Sports
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert again takes center stage at the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar, with the Churchill Downs beef in the past and fans flocking around him.
Hollywood Inc.
Walt Disney Co. said James Gorman will become chairman of its board next year, replacing Mark Parker, who is stepping down after nine years.
California
Bob Navarro, one of the first Latino journalists to appear in Southern California airwaves, has died at 92. He was remembered as a ‘role model for integration.’
Bob Baffert horses finish first, second and fourth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, giving the famed trainer strong potential options for the Kentucky Derby.
Television
Jay Johnston, an actor known for ‘Bob’s Burgers’ and ‘Arrested Development,’ gets a year in prison for his part in the Jan. 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Letters to the Editor
One reader says comedian Bob Newhart was a regular at his camera store; another recalls the pride he felt for his children.
World & Nation
Bob Woodward writes in his new book, ‘War,’ that the former president has had as many as seven private phone calls with the Russian leader since leaving office.
L.A. Influential
Bob Iger’s second tour as Disney chief has been far less cheery than the first. The House of Mouse to which Iger returned was beset by problems, and he’s made missteps too.
Angel City FC
The team said the transaction lifts the club’s value to $250 million, making it the most valuable franchise in women’s pro sports history.
James Earl Jones, Bob Newhart and Shannen Doherty were among several TV personalities honored during the ‘In Memoriam’ segment of the 2024 Emmys, while Shelley Duvall and Joe Flaherty were omitted.