Losing a home in a fire, then being hit with a 'casualty gain' Losing a home in a fire, then being hit with a 'casualty gain'

The IRS calls it an 'involuntary conversion' when your property is destroyed and you receive insurance proceeds.

March 30, 2025, 12:00
Did UCLA's DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice Did UCLA's DeShaun Foster reload roster? Five questions going into spring practice

The Bruins begin practice on Tuesday with several new assistant coaches and a new quarterback. Here's a look at some questions that need to be answered.

March 30, 2025, 13:00
Barabak: America has gotten ruder. Starting at the very top Barabak: America has gotten ruder. Starting at the very top

A new survey finds that a plurality of Americans say the country has become less civil since the COVID-19 pandemic. That's hardly surprising given the profane and boorish example set by President Trump.

March 30, 2025, 12:00
Hernández: Dodgers visiting Trump's White House goes against everything they represent Hernández: Dodgers visiting Trump's White House goes against everything they represent

The Dodgers are embarking on the path of least resistance, and that's not what leaders do. Leaders do what is right and deal with the consequences.

March 30, 2025, 12:00
Is Taiwan the happiest place in Asia? Is Taiwan the happiest place in Asia?

Taiwan has surpassed Singapore as the happiest place in Asia, according to the World Happiness Report. But what do residents think?

March 30, 2025, 12:00
Rebuilding from ruins: Lakers coach JJ Redick aims to fix Palisades rec center Rebuilding from ruins: Lakers coach JJ Redick aims to fix Palisades rec center

JJ Redick was brought to tears when he first saw the devastation where he rented a home and one day hoped to buy. Now he's working to rebuild it.

March 30, 2025, 12:00
'Saul' brothers bond over 'Glengarry' stage work, shared comedy instincts 'Saul' brothers bond over 'Glengarry' stage work, shared comedy instincts

'Better Call Saul' screen siblings Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean have reunited on Broadway for the revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross.' Like Jimmy McGill, Odenkirk is feeling his way through the experience.

March 30, 2025, 12:00
Editorial: To understand homelessness, listen to homeless people. Here's what I learned Editorial: To understand homelessness, listen to homeless people. Here's what I learned

Don't we all want better for all people who are this impoverished? Los Angeles cannot thrive if there is one community of people safely in homes and another forced onto the sidewalks.

March 30, 2025, 14:00
Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film 'Selena' has stood the test of time Gregory Nava on how his 1997 film 'Selena' has stood the test of time

Director Gregory Nava talks about his iconic biopic, which the late singer's husband, Chris Perez, considers the Selena 'bible.'

March 30, 2025, 14:00
Appreciation: Saluting George Foreman and the power of heavyweight trios Appreciation: Saluting George Foreman and the power of heavyweight trios

George Foreman's death reminds Bill Dwyre of the end of truly special trios, including Muhammad Ali, George Frazier and Foreman.

March 30, 2025, 13:00