'Speed running' Scientology: TikTok trend causes havoc, church alleges 'hate crimes'

04/28/26 9:28 PM

Several groups of teens have stormed into Scientology buildings in Hollywood in recent weeks as part of a viral trend. While some see a form of activism, church officials have reported the incidents to the LAPD as hate crimes.

'This is like the Russian mafia': L.A. judge elections see unusual drama

04/29/26 10:00 AM

Judicial elections are normally sleepy affairs. But two L.A. County races have included claims about candidates being unfit for the bench, allegations of threats and questions about the lengths sitting judges will go to protect their own.

44% of Americans breathe dangerously polluted air. In California, it's 82%

04/22/26 7:39 PM

The American Lung Assn.'s 2026 State of the Air report again graded L.A. as having some of the worst air quality in the country. California as a state performed poorly.

$6.25M Mariners Veteran Opens Up on Mental Toll After Ending Long Drought

04/21/26 5:06 AM

A new city, a new team, and a new contract should be a dream, but for Rob Refsnyder, the first weeks of the season saw him stuck in a 0-for-18 drought. Though he has since snapped out of it, the impact has lingered on the veteran hitter, and after the Seattle Mariners swept the Texas […] The post $6.25M Mariners Veteran Opens Up on Mental Toll After Ending Long Drought appeared first on EssentiallySports.

'Field of Dreams' To Hoops On A Battleship: MLB Speedway Classic Joins This List

08/01/25 6:12 PM

Ahead of the MLB Speedway Classic, there have been plenty of interesting settings for major sporting events.

'Opening Pathways': LIV Golf CEO Announces Expanded 2026 Opportunities

12/30/25 4:45 PM

LIV Golf expanded the 2026 field to 57 players with three wild card spots available through January promotions.