Dear Readers, As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for reading and to look back at the highlights of 2014.

Sasha Frere-Jones, a leading voice on music, language and culture, is joining the Los Angeles Times as cultural critic at large, Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor S.

Liam Dillon (@dillonliam) an accomplished investigative journalist, is joining our State Capitol bureau in Sacramento.

Dan Beucke has joined the Los Angeles Times as deputy Business editor.

Del Wilber is joining the Los Angeles Times' Washington Bureau, where he will cover the Justice Department. 

In an expansion of The Times' storytelling efforts, the newsroom has added two video editors.  

Jaweed Kaleem is joining the national staff of the Los Angeles Times, covering race and justice issues.

Lindsey Thiry, who has been blogging on USC football for The Times, is joining the staff as a general assignment reporter focused on multimedia storytelling.

Tanya Erlach is joining the Los Angeles Times as the newsroom's director of editorial events.

Justin Chang, chief film critic for Variety, will be joining The Times as a film critic.

Assistant Managing Editor John Corrigan is leaving The Times to become an editor at the Wall Street Journal, Times Editor/Publisher Davan Maharaj announced. 

Anna Phillips has joined the Los Angeles Times as a member of the Metro education team.

Many Times readers have taken issue with two letters in this week's Travel section, which criticized a Nov. 27 article about National Park sites that address issues of race and ethnicity in America's history.

Jen Yamato is joining the Calendar staff as a film reporter beginning Jan. 2. 

Matt Doig is joining the Los Angeles Times as assistant managing editor, investigations.

The Los Angeles Times' accomplishments in 2016 included winning its 44th Pulitzer Prize, and attaining record growth in digital readership and subscriptions.

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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.

Building owner Amazon Realty Group must also pay the $126,000 in damages to the residents of 219, 221 and 223 W. 24th St., and let them back in their homes, said the ruling by Housing Court Judge Jack Stoller.

“They’re still proceeding with primaries for other offices, for other races," Yang told the Daily News.

Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson pays tribute to Kobe Bryant and the others lost in Calabasas helicopter crash with a specially designed mask.

The Kings traded forward Klye Clifford and backup goalie Jack Campbell to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Trevor Moore and draft picks.

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.

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.

Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a game against the Ducks on Tuesday. Ducks medical personnel helped save his life.

The Ducks dealt forward Ondrej Kase to the Boston Bruins in exchange for forward David Backes, prospect Axel Andersson and a 2020 first-round pick.

Tyler Toffoli, Alec Martinez and Kyle Clifford, who all won two Stanley Cups with the Kings, and Ondrej Kase from the Ducks were among veterans traded.

When Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash, Ducks goalie John Gibson wanted to honor the Lakers legend with his mask. He knew just who to contact.

The spread of coronavirus has forced the cancellation of a major hockey tournament and has pushed the NHL toward the brink of change.

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.

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.

Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli are setting a new standard for taking care of arena workers amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Kings goalie Jonathan Quick knows it takes some time to regain his form after a long break. He says NHL goalies will be tested if the season resumes.

Joe Castiglione saw his first baseball game in the Bronx.

A.J. Pollock hit his first home run of the spring but the Dodgers dug themselves in a hole early to fall to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-3.

Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen spent the offseason working on regaining his form. Early results have been encouraging.

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández made adjustments to his swing during the offseason that he believes will produce more power.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing.

Power-hitting outfield prospect Zak Reks has packed a lot into his 26 years, and now he is focused on contributing to the Dodgers.

The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in a spring training game that included Justin Turner getting hit by a pitch and Clayton Kershaw being escorted off the field.

Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers.

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was visibly shaken after he hit former Dodgers prospect Willie Calhoun in the face with a fastball Sunday.

With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects.

MLB scouts can't evaluate college and high school players during the coronavirus shutdown, casting doubt on whether the June amateur draft can be held.

Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering.

The Dodgers' Hideo Nomo, with a quirky windup and devastating forkball, pioneered Japanese players coming to the U.S. by quickly becoming an All-Star.

Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006.

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.

The Dodgers' Justin Turner shares his thoughts on his viral 'Tiger King' tweet and how he feels about the latest idea to save the MLB season.