ga Unanimous Supreme Court overturns New Jersey 'Bridgegate' fraud convictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:41:40 -0400 The New Jersey case involving aides to Gov. Chris Christie may have been a political scandal, but it was not a crime, justices say. Full Article
ga Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president during high-dollar fundraiser By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 22:25:46 -0400 Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president Full Article
ga Pandemic Gardens Satisfy A Hunger For More Than Just Good Tomatoes By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:59:00 -0400 The victory gardens of the 1940s helped people contribute to the war effort from the safety of home. 75 years later, vegetable gardens are having a resurgence, for similiar reasons. Full Article
ga Staff news: W.J. Hennigan to cover Pentagon; Josh Rottenberg joins Calendar By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:14:00 -0400 The Times this week announced two staffing moves: W.J. Full Article
ga Assistant Managing Editor John Corrigan leaving L.A. Times By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 13:05:00 -0400 Assistant Managing Editor John Corrigan is leaving The Times to become an editor at the Wall Street Journal, Times Editor/Publisher Davan Maharaj announced. Full Article
ga Matt Doig joining L.A. Times as assistant managing editor/investigations By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Feb 2017 21:10:00 -0500 Matt Doig is joining the Los Angeles Times as assistant managing editor, investigations. Full Article
ga Supreme Court tosses Bridgegate convictions of two officials for ex-N.J. Gov. Chris Christie By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:55:24 +0000 The Bridgegate scandal was no crime, the Supreme Court ruled, tossing the convictions of two officials who caused a traffic jam as political punishment to then-Gov. Chris Christie’s enemies. Full Article
ga 'Despicable human being’: NYC nurse arrested for gassing up car with credit card stolen from dying coronavirus patient — cops By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:42:32 +0000 Danielle Conti, 43, used the pandemic as her personal piggy bank after allegedly stealing the charge card from 70-year-old widower Anthony Catapano while making her daily rounds at hard-hit Staten Island University Hospital North sometime in early April, authorities charge. Full Article
ga NYC man charged with murder for baseball-bat attack against street thief after victim dies 5 years later By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:03:54 +0000 Craig Nathaniel, 33, already served five years probation after pleading guilty to felony assault for the Dec. 23, 2012, attack. Full Article
ga Armed robbers stealing e-bikes from Manhattan deliverymen strike again, this time slicing one victim’s hand with a knife By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:49:30 +0000 The 36-year-old Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was dropping off a pie to a building on Fort George Hill near Fairview Ave on Sunday about 9 p.m. when the crew of crooks took his $1400 bike at knifepoint and cut the man’s hand. He refused medical attention, cops said. Full Article
ga Elliott: For U.S. women's hockey team, promoting the game is never-ending job By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 7 Feb 2020 23:36:18 -0500 The U.S. and Canadian women's national hockey teams finish their Rivalry Series on Saturday at Honda Center in another chance to showcase their sport. Full Article
ga Ducks game postponed after Blues' Jay Bouwmeester suffers cardiac episode By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:38:05 -0500 Play was suspended during the Ducks-Blues game on Tuesday at Honda Center after St. Louis defenseman Jay Bouwmeester collapsed on the bench during the first period. Full Article
ga Novelty of outdoor games does not wear thin with Kings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:04:11 -0500 The three previous outdoor games the Kings have participated in ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Avalanche continue to be a big part of the team's history. Full Article
ga Kings reportedly are trading defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 18:06:25 -0500 Alec Martinez won two Stanley Cups with the Kings over 11 seasons. Now, he's set to be moved to the Vegas Golden Knights for two draft picks. Full Article
ga Gabriel Vilardi gets two points in debut, Kings score five goals in win over Panthers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 18:40:02 -0500 Fresh faces, including top prospect Gabriel Vilardi making his debut, replaced familiar ones in the Kings' locker room before a game against Florida. Full Article
ga Elliott: Kings see their past and present collide against Maple Leafs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 01:40:04 -0500 The Kings' rebuilding phase is underway and includes some former-player reunions like Saturday, when two generations of Kings players were on display Full Article
ga Columbus Blue Jackets to play games without fans present By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:50:35 -0400 Columbus became the first NHL team to say it will play in an empty arena, announcing on Wednesday that it will abide by a mandate from the state of Ohio. Full Article
ga San Jose Sharks to play games without fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:44:35 -0400 The San Jose Sharks will play their next three home games at SAP Center as scheduled, but those games will be closed to the general public. Full Article
ga Gary Bettman says NHL can find 'credible' way to finish regular season and award Stanley Cup By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:31:52 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman, who suspended the NHL season this week because of the coronavirus pandemic, believes the league can finish the season in a sensible way. Full Article
ga Kings turn attention to next season as they wait to see if they'll play again By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 10:00:11 -0400 The Kings were riding a big winning streak before the season was suspended because of the coronavirus. But Todd McLellan sees some promising trends. Full Article
ga Kings turn to video game simulations to keep fans engaged amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:24:03 -0400 The Kings have found a way to stay connected with fans amid the coronavirus shutdown by replicating its schedule through video games. Full Article
ga Four more members of Ottawa Senators organization test positive for COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:21:12 -0400 The Ottawa Senators reports four more COVID-19 cases. The Senators played at Honda Center on March 10 and at Staples Center on March 11. Full Article
ga Gary Bettman says it might not be possible to complete NHL season normally By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 17:37:11 -0400 NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledges finishing the regular season and playoffs might not happen because of COVID-19 outbreak. A third Avalanche player tests positive. Full Article
ga Gary Bettman says the NHL is leaning against games in non-league cities By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:39:21 -0400 Commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL is leaning against staging games in non-league arenas if it resumes the season. One option could be playing in two to four selected NHL cities. Full Article
ga Gary Bettman says NHL willing to delay next season by two months to finish 2020 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:00:25 -0400 NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said the league remains determined to finish the season and is willing to delay the start of next season by two months to do so. Full Article
ga Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 16:58:06 +0000 Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland. Full Article
ga Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:17:44 -0500 Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season. Full Article
ga Walker Buehler is sharp and so are the Dodgers as they win two split-squad games By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 19:35:57 -0500 Walker Buehler threw two hitless innings and reached 96 mph on his fastball as the Dodgers beat the Rockies for one of two split-squad wins Saturday. Full Article
ga Ross Stripling makes solid start for Dodgers, who fall to Mariners in spring game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 00:23:12 -0500 Ross Stripling, who hopes to start this season but seems likely to return to a swingman bullpen role, gave up one run in three innings Friday night. Full Article
ga Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 14:21:07 -0400 As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26. Full Article
ga Dodgers defeat Brewers in rain-shortened spring game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:28:00 -0400 The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 4-1 in a Cactus League game that began with a delay and was called off with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning after heavy rainfall returned. Full Article
ga Scott Boras pitches 162-game MLB schedule with a World Series game on Christmas By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:30:39 -0400 Sports agent Scott Boras let Major League Baseball know about his idea for how baseball can maintain the integrity of its 162-game schedule and playoff system. Full Article
ga Commentary: Why MLB should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:00:35 -0400 If possible, Major League Baseball should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium to give to give fans the chance to embrace the sport again. Full Article
ga Justin Turner suggests a home run derby to decide games tied after 10 innings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:37:24 -0400 Justin Turner has an idea to help limit the toll on players during a shortened season: a home run derby to decide a winner when a game is tied after 10 innings. Full Article
ga Gavin Lux and Ty Buttrey to take part in 'MLB The Show 20' video game tournament By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:14:04 -0400 With the MLB season postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, each team will be represented by one player in the 'MLB The Show 20' league. Full Article
ga The Dodgers and Angels aren't playing. Shouldn't game tickets be refunded? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:42:45 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels are not refunding tickets at this time, following the guidance of Major League Baseball. Neither is StubHub. Fans are outraged. Full Article
ga Granderson: Baseball games or not, it will still be Jackie Robinson Day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:47:38 -0400 Jackie Robinson's legacy stretches well beyond baseball, into all facets of life. It's why we should always celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Full Article
ga The Check-In: Gavin Lux leads Dodgers to W's in the 'MLB The Show Players League' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:02:55 -0400 Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux is holed up in Wisconsin, working out and representing the Dodgers in the PlayStation game: "MLB The Show Players League". Full Article
ga Dodgers to pay gameday workers $1.3 million amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:07:28 -0400 Gameday workers impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic will collectively receive $1.3 million in financial assistance from the Dodgers. Full Article
ga Red Sox escape major punishment following MLB sign-stealing investigation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:39:15 -0400 MLB found the Red Sox illegally used technology to steal signs during the 2018 season, but only one Red Sox employee, an advance scout, was suspended. Full Article
ga Man beaten in Dodger Stadium parking lot files lawsuit against team By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 22:37:49 -0400 A man who suffered a fractured skull after being punched in a parking lot after a 2019 game alleges the lot didn't have adequate lighting or security. Full Article
ga Dodgers offer refunds or credit to ticket holders for home games in March, April By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:12:10 -0400 The Dodgers offered refunds to people who bought tickets to home games in March and April that were canceled because of the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
ga Batman and Superman are garbage for new Banksy artwork, ‘Game Changer,’ celebrating health workers By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:19:56 +0000 The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby. Full Article
ga Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:40:30 +0000 Chris Cornell’s widow is firing back at her husband’s Soundgarden bandmates, calling the lawsuit they filed against her Wednesday an attempt to “browbeat” her into giving up “copyrighted works.” Full Article
ga Emmy and Tony-winning Leslie Uggams tapped for virtual reading of Noël Coward’s ‘Blithe Spirit’ to benefit The Actors Fund By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:44:08 +0000 ‘Hamilton’ star Renee Elise Goldsberry, Drama Desk Award winner Montego Glover, Thom Sesma, Angel Desai, Kendyl Ito, William Jackson Harper, Tony Award winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will join Uggams in the comedy about a wealthy novelist who invites the eccentric clairvoyant to his home to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. And Uggams is playing the medium, named Madame Arcati. Full Article
ga Justice Department drops ‘unjustified’ criminal case against ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:02:44 +0000 The move marks a stunning renunciation of one of the most high-profile convictions secured as part of the federal investigation into President Trump’s ties to Russia. Full Article
ga Florida man who stole gator meat from store identified by Florida Gators license plate: cops By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 21:56:06 +0000 He’ll need a better defense than the one his favorite team managed against LSU last year. Full Article
ga SYSTEM UPDATE: 5 Mother’s Day gifts for the ‘Gamer Mom’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:16:42 +0000 You can always get your mom flowers for Mother’s Day, or chocolate, or your standard Mother’s Day gift. Or, if your mom is anything like mine, you can go in a completely different direction. Full Article
ga Man who filmed Ahmaud Arbery killing also under investigation, Georgia official says By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:16:29 +0000 A day after a father and son were charged in the February killing of unarmed jogger Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia official promised a thorough probe into the case and said the man who filmed the horrific incident is also under investigation. In a news conference Friday morning, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vic Reynolds said “every stone will be turned over" and if the facts lead agents to make another arrest “they will do that.” Full Article
ga Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:24:25 +0000 The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas. Full Article