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After this week's near-record heat, California will return to cooler weather in mid-May

A trough off the West Coast is expected to bring a robust cooling trend to California next week.




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Skelton: Newsom is relying on public health officials for his coronavirus response. But he has to listen to others too

In the U.S. no one rules absolutely — not even public health officials fighting the coronavirus.




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Letters to the Editor: Does Trump think he can just bluff the coronavirus?

Trump might shut down the coronavirus task force. This won't do anything to boost our response to the pandemic.




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L.A. County and the Bay Area take a conservative approach as California eases stay-at-home rules

With parts of the California economy poised to reopen Friday, cities will be taking it slow over concerns that COVID-19 remains a significant threat.




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Banks: Pain, fear and isolation. COVID-19 made his hospital stay even more surreal and sad

The public has been warned to avoid emergency rooms because of coronavirus cases. But staying home undoubtedly made my son-in-law's condition worse.




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Skip the steak, buy the brisket: Consumers need to be flexible amid beef bottlenecks

Where's the beef? In California, it is still available, but meat eaters might need to settle for cuts other than prime steaks. The industry is dealing with production backups caused by coronavirus pandemic.




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Broken gel nails. Gnarly roots. Coronavirus disrupts L.A. beauty and wellness industry

Home color kits and Zoom crystal readings fill the void. But underground services break the lockdown.




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We need to prepare for the mental health impact of coronavirus on kids

More children are likely to experience toxic stress during the pandemic, which could lead to devastating impacts in the future.




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California reopening begins Friday: Here is what it is going to look like

Across Southern California and in the Bay Area, communities are preparing to allow retailers to reopen, with restrictions.




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Coronavirus undercuts LAPD recruitment just as a decline in black officers looms

LAPD leaders are concerned about a looming decline in black officers, particularly as pandemic-related restrictions undercut recruitment efforts.




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It's not too late to mark Teacher Appreciation Week. They could use it now more than ever

Teachers have adapted to the coronavirus outbreak and school shutdowns.




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Masks will be required on L.A. Metro buses and trains starting Monday

The mask rule comes after Metro bus drivers said they were scared for their health and for the well-being of essential workers on board.




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Most California voters back coronavirus protections for undocumented farmworkers, poll finds

Some 80% of state voters support employers providing full replacement wages to farmworkers to stay home when sick with COVID-19, poll finds.




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710 Freeway reopened in Long Beach after CHP shoots and kills armed man

Long Beach police alerted the CHP to the man, who was walking on the freeway about 1:30 a.m. and wielding a knife.




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Vanessa Bryant files claim against L.A. County sheriff over Kobe Bryant crash site photos

Vanessa Bryant has filed a claim against the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department over deputies sharing "unauthorized" photos of the scene of the helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter and seven others.




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California slowly reopens as stores offer curbside pickup. Will it be enough to keep businesses afloat?

California's tepid reopening amid the coronavirus sparked a mix of excitement, confusion and uncertainty.




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California's tourism-dependent towns cautiously prepare new marketing for reopening

Tourist spots prepare to welcome visitors once coronavirus restrictions are lifted




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Study finds most Montrealers not on board with sending kids back to school

Most Montrealers are not on board with sending children back to school May 18 according to a new survey from the Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) and the Association for Canadians Studies (ACS).




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Pacers Gaming kicks off NBA 2K League season on ESPN2

Pacers Gaming kicks off NBA 2K League season on ESPN2

       




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IU football: New defensive line coach Kevin Peoples represents impressive coaching tree

Kevin Peoples has been mentored by Pete Jenkins, a defensive line master for decades.

       




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Darius Leonard won't be happy unless he makes history with Colts

Leonard has made 284 tackles, 12 sacks and seven interceptions in his first two years, but says he only met 3 or 4 of his 15 goals last year.

       




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Colts TE Doyle deals with challenges with offseason workouts

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle discusses the challenges of working out during the pandemic.

       




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How the Colts work from home: Ray Allen, heart-rate monitors, Zoom meetings

Frank Reich has worked hard to find ways to teach the Colts virtually, including bringing in an NBA legend to inspire the team.

       




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A month from IndyCar's planned return, Eddie Gossage is 'hopeful,' but the clock is ticking

IndyCar is scheduled to open its 2020 season on June 6, but one month from that date, the Texas Motor Speedway president can't guarantee a race.

       




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Kathy Loggan, wife of late North Central AD Paul Loggan named IndyStar Sports Mom of the Year

Kathy Loggan (middle), wife of the late Paul Loggan, talks alongside her kids Sami (left), Will (middle left) and Michael, with his fiancé Megan Sizemore at North Central High School on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

       




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NFL provides ticket-refund assurances amid coronavirus concerns, but teams vary on flexibility for season packages

The NFL has instituted a league-wide policy in which fans who buy tickets directly from teams can receive refunds for games that are canceled.

       




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Purdue women's basketball, Food Finders hand out Arni's pizza 'treat'

Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp purchased 500 Arni's pizza vouchers to distribute Thursday

       




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What we know about IndyCar's planned 2020 season opener

The IndyCar Series released details Thursday regarding its 2020 season opener, scheduled for June 6 at Texas Motor Speedway at Fort Worth.

       




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Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and the NBA aren't on same page with coronavirus testing

Mavs owner Mark Cuban isn't comfortable opening team facility for practice because they can't test all players and staff for coronavirus.

       




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Purdue women's basketball players faced obstacles getting home during COVID-19

Purdue women's basketball coach Sharon Versyp holds remote individual and team meetings on a weekly basis with her players during coronavirus

       




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Cody Zeller recalls Harbaugh brothers telling IU basketball team to be 'blood-sucking bats'

IU basketball alum Cody Zeller recalls getting an unusual pep talk from Super Bowl coaches John and Jim Harbaugh

       




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Is Colts quarterback Philip Rivers a Hall of Famer?

How important are counting stats for quarterbacks? How important is winning in the postseason? Those are the questions about Rivers.

       




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Jack Doyle building digital rapport with new Colts Philip Rivers, Trey Burton

Jack Doyle can't get on the field with his new teammates but that hasn't stopped him from forging relationships.

       




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'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough '90s NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

'Last Dance' brings back memories of tough 90's NBA for Pacers coach Nate McMillan

       




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IU volleyball recruiting class ranks 15th — a program best

This week, PrepVolleyball.com released its Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The Hoosiers came in at No. 15 — a program best.

       




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2020 Colts schedule: Indianapolis kept out of NFL's best prime time slots again

The only time Indianapolis will be in prime time will be a Thursday night showdown with the rival Tennessee Titans. At their place in Nashville.

       




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John Purdue Club position 'area of passion' to former star quarterback Mark Herrmann

Mark Herrmann spent six years with the Krannert School of Management before coming to work for the John Purdue Club

       




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NCAA's Mark Emmert says he can't see sports starting if schools are online-only

NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: "If a school doesn't reopen, then they're not going to be playing sports."

       




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Mother's Day: Here's what loved ones want you to know about some amazing sports moms

For 2020 "Sports Mom of the Year," Kyle Neddenriep received heartfelt nominations from fathers, mothers, husbands, sons, daughters and friends.

       




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Indiana Pacers' first GM, architect of ABA championship teams Mike Storen dies at 84

Mike Storen, the Pacers' first general manager, former ABA commissioner and the father of ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, died Thursday. He was 84.

       




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'It may not be easy, but I'll be here.' Kathy Loggan is this year's Sports Mom of the Year

The past several weeks have brought a whirlwind of emotions for the Loggan family as beloved North Central AD Paul Loggan died from COVID-19.

       




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Briggs: Eric Holcomb meets protesters' rage with empathy — and a rebuke

The governor offered a gentle rebuke to protesters: You're not helping.

       




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Hackney: Purdue's president floats frightening plan for opening campus this fall

It's no secret that university presidents are wringing their hands about decreased enrollment and lost tuition revenue because of coronavirus.

       




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Letters: Holcomb's coronavirus mandate: Keep Hoosiers alive, healthy

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb's responsibility and obligation is to the citizenry of Indiana, a letter to the editor says.

       




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Briggs: Finally, a baby step toward reuniting kids and grandparents

Indianapolis, Fishers and the state on Thursday each announced plans which, combined, should result in greater testing capacity for Central Indiana.

       




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Hackney: Looking for that stimulus check? These tax-paying Hoosiers won't get one

America relies on both legal and undocumented immigrant labor to ensure that food and other goods continue flowing across the country, Hackney writes.

       




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Op-ed: Hoosiers need help from Mike Pence, not a visit and photo-op

Our government must do its part to protect working people from infectious diseases.

       




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Briggs: Holcomb and Hogsett skip the bickering and prioritize health over politics

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett strained to embody unity Thursday at a time when it would have been easy to perceive friction.

       




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Hackney: Families deserve transparency about nursing home COVID-19 cases. So does the public.

The reluctance of our state's leaders to offer further disclosures on a real-time basis, is another failure for Hoosiers.

       




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Op-ed: Acknowledge Indiana's educators during Teacher Appreciation Week

Indiana educators are among the strongest advocates for students and deserve the utmost appreciation and respect, Jennifer McCormick writes.