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Racy photos and an undisclosed killing: Sheriff’s race is Broward County’s raucous election to watch

Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is getting a political baptism by fire in an election that reads like a Hollywood screenplay with racy photos, a secret decades-old killing and a bitter union fight.




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Former truck driver arrested in Iowa for three murders dating back nearly 30 years

A fomer-long haul truck driver behind bars for allegedly killing three women in Tennessee and Wyoming in the 1990s is now being investigated for any ties he may have to other cold murder cases, police said.




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HOMETOWN HELPERS Like mother, like daughter: This dynamic duo helps feed homebound NYC seniors during COVID-19 crisis

“We’ve learned to assist each other, to help each other and listen,” said Magda Melendez, Citymeals warehouse distribution manager. “We leave aside the mother-daughter relationship and cooperate like best friends.”




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Chris Cornell’s widow fires back at Soundgarden members in escalating legal war, says they’re tying to ‘browbeat’ her into giving up music

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.”




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Lori Vallow’s brother died of blood clot, autopsy shows

A pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of Lori Vallow, who’s facing charges in the disappearance of her children




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Is it safe to walk, run or bike outside right now? Yes, and this is how

Many areas are closing because of crowds. Here are tips on how to safely go outdoors amid coronavirus concerns.




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I did a Napa wine tasting. At home. Here's how it went

Wine tastings can happen virtually. Here are a slew of California vineyards welcoming online guests.




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Major cruise lines suspend sailings until mid-May, for now

Carnival, Holland America, Seabourn and others extend suspension of sailings that began March 13




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Travelers need not worry about Real ID and authorization to visit Europe — for now

The deadline for Real ID has been postponed for a year and the need for paperwork to visit 26 European countries is also delayed.




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More cruises are being canceled. Here's how to get a refund or credit

The coronavirus pandemic is keeping cruise ships out of the water. Disney, Carnival and others have canceled more trips




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A world cruise ended abruptly. Now the ship is hoping to dock in L.A.

The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It's currently making its way to L.A.




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With coronavirus Easter, chocolate bunnies now wear masks

Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era




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Avoiding Easter crowds: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As pandemic stay-at-home campaign presses on, public lands restrictions keep tightening




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Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists

The deer, bobcats, coyotes and bears no longer have to deal with the hordes of camera-toting tourist vying to capture nature. They now roam unfettered.




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Should I book my summer vacation trip now?

It may be tempting to book precious time off even with the world as unsettled as it is. But this year, your trip may be more financially protected.




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You can still travel in the U.S. right now. But should you?

CDC offers guidelines about travel during the coronavirus outbreak. But the decision is yours




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Your Earth Day 2020 guide: Take this Earth Quiz. Download NASA posters. See Zac Efron.

Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. You don't have to miss out just because you're stuck at home.




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Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity

The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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Best sky-centric movies and TV shows of all time. Yes, 'Star Trek' makes the cut

Whether truth or fiction, these tales of space treat science seriously




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How to take great photos of the stars, the moon and the night sky

It doesn't take a lot of fancy equipment. A modern camera with a longer lens can help you capture the heavens.




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No fair! California cancels its state fair and O.C.'s fair follows follows suit

The California State Fair, scheduled to begin July 17 in Sacramento, is called off. Some county fairs remain scheduled.




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Having trouble getting a vacation refund? Try a credit card chargeback. Here's how

Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though.




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When will national parks reopen? Some are starting now

Parks are opening the way they closed, each in its own way.




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Ex-NFL star Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million for no-show speeches: auditor

Former NFL star Brett Favre said Wednesday he would repay the state of Mississippi $1.1 million after a state auditor discovered the Mississippi Department of Human Services paid the ex-quarterback for speaking engagements that never happened.




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Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules

Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL.




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How the Jets would be hurt by a shortened 2020 NFL season

The Jets’ already daunting challenge back to relevance could get harder if the NFL shortens the 2020 regular-season due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99 years old.




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Jimmy Glenn, boxing cornerman and owner of ‘Jimmy’s Corner’ bar in Times Square, dies at 89 of coronavirus

Glenn, a former boxer and owner of popular Times Square bar Jimmy's Corner, died of coronavirus early Thursday morning at 89.




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Ex-NFL star Brett Favre to repay $1.1 million for no-show speeches: auditor

Former NFL star Brett Favre said Wednesday he would repay the state of Mississippi $1.1 million after a state auditor discovered the Mississippi Department of Human Services paid the ex-quarterback for speaking engagements that never happened.




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Breaking down the 2020 Giants regular season schedule

The Giants are hoping new head coach Joe Judge and second-year QB Daniel Jones will lead them out of the darkness. But it's gonna be an uphill climb.




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Adam Gase impression steals the show in Frank Caliendo’s parody video of NFL coaches getting their 2020 schedules

Adam Gase eyeing Gang Green’s 2020 schedule is the highlight of comedian Frank Caliendo’s latest parody video featuring one of his favorite topics ... the NFL.




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How the Jets would be hurt by a shortened 2020 NFL season

The Jets’ already daunting challenge back to relevance could get harder if the NFL shortens the 2020 regular-season due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown arrested for shooting at people he thought were breaking into his home

Former NBA guard Shannon Brown was arrested recently after shooting a rifle in a mixup at his home.




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MLB draft cut from 40 rounds to five in absurd cash grab by owners

Teams are going to be able to get talented, desperate players for $20K signing bonuses.




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Betty Wold Johnson, mother of Jets owners, dies at 99

Betty Wold Johnson, the mother of Jets owners Christopher Johnson and Woody Johnson, has died. She was 99 years old.




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The NFL’s 2020 schedule release felt too normal; how far is too far before football sells false hope?

The three-day event was therapeutic for starved sports fans and millions of people confined to their homes.




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UCLA is focusing on hoops, not hype, heading into crosstown rivalry game with USC

A seven-game win streak and a first-place standing has brought a lot of attention to UCLA's basketball team. But the Bruins' focus on their game against USC on Saturday.




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USC knows it faces a mammoth task in spoiler role at the Pac-12 tournament

USC tries to stay optimistic in its underdog role at the Pac-12 tournament with the likes of UCLA and Oregon hovering in front of the Trojans.




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UCLA's offense kicks into low, low gear in loss to Trojans

Almost nothing worked, hurting UCLA's NCAA tournament chances and likely leaving the Bruins in need of at least one victory in the Pac-12 tournament next week.




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UCLA Bruins know what they must do to make the NCAA tournament

Win their first Pac-12 tournament game Thursday, and the resurgent UCLA Bruins would feel better about their chances of an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament.




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Where are they now? A look at UCLA's 1995 NCAA men's basketball championship team

A look at the players and coaches from UCLA's 1995 NCAA men's basketball championship team and what they are up to today.




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UCLA women's water polo wonders how season might have played out

The UCLA women's water polo team was No. 2 in the nation and chasing its first NCAA title since 2009 when the coronavirus outbreak occurred.




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Cutting college sports programs is a possibility amid economic downturn

A proposal that would allow Division I sports teams to be cut amid the coronavirus crisis has created concern among coaches and athletics officials.




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UCLA fans will be allowed back into the Rose Bowl someday ... but who will go?

At some point, the coronavirus outbreak will subside enough to allow fans to attend football games again. The question is how many UCLA fans will make it to the Rose Bowl.




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House fire - Kentish Town

Firefighters rescued a man from the second floor of the building using a fire escape hood




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Bungalow fire - Upminster

Firefighters tackle bungalow fire




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Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90

Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90.




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John 'Sonny' Franzese, powerful mob boss who hung out with Frank Sinatra, dies at 103

Alleged to be a prolific killer, Franzese was finally released from prison when he was 100




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Thich Quang Do, Buddhist monk and renowned Vietnamese dissident, dies at 91

The Communist government kept Thich Quang Do in prison or under house arrest for more than 20 years.




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Max von Sydow, Swedish star of Bergman films, 'The Exorcist,' dies at 90

Swedish actor Max von Sydow, the stately import whose theater roots laid the groundwork for a vast onscreen career in nearly a dozen Ingmar Bergman productions, has died.