California
Democratic lawyer Kipp Mueller and former Assemblymember Suzette Valladares, a Republican, face off in blue-leaning Santa Clarita Valley for one of the most targeted state Senate seats.
Entertainment & Arts
Brooke Mueller, the ex-wife of actor Charlie Sheen who assisted in Matthew Perry’s death investigation, says she’s nine months sober after years of rehab.
Music
Taylor Swift thanks her bonus audience — the tens of thousands of fans in Munich who watched her sold-out Eras Tour shows from a hill overlooking the stadium.
Movies
Last week, Clint Eastwood honored the late Christina Sandera, a philanthropist and his longtime partner. This week brings information on her cause of death.
Television
Adjoa Andoh, Lady Danbury on ‘Bridgerton,’ says even her series, with its diverse cast, fails to light Black skin properly. ‘On every show, nothing’s changed.’
USC Sports
Kayla Padilla and Kayla Williams were teammates at Bishop Montgomery, where they were coached by UCLA Hall of Famer Noelle Quinn. They are now thriving for No. 5 USC.
Kayla Padilla hits a tying three-pointer in the closing seconds of regulation and then makes another key three in double overtime in USC’s win over Arizona.
Politics
Will the coconut and ‘brat summer’ memes pay off for Kamala Harris? Young progressive voters try to harness a viral moment.
Opinion
Local journalism is collapsing in many places around the world. The result: higher levels of corruption and greater vulnerability to purveyors of propaganda.
Olympics
La Mirada swimmer Kayla Han went from unknown teenager to budding star at the 2021 Olympic trials. She now confronts loftier expectations.