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Editorial: Enjoying the clean air? Trump weakens car emissions standards just when we need them the most

It's especially galling that the Trump Administration chooses this very moment, in a pandemic, to rollback car emission standards.




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Editorial: Closing houses of worship during the pandemic is an act of faith and charity

Communing online is a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Editorial: What every homeless person needs in this pandemic: a room of their own

Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now




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Editorial: Bernie Sanders changed the Democratic Party for the better. Now it's his job to help defeat Trump

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.




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Editorial: States are on their own to fend off this pandemic. That may be a good thing

Who needs the federal government when you have the world's fifth-largest economy taking charge?




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Editorial: Fossil fuels and nativism: Trump is using coronavirus to push through his draconian agenda

Cutting off asylum-seekers isn't the only controversial policy issue President Trump has forged ahead with under the guise of fighting COVID-19.




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Editorial: It's not just renters. Landlords need help, too

Communities have a shared interest in keeping renters housed and keeping landlords in business. They provide an essential service: a roof over one's head.




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Editorial: Let's finally protect mountain lions from freeways, rat poison, and angry property owners

Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them.




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Endorsement: Christy Smith is ready for Congress, and to help lead the nation through this pandemic

Christy Smith is the voice we need in California's 25th Congressional District to help guide the nation through the coronavirus crisis.




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Editorial: Is pro wrestling 'essential'? It is in Florida. And that's the way it has to be

The definition of "essential" necessarily varies by jurisdiction, and those definitions necessarily are controversial and subject to dispute.




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Editorial: In this pandemic, it's 'Live free — and die'

Protesters are right that the pandemic restrictions are doing tremendous damage to the economy. That's not a reason to lift the stay-at-home orders.




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Editorial: Coronavirus is wiping out L.A.'s budget. We need federal help — and so do other cities

At a time when L.A. residents are demanding more from their local government's safety net, their city has significantly less money to help.




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Editorial: LAUSD is teaching a lesson on how to fight hunger during the pandemic

In tandem with some charities in the area, L.A. Unified is essentially running a collection of food banks.




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Editorial: Who do we save from coronavirus and who do we let die? Take wealth, race and disability out of that brutal equation

In America, the healthiest are by no coincidence also the wealthiest. The poor, the disabled and people of color get the short end of the stick.




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Editorial: The psychological toll of the coronavirus is a pandemic of its own

The resonant truth of the coronavirus crisis is that none are safe and all are affected, even if only by nagging doubts and dark uncertainties.




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Clippers weigh trade options but some want to stand pat

The Clippers have made some trade inquiries but coach Doc Rivers and forward Paul George talk about the strength of the current roster.




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Marcus Morris has been at center of Lakers' and Clippers' trade talks with Knicks

Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?




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Clippers shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat

The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111.




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Elliott: Clippers' best-case scenario: Add Marcus Morris, keep Landry Shamet

The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption.




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Marcus Morris shows Clippers can plug him into lineup, and he's not the only one

The Clippers acquired Marcus Morris not only to complement Kawhi Leonard and Paul George when the roster is at full strength but also to fill the void when it is not.




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No-call and injury to Paul George loom big in Clippers' 2OT loss to Celtics

The Celtics outlasted the Clippers, 141-133, in two overtimes in a result that, for Los Angeles, was overshadowed by a third injury to star forward Paul George's left hamstring in the last five weeks.




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Sights and sounds from the NBA 2020 All-Star media day

Here's some of what went down during NBA All-Star 2020 media day at United Center in Chicago.




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The Lakers' and Clippers' road to the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers appear to be in good shape to make the playoffs. But can they get to the Finals?




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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and almost-Laker Kawhi Leonard show what might have been

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard were all wearing the same uniform, Frank Vogel coaching on the sidelines and thought of what might have been.




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Team USA recognizes Clippers' Montrezl Harrell as gold standard in NBA

When USA Basketball announced last week 44 finalists in consideration for the 12-man team it will take to the 2020 Olympics, the Clippers' rising Montrezl Harrell was on the list.




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Breaking down the Lakers' and Clippers' biggest competition for the NBA championship

Giannis Antetokounmpo's outstanding skills are one reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are fully capable of beating the Lakers or Clippers for the NBA title.




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Sportsbooks make Lakers and Clippers co-favorites to win the West

Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.




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Clippers struggle in return to court and fall to the Kings

The Clippers couldn't overcome their own sloppiness and a season-best performance from Kings guard Kent Bazemore in a 112-103 loss Saturday.




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Clippers overcome miscues and defensive struggles in win over 76ers

Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George added 24 as the Clippers overcome defensive issues in a 136-130 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.




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Clippers show precision and focus in victory over Thunder

With their gaze fixed fully on the playoffs for months, the Clippers have been guilty of appearing disinterested at times during the regular season.




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Clippers rookie Terance Mann undergoes surgery to repair a ligament in his right hand

Clippers rookie Terance Mann underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his right hand. There is no timetable for a potential return to playing.




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NBA and WNBA stars to compete in televised H-O-R-S-E games on home courts

The opening round of virtual H-O-R-S-E games will air on ESPN beginning Sunday at 4 p.m., with players shooting from their home basketball courts.




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Markazi: Patrick Beverley playing 'Call of Duty' and aiming to win the wait

In between 'NBA 2K' games and rounds of 'Call of Duty,' Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is focused on staying ready for the NBA's potential return.




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Clippers coach Doc Rivers speaks to Rams players about leadership and winning

Clippers coach Doc Rivers spent time Thursday speaking to Rams players and answering questions about winning through teamwork.




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Inside the ultra-competitive world of Kobe Bryant merchandise after his death

Hours after Kobe Bryant's death, speculators were registering domain names connected to the tragedy. Merchandise tied to the Lakers legend is in heavy demand.




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LeBron James and Lakers teach Zion Williamson some lessons in win over Pelicans

LeBron James finishes with a triple-double and shows off some moves in front of Zion Williamson during the Lakers' 122-114 victory over the Pelicans.




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Lakers work out JR Smith and Dion Waiters as they seek to fill final roster spot

The Lakers worked out JR Smith and Dion Waiters on Monday as they began the process to fill their final roster spot, according to several sources familiar with the situation.




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Lakers vs. Bucks is also battle of MVP favorites LeBron and Giannis

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are in L.A. to play LeBron James and the Lakers as the debate rages about who deserves this year's trophy.




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LeBron James leads Lakers past Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers star LeBron James scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and added seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 victory over Milwaukee.




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LeBron James' performances against Bucks and Clippers earn him 'MVP' accolades

In victories over the Bucks and Clippers — two of the NBA's finest teams — LeBron James showed how much of a difference-maker he is for the Lakers.




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Granderson: M-V-D! M-V-D! LeBron makes his case for MVP with his lockdown D

In a game the Lakers had to win to show they can beat the Clippers, LeBron James gave everything he could to grab a loose ball they had to get.




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NBA suspends season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic

The NBA on Wednesday moved to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included Utah's Rudy Gobert contracting COVID-19.




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Coronavirus has NBA in wait-and-see mode for next 30 days

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said teams will not play for at least 30 days and will not gather in groups through this weekend in wake of coronavirus outbreak.




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Commentary: NBA title hopes hang in limbo for Lakers and Clippers

The Lakers and Clippers forfeited their draft futures for a chance to chase the NBA title this season. Have their hopes been derailed by the coronavirus?




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Hernández: Lakers' possible exposure to coronavirus shows seriousness of this pandemic

Like millions of other Americans, the Lakers might have been exposed to the virus at work, specifically in their last game before the NBA suspended its season.




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Granderson: NBA shouldn't be jumping to front of the line for COVID-19 testing

By getting tested for the coronavirus, the Lakers and NBA teams are doing what most of us would do. If we could.




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Anthony Davis to help Staples Center employees, local restaurants and hospital workers

Lakers star Anthony Davis announces a partnership with world's largest cold food storage company to help Staples Center employees find jobs during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Anthony Davis tries to stay busy — and informed — during NBA shutdown

Catching up with the Lakers All-Star forward and what it's been like for him during the quarantine and continuing suspension of play.




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NBA's plans for resuming season, holding the draft and free agency remain uncertain

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the NBA hasn't decided when it might restart the season, or if the draft and free agency will be held as scheduled.




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Lakers and Sparks championship games to be featured on ESPN

Lakers games from the 2009 and 2010 NBA Finals as well as Sparks games from the 2016 WNBA Finals will be rebroadcast on ESPN this week.