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WASHINGTON —  Documents released late Friday show President Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudolph W. Giuliani, was in contact with Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo in the months before the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly recalled. The State Department released the documents to the group American Oversight in response to a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit. […]

In the first half, Corona del Mar High quarterback Ethan Garbers used his feet to find the end zone. In the second half, Garbers used his arm. Either was effective for the Sea Kings, who also shut down a high-powered Alemany offense. There was a reason why Corona del Mar coach Dan O’ Shea called […]

To put it bluntly, high school football in Southern California at the highest level has become a two-team affair, with Santa Ana Mater Dei and Bellflower St. John Bosco leaving everyone else far behind. If you’re one of their fans, you love it. If not, there’s really no alternative. It’s getting to be like Northern […]

Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as Roadster returns to race today at Del Mar. And, we have another handicapping lesson from Rob Henie. So, I go to one of my doctors (having more than one doc is code for being old) on Friday and she says, […]

California is increasing business tax rates on legal marijuana, a move that stunned struggling companies that have been pleading with the state to do just the opposite. Hefty marijuana taxes that can approach 50% in some communities have been blamed for pushing shoppers into California’s illegal market, which is thriving. Industry analysts estimate that $3 […]

Two people have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into a shooting at a Halloween party in Orinda, Calif., that killed five people last month, authorities said. The arrests were a result of warrants that were obtained by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office and executed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms […]

SAN DIEGO —  Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said Friday that SEAL Chief Edward Gallagher should face a planned “trident review board” that could lead to his ouster from the elite force, despite President Trump’s tweet Thursday that Gallagher should remain a SEAL. Spencer told Reuters at the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada, that […]

Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It is Saturday, Nov. 23. Newsletter Get our Essential California newsletter Here’s a look at the top stories of the last week: Top stories 8,000 vulnerable buildings. An earthquake safety revolution is spreading in Los Angeles, as steel frames and strong walls are added to the […]

Here is a list of classical music performances in L.A. for Nov. 24-Dec. 1: Back to Back Bach Tesserae Baroque presents solo lute and chamber works by Bach featuring lutenist Thomas Dunford. Contrapuntal Recital Hall, address provided to ticket holders, Brentwood. Sun., 5 p.m. $20-$40; advance tickets required. tesseraebaroque.org Colburn Orchestra The student ensemble performs […]

Here is a list of dance concerts in L.A. for Nov. 24-Dec. 1: L.A. Dances This weeks-long festival concludes with works by Benjamin Millepied, Bella Lewitzky, Tino Sehgal and Madeline Hollander. L.A. Dance Project, 2245 E. Washington Blvd., L.A. Sun., 8 p.m.; ends Nov. 24. $45. (213) 422-8762. ladanceproject.org Sonikete Blues: Woodshedding Forever Flamenco presents […]