya Raman ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Wherever you look in American politics right now, you’ll find legislators saying the government still doesn’t tax ...

The Los Angeles Clippers beat the New York Knicks 126-118 to climb back to .500 for the first time since November.

Kawhi Leonard had 28 points, Darius Garland scored 11 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers held on for a 123-120 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his second goal 49 seconds before he set up captain Nick Suzuki for the tiebreaker with 4:33 to play, ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Lakers lost to the Suns 113-110 after Austin Reaves missed a last-second three-pointer, marking their third ...

Royce O'Neale made a 3-pointer with 0.9 seconds remaining, Grayson Allen scored 28 points and the short-handed Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 113-110 on Thursday night after blowing a late ...