Los Angeles Daily News Athletes of the Week (Aug. 10

Who is Jimmy Gomez? Democratic Congressman Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Rep. Jimmy Gomez is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a congressional staffer.

U.S. school vaccination rates drop yet again as exemptions reach new high

It’s the fourth consecutive year that the national average exemption rate has reached a new high, and the vast majority are parents withholding shots for nonmedical reasons.

SoCal high school coaches escorted off campus amid ‘CPR’ probe

Turmoil inside El Camino Real’s athletic department deepened last week when multiple coaches and teachers were placed on administrative leave amid an investigation involving CPR and first-aid ...

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All-Pros Nacua, Garrett could miss week of practice with Rams to rest minor injuries, McVay says

All-Pro receiver Puka Nacua and All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett are likely to sit out the next week of practice with the Los Angeles Rams to rest minor injuries. Nacua developed soreness in ...

Former Tennessee star Ben Joyce back with Angels after injury, throws 104.5 mph pitch

Former Tennessee star and Farragut graduate Ben Joyce is back in MLB and showcasing his electric fastball that consistently ...

School shutdown spree grips California as enrollment plunges statewide

California schools are shuttering at an alarming rate, leaving over 19,000 students scrambling for a classroom.

Buss family will sell minority ownership stake in Lakers to Kushner and Iger, reports say

The Buss family has voted to sell its 17.8% minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to ESPN and The Athletic. The decision Monday ...

LAUSD teachers circle neighborhoods at dawn; ICE warrant rule ends at campus gate

LAUSD ICE patrols have drawn UTLA teachers to pre-dawn neighborhood circuits, photographing license plates and relaying alerts, as ICE reported 51,000 arrests in July 2026 -- the highest single-month ...

Ex-St. Louis Teacher Kareem Spann Charged With Statutory Rape Tied to LA Case

An LAPD arrest in 2023 helped uncover decades-old statutory rape allegations against a former St. Louis teacher.

Fresno Unified Welcomes Students Back With a $23 Million Budget Gap

As students return to school, Fresno Unified faces rising special education costs, reduced mental health staffing, and a $23 million deficit.

Punishment Announced After 'Assault' At U.S. High School Soccer Game

Punishment has been announced following the apparent "assault" that took place at a U.S. high school soccer game in South Dakota over the weekend. During Friday's boys soccer game between Rapid City ...

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Los Angeles Daily News Athletes of the Week (Aug. 10 – 15)

Annabelle O’Keefe, Cadi Kuntz, Arman Papazyan, Jaxson Dillard and Lucky Fasavalu recognized in first selections of the school ...

Buss family will sell minority ownership stake in Lakers, reports say

The Buss family has voted to sell its 17.8% minority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to new majority owners Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, according to ESPN and The Athletic.

Jamal Crawford Reveals Turning Down 3 NBA Jobs for Son’s Future, Says When He'll Turn to Coaching

Jamal Crawford spent 20 years in the NBA and picked up three Sixth Man of the Year awards along the way. Now the veteran guard is walking away from head coaching interviews for a reason most front ...

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Kavion Broussard, Bryant Williams in position for starting tackle jobs on Arkansas offensive line

Arkansas offensive lineman Kavion Broussard blocks, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, during the Razorback' third practice of fall camp outside Walker Pavilion in Fayetteville. (Hank Layton/WholeHogSports) ...

HOA fees are rising. These markets are the hardest hit.

The hidden costs of homeownership have been on the rise, including HOA fees. Here's how fees compare and what it means for the housing market.

ByteDance signs first AI copyright truce with Hollywood

ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association have signed a memorandum of understanding to build copyright guardrails into the ...

OpEd: Disinvestment Is a Cost Center for L.A.

Between now and 2028, Los Angeles will decide where billions of dollars go. Olympic procurement, development deals, infrastructure buildouts – the ...

NFL insider Tom Pelissero lands new jobs after ESPN layoff

A little under one month since he was laid off by ESPN, former NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero has a new home. Netflix ...

AI Film Studios Are Challenging Hollywood’s Traditional Production Model

AI film studios are cutting production costs and changing Hollywood workflows while raising concerns about jobs, performers, ...

Little Caesars Returns as Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL

Little Caesars is returning for its fifth year as the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL with an Officially Delicious season-long lineup built for hungry football fans. The 2026 campaign will feature ...

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The Most Anticipated L.A. Restaurant Openings Arriving in August

Upscale chop houses, refurbished French bistros and hearty Mediterranean cuisine give summer a delicious send-off.

The Chargers and Eagles are among playoff teams hoping for boosts from new play-callers

Making the playoffs wasn't nearly enough last season for the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles. Despite winning 11 ...

Salli Richardson-Whitfield Is Making Emmy History Again—And She’s Not Done Yet

In 2024, the longtime actress-turned-director became the first Black woman nominated for an Emmy for directing in the drama ...