News from California, the nation and world
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Canelo Álvarez accused of blocking two media critics from covering his fight DAZN broadcaster Ricardo Celis and TUDN commentator David Faitelson says Canelo Álvarez banning them from covering his bout sets a dangerous precedent.latimes.com
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Angels drop series finale to Guardians Griffin Canning goes a season-high six innings for Angels but Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor each hit two-run homers in Cleveland's victory Sunday.latimes.com
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USC defeats UCLA for fourth straight women's beach volleyball title Twin sisters Nicole and Audrey Nourse won the deciding match for a second straight season as top-ranked USC won its fourth straight beach volleyball title.latimes.com
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Actor Bernard Hill, who starred in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic,’ dies at 79 Prolific British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his roles in ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic,’ dies at 79latimes.com
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Panamanians vote in an election dominated by a former president barred from running Panamanians are voting in an election consumed by unfolding drama surrounding the country’s former president, even though he's not on the ballot.latimes.com
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$400-million boost in federal funds for security at places of worship Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced a $400-million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.latimes.com
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¿Rap chino? sí y florece con una voz propia a pesar de las restricciones En 2018, los censores que supervisan los medios chinos emitieron una directiva a la industria del entretenimiento del país: no presentar a artistas con tatuajes ni a aquellos que representaran al hip hop o cualquier otra subcultura.latimes.com
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Es Cinco de Mayo, y se planean festividades en todo Estados Unidos; en México, no tanto Estados Unidos se prepara para celebrar el Cinco de Mayo.latimes.com
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Trump says Biden is running a 'Gestapo' administration. It's his latest reference to Nazi Germany Donald Trump told Republican donors at his Florida resort this weekend that President Biden is running what Trump says is a 'Gestapo administration.'latimes.com
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Israeli strike kills 4 civilians in southern Lebanon, state media say Lebanese state media report that an Israeli airstrike in the town of Mays al Jabal in south Lebanon killed four civilians and wounded several others.latimes.com
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UCLA creates high-level post to oversee campus safety after security lapses in mob attack UCLA will bring in a new chief safety officer after lapses in handling protests that culminated in a mob attack against a pro-Palestinian student encampment.latimes.com
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Madonna convierte la playa de Copacabana en una enorme pista de baile Madonna ofreció un concierto gratuito en la playa de Copacabana el sábado por la noche, convirtiendo la vasta extensión de arena de Río de Janeiro en una enorme pista de baile repleta de una multitud de admiradores.latimes.com
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Dodgers closer Evan Phillips put on 15-day injured list The return of Dodgers veteran setup man Blake Treinen on Sunday was dampened by the loss of closer Evan Phillips, who has a right hamstring strain.latimes.com
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‘The Fall Guy’ decepciona al recaudar 28,5 millones de dólares “The Fall Guy”, la película de comedia y acción sobre los dobles que reemplazan a los actores para hacer hazañas peligrosas en Hollywood, se estrenó este fin de semana, pero decepcionando las expectativas, al recaudar 28,5 millones de dólares, según estimados de la industria difundidos el domingo.latimes.com
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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan might be skipping Preakness Stakes Trainer Kenny McPeak said Sunday that Mystik Dan appears to be not feeling well after winning the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.latimes.com
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Less than spectacular box office start for 'The Fall Guy,' but there's hope in the long run “The Fall Guy,” the Ryan Gosling-led action-comedy ode to stunt performers, opened with a below-expectations $28.5 million, providing a lukewarm start to a critical summer movie season.latimes.com
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Seven injured in Long Beach shooting near nightclub The shooting took place near South Street and Paramount Boulevard around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, according to the Long Beach Police Department.latimes.com
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Ukraine marks its third Easter at war, coming under fire from Russian drones and troops Russia has launched a barrage of drones on eastern Ukraine and claimed its troops took control of a village they had been targeting.latimes.com
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Driver killed after his car slams into a church in South Los Angeles Church leaders said they have complained to the city about the dangerous street conditions on Manchester Avenue.latimes.com
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More storms move through Houston area, where hundreds have been rescued from floodwaters Flooding from heavy rains has led to the rescue of hundreds of people from homes, rooftops and roads in Houston area.latimes.com
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Hammer Museum pays tribute to departing director Ann Philbin at star-packed gala The Hammer Museum's annual gala paid a starry tribute featuring Jodie Foster, Will Ferrell and k.d. lang to departing director Ann Philbin, who is stepping down after 25 transformational years.latimes.com
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Israel closes Gaza crossing after Hamas attack, vows military operation 'in the very near future' Israel has closed its main crossing point for delivering badly needed humanitarian aid for Gaza after Hamas militants attacked it.latimes.com
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Israel orders Al Jazeera satellite news network to close local operation The extraordinary order includes confiscating broadcast equipment and preventing the broadcast of the channel’s reports and blocking its websites.latimes.com
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Easter again? 5 recipes for an Arab spring feast Here's what to make for your second chance at Easter.latimes.com
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Fitness studios, bocce ball courts and dog runs: downtown L.A. makes its pitch to apartment seekers While downtown as a place to work still struggles to find its footing post-COVID, downtown as a residential center is thriving.latimes.com
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LAPD officers swarm USC pro-Palestinian encampment The Los Angeles Police Department arrived at USC early Sunday morning in an apparent move to clear the camp.latimes.com
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Jonas Meskis is living the teenage dream of international surfer “I’m living the good life,” Jonas Meskis says of competing in international surfing contests, including recently winning the Canada national junior title.latimes.com
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Young Clippers radio voice Carlo Jiménez is inspired by his grandfather's sacrifices Clippers radio voice Carlo Jiménez, 23, is among the few Latino play-by-play announcers in the NBA on English-language broadcasts.latimes.com
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Metal detectors, fear, frustration. College commencements altered amid Gaza war protests At many universities across the country, graduation for the Class of 2024 will feel more like making it through airport security than a procession through a free-flowing campus green or a cheering stadium crowd.latimes.com
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Since the Hamas attack, Israelis have begun arming themselves the American way The terror attack on Israel was a catastrophic failure of state protection. It is generating an unprecedented spike in Jewish civilians getting guns.latimes.com