Mauricio Pochettino Extends USMNT Contract Through 2030 World Cup

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledges supporters after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between

U.S. Soccer announced on a Monday that U.S. men’s national team head coach Nytimes has agreed to a new four-year contract extension, keeping him attached to the program through the 2030 World Cup, according to the Los Angeles Times. The federation formally offered Pochettino a new deal before the summer tournament began, and discussions continued … Read more

The Hidden Downsides of Permanent Daylight Saving Time in California

The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bipartisan measure by a 308 to 117 vote to make daylight saving time the permanent standard for most of the nation, a shift that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock change. While proponents cite the benefits of extended evening light, critics warn the change would result in notably … Read more

L.A. Flooding Worsens Following Venice and Hollywood Pipe Bursts

Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood remained closed on Sunday between Sherbourne Drive and San Vicente Boulevard following a destructive water main break last Thursday that caused flooding and property damage. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) has not provided a firm date for when the 110-year-old pipe will be fully repaired or … Read more

George J. Cotliar, Former L.A. Times Managing Editor, Dies at 94

George J. Cotliar, the veteran journalist who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died in his sleep at his Newport Beach home early Monday. He was 94. His daughter, Sharon Cotliar-Zweifach, confirmed the news, noting that her father remained a dedicated “newspaper man” throughout his life. A Career Defined … Read more

Trump Lawsuit Against L.A. Sanctuary City Law Dismissed

U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin has dismissed a federal lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that sought to block Los Angeles’s sanctuary city ordinance. Olguin ruled that the city’s law does not directly regulate the federal government, though the administration has permission to file an amended complaint by July 3. Why did the court … Read more

Boyle Heights Smoke: L.A. Fire Air Quality Update

Firefighters continued to battle a stubborn blaze at a 500,000-square-foot cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, as residents face ongoing air quality concerns. Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore reported significant progress, noting that if current efforts hold, the fire should be extinguished by the end of the … Read more

LACMA’s First Art Parade: Puppets, Performers, and Politics

The inaugural Los Angeles Art Parade transformed Wilshire Boulevard into a public exhibition, drawing an estimated 60,000 attendees to the city’s “Museum Row.” Organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and gallerist Jeffrey Deitch, the event featured 146 groups and 1,400 participants, marking a shift toward community-integrated public art spaces following the … Read more

Shohei Ohtani Out of Dodgers Lineup for Birth of Child

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani missed Friday’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles to attend the birth of his second child. While the team did not place Ohtani on the paternity list, manager Dave Roberts expects the two-way standout to return to the lineup this weekend. The Dodgers opted to play with a shortened … Read more

LACMA Art Parade to Take Over Wilshire Boulevard

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is closing a mile-long stretch of Wilshire Boulevard this Saturday for its inaugural Art Parade, a grand opening event featuring 1,400 performers, artists, and students. Organized by museum director Michael Govan and gallerist Jeffrey Deitch, the procession highlights the new David Geffen Galleries and serves as a … Read more