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Bass dismisses
L.A. fire chief,
faulting response
in Palisades
engines that could have
Firefighters union been on patrol along the hill-
sides and canyons and po-
says mayor is making tentially put out the fire
Crowley ‘a scapegoat’ when it was still small.
Crowley did not immedi-
over the crisis. ately respond to a request
for comment about her dis-
By Dakota Smith, missal. LAFD spokesperson
Julia Wick, Erik Scott said the depart-
David Zahniser ment was “aware of the
and Tony Barboza mayor’s announcement”
and had “no further com-
Los Angeles Mayor ments or interviews on this
Karen Bass ousted Fire matter at this time.”
Chief Kristin Crowley over LAFD veteran Ronnie
her handling of the Pali- Villanueva will serve as in-
sades fire Friday, adding to terim chief. He retired seven
the turmoil that has envel- months ago as chief deputy
oped City Hall. of emergency operations af-
Bass took that step after ter 41 years with the depart-
publicly ramping up criti- ment, according to the may-
cism of Crowley in recent or’s office.
days, complaining that she Crowley’s dismissal drew
Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times had not heard from the chief immediate backlash from
LOS ANGELES Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, left, and Mayor Karen Bass, shown at a Jan. 11 news conference, until after the fire broke out, the firefighters union, whose
increasingly clashed over the response to the Palisades fire, which culminated Friday in Crowley’s firing. while also questioning the leaders supported her last
chief ’s deployment deci- month when she spoke out
sions. about needing more city re-
“We know that 1,000 fire- sources.
fighters that could have “Crowley is being made a

District attorney opposes a new trial

been on duty on the morning scapegoat, and she’s being
the fires broke out were in- terminated for telling the
stead sent home on Chief truth,” said Freddy Escobar,
Crowley’s watch,” Bass said president of United Fire-
in a statement Friday an- fighters of Los Angeles City

for Menendez brothers in ’89 killings nouncing Crowley’s firing.

The mayor also alleged
that the chief had refused to
participate in an after-ac-
Local 112.
Escobar disputed Bass’
rationale for firing Crowley,
saying that an outside inves-

Hochman says he’ll respond to resentencing request in ‘coming weeks’ tion report on the fires after
being asked to do so by Fire
tigation into the fire is al-
ready underway. He also as-
Commission President Gen- serted that the department
parents, saying he’ll revisit ethia Hudley Hayes, a Bass lacks a sufficient number of
By Salvador the issue in “the coming appointee. trucks and engines for the
Hernandez, weeks.” A Times investigation 1,000 firefighters who were
Richard Winton The 1989 killings of Jose found that LAFD officials sent home hours before the
and Hannah Fry and Kitty Menendez inside chose not to order roughly fire started.
the family’s Beverly Hills 1,000 firefighters to remain But several former LAFD
Los Angeles County Dist. home, and the highly publi- on duty for a second shift as chief officers told The Times
Atty. Nathan Hochman an- cized trials that followed, winds were building — that keeping the firefighters
nounced Friday that he’s op- sparked documentaries, which would have doubled on duty would have enabled
posing a petition by attor- films and a recent television the personnel on hand when the department to send doz-
neys for Erik and Lyle series that have renewed the Palisades fire broke out ens of extra engines to the
Menendez asking the court public interest in the case the morning of Jan. 7. Palisades and other high-
to take another look at their decades later. Revelations Fire officials staffed just risk areas. And firefighters
case amid new sexual as- made in the last year have five of more than 40 engines not assigned to the addi-
sault allegations they say also prompted new consid- that are available to aid in tional engines would have
corroborate a history of eration of their crimes and battling wildfires, The been available for other
abuse. pleas for the brothers to be Times found. tasks.
But Hochman stopped California Department of Corrections freed. Another Times investi- Councilmember Monica
short of shutting down the ERIK MENENDEZ, left, and his brother, Lyle, were A habeas corpus petition gation found that the LAFD Rodriguez, whose northeast
possibility of resentencing given life terms for the 1989 murders of their parents filed on behalf of the could have sent at least 10 San Fernando Valley district
the brothers, who are serv- in Beverly Hills. A hearing to determine whether the brothers in Los Angeles additional engines to the has experienced major hill-
ing life terms for killing their brothers should be resentenced is set for March 20. [See Menendez, A8] Palisades before the fire — [See Crowley, A6]

Scientists warn about water safety in fire-stricken areas of L.A.

zene in parts of their water with the need for water, but can result in anemia, which Lincoln Avenue Water
Carcinogen benzene systems. some scientists warned that can leave patients feeling Co. said that it had taken
State regulators have using the water, even for pur- weak and tired; a low white over 350 samples, and that of
poses risks even recommended the utilities poses other than drinking or blood cell count, which de- the 296 samples it had ana-
without ingestion. issue “do not drink” and “do cooking, could pose a risk. bilitates the immune sys- lyzed — with results posted
not boil” notices, which still Studies have linked long- tem; and a low platelet on the California State Wa-
By Noah Haggerty permit residents to use the term exposure to benzene count, which leads to exces- ter Resources Control
water for showers, hand- through inhalation or inges- sive bleeding and bruising. Board’s website — 30 had
Public utilities in both washing, laundry and other tion to the development of So far, two of Altadena’s contamination above the
Roberto Schmidt AP
the Eaton and Palisades fire daily activities. blood cancers such as leu- three customer-owned wa- state’s maximum allowed
PBS on edge burn scars have reported de- The state said the order kemia. Research has also ter utilities have detected level, with concentrations as
over funding tecting the carcinogen ben- attempts to balance safety found long-term exposure the carcinogen. [See Water risk, A6]
Political pressure isn’t
new to the outlet, but
now Trump’s FCC is COLUMN ONE
focusing on sponsor-

Out of the embers, they found solace in the timbres

ships. BUSINESS, A7

Chinese students
like U.S. schools
Families may debate
whether to send kids,
Palisades Symphony dedicates
but many still believe
degree leads to better concert to those who lost homes
life. PERSPECTIVES, A2
“Please stay safe and say
By Thomas Curwen
Altadena’s past prayers for our friends near
comes into view this horrible disaster,”
hen Denisa Hanna, the president of the
After the Eaton fire,
residents imagine
what rebuilding could
look like for the city’s
future. CALIFORNIA, B1
Weather
Sunny and very warm.
W Hanna
opened the
text and
saw images
of the flames and smoke of
the Palisades fire advancing
from the highlands, she
Palisades Symphony Or-
chestra, wrote in an email to
its members.
They had planned to
gather that night at the
church on Sunset Boule-
vard, their first practice of
L.A. Basin: 80/54. B8 knew she had to cancel the new year. For almost 60
rehearsal. years, the all-volunteer
For the latest news, She was safe in her home, orchestra — together with
go to latimes.com. Mid-City, but the pictures the Brentwood Palisades
had come from the secretary Chorale — had served the
of Palisades Lutheran community with a series of
Michael Owen Baker For The Times Church, who was evacuat- annual programs, and their
“WE LOST our house,” Palisades Symphony Orchestra violinist Helen ing. The roads were jammed first concert of 2025 was just
Bendix, center, wrote in a brief email. Fifteen other musicians did as well. and the wind was howling. [See Orchestra, A10]

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Chinese students still see appeal of U.S. schools

school, I worried that U.S.- study in the U.S.
Families might debate China relations would im- Her father is less ada-
pact my plans. But over the mant, and now prefers that
whether to send their years, I’ve realized that Gu stay closer to home; cre-
kids, but many believe things haven’t really im- dentials from a domestic
proved, yet people are still university might have an ad-
an American degree is going abroad,” she said. vantage over a U.S. degree,
a pathway to success. Wei Zhou, a 54-year-old particularly at state-owned
parent in Beijing, sent her institutions. He’s had
eldest son to the U.S. as an friends take his daughter on
By Stephanie Yang undergrad. Now that her campus tours at some of
and Grace Xue younger son is starting to China’s best universities, in-
apply for college, she’s won- cluding Peking University
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Grow- dering if an American degree and Tsinghua University in
ing up in Beijing, Jacinta Gu is worth it. The financial bur- Beijing. They were appeal-
had always imagined herself den would be immense com- ing, but Gu says she can’t
going to college in America. pared to domestic universi- shake her childhood memo-
Some of her happiest ties, with uncertain job pro- ries of the U.S.
memories are tied to vaca- spects in both countries, she Gu’s parents say they be-
tions in the U.S. She loves to said, adding that staying in lieve they have come to a
reminisce about her trips to the U.S. has become more compromise — Gu can get
Disneyland and a visit to difficult after graduation. her undergraduate degree in
Stanford University, where Meanwhile, parents say, Chi- China, and then apply to
her aunt attended graduate nese companies are less in- graduate schools in the U.S.
school. Future Publishing via Getty Images clined to hire international But Gu is concerned that the
“I remember thinking COLLEGE students look at job openings in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, in graduates than they once longer she waits, the more
how beautiful it was, and 2023. Many Chinese families believe an American degree will lead to a better life. were. difficult it will become for
how much I wanted to go “In China, it’s becoming Chinese students to study in
there,” the 17-year-old says. rounded education in the on China and a crackdown ward.” mainstream to think that the U.S.
For decades, the majority U.S. on immigration, which U.S. universities are try- undergraduate education in “It seems like it’s gotten
of international students in For families like Gu’s, the threatens to further escalate ing to hedge their bets as the U.S. is no longer appeal- harder to go abroad com-
the U.S. have come from calculations involved in tensions. well. ing,” she said. “In the past, pared to before,” she said. “It
China, where an American making a decision — go to Now Chinese students Julian Fisher, managing studying abroad was seen as makes me a bit anxious
education has become the U.S. or stay home — are seeking to go abroad are in- director of the Beijing-based prestigious. But now it about whether things might
known as a pathway to a bet- becoming more compli- creasingly applying to uni- consultancy Venture Educa- seems reversed.” change in the future.”
ter life. That student popula- cated. versities outside of the U.S. tion, said colleges are now When Gu’s mother Ou Cai is hopeful that under
tion jumped from about China is still the top According to a survey from spending more resources on Cai and father Lingwei Gu Trump, the U.S. won’t turn
63,000 in the 2002-03 school source of international stu- New Oriental, a private edu- recruiting in India and Ni- were in school in the 1990s, away promising students
year to 372,532 in 2019-20, ac- dents in California, where cational services provider in geria, which sends more stu- China’s economy was boom- like her daughter. She was
cording to the Institute of In- their tuition dollars have China, the U.K. has overtak- dents to the U.S. than any ing and many foreign com- reassured by his campaign
ternational Education. long helped bolster research en the U.S. as the top pre- other country in Africa. panies were opening offices promise to grant green
But it started to drop off and prestige at schools such ferred country for Chinese “When we advise over- in China. Though they knew cards to all foreign college
during the pandemic and as USC and UC San Diego. students studying abroad seas universities on Chinese students who studied graduates, and sees his ac-
has never recovered. The But the relationship be- for the past five years, in part students, we tell them: You abroad, they didn’t feel the tions as an effort to specif-
number of Chinese students tween the two countries, al- because of the more stable need to consider that the need to leave. But as China’s ically curb illegal immigra-
at U.S. universities fell to ready strained during the political environment. numbers you have right now economy has slowed, Cai tion.
277,398 last year, declining Obama administration, Sabrina Wu, a teacher at might be the biggest num- said it’s become more impor- “Chinese students are
4% from the previous year continued to fray during New Channel, an English bers you’ll ever have,” Fisher tant than ever for Gu and really smart, and really want
even as the total number of President Trump’s first school and education con- said. her 15-year-old sister to ex- to connect with the world,”
international students term. In 2018, Trump sultancy in Beijing, said Nonetheless, the lure of a perience life abroad. she said. “I think only with
reached a record high. Dur- launched the China Hong Kong and Singapore U.S. education is still a draw “Those who stayed in these connections can we
ing the 2023-24 school year, Initiative, a sweeping pro- schools are growing in popu- for some of China’s most am- China during that time ben- get rid of so much misunder-
India sent more students to gram meant to investigate larity because of their prox- bitious students. efited greatly. Buying prop- standing and conflict.”
the U.S. than China for the threats of espionage and in- imity to China. Countries Xinyue Liu, a 16-year-old erty was affordable, and the Gu’s father also brushed
first time since 2009. tellectual property theft, but with flexible visa and immi- student from Nanjing, said job market was thriving,” off Trump’s most inflamma-
A dramatic slowdown in was instead criticized as un- gration policies such as Can- her family has had doubts Cai said. “Times have tory rhetoric, chalking it up
the Chinese economy follow- fairly targeting scientists ada and Australia have also about the safety of U.S. uni- changed. The opportunities to his experience as a
ing the pandemic has played and researchers of Chinese attracted more applicants, versities. She also harbors we once had here no longer businessman. What makes
a role in the downturn, as the descent. she said. concerns over whether she exist.” America great is its accept-
yuan declines and parents The Biden administra- “Some question whether will ever be fully welcomed in Gu’s parents started dis- ance of immigrants, he rea-
worry about the rising cost tion scrapped the program, studying abroad is really America. Still, she hopes a li- cussing her education in the soned. It was difficult for him
of a U.S. education. but suspicions on both sides worth it financially,” Wu beral arts education in the U.S. before she was born. to imagine the U.S. putting a
(A year ago, USC an- persisted. Last summer, said. “Others feel more un- U.S. will allow her to study a When Gu struggled in halt on immigration entirely.
nounced that tuition for Deputy Secretary of State certain about their future in wider range of subjects than school, her mother would “Otherwise the United
2024-25 would be $69,904, Kurt Campbell said the U.S. general, feeling like they she would in China. encourage her by reminding States will no longer be the
compared to $66,640 for the should restrict Chinese stu- don’t see a clear path for- “When I was in middle her that one day she would United States,” he said.
prior school year — and that dents to the humanities and
does not include meals, encourage more Americans
housing or supplies.) — and Indian students — to
In addition, the rhetoric study science and engineer-
and propaganda coming
from both governments is
disrupting the educational
ing.
After Campbell’s com-
ments, the Global Times, a
South Korea’s deadly media pressure cooker
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On the other hand, job dents and academics has of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun-
opportunities in China are had a “chilling effect” for passing this month kyun in 2023.
growing scarcer, urban those who once hoped to adds to a list of Sensational but unsub-
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hit record highs, and some the meantime, in his second celebrities tormented from social media, are
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Netanyahu vows revenge over incorrect remains

In another potential blow
Israeli prime minister to the deal, a series of explo-
sions struck three parked,
says a body Hamas empty buses in central Israel
released is that of a overnight.
There were no injuries
Gazan woman, not and no claim of responsibil-
hostage Shiri Bibas. ity. But the Israeli military
said in response that it was
beefing up its forces in the
associated press
West Bank, raising the likeli-
hood of further escalation in
Israeli Prime Minister the area. Israel has been car-
Benjamin Netanyahu vowed rying out a broad military of-
revenge Friday for what he fensive in the occupied terri-
described as a “cruel and tory since the cease-fire took
malicious violation” of the effect.
cease-fire agreement after If the current phase of the
authorities determined that cease-fire goes according to
a body released by Hamas as plan, with the release of six
part of the deal was not an hostages on Saturday and
Israeli mother of two small four more bodies next week,
boys, as the militant group Hamas will be left with
had promised. about 60 hostages living and
The incident raised new dead. About half — all men
doubts about the future of — are believed to be alive.
the fragile cease-fire deal, Hamas has said it won’t
which has paused more than release the remaining cap-
15 months of war but is near- tives without a lasting cease-
ing the end of its first phase. fire and a full Israeli with-
In the short term, though, drawal. Netanyahu, with the
there were indications that full backing of the Trump
the deal’s next step — the re- administration, says he’s
lease of six living Israeli hos- committed to destroying
tages on Saturday in ex- Hamas’ military and govern-
change for hundreds of Pal- Mahmoud Illean Associated Press ing capacities and returning
estinian prisoners — would A POSTER in Jerusalem shows Shiri Bibas, who was kidnapped with her two young sons on Oct. 7, 2023. Isra- all the hostages, goals widely
proceed as planned. eli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the release of the wrong body a violation of the cease-fire. seen as mutually exclusive.
Hamas suggested in a Trump’s proposal to re-
statement Friday that a they had positively identi- mains. an “anonymous, unidenti- music festival during the move about 2 million Pal-
mix-up of remains might fied the remains of the two Netanyahu’s vow for re- fied body.” It said the Bibas Oct. 7 attack. Tal Shoham, estinians from Gaza so the
have occurred after Israel boys and of Lifshitz. Howev- venge was also rejected by family had been notified, in- 40, who was taken from the U.S. can own and rebuild it
bombed the area where both er, the fourth body was the aunt of the Bibas chil- cluding Yarden Bibas, community of Kibbutz has thrown the cease-fire
the Israeli hostages and Pal- found to not be that of Shiri dren, who said Israeli offi- Shiri’s husband and father Beeri, is also set to be re- into further doubt.
estinians were present. The Bibas, but that of an uniden- cials had failed to protect of the two boys, who had leased. In his latest comments,
group said it would “conduct tified woman from Gaza. them on the day of the at- been taken captive sepa- In addition, Avera Men- Trump said that he was “a
a thorough review.” “We will work with deter- tack and then abandoned rately from his wife and chil- gistu, 39, and Hisham Al- little surprised” by Egypt
In other developments, mination to bring Shiri them in captivity. dren and was released early Sayed, 36, who have been and Jordan’s rejection of the
President Trump said Fri- home together with all our “Prime Minister Ben- this month as part of the held since crossing into idea and that he would not
day that he will not try to hostages — both living and jamin Netanyahu, we did not cease-fire deal. Gaza on their own years ago, impose it.
muscle through his plan for dead — and ensure that receive an apology from you Hamas has said Lifshitz, are scheduled to be re- “I’ll tell you, the way to do
the United States to take Hamas pays the full price for in this painful moment,” Ofri Shiri Bibas and her sons turned. The names, released it is my plan. I think that’s
over and rebuild the Gaza this cruel and malicious vio- Bibas Levy said in a video were killed in Israeli by Hamas, were confirmed the plan that really works.
Strip into a tourist destina- lation of the agreement,” Ne- statement released Friday airstrikes. But Israel said earlier this week by the Hos- But I’m not forcing it. I’m
tion, displacing Palestin- tanyahu said. “The sacred by a group representing the tests found the two boys and tages and Missing Families just going to sit back and
ians. The plan was wel- memory of Oded Lifshitz families of hostages. “We are Lifshitz were killed by their forum, the group represent- recommend it,” Trump said
comed by Netanyahu but re- and Ariel and Kfir Bibas will not seeking revenge right captors. ing hostage families. in a Fox News interview.
jected by Palestinians and be forever enshrined in the now. We are asking for Shiri.” U.S. envoy Adam Boehler More than 600 Palestin- Hamas could be reluc-
Arab countries. heart of the nation. May God The confusion over the described the release of the ians jailed in Israel will be tant to free more hostages if
Hamas’ military wing, avenge their blood. And so body’s identity was a shock- wrong body as “horrific” and freed in exchange, the Pal- it believes that the war will
the Qassam Brigades, also we will avenge.” ing twist in the saga of the a “clear violation” of the estinian prisoners media of- resume.
announced Friday that it Hamas said it had “no in- Bibas family, which has been cease-fire. fice said Friday. The pris- In Hamas’ 2023 cross-
would go ahead with the re- terest in retaining any bod- widely viewed as a symbol of “If I were them, I’d release oners set for release include border attack, some 1,200
lease of the six Israeli hos- ies,” adding that it had the Israeli hostages’ plight. everybody or they are going 50 serving life sentences, 60 people in Israel were killed
tages Saturday. “demonstrated full compli- During the cease-fire, to face total annihilation,” with long sentences, 47 who and about 250 were taken
Hamas turned over four ance with the agreement” in which began in January, Boehler, who serves as the were released under a previ- hostage. Israel’s retaliatory
bodies Thursday as part of recent days and remained Hamas has been releasing U.S. envoy for hostages, told ous hostage-for-prisoner ex- bombardment and ground
the cease-fire. They were “committed to all its terms.” living hostages in exchange CNN. change and 445 prisoners attacks have killed more
supposed to have been those “We reject Netanyahu’s for hundreds of Palestinian The six Israeli men set for from Gaza arrested since than 48,000 Palestinians,
of Shiri Bibas and her two threats, which serve only to prisoners being held in Isra- release Saturday are ex- the war began. mostly women and children,
young sons, Kfir and Ariel manipulate Israeli public eli jails. Thursday’s release pected to be the last living Hamas has said it will according to Gaza’s Health
Bibas, and of Oded Lifshitz, opinion,” Hamas said, call- marked the first time the hostages freed during the also release four more bod- Ministry, which doesn’t dis-
who was 83 when he was ab- ing on mediators to ensure group has returned the re- cease-fire’s first phase. ies next week, completing tinguish between civilians
ducted during the Hamas the continued implementa- mains of dead hostages. They include Eliya Co- the first phase of the cease- and combatants. Israel says
attack that started the war tion of the cease-fire. The The Israeli army said hen, 27; Omer Shem Tov, 22; fire. It is also unclear it has killed more than 17,000
on Oct. 7, 2023. group also called for the re- Thursday that the fourth and Omer Wenkert, 23. All whether the truce will be ex- fighters, without providing
Israeli authorities said turn of the unidentified re- body released by Hamas was three were abducted from a tended. evidence.

Attempts to denigrate
Zelensky lead to surge
in Ukrainian unity
about-face in U.S. foreign
Beleaguered citizens policy.
“It feels like the whole
now find themselves world is against us,” Ka-
worried not just about raush said.
Against long odds,
Russia but their once- Ukrainians — with massive
staunch ally the U.S. military support from the
U.S. — have prevented Rus-
sia from overtaking their
By Hanna Arhirova country, even if roughly one-
fifth of it is now under Rus-
KYIV, Ukraine — Days sian control.
before the third anniversary But after three years of
of Russia’s full-scale war, civilians and soldiers
invasion, Ukrainians are as are exhausted. Hundreds of
somber and tense as they thousands have been killed
were right before Moscow or wounded, tens of thou-
launched the war. Only now, sands are missing, and mil-
they aren’t just worried lions have fled the country. Evgeniy Maloletka Associated Press
about their longtime enemy. The mood only became LT. GEN. Keith Kellogg, right, President Trump’s Ukraine envoy, speaks with President Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine’s stunning new gloomier in recent days as in Kyiv. Kellogg praised him as a “courageous leader of a nation at war,” a departure from the recent rebukes.
threat comes from its once Trump signaled his desire to
staunchest ally, the United rapidly bring the fighting to dollars in military aid — has whom we support. During pired last year, must hold Ukrainians living abroad
States, whose support ap- a close on terms that Zelen- had bipartisan support. But war, we are united,” said elections. But the idea has would struggle to partici-
pears to be fading as Presi- sky and many in the West say Vice President JD Vance ad- Larysa, a 52-year-old resi- little traction within pate — not to mention the
dent Trump echoes the nar- are too favorable to Russia. monished Zelensky for pub- dent from the northeastern Ukraine — even among op- hundreds of thousands of
rative of Russian President After Trump falsely licly warning Trump about city of Kharkiv, who refused position politicians, who Ukrainians living in Rus-
Vladimir Putin while pledg- called Zelensky a “dictator” falling for Russian disinfor- to give her last name due to recognize Zelensky’s right to sian-occupied territories,
ing to stop the fighting be- — for legally postponing an mation. security concerns. postpone elections during whose ability to vote would
tween the two countries. election last year — and as On Thursday, a news The political rift with the wartime. be virtually impossible.
Over three years of war, reports emerged of U.S. and conference that had been U.S. comes as Ukrainian “Elections are not needed About 800,000 Ukraini-
Ukraine’s initial unity had Russian officials meeting in planned to follow talks be- forces, outnumbered and right now because they ans are currently serving in
started to wear thin, as old Saudi Arabia to discuss a tween Zelensky and outgunned, increasingly should only take place when the armed forces, making it
frictions and political spats possible cease-fire without Trump’s Ukraine envoy was struggle to hold back Rus- we understand the frame- difficult for them to cast bal-
reemerged. But after input from Ukraine, even canceled. But on Friday, the sia’s slow but steady ad- work of [a peace] agreement lots without weakening the
Trump’s false claims this some of Zelensky’s domestic envoy, retired U.S. Lt. Gen. vances. with Russia,” said military. And those fighting
week that Ukraine is led by a opponents have begun de- Keith Kellogg, said he had Speaking from the front Volodymyr Ariev, a law- would be unable to run for
“dictator” who started the fending him. held “extensive and positive lines, some Ukrainian sol- maker from the opposition office — a right guaranteed
war with Russia, even some “We may have different discussions” with Zelensky diers said they were not pan- European Solidarity party. under Ukrainian law.
of President Volodymyr Ze- opinions about Zelensky, and praised the Ukrainian icking yet, and not ready to “Holding elections now “Holding elections before
lensky’s harshest critics but only Ukrainian citizens leader as an “embattled and give up the fight. would only benefit the a peace agreement with se-
have rallied around him and have the right to judge his courageous leader of a na- “Even if we don’t get Kremlin, further dividing curity guarantees is signed
feelings of unity have surged support,” said Yaroslav tion at war” — a departure enough weapons or if fund- Ukrainians and installing a would be devastating for
again. Zhelezniak, a lawmaker from the recent rebukes. ing is cut, that doesn’t new president who could Ukraine,” said Valerii Pekar,
“Yes, he’s not a perfect from the opposition party A poll released Wednes- change our duty to [fight],” sign a deal favorable to Mos- a professor at Kyiv-Mohyla
president, but he’s not a dic- Holos. “And to publicly criti- day by the Kyiv Interna- said a Ukrainian officer who cow.” Business School. “The U.S.
tator,” said Kateryna Ka- cize him too, because, in the tional Institute of Sociology spoke on condition of ano- An advisor to Zelensky, and Russia are now united in
raush, a 25-year-old tech end, he is our elected leader.” put public trust in Zelensky nymity in line with military Mykhailo Podolyak, gave an promoting the idea of ‘elec-
worker from Kyiv who like Trump’s harsh words for at 57%. The survey was con- rules. “No shells? We’ll take additional reason for hold- tions first, then peace’ —
many Ukrainians — and Zelensky have drawn criti- ducted Feb. 4-9 among 1,000 up rifles. No rifles? We’ll grab ing off on any election until which is the quickest and
even some Republicans in cism from Democrats and people living across Ukraine shovels.” there is peace: Russia might cheapest way to bring
Congress — is struggling to even some Republicans in in regions and territories On Wednesday, Trump seek to interfere in an elec- Ukraine down.”
wrap her head around the U.S. Congress, where de- controlled by the Ukrainian echoed one of Putin’s fre- toral process that would al-
Trump’s embrace of Russia, fending Ukraine from Rus- government. quent talking points, claim- ready face major challenges. Arhirova writes for the
which represents a major sia — with tens of billions of “We have a president ing Zelensky, whose term ex- Millions of displaced Associated Press.
A4 S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 L AT I M E S . C O M

THE NATION

Rep. Garcia is warned after remarks about Musk

fight. This is an actual fight is disgusting.” down threats against public
Following comment for democracy.” Garcia scoffed at their re- officials, the Washington
On Monday, Edward actions, saying in a state- Post reported.
on taking weapons to Martin, the U.S. attorney for ment: “No reasonable per- His office also sent multi-
‘fight for democracy,’ Washington, D.C., and a son would view my com- ple letters to Senate Minor-
Trump nominee, sent Gar- ments as a threat. We are liv- ity Leader Chuck Schumer
he gets a Justice cia a letter, asking him to ing in a dangerous time, and (D-N.Y.) for comments he
Department letter. “clarify [his] comments” elected members of Con- made in 2020 about the
from the CNN interview. gress must have the right to Supreme Court’s decision
“This sounds to some like forcefully oppose the Trump on abortion, when he
By Faith E. Pinho a threat to Mr. Musk ... and Administration. We will not warned conservative jus-
government staff who work be silenced.” tices Neil M. Gorsuch and
WASHINGTON — Rep. for him,” Martin wrote in the Garcia’s campaign Brett M. Kavanaugh: “You
Robert Garcia, a Demo- letter. “Their concerns have wasted no time in capitaliz- have released the whirlwind
cratic darling from Long led to this inquiry.” ing on the media hype, by and you will pay the price.
Beach, is facing scrutiny Rep. Nancy Mace (R- sending an email to support- You won’t know what hit you
from President Trump’s De- S.C.) also called for the ers soliciting contributions. if you go forward with these
partment of Justice for his House to censure Garcia “Robert refuses to back awful decisions.”
recent comments about Rod Lamkey Associated Press over his comments, calling down,” the email said. The next day, Schumer
Elon Musk. REP. ROBERT GARCIA brought a poster of Elon them “dangerous and de- “Musk and his DOGE team said in a speech on the Sen-
Garcia has skewered Musk at a meeting and used a vulgarity to refer to it. ranged.” are wreaking havoc on our ate floor that he “didn’t in-
Musk on several occasions “His words are the lowest democracy, and we won’t let tend to suggest anything
since the billionaire began CNN interview, Garcia dug an enormous way. And what form of political thuggery. them silence Robert.” other than political and pub-
his mission to gut the federal in his heels, once again using I think is really important, But because it’s one of their Martin’s email to Garcia lic opinion consequences for
government using his newly a vulgarity and saying: “And and what the American pub- own, the Left stays silent,” is part of a broader effort the Supreme Court, and it is
created Department of Gov- I think that he’s also harm- lic wants, is for us to bring ac- Mace said in a statement. from his office, called “Oper- a gross distortion to imply
ernment Efficiency, or ing the American public in tual weapons to this bar “This double standard ation Whirlwind,” to chase otherwise.”
DOGE. In several media in-
terviews, Garcia has called
for increasing oversight of
DOGE, including issuing a
subpoena to Musk.
But a recent comment
about bringing “actual
Senate Republicans push budget framework to passage
weapons” to a fight for
American democracy slaught, Democrats instead
caught the attention of a fed- In an all-night session, used the all-night debate to
eral prosecutor, who sent force GOP senators into po-
Garcia a letter warning that they use their tentially embarrassing votes
his comments were overly majority power to — including the first one, on
inflammatory. blocking tax breaks to bil-
Garcia had escalated his overcome opposition lionaires. It was turned back
rhetoric at a DOGE subcom- from the Democrats. on procedural grounds. So
mittee meeting last week, were many others.
when he brought in a poster- “This is going to be a long,
sized image of Musk and re- By Lisa Mascaro, drawn-out fight,” Senate
ferred to it using a vulgarity. Kevin Freking Democratic Leader Chuck
Garcia said he was in- and Matt Brown Schumer of New York
spired to use the term by an- warned. Hours later,
other member of the com- WASHINGTON — Re- Schumer said it “was only
mittee, Rep. Marjorie Taylor publican senators pushed a the beginning” of what could
Greene (R-Ga.), who $340-billion budget frame- become a months-long de-
showed photos at a House work to passage early Fri- bate.
Oversight Committee meet- day, chugging through an The package is what Re-
ing in 2023 of former Presi- all-night session and Demo- publicans view as a down
dent Biden’s son engaging in cratic opposition in a step payment on Trump’s
sexual acts, alleging the toward unleashing money agenda, part of a broader ef-
photos were “evidence of the Trump administration fort that will eventually in- J. Scott Applewhite Associated Press
Hunter Biden making por- says it needs for mass depor- clude legislation to extend SENATE MAJORITY LEADER John Thune (R-S.D.) and others were thanked
nography.” tations and border security some $4.5 trillion in tax by President Trump “for working so hard on funding the Trump Border Agenda.”
Garcia used the vulgarity that top their agenda. breaks and other priorities.
and motioned to the poster The hours-long “vote-a- That’s being assembled by package, with another vote- peated in various forms Murray said.
of Musk, saying, “Now this, rama” rambled along in a House Speaker Mike John- a-rama down the road. throughout the night. She called the budget
of course, we know is Presi- dreaded but crucial part of son of Louisiana in a sepa- Sen. John Barrasso (R- Democrats argue that plan a “road map for painful
dent Elon Musk. He’s also the budget process, as sena- rate budget package that Wyo.), the No. 2-ranking the GOP tax cuts approved cuts to programs families
the world’s richest man. He tors considered one amend- also seeks up to $2 trillion in Senate Republican, said in 2017 flowed to the wealthi- count on each and every day,
was the biggest political ment after another, largely reductions to health care GOP lawmakers are acting est Americans, and extend- all so they can give billion-
donor in the last election. He from Democrats trying to and other programs. quickly to get the adminis- ing them as Trump wants aires more tax cuts.”
has billions of dollars in con- halt it. But Republicans Trump has preferred tration the resources it has Congress to do later this
flicts of interest, and we used their majority power to what he calls one “big, beau- requested and needs to curb year would prolong the give-
Congress is
know that he is leading a muscle the package to ap- tiful bill,” but the White illegal border crossings. away. Even though the bil-
power grab, also abided by proval on a largely party-line House is open to the Sen- “The budget will allow us lionaire amendments failed, racing itself
and encouraged by Donald vote, 52-48, with all Demo- ate’s strategy of working on to finish the wall. It also they picked up some Repub- The budget resolution is
Trump and of course the crats and one GOP senator the border package first, takes the steps we need lican support. Sen. Susan setting up what’s called the
chairwoman, Congress- opposing it. then turning to tax cuts later toward more border agents,” Collins of Maine voted for reconciliation process,
woman Greene.” “What we’re doing today this year. Barrasso said. “It means several of them, and Sen. which used to be rare but is
Democrats have largely is jump-starting a process As voting began, the more detention beds. ... It Josh Hawley of Missouri now the tool often used to
been divided over how to re- that will allow the Republi- president signaled his go- means more deportation voted for another. pass big bills on party-line
spond to the deluge of can Party to meet President ahead, posting a thank-you flights.” Schumer launched a votes when one party has
changes Trump and Musk Trump’s immigration to Senate Majority Leader Republicans insist the strategy this week to use the control of the White House
have imposed upon the fed- agenda,” said Senate John Thune of South Da- whole thing will be paid for, budget debate to focus on and Congress, as Republi-
eral government in the Budget Committee chair kota “and the Republican rather than piled onto debt, both the implications of the cans do now.
month since Trump’s inau- Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). Senate, for working so hard with potential spending cuts tax policy and the Trump But Republicans are ar-
guration. But Garcia, a for- Graham said Trump’s on funding the Trump Bor- and new revenue . administration’s so-called guing with themselves over
mer Long Beach mayor who top immigration czar, Tom der Agenda.” The committees are ex- Department of Government how to proceed. The House
has enjoyed strong support Homan, told senators the Republican Sen. Rand pected to consider rolling Efficiency, which is slashing is marching ahead on its
from party leaders such as administration’s deporta- Paul of Kentucky cast the back the Biden administra- across the federal govern- “big, beautiful bill,” believing
Biden, while he was in office, tion operations are “out of lone GOP vote against the tion’s methane emissions ment. they have one chance to get
and Gov. Gavin Newsom, money” and need more framework. fee, which was approved by It’s a better approach for it right. The Senate views its
has taken an aggressive ap- funding from Congress to Democrats as part of cli- Democrats than arguing two-bill strategy as more
proach. detain and deport immi- mate change strategies in against tougher border se- practical, delivering on bor-
His provocative rhetoric grants.
What’s in Senate the Inflation Reduction Act, curity and deportations, der security first, then turn-
drew ire across Washington. With little power in the GOP package and hoping to draw new rev- which divides the party. ing to taxes later.
When asked about it in a minority to stop the on- The Republican Senate enue from energy leases as All told, senators proc- Budget rules allow for
package would allow up to they aim to spur domestic essed almost three dozen passage by a simple majority
$175 billion to be spent on energy production. amendments on reversing vote, which is key in the Sen-
border security, including One amendment that DOGE cuts, protecting fed- ate, where it typically takes
money for mass deportation was accepted after several eral workers from being 60 votes to break a filibuster
operations and building the hours of debate was actually fired, and ensuring U.S. sup- on big items. During
U.S.-Mexico border wall, in a Republican effort to fend port for Ukraine as it battles Trump’s first term, Republi-
addition to a $150-billion off criticism that the pack- Russia and others. cans used the reconciliation
boost to the Pentagon and age would be paid for by cut- Sen. Patty Murray of process to pass GOP tax
about $20 billion for the ting safety net programs. Washington, the top Demo- cuts in 2017. Democrats used
Coast Guard. The amendment from Sen. crat on the Senate Appro- reconciliation during Joe
But there won’t be any Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) priations Committee, said Biden’s presidency to ap-
money flowing just yet, as said Medicaid and Medicare the single biggest driver of prove COVID-19 relief and
the process has several steps would be strengthened dur- the national debt since 2001 the Inflation Reduction Act.
ahead. The budget resolu- ing the budget process. has been a series of Republi- Trump appears to be
tion is simply a framework can-led tax cuts. stirring the fight, pitting Re-
that sends instructions to “And you’ll never guess publicans in the House and
Democrats brought
the various Senate commit- what our Republican col- Senate against each other to
tees — Homeland Security, slew of amendments leagues on the other side of see who delivers fastest.
Armed Services, Judiciary First up from Democrats the aisle are focused on right
— to hammer out the details. was a vote to prevent tax now, nothing to lower the Mascaro, Freking and
Everything will eventually breaks for billionaires — an cost of eggs, it’s actually Brown write for the
be assembled in another amendment that was re- more Republican tax cuts,” Associated Press.

Judge lets Trump’s mass federal firings proceed

amounted to an employ- consequences of their rul- as well as laws detailing how
He rules against a ment dispute and must fol- ings for average people.” such layoffs must be carried
low a different process out- The ruling comes as out.
union’s bid to block lined in federal employment thousands of federal em- The president of the Na-
the president’s efforts law. ployees have been shown the tional Treasury Employees
Cooper acknowledged door during the first month Union, Doreen Greenwald,
to cut thousands of Thursday that the Republi- of Trump’s second said that Cooper’s decision
government jobs. can president’s second term administration. was a temporary setback
“has been defined by an on- The administration ar- and that “federal employees
slaught of executive actions gued in court the unions will get their day in court to
associated press
that have caused, some say failed to show that they were challenge the unlawful mass
by design, disruption and facing the kind of irrepara- firings and other attacks on
WASHINGTON — A fed- even chaos in widespread ble, immediate harm that their jobs, their agencies,
eral judge in Washington has quarters of American soci- would justify an emergency and their service to the
allowed President Trump’s ety.” order stopping layoffs. country.”
mass firings of federal But Cooper, who was ap- The unions, representing The lawsuit is among
workers to move forward. pointed by President hundreds of thousands of more than 80 that have been
U.S. District Judge Chris- Obama, wrote that judges federal workers, maintain filed challenging a range of
topher Cooper decided he are “duty-bound to decide that Trump’s efforts to slash actions Trump has under-
could not grant a motion legal issues based on even- the government workforce taken with his blitz of execu-
from unions representing handed application of law conflicts with Congress’ tive orders. Unions also filed
the workers to temporarily and precedent — no matter power to shape the size and a separate suit challenging
block the layoffs. He found the identity of the litigants direction of agencies mass firings in California
that their complaint or, regrettably at times, the through funding decisions, this week.
L AT I M E S . C O M S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 A5

Dairy workers may have spread bird flu to their cats

pet cats. coon cat would often roll in
CDC report also finds According to the study, a those clothes, something
5-year-old indoor cat be- the second cat never did.
a lack of cooperation longing to one of the dairy The owner reported ex-
and unreported cases workers was brought to a lo- periencing eye irritation
cal veterinary clinic after that began two days before
of illness on farms. showing decreased appetite, the Maine coon got sick. The
disinterest in grooming, dis- owner wasn’t tested for in-
By Susanne Rust orientation and tiredness. fluenza, declined antiviral
After not improving over two treatment and ended com-
When the bird flu virus more days, the cat was re- munication with the investi-
began striking dairy farms ferred to the Michigan State gators.
last year, dead barn cats University Veterinary Medi- “This is depressing and
were often the first sign. cal Center, where the cat will continue until we have
A new report from the was euthanized after “rapid more severe illnesses re-
Centers for Disease Control disease progression.” ported that scare people,”
and Prevention suggests Because the cat’s owner said John Korslund, a re-
that cats may also be bear- was a dairy farm worker, and tired U.S. Department of
ing the brunt inside U.S there were reports of H5N1 Agriculture veterinarian
households: When cats die in local dairy farms, the cat’s and researcher.
unexpectedly, there may be body was sent to the univer- He said his biggest con-
the H5N1 bird flu virus in the sity’s diagnostic laboratory, cern is the time lag among
house. where tests confirmed the infection, symptoms and
The study, parts of which presence of the virus. That testing, which can be on the
were accidentally released discovery triggered the in- order of three days to two
this month, details a public vestigation by state public weeks — a pause that en-
health investigation in Mich- Tomas Ovalle For The Times health officers. ables the virus to move un-
igan from May 2024 involv- DAIRY WORKERS with bird flu symptoms declined testing, hindering efforts to In the second dairy detected through farms and
ing dairy workers with bird confirm spread, as their sick cats suggested possible cross-species transmission. worker household, a 6- the environment.
flu symptoms and their pet month-old Maine coon cat “We are consistently test-
cats. workers had shown symp- communication with health can become ill with H5N1,” that lived exclusively in- ing humans much too late —
The investigation was toms suggestive of infection, officials before the investiga- she said. “This paper raises, doors was brought directly after cow herds have shown
launched as a result of veter- the study said. tion was over, with one citing but does not answer, the to the Michigan State veter- clinical signs and workers
inarians who saw sick cats, In one case, a worker who fear of losing employment question of whether farm- inary clinic. The cat also have ‘recovered,’ ” he said.
and realized that those cats wasn’t employed on a farm for implicating dairy farms, workers may spread H5N1 to tested positive for the virus “If we want to get serious
belonged to dairy workers — but transported unpasteur- according to the study. their cats. We need to know and died 24 hours later. about finding human H5 in-
making the connection to ized milk between farms re- Two adolescents living in more about how this may A second cat in the fections, we’ll need to use
the animals’ illness and the ported conjunctivitis. The one of the worker’s homes have occurred, as it could in- household had no symp- rapid tests in [workers’]
H5N1 outbreak that was in- other person worked on a also became sick. Both form our understanding of toms and tested negative for homes when the eyes first
fecting Michigan dairy dairy farm and reported see- tested negative for the virus. whether people can spread the virus. are red, independent of what
herds. ing several dead barn cats on Jennifer Nuzzo, director the virus to other animals, The cats’ owner reported is happening in the herd on
The two dairy industry the premises. He suffered of the Pandemic Center at including other humans.” not wearing protective the farm.”
workers declined to be gastrointestinal symptoms, Brown University in Provi- Because the workers equipment and being fre- “The workers, the cats
tested for the virus, so inves- such as diarrhea and vomit- dence, R.I., said the paper declined to be tested for the quently splashed by milk in and the bulk milk samples
tigators were unable to de- ing the day before a pet cat raises more questions than virus, the authors could not the eyes and face, and on are the best sentinels for
finitively show the spread of became sick. it answers. conclude that they had clothing. The worker told in- early dairy herd diagnoses,”
infection. However, both Both workers also ended “We’ve known that cats passed the virus to their vestigators that the Maine he said.

No, millions of dead people don’t get Social Security checks

comes from Social Security’s places where error rates are
Trump, Musk falsely software system based on high, “Social Security would
the COBOL programming be near the bottom of the
claim that many born language, which has a lack list, not near the top,” Bla-
over 100 years ago are of date type. This means hous said. “Medicaid im-
that some entries with miss- proper payment rates are
receiving payments. ing or incomplete birth quite substantial, and
dates default to a reference soared after the Medicaid
By Fatima Hussein point of more than 150 years expansion” of the Affordable
ago. Care Act.
WASHINGTON — The The news organization “By all means — go after
Trump administration is Wired first reported on the any improper payments
falsely claiming that tens of use of COBOL program- that are found, but let’s not
millions of dead people born ming language at the Social pretend that’s where the sys-
over 100 years ago are receiv- Security Administration. tem’s biggest financial prob-
ing Social Security pay- Additionally, a series of lems are,” he said.
ments. reports from the Social Se- Sita Nataraj Slavov, a
Over the last few days, curity Administration’s in- professor of public policy at
President Trump and bil- spector general in March the Schar School of Policy
lionaire advisor Elon Musk 2023 and July 2024 state that and Government at George
have said on social media the agency has not estab- Mason, said the claims by
and in media briefings that lished a new system to prop- Musk and Trump will make
people born 100, 200 and even erly annotate death infor- people think the solutions to
300 years ago are improperly mation in its database, the government’s financial
getting benefits — a “HUGE which included roughly 18.9 problems are simpler than
problem,” Musk wrote, as his Jenny Kane Associated Press million Social Security num- they are.
team digs into federal agen- IMPROPER payments have been made — including some to dead people — but the bers of people born in 1920 or “The real concern is that
cies to root out waste, fraud figures thrown out by the White House are overstated and misrepresent the data. earlier but were not marked this claim may mislead
and abuse. as deceased. This does not people into thinking there’s
It is true that improper social media platform, X, in- mitment of our executive Treasury official David Le- mean, however, that these an easy fix to Social Securi-
payments have been made, cluding: “Maybe Twilight is team and workforce, that So- bryk said was “just the tip of individuals were receiving ty’s financial problems —
including some to dead peo- real and there are a lot of cial Security will continue to the iceberg.” benefits. that we can somehow re-
ple. But the numbers thrown vampires collecting Social deliver for the American peo- The money was re- The agency decided not store solvency without mak-
out by Musk and the White Security,” and “Having tens ple,” Dudek said, using the claimed as part of a five- to update the database be- ing sacrifices through higher
House are overstated and of millions of people marked acronym for what Musk calls month pilot program after cause doing so would cost taxes or lower benefits,”
misrepresent the data. in Social Security as ‘ALIVE’ the Department of Govern- Congress gave the Treasury more than $9 million. Slavov said. “This is simply
Here are the facts: when they are definitely ment Efficiency. temporary access to the So- A July 2023 Social Securi- not true.”
dead is a HUGE problem. cial Security Administra- ty inspector general’s report
Obviously. Some of these tion’s “Full Death Master states that “almost none of
What the Trump Is Social Security The White House
people would have been alive File” for three years as part of the numberholders dis-
administration says before America existed as a fraud a major issue? the 2021 omnibus appropria- cussed in the report cur- response to critics
On Tuesday, Trump said country. Think about that A July 2024 report from tions bill. The agency has the rently receive SSA pay- Karoline Leavitt, the
at a news briefing in Florida for a second …” Social Security’s inspector most complete federal data- ments.” As of September White House press secre-
that “we have millions and On Wednesday, Social Se- general states that from fis- base of people who have 2015, the agency auto- tary, referred back to the So-
millions of people over 100 curity’s new acting commis- cal years 2015 through 2022, died, and the file contains matically stops payments to cial Security inspector gen-
years old” receiving Social sioner, Lee Dudek, acknowl- the agency paid out almost more than 142 million re- people who are older than eral’s report.
Security benefits. “They’re edged recent reporting $8.6 trillion in benefits, in- cords, which go back to 1899, 115. “A previous investigation
obviously fraudulent or in- about the number of people cluding $71.8 billion — or less according to the Treasury. revealed the SSA paid at
competent,” Trump said. older than 100 who may be re- than 1% — in improper pay- The Treasury estimated least $71.8 billion in improper
Concerns about
“If you take all of those ceiving benefits from Social ments. Most of the erro- in January that it would re- payments,” she said. “The
millions of people off Social Security, saying: “The re- neous payments were over- cover more than $215 million the misinformation Social Security Administra-
Security, all of a sudden we ported data are people in our payments to living people. during its three-year access Chuck Blahous, a senior tion is now working to find
have a very powerful Social records with a Social Securi- In addition, in early Janu- period, which runs from De- research strategist at the even more waste, fraud, and
Security with people that are ty number who do not have a ary, the U.S. Treasury clawed cember 2023 through 2026. Mercatus Center at George abuse in the administra-
80 and 70 and 90, but not 200 date of death associated back more than $31 million in Mason University, said, tion’s whole-of-government
years old,” he said. He also with their record. These indi- a variety of federal pay- “Two cheers for Elon Musk effort to protect American
Are many people
said one person in the sys- viduals are not necessarily ments— not just Social Se- if he can root out and put taxpayers.”
tem is listed as 360 years old. receiving benefits.” curity payments — that im- over 100 collecting? a stop to improper pay-
Late Monday, Musk “I am confident that with properly went to dead peo- No. ments” from the federal gov- Hussein writes for the
posted a slew of posts on his DOGE’s help and the com- ple, a recovery that former Part of the confusion ernment. But to pick the Associated Press.

U.S. reduces protections from deportation for half-million Haitians

1 million immigrants. each extension of the coun- “don’t care about what is go- Border, an advocacy group “They are children of
Trump administration The Department of try’s TPS designation al- ing on in Haiti.” that tracks flight data. Haiti. A mother must re-
Homeland Security said in a lowed more Haitian nation- “Nobody is safe in Haiti,” Delva cited worries about ceive her children from
follows up on vow to news release that it was va- als, even those who entered said Larrieux, owner of a the strain of sending people wherever they are,” he said.
scale back Temporary cating a Biden administra- the U.S. illegally, to qualify small communications com- back to a country where Congress created TPS in
tion decision to renew Tem- for legal protected status.” pany in South Florida, more than 1 million people 1990 to prevent deportations
Protected Status. porary Protected Status — Homeland Security said where most Haitians in the are homeless because of to countries suffering from
which gives people legal au- that as of July 2024, an esti- U.S. live. “This is a disrup- gang violence. natural disasters or civil
By Rebecca Santana thority to be in the country mated 520,694 Haitians were tion of people who have been “It’s very sad that people strife, giving people authori-
but doesn’t provide a long- eligible for TPS protections. in this country contributing who left Haiti to look for a zation to work in increments
WASHINGTON — The term path to citizenship — “To send 500,000 people so much. People have been better life elsewhere … will of up to 18 months at a time.
Trump administration is for Haitians. back to a country where giving their sweat, their life, come back,” Delva said. Toward the end of the
throwing out protections People with the protec- there is such a high level of the sacrifice to this country.” “With the insecurity prob- Biden administration, 1 mil-
that shielded roughly half a tion are reliant on the gov- death, it is utterly inhu- It’s not clear how quickly lem, the lack of resources, lion immigrants from 17
million Haitians from depor- ernment renewing their mane,” said Tessa Petit, a people could be deported they will be miserable.” countries were protected by
tation, meaning they would status when it expires. Crit- Haitian American who once their protections ex- Many of the displaced are TPS, including people from
lose their work permits and ics, including Republicans works as executive director pire. Some may apply for living in overcrowded make- Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras,
could be eligible to be re- and the Trump administra- at the Florida Immigrant other types of protection, shift shelters including Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Su-
moved from the country by tion, have said that over time Coalition and who says Haiti and there are logistical chal- abandoned government dan, Ukraine and Lebanon.
August. the renewal of the protection meets all the requirements lenges to carrying out such buildings where rapes are The Trump administra-
The decision, announced status becomes automatic, to qualify for protections. large-scale deportations. becoming increasingly com- tion has moved to end the
this week, is part of a sweep- regardless of what is hap- “We do hope that, because Haiti’s migration direc- mon. Gangs control 85% of protections for Venezuelans.
ing effort by the Trump ad- pening in the person’s home they said that they are going tor, Jean Negot Bonheur Haiti’s capital and have Two nonprofit groups
ministration to make good country. to revisit, that they put poli- Delva, said only 21 Haitians launched new attacks to Thursday filed a lawsuit
on campaign promises to “For decades the TPS tics aside and put humanity have been deported so far seize control of even more challenging that decision.
carry out mass deportations system has been exploited first.” under the Trump adminis- territory. Recent massacres
and specifically to scale back and abused,” Homeland Se- Farah Larrieux, a 46- tration, and he noted that have claimed the lives of Santana writes for the
the use of the Temporary curity said in the statement year-old Haitian who ar- the group had been sched- hundreds of civilians. Associated Press. AP
Protected Status designa- announcing the change. rived in the U.S. in 2005 and uled for deportation under Delva said Haiti’s govern- journalists Evens Sanon in
tion, which was widely ex- “For example, Haiti has has been protected by TPS President Biden. There were ment recently created a Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and
panded under the Biden ad- been designated for TPS since 2010, said the decision nine flights to Haiti in 2024, commission to help those Gisela Salomon in Miami
ministration to cover about since 2010. The data shows demonstrates that officials according to Witness at the deported. contributed to this report.
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Bass ousts fire chief, citing need for new leadership

[Crowley, from A1]
side fires in recent years,
also slammed Bass’ deci-
sion. She said she plans to
use her authority as a coun-
cil member to “set the record
straight” — while seeking to
overturn Crowley’s dismiss-
al through a City Council
vote.
Such a strategy would be
an extremely steep chal-
lenge — requiring a two-
thirds majority on the 15-
member council — but not
impossible.
Rodriguez accused Bass
of removing Crowley to de-
flect criticism for being in
Ghana when the fire
erupted, destroying nearly
7,000 homes and other struc-
tures and killing at least 12.
“On Jan. 7, she was prais-
ing the fire chief and her re-
sponse,” Rodriguez said in
an interview. “And then it
appears, as the heat kicked
up [over] her absence, she
continued to try and attrib-
ute blame to someone else.”
Rodriguez, who has been
the mayor’s most vocal critic
on the council, said the pub-
lic deserves “a full account of
every single leadership fail-
ure that has taken place.”
Crowley’s ouster, coming
six weeks after the Palisades
fire, adds to the disarray
that has roiled City Hall, and Myung J. Chun Los Angeles Times
the mayor’s administration FREDDY ESCOBAR , president of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112, said Friday that Kristin Crowley is “being made a
in particular. scapegoat, and she’s being terminated for telling the truth” after the city Fire Department chief was dismissed by Mayor Karen Bass.
Bass has been facing
questions not just about the of control, Crowley gave an Bass did not show up for her about the weather. If she ed at a time when female Crowley would need the sup-
city’s preparation for the extraordinary television in- own late-afternoon wildfire had, she said, she would firefighters were speaking port of 10 of the 15 council
hurricane-force winds and terview, telling a Fox 11 re- emergency news confer- have canceled her trip. out about patterns of sexual members to override the fir-
accompanying wildfire, but porter that the city of Los ence. On Friday, after ousting harassment and hazing at ing.
also her management of the Angeles — and by implica- After that episode, Crow- the fire chief, Bass said that the department. Bass — who appeared
crisis. tion her boss, Bass — had ley and Bass continued to during her two years in of- Rick Caruso, who ran un- Friday with four council
In recent weeks, Bass has failed her and her depart- appear at news conferences fice, Crowley had called her successfully against Bass for members standing behind
had a strained relationship ment. together and said they were cellphone every time there mayor in 2022 and has been a her — voiced confidence
with Steve Soboroff, her re- She went on to describe focused on the fire and the was “even a hint of a weather prominent antagonist since that the legislative body
covery czar, and with county her agency as understaffed recovery. emergency.” the fires, sharply criticized would support her decision.
Supervisor Lindsey and underfunded, calling Then, the mayor and her The mayor did not re- the mayor’s decision to re- While she acknowledged dif-
Horvath, whose district in- the situation “no longer sus- team gave a series of state- spond to questions about move Crowley, saying the ferences of opinion among
cludes Pacific Palisades. tainable.” ments to reporters this week how she could have been un- “decision to ignore the warn- various public officials, she
Bass reversed course on Later that day, Crowley that suggested Crowley aware of the severe wind ings and leave the city was insisted that the city is “not
a plan to reopen Pacific Pali- had equally strong words for didn’t tell Bass about the se- forecasts, which were widely hers alone.” in upheaval.”
sades, following opposition CNN’s Jake Tapper, telling riousness of the fire risk, broadcast in the days before It’s unclear whether “We have just experi-
from Councilmember Traci him the Fire Department amid increasingly severe the fire exploded. other council members will enced the worst natural di-
Park, who also represents lacks enough mechanics to warnings about high winds, Although Crowley has rally behind Rodriguez’s ef- saster that our city has ever
the Palisades. And she back- repair broken-down emer- before Bass traveled to Afri- been ousted as chief, she will fort to overturn the mayor’s experienced,” she said. “It
tracked on a plan to pay gency vehicles. ca on a diplomatic mission. continue to serve in the Fire decision. would be wonderful to think
Soboroff $500,000 for 90 days When Tapper asked Bass spokesperson Zach Department. The mayor’s The City Charter gives that everything would be
of work, using funding from whether the city’s budget Seidl told The Times that office did not immediately the mayor the power to re- smooth every step of the
philanthropy. Soboroff is cuts affected her agency’s Crowley routinely called the respond when asked to clari- move most department way. But I don’t believe that
now working for free. ability to fight the wildfires, mayor or her team ahead of fy the former chief ’s current heads, such as the fire chief, is realistic. I think we are
The tensions between she responded: “I want to be severe weather events, but role. without the approval of the standing together. I think
Bass and Crowley date back very, very clear. Yes.” did not do so before Jan. 7. Mayor Eric Garcetti City Council. However, the we are standing strong.”
to the initial days after the Hours later, Crowley was Earlier this week, Bass picked Crowley in 2022 to charter also gives Crowley
fire broke out. summoned to the mayor’s said during two television in- lead the department, and the right to appeal the deci- Times staff writer Paul
On Jan. 10, while the office. The closed-door terviews that she didn’t re- she was the first female chief sion to the council within 10 Pringle contributed to this
flames were still raging out meeting went so long that ceive enough information in its history. She was elevat- days of being removed. report.

High levels of carcinogen benzene found in water in burned areas

[Water risk, from A1] ematical modeling or any ex-
high as 31 times the allowed posure assessments that
level. have been conducted to de-
Rubio Cañon Land & Wa- termine the answers to
ter Assn. said it had taken [these] questions,” said An-
over 150 samples. Out of the drew Whelton, a professor of
100 posted so far, six had con- civil environmental engi-
tamination above the state neering at Purdue Uni-
limit, as high as 190 times the versity and a leading re-
allowable level. searcher in the field of post-
Both Lincoln Avenue and fire water safety.
Rubio Cañon posted a list of California policy uses
affected streets on their benzene as a sort of bench-
websites. mark for contamination as a
Las Flores Water Co. — whole. The state requires
whose infrastructure suf- utilities to test for bacteria
fered significant damage and benzene contamina-
and has not been able to re- tion, arguing that benzene is
store water pressure to large a good indicator of whether
swaths of its customers, let other contaminants may be
alone begin comprehensive present.
testing — did not immedi- But Whelton and others
ately respond to a request emphatically argue that this
for comment. assumption is not sup-
The Los Angeles Depart- ported by the evidence. In
ment of Water and Power, previous fires, they point
the water utility responsible out, other known carcino-
for most of the affected area gens in the same family as
of the Palisades, said it had benzene, called volatile or-
detected benzene. However, ganic compounds (VOCs),
it has not listed affected have been found in water
streets in its “do not drink” systems even when benzene
notice, nor has any of its test- was not present.
ing data been posted on the The LADWP, Rubio
California State Water Re- Cañon and Lincoln Avenue
sources Control Board’s all said they’re testing not
website yet. Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times just for benzene, but also for
The LADWP said it was CALIFORNIA state water officials and engineers check burned water equipment at a hilltop reservoir while the full EPA-recommended
working on an online dash- touring the Altadena burn scar last week with public utility officials from Lincoln Avenue Water Co. suite of VOCs, including
board to help customers dangerous chemicals found
understand its testing data. smoke. And if water systems contaminated the water On Jan. 10, LADWP up- tal and Climate Medicine at after the Tubbs and Camp
The utility tested water at lose pressure and begin to supply but can be neutral- graded the notice to “do not UC San Francisco. On the fires.
276 sites and originally drain, fire hydrants that ized with high heat. The next drink,” advising against other hand, taking a long, In the meantime, experts
found 14 where the amount were left open and broken level, a “do not drink” notice, drinking the water even if hot bath — especially with a advise that before using tap
of benzene exceeded allow- connections at destroyed is for contaminants that are boiled. And by the end of the rash or unhealed wound — water, anyone in the burn
able limits. However, since homes can suck smoke into dangerous to ingest even if following week, Lincoln Ave- means a more significant scars should turn on all of
then, the LADWP has been the pipes to fill the void in they’re boiled. nue and Rubio Cañon, on risk for absorption of the the faucets and water fix-
able to reduce the number of the system. The combined “do not the advice of state regula- chemical. tures in their home and let
sites with high benzene lev- On Jan. 8, the three cus- drink” and “do not boil” no- tors at the Division of Drink- For this reason, the them run for at least 10 to 15
els to eight by flushing water tomer-owned private water tice is for contaminants dan- ing Water, relaxed their no- LADWP and the Rubio minutes to flush out the sys-
through the system. utilities in Altadena (Lin- gerous not only to ingest, but tices to “do not drink” and Cañon and Lincoln Avenue tem.
The allowable limits of coln Avenue, Rubio Cañon also to inhale as particles “do not boil,” allowing resi- utilities all advise residents Experts also cautioned
contaminants in drinking and Las Flores) issued “do that can enter the air when dents to use the water for to limit hot water use, limit that while residents might
water are set based on the not use” orders — the most boiled. Finally, the “do not showers and other uses. shower and bathing time, seek at-home water-testing
risks posed by daily expo- restrictive level for drinking use” notice is used when the While the current orders use the air-dry setting on kits and filtration systems
sure over decades. Scien- water. With no idea what potential contaminants are allow residents to use the dishwashers, avoid using for extra peace of mind,
tists said much less is known contaminants could be in unknown or pose a danger water in some capacity, sci- clothes dryers and wash most kits do not test for all
about the potential health the water, they advised resi- when they contact the skin. entists say benzene can also clothes with cold water. prominent wildfire contami-
implications for extreme, dents to avoid tap water al- The initial warnings is- enter the body through di- That said, the science nants, and filtration cannot
short-term exposure. together. sued Jan. 8 were precaution- rect contact with the skin isn’t fully settled. Research- guarantee safe water if the
It is unclear whether, or The same day, the ary. At the time, no benzene (though the amount ab- ers only really identified contamination level is un-
how many, undamaged and LADWP issued a “boil wa- or other contaminants had sorbed compared to inhala- benzene as a prominent known.
inhabited homes may be ter” notice, which allowed been detected. But public tion and ingestion is typi- post-wildfire drinking water The utilities in Pacific
running water contam- residents to drink the water health officials and utilities cally much lower). contaminant after the 2017 Palisades and Altadena all
inated by benzene, or at if boiled, although the region acted out of an abundance of How residents use tap Tubbs fire, and some scien- said they were working as
what level. remained under evacuation caution given that benzene water makes a difference for tists said that not enough re- quickly as possible to restore
Benzene is a common orders. had been detected in water their risk, experts say. For search had been conducted drinking water without com-
chemical in many materials The boiling notice is the supplies in the aftermath of example: washing hands to confidently determine promising on safety. With
found in and around houses, least restrictive of the four other urban wildfires — in- with cold water doesn’t cre- what household water uses the detection of benzene,
including in wood products, drinking notices. It’s de- cluding the Tubbs fire and ate much risk for benzene are high risk and which are none could predict when
plastics, paints and gaso- signed to protect against the Camp fire in Northern exposure, said Gina Solo- not. they would be able to lift the
line. As these materials pathogens — like viruses California and fires in Colo- mon, chief of the Division of “Right now, there’s no “do not drink” and “do not
burn, benzene enters the and bacteria — that have rado and Hawaii. Occupational, Environmen- chemical modeling, math- boil” notices.
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BUSINESS
PBS feeling on edge over Trump budget scrutiny
not see a reason why Con- the White House. wireless emergency alert
Outlet has felt heat gress should continue send- “I never make the as- system used to send weather
ing taxpayer dollars to NPR sumption that our govern- warnings and Amber alerts.
about government and PBS,” he wrote, citing ment funding is just going to “The needs of Cookeville
funding before. But the array of media choices continue in the way that it are different than New York
available to consumers. has,” Kerger said. “I think it’s City,” Kerger said. “And in
FCC is now focusing Conservative politicians up to us, frankly, every year the case of a state like Flor-
on sponsorships. have long argued for cutting to make the case of why pub- ida, our television stations
support of PBS and NPR, lic media is important.” actually run a really robust
which they accuse of pro- Kerger noted that most of network of information for
By Stephen Battaglio moting liberal policies. Sen. the government funding people, not only as a storm is
Mike Lee (R-Utah) has pro- goes directly to PBS mem- approaching, but through-
Forty years ago, the posed a bill calling for ending ber TV stations that are lo- out the storm.”
Reagan administration told federal funding of the out- cally owned and managed. Nonprofit organizations
PBS to find ways to increase lets, calling his legislation The $595 million requested that run public radio and TV
funding for public television the Defund Government- for the next appropriation stations are urging their
outside of taxpayer dollars. Sponsored Propaganda Act. for the Corporation for Pub- donors and listeners to call
It did. Republican administra- lic Broadcasting, which dis- on their representatives in
PBS’ response to the tions have tried to cut off tributes government funds Congress to resist cuts. Pub-
challenge was to enhance government funding since David Butow For The Times to public stations, is more vi- lic media funding has sur-
the way it acknowledged the days of the Nixon White DURING HER tenure, PBS President Paula Kerger tal for outlets in rural areas vived thanks to bipartisan
sponsors. Instead of merely House. But in the age of has paid close attention to stations in smaller towns. that were more likely to have support.
running a company logo be- DOGE, when Elon Musk is voted for Trump. PBS SoCal and others
fore its programming, PBS given free rein by President chairman, Carr has revived broadcasters. “The budgets of those are promoting Protect My
let corporate underwriters Trump to slice and dice the bias complaints against “We’ve always envisioned stations are smaller, and Public Media Day on March
place messages that looked federal budget, Carr’s focus CBS, ABC and NBC over a small amount of govern- proportionately, the 6 to rally support.
more like standard commer- feels more urgent. their 2024 presidential cam- ment funding matched by amount of government Stations are using the
cials. “Carr bringing this up so paign coverage after the philanthropy and then funding that goes to them is data from a recent YouGov
That process helped sus- early in his chairmanship Biden administration dis- matched by corporate sup- usually quite significant,” poll commissioned by PBS
tain such programs as shows that this is something missed them. port,” PBS President Paula Kerger said. “Sometimes as that shows Trump voters
“Nova,” “Masterpiece” and that he’s really interested in He has taken public com- Kerger said in an interview. much as 40 to 50% comes out are in favor of government
Ken Burns’ acclaimed dealing with,” said Jeff Mc- ments in an inquiry of a news “We have worked with the of the federal appropriation. funding for the service, with
documentaries. But it’s now Call, a professor of commu- distortion complaint FCC to make sure that we’re And so we argue for this 65% of them saying the cur-
under scrutiny from Trump- nications at DePauw Uni- against CBS over the way complying in the spirit of money specifically because rent levels are “about right
appointed Federal Commu- versity. “That’s what makes “60 Minutes” edited an inter- what they believe we should those stations clearly would or too little.”
nications Commission it feel different.” view with Vice President Ka- be doing.” not exist.” Though public media has
Chairman Brendan Carr, PBS and NPR are just the mala Harris before the elec- Katherine Maher, presi- During her tenure, fended off proposed cuts in
who says the spots “cross latest targets of Carr, who tion. dent of NPR, also said in a Kerger has paid close atten- the past, McCall believes
the line into prohibited com- has been aggressive in at- The complaints against statement that the service tion to stations in smaller PBS and NPR need to
mercial advertisements.” tacking the owners of broad- CBS, ABC and NBC were has adhered to the FCC towns such as Cookeville, buckle up with a determined
In a Jan. 30 letter to PBS cast channels licensed by filed by the Center for guidelines on underwriting Tenn., that provide free Carr in charge.
and NPR, which also airs the government. His actions American Rights, a conser- messages. over-the-air PBS program- “Even when you had Re-
corporate sponsorship mes- have dovetailed with vative nonprofit law firm. As far as the fate of fed- ming to residents who can’t publican presidents, I don’t
sages, Carr stated his sup- Trump’s animus toward Carr’s Jan. 30 letter eral funding for PBS is con- afford pay TV subscriptions think those [FCC] chairmen
port for ending federal fund- mainstream media outlets raised no specific examples cerned, Kerger is used to or adequate broadband for ever really had the stomach
ing of public broadcasting. that cover him critically. that showed PBS or NPR playing defense when a new streaming. The stations also to deal with this kind of
“For my own part, I do Since taking over as violating the rules for public administration takes over provide a backup for the thing,” he said.

ESPN announces it will end MLB broadcasts after the 2025 season
partner. “In making this decision with the minimal coverage
League criticizes cable “Given that MLB pro- [to drop baseball], we ap- that MLB has received on
vides strong viewership, plied the same discipline ESPN’s platforms over the
sports giant’s attempt valuable demographics, and and fiscal responsibility that past several years outside of
to reduce license fee, the exclusive right to cover has built ESPN’s industry- the actual live game cov-
unique events like the Home leading live events portfolio erage.”
says it’ll find new TV Run Derby, ESPN’s demand as we continue to grow our ESPN had been scaling
or streaming partner. to reduce rights fees is sim- audience across linear, dig- back its baseball coverage.
ply unacceptable,” the ital and social platforms,” From 2014 through 2021, the
league said Thursday night ESPN said. sports network televised up
By Meg James in a statement. Baseball also faces to 90 regular-season base-
Ratings for Sunday night cord-cutting challenges be- ball games. But ESPN had
ESPN’s coverage of Ma- games were up 6% last year, cause most of its games run agreed to cover just 30 regu-
jor League Baseball is compared with 2023, accord- on regional sports networks, lar-season games when the
headed to the bottom of the ing to MLB. including many that are on two sides renewed the li-
ninth. The shift comes as net- life support. cense deal four years ago.
The Walt Disney Co.- works absorb high costs of More than a decade ago, Competitor Fox has
owned sports broadcasting major sports rights at a time the linear ESPN channel more valuable rights, which
giant and MLB on Thursday when cable channels such as was available in 100 million include late-round playoff
night separately announced ESPN are losing subscrib- U.S. homes. Now, only about games and the World Series.
an end to their long associ- Mateusz Slodkowski SOPA Images/LightRocket ers. Cord-cutting has led to a 54 million homes have The Fox package costs an
ation after this year. The net- ESPN will probably hang up its glove after 36 seasons substantial decline in distri- ESPN, according to a memo average $730 million a year,
work and league had been in after failing to renegotiate contract terms with MLB. bution fees that cable and that MLB Commissioner according to Moffet-
discussions to restructure satellite TV operators pay Rob Manfred sent to club tNathanson, a research firm.
the TV rights deal, but those to terminate the contract, some spring training games, Disney to carry its channels. owners this week. Warner Bros. Discovery has
talks collapsed this week. which was due to expire in the Home Run Derby in July Disney’s sports rights “We do not believe that a smaller package for TBS,
ESPN asked MLB to ac- 2028. and the first round of the costs have also ballooned in Pay TV, ESPN’s primary dis- worth about $470 million a
cept a lower license fee be- The network said it playoffs in October. The sea- recent years, particularly af- tribution platform, is the fu- year, for some regular-sea-
cause the broadcaster has would broadcast the 2025 son begins next month. ter the network agreed to ture of video distribution or son and playoff games. Both
been losing money on the season, as planned, then end MLB criticized ESPN’s cough up billions more to the best platform for our deals run through 2028.
$550-million-a-year deal. Af- its run after 36 seasons of attempt to reduce the li- keep the NBA, including the content,” Manfred wrote in “The MLB has struggled
ter talks broke down, ESPN Sunday night games. ES- cense fee and said it would championship finals, and the memo. “Furthermore, with fractured sports rights
triggered its opt-out clause PN’s arrangement includes find a new TV or streaming the NFL. we have not been pleased that undermine its negotiat-
ing leverage with national
broadcasters,” Moffet-
tNathanson analyst Robert
Fishman wrote in a Friday

Trader Joe’s acai bowl recalled over possible contamination report.

For Disney, a key source
of friction was the league’s
willingness to cut substan-
purchased the bowls, which our products meet our strin- recalls that affected Trader raw milk infected with the tially lower-priced deals
By Sandra McDonald include berries, bananas, gent food safety expecta- Joe’s products: A wide- bird flu virus, city of Com- with streaming services.
granola and dried coconut, tions,” the grocer said in a spread listeria recall af- merce organic carrots con- Three years ago, Apple
Trader Joe’s has recalled to throw them out or return statement. “We don’t take fected some of the brand’s taminated with E. coli, and nabbed rights for Friday
a popular frozen dish over them. The company did not any chances when it comes cooked chicken products cucumbers from Arizona night baseball, agreeing to
possible plastic contamina- specify how the possible con- to product safety and qual- last year, and last week, an contaminated with salmo- pay MLB about $85 million a
tion, the grocery chain said. tamination occurred. ity.” issue with easy-open pull nella. Experts said testing year. Roku picked up some
The organic acai bowl, “At Trader Joe’s, nothing In December, a Trader tabs on tuna cans prompted systems for food have signifi- Sunday afternoon games
which sells for $3.99, may is more important than the Joe’s fan page on Instagram recalls over fears of botu- cantly changed over time, worth about $10 million a
contain plastic material, the health and safety of our cus- announced the product had lism. making it hard to say if the year, according to ESPN.
retailer announced last tomers and Crew Members. returned to shelves after a Between September and high number of recalls ESPN wanted a similar
week. The company encour- With this in mind, we do the hiatus. November, 26 food recalls hit marks an unusual level of discount. However, in the
aged customers who had daily work to make certain The recall follows other California, including Fresno foodborne illnesses. memo, Manfred disputed
the Apple or Roku packages
were comparable to ESPN’s
exclusive games.
ESPN said it would like to
Walmart thrived in 2024, but consumer and tariff worries loom find ways to run some re-
gional baseball games. The
Burbank entertainment
sumers pull back on spend- on aluminum and steel. But appliances. They’ve become wave of price increases, conglomerate is gearing up
By Anne D’Innocenzio ing and President Trump’s Rainey said some goods may much more discerning be- economists say, and with to launch its stand-alone
tariffs on China and other have price increases. cause of higher costs for 70% of the U.S. economy ESPN streaming service lat-
NEW YORK — Walmart countries threaten the low- Tariffs in the headlines credit as well as for grocer- driven by consumers, a er this year and would like
delivered another year of price model that is the core have fueled concern and ies. broad pullback in spending additional content.
strong sales and profits as of Walmart’s success. more shopper retrenchment Walmart has flourished would have ramifications “We remain open to ex-
its competitive prices be- During an interview with in Walmart’s Mexico busi- in that environment. It’s beyond Walmart’s sales. ploring new ways to serve
came a strong magnet for in- the Associated Press on ness, Rainey said. gained market share, nota- Government data last MLB fans across our plat-
flation-weary shoppers. Yet Thursday, WalmartChief Fi- Walmart has built in bly among households with week revealed a sharp drop forms beyond 2025,” ESPN
uncertainty about the state nancial Officer John David hedges against some tariff incomes topping $100,000. in January retail sales as said.
of the American consumer Rainey said shoppers re- threats. Two-thirds of Wal- Walmart’s online offerings cold weather kept more The national “Sunday
and the potential effects of main resilient while cau- mart’s merchandise is and paid membership, Wal- Americans indoors. But it Night Baseball” broadcast
tariffs have seeped into ex- tious, but there is no appar- sourced in the U.S., with gro- mart +, have also drawn was a much bigger drop than has been a fixture on the net-
pectations for 2025. ent change in behavior re- ceries driving much of that. wealthier customers. economists expected and work’s schedule since 1990 —
The financial outlook lated to tariffs. Groceries account for “We have momentum the biggest in a year. before Disney owned ESPN.
from the nation’s largest re- Walmart did not incorpo- roughly 60%, of Walmart’s driven by our low prices, a Walmart, based in Ben- Coverage begins March
tailer, which has thrived rate tariffs into its financial U.S. business. growing assortment, and an tonville, Ark., reported earn- 27 with a New York Yankees
amid stubborn inflation, de- outlook, but Rainey ac- Still, Walmart shares e-commerce business driven ings of $5.25 billion, or 65 and Milwaukee Brewers
livered a jolt across the retail knowledged that the compa- took a hit, and other big re- by faster delivery times,” cents a share, in the quarter game, followed by the World
sector. ny’s isn’t immune to their ef- tailers fell too. Chief Executive Doug that ended Jan. 31. That Series champion Dodgers
Walmart sees per-share fects. Walmart is among the McMillon said. “We’re gain- compares with $5.49 billion, taking on the Detroit Tigers.
profit over the next year “We’re going to work first major U.S. retailers to ing market share, our top or 68 cents a share, in the In his memo, Manfred
coming in as much as 27 really hard to keep prices low report financial results, and line is healthy, and we’re in same period last year. wrote the league had been in
cents below analyst projec- for our members and cus- the numbers can provide a great shape with inventory.” Walmart expects annual conversation “with several
tions, a notable shift that tomers,” Rainey said. hint as to the mood of the Still, Walmart could be sales to rise between 3% and interested parties” in recent
sent company shares down That means being nimble American shopper. faced with challenges with 4%, or between $667.57 bil- months to take over the Sun-
2.5% to $94.78 on Friday. with sourcing. Walmart, for Over the last year Ameri- the new tariffs carrying lion and $674.05 billion. That day games and would pre-
Its sales outlook was also example, is exploring new cans have focused increas- more economic risks than too falls short of the $708.72 sent “at least two potential
mild, potentially a reflection sourcing for microwave ov- ingly on necessities rather during Trump’s first term. If billion that Wall Street proj- options” to club owners in
of challenges ahead as con- ens given increased tariffs than big TVs, furniture or Americans are hit by a new ected. the coming weeks.
A8 S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 L AT I M E S . C O M

D.A. opposes a new trial for Menendez brothers

[Menendez, from A1] were convicted of first-de- Hochman argued the bars. Newsom has said he
County Superior Court in gree murder in March 1996. fact that the brothers did won’t make a clemency deci-
2023 argued that new evi- Since then, the two have not know about this alleged sion on the murder convic-
dence — a 1988 letter sent pursued appeals for years abuse in 1989 means that it tions until after Hochman
from Erik Menendez to his without success, but re- “would not be admissible to reviews the case.
cousin saying that he had cently appeared to reach a show their state of mind” Their three decades im-
been abused late into his turning point. when they carried out the prisoned could come under
teen years and allegations Attorneys and advocates killings. scrutiny as part of their ap-
made by another man say- in 2023 called for the court to A group of the brothers’ peal for freedom. Hochman
ing they had been raped by take another look at the case relatives, who support their has said previously that, be-
Jose Menendez — directly amid new sexual assault al- release, said in a statement fore making a decision about
challenged the narrative legations they say corrobo- Friday that they were “pro- resentencing, he needs to re-
prosecutors presented at rate a history of abuse foundly disappointed by view not just the criminal
trial and paved the way for against the brothers. [Hochman’s] remarks, in case, but the Menendez
their case to be reconsid- A recently discovered which he effectively tore up brothers prison files and
ered. 1988 letter that attorneys say new evidence and discred- their time behind bars.
During a Friday news was written by Erik Menen- ited the trauma they experi- Hochman must also ques-
conference, Hochman said dez suggests sexual abuse enced.” tion whether the brothers
the court should deny the by his father continued into The Justice for Erik and have been rehabilitated.
habeas petition and not his late teenage years. The Lyle Coalition, founded by Fellow inmates, attor-
grant the brothers a new tri- letter was allegedly sent to relatives of the brothers, neys and rehabilitation
al because the act of murder his cousin, Andy Cano, who criticized Hochman’s com- workers have told The
was the issue in the convic- testified during the broth- ments and said the top pros- Times the two have become
tion, not the sexual abuse al- ers’ trials. ecutor brushed aside the deeply involved in rehabili-
legations. The brothers Prosecutors have not brothers’ allegations. tation programs, including
would have had to have an been able to verify the “Abuse does not exist in a launching projects to pro-
imminent fear that their authenticity of the letter, vacuum,” the group said in mote rehabilitation of in-
parents would kill them over Damian Dovarganes Associated Press and the document was not the statement. “To say it mates in California prisons.
the sexual abuse revelations DIST. ATTY. Nathan Hochman said the brothers’ brought up in either of the played no role in Erik and Neama Rahmani, a for-
to have the murders be con- sexual-abuse claim does not constitute self-defense. trials when Erik Menendez Lyle’s action is to ignore dec- mer federal prosecutor, said
sidered self-defense, he said. or Cano testified, Hochman ades of psychological re- the door is still open to re-
“Sexual abuse is abhor- tioned the possibility that Police initially specu- said. search and basic human sentencing based on reha-
rent, and we will prosecute their parents were targeted lated that the killings were a “We believe it’s inconceiv- understanding.” bilitation.
sexual abuse,” Hochman by the mafia, solicited a mafia hit based on the grue- able ... and defies common Hochman’s update on “But given that
said. “While it may have been friend to claim that Jose some scene. The brothers sense that if they had evi- the case comes a day after Hochman talked at length
a motivation for Erik and Menendez had raped her, were charged with murder dence that would show that Erik and Lyle Menendez about the Menendez broth-
Lyle to do what they did, it and had not initially men- after Erik, who was then 18 sexual abuse had been com- spoke to TMZ about their ers’ lies, I think this is less
does not constitute self-de- tioned what they said was a years old, confessed the municated not just six years time in prison, which they likely,” Rahmani said. “Al-
fense.” history of sexual abuse by killings to his therapist in before the events, but nine said included attacks and though Hochman said he
Attorneys for the broth- their father. March 1990. months before the 1989 bullying during their early has not made a decision on
ers could not immediately be “Erik and Lyle Menendez During the trial, prose- killings, that it would abso- days behind bars. resentencing, reading the
reached for comment Fri- had told five different ver- cutors argued the brothers’ lutely have come out during During the “2 Angry tea leaves, I’m guessing he
day. sions of what happened,” motive for killing their par- one or both of their testi- Men” podcast with Harvey will oppose.”
The brothers’ life sen- Hochman said. ents was rooted in greed — monies,” Hochman said. Levin and Mark Geragos, Louis Shapiro, a defense
tences seemed to be on the In 1989, Erik and Lyle centered on access to their Defense attorneys have the younger of the Menen- attorney, said the announce-
way to be reconsidered last Menendez bought a pair of parents’ multimillion-dollar also argued that new allega- dez brothers, Erik, dis- ment made clear that
year, after then-Dist. Atty. shotguns with cash, walked estate. The brothers’ de- tions made by a former cussed the “bullying and Hochman “won’t entertain
George Gascón said he sup- into their Beverly Hills home fense attorneys countered member of the Puerto Rican trauma” he’s endured over weak arguments from Net-
ported granting them and shot their parents while that years of violent sexual boy band Menudo suggest the years. flix watchers.”
clemency. Gascón asked a they watched a movie in the abuse by their father pre- the Menendez brothers were “Prison was hard for me,” “He is saying they follow
judge to rescind the broth- family living room. Prose- ceded the shootings, justify- not their father’s only vic- he said. “I faced a lot of bully- the law pure and simple,”
ers’ life sentences without cutors said Jose Menendez ing the killings as a form of tims. ing and trauma — it was a Shapiro said. “His demean-
the possibility of parole and was struck five times, in- self-defense. Roy Rosselló, who raised dangerous environment.” or and tone tells you he is not
instead sentence them to 50 cluding in the back of the The first trial ended with the allegations in the Pea- Sources told The Times sympathetic to the Menen-
years to life. The move could head, and Kitty Menendez hung juries for each brother. cock docuseries “Menendez that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s dez brothers’ cause.”
make them eligible for par- crawled on the floor In the second, allegations of + Menudo: Boys Betrayed,” office communicated with
ole as youthful offenders be- wounded before the broth- abuse and supporting testi- said he was raped in the the brothers’ legal represen- Times staff writer James
cause they were younger ers reloaded and fired a final, monies were restricted, and 1980s by Jose Menendez tation after they described Queally contributed to this
than 26 when they killed fatal blast. Lyle and Erik Menendez when he was a teen. their experiences behind report.
their parents.
Gascón said at the time
that he believed the broth-
ers had “paid their debt to MARKET ROUNDUP
society.” But after defeating

Stocks fall amid policy worries. Dow loses 748 points

Gascón in the November
election, Hochman has said
he intends to review that
decision.
Hochman said his team
has reviewed more than survey reported slumping market is still up for the lines lost 6.4%, and New- of analysts’ expectations.
associated press
50,000 pages of trial tran- optimism because of worries young year so far and is not mont Mining fell 5.7%. On the winning side of
scripts and spoken to de- about Washington. far from its all-time high set Akamai Technologies Wall Street was Celsius
fense attorneys, law enforce- NEW YORK — U.S. “Companies report wide- this week. Virtually no one had the sharpest drop in the Holdings, which sells “bet-
ment and prosecutors along stocks fell sharply Friday af- spread concerns about the on Wall Street is forecasting S&P 500, even though the cy- ter-for-you” energy drinks. It
with every family member ter reports showed that wor- impact of federal govern- a recession anytime soon. bersecurity and cloud com- leaped 27.8% after saying it
who wanted to discuss the ries among consumers and ment policies, ranging from But Friday’s reports raise puting company reported agreed to buy Alani Nu, a
case. He said he plans to give businesses about President spending cuts to tariffs and concerns about what’s been stronger profit for the latest beverage company that fo-
a response to a resentencing Trump’s policies may be hit- geopolitical developments,” a remarkably resilient econ- quarter than analysts ex- cuses on female customers.
request in the coming weeks, ting the U.S. economy. said Chris Williamson, chief omy, and the losses on Wall pected. It fell 21.7%, losing a All told, the S&P 500 fell
which could pave the way for The Standard & Poor’s business economist at S&P Street were widespread. fifth of its value, as investors 104.39 points to 6,013.13. The
the brothers’ release. 500 sank 1.7% for its worst Global Market Intelligence. Stocks of the smallest focused instead on its fore- Dow dropped 748.63 points
A hearing to determine if day in two months. The Dow A separate report said companies, whose profits casts for revenue and other to 43,428.02, and the Nasdaq
the brothers should be re- Jones industrial average U.S. consumers are also pre- can be more closely tied to financial measures this up- composite sank 438.36
sentenced is scheduled for dropped 748 points, or 1.7%, paring for higher inflation, in the strength of the U.S. coming year, which fell short points to 19,524.01.
March 20. and the Nasdaq composite part because of potential economy than big multina-
In making his case tumbled 2.2%. tariffs that could raise prices tional rivals, fell more than
against the brothers’ habeas The losses accelerated for all kinds of imports. the rest of the market. The 44,880 Dow Jones industrials
petition, Hochman focused through the day after several They’re broadly expecting Russell 2000 index of small Close: 43,428.02
44,100
on several details uncovered weaker-than-expected re- prices to be 4.3% higher 12 stocks dropped a market- Change: -748.63 (-1.7%)
during the trial, including ports on the economy. One months from now, which is a leading 2.9%.
43,320 10 DAYS
what he said was a pattern of suggested U.S. business ac- big jump from their forecast Within the big companies
“lies and deception” before tivity is close to stalling, with of 3.3% inflation last month, of the S&P 500 index, 3 in 4 46,000
and during the court hear- growth slowing to a 17- according to a survey by the stocks fell. Big Tech stocks
ings, including the Menen- month low. The preliminary University of Michigan. That that have been bid up amid 45,000
dez brothers’ changing ver- report from S&P Global said fits with preliminary data in the artificial-intelligence
sions of events around the activity unexpectedly the survey earlier this frenzy dropped, as did air- 44,000
killings. shrank for U.S. services month. lines and metals companies.
43,000
The brothers had men- businesses, and many in the To be sure, the U.S. stock Nvidia sank 4.1%. United Air-
42,000
41,000
40,000
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OPINION

Save U.S.-Canada relations

(and hockey) from the goons
Star-Spangled Banner.” Then such as “Titanic,” “The Revenant,”
California, a major three American players gooned it “Deadpool” and “My Big Fat Greek
up by picking three fights in the Wedding” were filmed in Canada.
Canadian trade partner, game’s first nine seconds because And television’s Golden Age
should be alarmed by new they “had to send a message.” wouldn’t be so golden without Can-
The bad blood is over a looming ada: Shows including “The Hand-
acrimony in the NHL. trade war between the two coun- maid’s Tale” (based on the book by
tries and Canadians’ broader fears Canadian author Margaret At-
of the new American administra- wood), “Schitt’s Creek” (starring Graham Hughes Canadian Press via Associated Press
By ML Cavanaugh tion. Canadians Eugene and Daniel CANADA’S Sam Bennett, left, fights with the United States’
Goons fight with words as well Levy) and even the “Property Brady Tkachuk during a 4 Nations Face-Off game in Montreal.
hen is a hockey as fists. On the day of the final, Brothers” are Canadian.

W game more than

a hockey game?
When a president
places a pregame
call to pump up the players, a
prime minister offers postgame
commentary, and monuments
White House Press Secretary Kar-
oline Leavitt said she looked for-
ward to Team USA “beating our
soon-to-be 51st state, Canada.” Ca-
nadian columnists, meanwhile, are
“frightened” of the United States;
one, Pete McMartin of the Vancou-
It’s fitting that a sport that once
echoed America’s Cold War with
the Soviet Union now reflects a na-
scent trade war with Canada.
Granted, we’re talking about econ-
omic rather than nuclear devas-
tation. And yet the phrase “mutu-
fornia have far too much to lose to
let this stand, not least at the inter-
section of the economy and sports.
The 2026 World Cup — a joint ven-
ture of the United States, Canada
and Mexico — features seven
games at SoFi Stadium in Ingle-
antee mutual respect for our na-
tional anthems, let’s find other
areas of common ground.
Try a moment of silence for our
emergency personnel. Both na-
tions have sent firefighters to re-
spond to each other’s devastating
such as the Empire State Building ver Sun, recently wrote, “Goodbye ally assured destruction” still ap- wood. We can’t allow the world’s fires over the past couple of years.
and Toronto’s CN Tower are lit up America. … I’ve reached that point plies. A trade war — this one with a longest friendly boundary to turn “Good neighbors are always there
in national colors for the contest. in our relationship where any ad- longtime ally rather than an adver- hostile — to militarize a border for each other,” Alberta’s forestry
The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off miration I have had for you has sary — is like a hockey fight in that longer than 34 Korean DMZs. minister said as he sent firefighters
final in Boston on Thursday night, been replaced by a new, angry re- everyone loses. The only question So how can we get the puck to Los Angeles last month, return-
between Team Canada and Team solve, which is: I won’t consort with is how badly. from where it is to where we want it ing the favor for 2023, when “Cali-
USA, was a brilliant hockey game the enemy.” Take the goons who fought in to be? fornia firefighters bravely sup-
that the Canadians won 3-2 in sud- Not since Wayne Gretzky’s hat Montreal. Instead of playing their We need the good guys and gals ported Alberta in a time of great
den-death overtime. But beyond trick put the Kings in the 1993 Stan- hearts out for their country, they to drown out the goons and refuse need.”
the great hockey, the game served ley Cup Finals has a hockey game deliberately put themselves in the the ridiculous in favor of the ratio- No matter how bad things look,
as an alarming testament to the had such implications for Califor- penalty box. All pain, no gain. But nal. Canada will never become the no matter what angry words are
state of Canadian-American rela- nia. Canada and California, which that’s what goons do. They choose 51st state because Canadians don’t spoken, no matter how many fists
tions. have roughly equal populations, the performative over perform- want it, and it would give the are thrown, we are neighbors and
We’ve hit an icy low. Canada’s exchanged nearly $30 billion in ance, spectacle over contribution, Democratic Party a Cali-sized friends, and the good guys and gals
hurt, and make no mistake, Cana- two-way trade in 2020, when the me over we — the exact opposite of electoral haul. of Canada and California will win.
da’s hurt will eventually be Ameri- Canadian Consulate in L.A. re- what the legendary gold-medal- And remember the 2018 steel We just need them to speak up.
ca’s and California’s. ported that 774 Canadian-owned winning 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey tariffs the first Trump administra- Now would be a good time.
No on-ice moment exemplified businesses employed more than team was all about. tion levied against Canada (among
off-ice sentiment more than the 76,000 Californians. Millions of Ca- Goons never really win because others)? You might not, because ML Cavanaugh is a co-founder of
preliminary-round game between nadian travelers spend billions of they’re all about pulling others they were gone in under a year. Ra- the Modern War Institute at West
the same two teams in Montreal dollars in California every year. down. Of the six who fought in tionality won out. Point and author of the
the week before. The angry Cana- But Canada and California Montreal, not one scored. The good guys and gals in the forthcoming book “Best Scar
dian crowd jeered the American don’t just share commerce; Holly- This is what happens when we National Hockey League and other Wins: How You Can Be More Than
Olympic figure skating medalist wood has a great creative partner give our games and governments cross-border sports events can You Were Before.”
Michelle Kwan and booed “The in our northern neighbor. Hits over to the goons. Canada and Cali- help out here too. If they can’t guar- @MLCavanaugh

LETTERS
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Fact-challenged clearly unconstitutional and

vindictive orders.
Trump’s unlawful removals
include the National Labor
doomsaying I weep for our country
and the rest of the world
Relations Board, the Equal
Employment Opportunity
Re “ ‘Prophet of doom’? No, that used to rely on the U.S. Commission and the Fed-
he saw a different L.A.,” as friends. eral Election Commission.
column, Feb. 18 Barbara Rosen Chemerinsky noted the
Fullerton Trump administration’s
Gustavo Arellano’s adu- position that “even civil
latory column on “prophet” :: service protections dating
Mike Davis is exactly what to 1883 are unconstitu-
you’d expect from someone Confirming Patel as FBI tional.” For those who might
guaranteed to buy into the director is the equivalent of not know what that means,
most dystopian takes on our awarding the Medal of Hon- it’s simple: Civil service
benighted city. or to Timothy McVeigh. protections ensure that only
So I doubt that Arellano My sympathies go out to qualified people are em-
ever read the blistering the many brave and dedi- ployed by government agen-
takedown of Davis’ mag- cated members of the FBI cies. They must pass certain
num opus, “City of Quartz,” whose careers and lives will tests and a probationary
by former Times columnist be destroyed, thanks to a period before being deemed
and critic Christopher pack of irresponsible cow- qualified, permanent em-
Hawthorne back in 2011. ards who happen to be ployees.
Hawthorne derided the United States senators. And, even when perma-
book as, among other short- Elliott Rothman nent, they can be disci-
Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times comings, “overwritten and Santa Monica plined and terminated for
THEN-FIRE CHIEF Kristin Crowley speaks while L.A. Mayor Karen Bass lis- shamelessly hyperbolic,” “in cause.
tens during a news conference on Jan. 11. On Friday, Bass fired Crowley. desperate need of ... fact- :: Civil service laws re-
checking,” “sour where it is placed the corrupt spoils

‘Not a good look for a mayor’ not curdled” and “densely

packed with self-regard.”
To be fair, it’s not an
Amazing — Trump
nominated characters for
his Cabinet that would be
system, where presidents
used government jobs to
reward their interests,
entirely negative review. But colorful in a TV drama, and friends and financial sup-
Re “Bass says Crowley failed to warn her,” Feb. 21 it at least has the virtue of now they are all in office. For porters. You can only imag-
balance, something Arel- real. ine what that did to Ameri-
t is not a good look for a mayor to throw her fire chief under the bus. lano cannot muster. We are living in a night- ca and will do again if we go

I Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was made aware of the impending destructive Santa
Ana winds before she left the country as part of a Biden administration delegation to
Ghana. She was also aware of the dry conditions throughout the area.
Jeff Schultz
Los Angeles
mare.
Patricia Mace
Los Angeles
backward.
This has already started,
so watch out.
Michael Harvey
She made the choice to go to Africa to represent the U.S. in a relatively insignificant
Welcome back, Miller
ceremony in Ghana. Bass needs to own this decision instead of firing Los Angeles Fire
Department Chief Kristin Crowley. J. Edgar Hoover Bringing back Pasadena
The writer is a retired
Mark Elfont, Valencia
Re “Senate narrowly con-
the spoils system attorney.

firms Patel as FBI director,” Re “Trump’s unprecedent- ::

Please let me check the Re “Texts reveal tension Bass should admit her Feb. 21 ed effort to fire officials at
timeline on this. with mayor,” Feb. 20 mistake in overlooking the will,” Opinion, Feb. 20 Chemerinsky states that
On Jan. 2, the National fire hazard warnings that J. Edgar Hoover is smil- the “administration is rely-
Weather Service warned of Los Angeles County proliferated in early Janu- ing down on the building in I support UC Berkeley ing on an extreme view of
the potential for “extreme Supervisor Lindsey Hor- ary, when much of Southern Washington named after School of Law Dean Erwin presidential power known
fire weather conditions” vath certainly knows how to California was on alert for him. Chemerinsky’s position on as the unitary executive
beginning Jan. 7. On Jan. 3, keep the fires going long potentially catastrophic With the confirmation of protecting certain federal theory, which purports that
the agency escalated its after they have been con- Santa Ana winds amid dry Kash Patel to direct the agency executives from Congress cannot regulate
warning to “major risk.” In tained. conditions. FBI, the agency can now arbitrary firings by the the operation of the execu-
the following days, it would Has Bass made some If she can accept respon- return to the days when current president. tive branch of government
warn that life-threatening mistakes? Of course. When sibility for her failings in- Hoover, its first and longest- However, I wish he would in any way.”
conditions were possible. an unprecedented event on stead of blaming others for serving director, sought have been more direct in Article I, Section 7 of the
This information was the scale of these fires oc- her lack of leadership, her retribution against his showing how giving such U.S. Constitution gives
broadcast on every major curs, there is no playbook to constituents very likely enemies, illegally tapped power to the president Congress the power to
media outlet in Los Angeles. refer to, and no one is going might forgive her and ex- phones and spread ma- could nullify the important override a presidential veto.
In addition, at that time, the to get it 100% correct. press their appreciation for licious gossip against lead- goals and functions of par- This seems to mean that
LAFD sent out messages on What we do expect from her dedication to those who ers such as Martin Luther ticular agencies. Congress can “regulate” the
its social media platforms our elected officials in a time have suffered because of the King Jr. and many others. Chemerinsky pointed executive branch.
warning of critical fire dan- of crisis is to work together disaster. I fear that we are about out that current law pro- Larry Keffer
ger. despite their differences to Until that time, Bass is to enter another age of Joe vides that department Mission Hills
On Jan. 4, Bass left for help people in desperate likely to continue facing McCarthy-style hearings to heads can be disciplined,
Ghana. This week, she need. Using the fires and criticism for perceived criminalize any American which includes termination.
stated she would not have ongoing aftermath for polit- errors in judgment in over- who “is now or has ever But that must be done for
left if Crowley had called to ical leverage is not produc- looking the crisis that un- been” a Democrat or has cause — in other words, HOW TO WRITE TO US
inform her of the impending tive, and it creates hostile folded while she was in criticized the current presi- with actual reasons tied to Please send letters to
danger. relationships that help no Ghana on U.S. government dent, Elon Musk or the the job rather than the letters@latimes.com. For
Got it. one. business. spineless members of Con- whims of the president. submission guidelines, see
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In the aftermath of tragedy, musicians reconnect

[Orchestra, from A1]
a few weeks away.
Both improbable and inspira-
tional, the 70-member orchestra
grew from a fledgling adult educa-
tion program at the local high
school into a beloved institution
through the hard work of its found-
er, Joel Lish, and Eva Holberg. Lish
died in 2024 and Holberg two years
earlier, but still the symphony
played on.
But now its future had grown
dark as embers turned to flames,
and flames ran through neighbor-
hoods to the sea, and the music
they loved fell silent.
The next day Hanna, who also
performs with the orchestra on
bass, sent another email. Even
though Palisades Lutheran
Church had not burned down,
their community — and members’
homes — were in ashes.
“Due to the devastation,” she
wrote, “I am not very sure about
rehearsing. We may not even be
able to get into the Palisades for
quite a while.”
The scope of the disaster grew
clear as the orchestra began to
reconnect.
“We lost our house,” wrote first
violinist Helen Bendix in a brief
email to musical director and
conductor Maxim Kuzin.
Bendix was one of the 16 mem-
bers of the symphony and the
chorale who had lost their homes.
Between the Palisades and Eaton
firestorms that week, more than Photographs by Michael Owen Baker For The Times
16,000 structures were lost and at CONDUCTOR Maxim Kuzin and the symphony acknowledge the audience after the performance. He lived in Gardena, far from
least 29 people killed. the fire devastation, but knew how disorienting loss can be. He had emigrated from Ukraine in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea.
In the aftermath of such a trag-
edy, the musicians wondered how
— even if — they could continue. strength and its momentum soon
b swelling to its rousing close.
As the applause ebbed, Kuzin
Four weeks later, on the day of
b the concert, Hulthage purchased a
took a moment to address the
audience. The piece by the Ukrain-
tuxedo but had yet to change as he
The violins and violas had to be ian composer, rarely performed in
helped set up chairs for the strings
saved. On the morning of the fire, the United States, elicited the
in the transept of Westwood
Bendix grabbed them and headed conductor’s pride.
United Methodist Church. Though
with her husband to their car. The “I hope you can understand
their performance space, the Lu-
instruments were a connection to why Ukrainians cannot lose the
theran church in Pacific Palisades,
her mother, who had played the war. A nation with such music
was still intact, months of cleaning
cello and died in 2020. At 72, cannot simply lose,” he said before
soot and ridding the smell of
Bendix was not about to lose that. welcoming Wasserman, who deliv-
smoke lay ahead.
The impulse was as close to an ered a dramatic and sweet inter-
Guest soloist Alexander
instinct as she had ever felt, even pretation of the Grieg concerto.
Wasserman practiced the Grieg
though she assumed their home After intermission, Kuzin ap-
concerto, chords like thunderclaps
would be safe. Left behind were a pealed to the audience for its fi-
resonating from the grand piano, a
portrait of her grandmother, nancial support, briefly speaking
gorgeous black-lacquer Shigeru
photographs of her family, jewelry, AFTER intermission, Kuzin appealed to the audience for its about the fire and those who lost
Kawai donated for this perform-
wardrobe and the less sentimental support, speaking about those who lost everything in the fire. everything.
ance.
essentials of life, glasses for read- “I hope that some of us will get
Two men wrestled three large
ing music, tax records, medicine, that idea that they live now in a
timpani drums up the steps to the
passports and car. receive emails from orchestra she felt a feeling of relief. Moving different world than all of us did in
space before the altar. Another
Seven miles west from where members asking when rehearsals forward sometimes means no this period of time,” he said, hop-
maneuvered the harp into the
the Palisades fire started in Te- would resume, he wasn’t certain looking back. ing to re-create community with
choir. In the vestibule, Katie Rud-
mescal Canyon, Ingemar Hulthage how to answer. He had been with “We need to get together,” she music, a bond of empathy, so that
ner folded programs for arriving
didn’t grab his violin. With the fire the orchestra for just a year and replied, hoping she wasn’t too in the aftermath of this tragedy,
guests and handed out envelopes
advancing, he and his partner, had always felt strength in the rusty. “eventually, hopefully, some kind of
for checks and helped with Venmo
Melinda Singer, caged their cats, dedication of its members. Without his violin, Hulthage meaning will be revealed to those
charges. Donations would be set
loaded them in the car and drove He lived in Gardena, far from wondered if he’d even be able to of you who suffered.”
aside to help the musicians and
away from their cul-de-sac home the devastation, but knew how play. He joined the orchestra al- The D-minor key of the Franck
members of the community.
west of Topanga, hoping they disorienting loss can be. He had most 25 years ago. As second vi- symphony set a somber mood as
At 7 p.m. Bendix arrived,
would return. emigrated from Ukraine in 2014 olin, he considered himself an violins tried to lift the melody up
dressed in a black sequined skirt,
He too never thought the when Russia annexed Crimea but amateur, but he had always felt at from the darker, deeper notes, and
jacket, scarf and earrings her
flames would travel as far as they felt as if he had never really left. So home in the company of musi- out of the score rose memories of
children had presented to her after
did. He had lost his home in the when news came last year that his cians. the fire, the gusting wind, the smell
the fire. She found her seat in the
1993 Malibu fire — along with his childhood home in Kyiv had been Hanna knew she could help. of smoke and the heat. Crescendos
second row and began warming up
most prized Fagnola violin — but hit by a missile, he was stunned. Many of the other musicians broke like an overwhelming force
on the violin that her mother gave
he returned and rebuilt, installing Maybe music could help. He had saved their instruments. A over musicians and audience alike.
her 25 years ago.
a sprinkler system and purchasing thought of the program he had friend, who played bass and owned The second movement was the
Kuzin, dressed in embroidered
another violin. planned back in December: the a few electric basses — and who respite, opening with the harp and
Ukrainian shirt, greeted friends
Taken in by a friend in Van Taras Bulba Overture by Mykola had lost his home — even joked plucked strings. The English horn
and well-wishers. More than 200
Nuys, Hulthage hoped history Lysenko, a concerto by Edvard about it. “I’ve got more basses in issued a plaintive, simple melody,
visitors slowly filled the sanctuary,
wouldn’t repeat itself. But a video Grieg and César Franck’s Sym- this motel room than I have under- as if trying to evoke older memo-
and at 7:30 Hanna addressed the
from a neighbor taken a day later phony in D Minor. Maybe like the wear,” he said. ries of a nearly forgotten time.
audience, beginning with her
confirmed the loss. There had been musicians who endured the siege As a luthier — skilled at repair- The third movement was recla-
gratitude for the use of the church
no water for the sprinklers. of Sarajevo in 1992 and still per- ing stringed instruments — Hanna mation. In point and counterpoint,
and closing in appreciation of the
Like hundreds of families in Los formed on the front lines, they too had a violin she could give the musicians delivered a feeling of
many who had helped make the
Angeles who had lost everything could shake their fists at the uni- Hulthage, and when the orchestra possibility that maybe one day
evening possible. Then she
overnight, lives upended, Hulthage verse, at the forces of chaos and gathered on Jan. 14 to rehearse in they may all return to the homes
stepped down and walked to where
and Bendix were soon tallying destruction. the small meeting room of a senior they had lost and to the communi-
her bass stood.
losses and searching for a place to “Recognizing the power of living facility in Westwood, she ty that had embraced them almost
Kuzin lifted his baton. With two
live, a modicum of stability. music to comfort and heal, we have presented it to him. He was over- 60 years ago.
ascending notes, then two more
decided to resume rehearsals as come. The audience clapped and
and two more, the orchestra began
early as this Tuesday, January “This was the most normal I’ve cheered. Kuzin mopped his brow,
b Lysenko’s heroic overture, its
14th,” he wrote in an email to the felt since the fire,” he said. and Hulthage, Bendix, Hanna and
lyrical grandeur slowly emerging
orchestra. Now they had a month to get rest of the orchestra stood and
as the strings and horns gathered
When Maxim Kuzin began to When Bendix read these words, ready. bowed.

Judge adjourns trial for Adams, leaves charges intact Three shot
Ho raised the possibility no appeals court has ever resignation letter that it and killed at
A council is appointed that he could appoint a law- sided with a judge who re- would take a “fool” or a “cow-
to present arguments yer to advise him on future
steps.
jected an unopposed motion
to dismiss a criminal case.
ard” to meet Bove’s demand,
“but it was never going to be
Louisville
on requests to drop
the allegations.
He did so on Friday when
he said he’d appointed Paul
Until about 80 years ago,
such requests were granted
me.”
In all, seven prosecutors, DMV office
Clement, a former U.S. solic- automatically, without a including five high-ranking
itor general and acting U.S. judge weighing in. prosecutors at the Justice
By Larry Neumeister associated press
attorney general, as amicus Adams will not be re- Department in Washington,
curiae to present arguments quired to attend future hear- had resigned last week be-
NEW YORK — A federal on the government’s request ings, the judge said. fore Bove made the request LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Po-
judge on Friday adjourned to throw out the charges. That could help mitigate himself, along with two lice say three people were
the corruption trial for New Ho said he wanted all some political damage for other prosecutors from shot and killed outside a mo-
York City Mayor Eric Adams Julia Demaree Nikhinson AP parties and Clement to ad- Adams as he could avoid be- Washington, to drop the tor vehicle office in Louisville
and appointed counsel to NEW YORK CITY dress the legal standard for ing hauled back to court for case. on Friday.
advise the judge on how to Mayor Eric Adams still dismissing charges, whether hearings while he tries to On Thursday, Hochul Officers were called to the
handle the Justice Depart- faces corruption charges a court may consider mate- convince the public that the said she won’t immediately office around noon and
ment’s controversial request despite a suspended trial. rials beyond the motion it- case isn’t distracting him use her authority to remove found a man dead and two
to drop charges against the self and under what circum- from running the city. Adams from office over con- women wounded in the park-
Democrat. Trump’s plans to round up stances additional proce- Adams has sought to cerns that such a move could ing lot, according to a state-
Judge Dale E. Ho’s writ- New Yorkers who are in the dural steps and further in- project calm as questions result in “disruption and ment from the Louisville
ten order means he won’t de- country illegally if he wanted quiry would be necessary. over his independence have chaos” and would ultimately Metro Police Department.
cide before mid-March to remain free from prose- He also said he wants to sparked a political crisis in be undemocratic. The two wounded were tak-
whether to grant the dis- cution. know under what circum- his administration. She said she would in- en to the hospital where they
missal of the case against The request is “virtually stances dismissal can occur This week, four of his top stead push for increased died.
the embattled mayor of the unreviewable in this court- without the ability to rein- deputies resigned and Gov. oversight of City Hall as Ad- Numerous police re-
nation’s largest city. room,” Bove argued at the state charges or with the Kathy Hochul announced ams faces intense scrutiny sponded to the shooting at a
At a hearing Wednesday, hearing. ability to reinstate charges. that she had for now decided over his bribery case and his state Driver Licensing Office
acting Deputy U.S. Atty. Adams was indicted in He said briefs should be against using her authority relationship with the Trump on the southern outskirts of
Gen. Emil Bove cited an exe- September and accused of filed by March 7 and, if nec- to remove Adams from office administration. Louisville.
cutive order by President accepting more than essary, oral arguments can but would instead propose “New York is facing a Police Maj. Donald
Trump outlining his crimi- $100,000 in illegal campaign occur March 14. legislation to enhance state grave threat from Washing- Boeckman said the suspect
nal justice priorities as he contributions and travel Late Thursday, three for- oversight of City Hall as a ton,” she said at a news con- or suspects left in a vehicle.
defended the request to perks from a Turkish official mer U.S. attorneys — from way to reestablish trust with ference in Manhattan on Boeckman did not have a de-
drop charges. and business leaders seek- New York, Connecticut and New Yorkers. Thursday. “The Trump ad- scription of the vehicle and
Adams confirmed at the ing to buy influence while he New Jersey — submitted a Bove’s initial request last ministration is already try- said investigators were still
hearing that he accepted was Brooklyn borough pres- letter urging Ho to “hear week to then-interim U.S. ing to use the legal jeopardy reviewing surveillance video.
that charges could later be ident. He faces multiple from parties other than the Atty. Danielle Sassoon to facing our mayor as leverage He said police did not know if
reinstated, a feature of the challengers in June’s Demo- government and the defend- drop charges against Adams to squeeze and punish our the victims were connected.
request to dismiss charges cratic primary. He has ant in deciding about the ap- was rejected and she re- city.” “It’s absolutely a tragedy
that has led critics to sug- pleaded not guilty and has propriate next steps.” In signed. and I’m surprised there
gest that the mayor would insisted on his innocence. court on Wednesday, Ad- Another prosecutor, Ha- Neumeister writes for the wasn’t more people injured,”
be required to carry out At Wednesday’s hearing, ams’ lawyer, Alex Spiro, said gan Scotten, told Bove in a Associated Press. Boeckman said.
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Affordable
housing plan
overcomes
opposition
on land otherwise reserved
Apartment project in for single-family homes.
The development plans
the San Fernando attracted scores of angry
Valley advances after homeowners upset about
traffic, parking and disrup-
multiple lawsuits. tion of the character of their
communities. Opponents
By Liam Dillon contend that the developers
seized a loophole in the may-
By summer 2023, devel- or’s initiative to put apart-
opers had pitched building ments where they were ne-
nearly 2,400 new apart- ver intended. Other afford-
ments for low- and moder- able housing projects in the
Genaro Molina Los Angeles Times ate-income residents in the Valley on sites where multi-
San Fernando Valley, where family developments typi-
I N H O NO R O F FIRE FIGHTE RS little such housing exists cally are allowed are advanc-
A pedestrian walks past a new mural by Thierry Guetta, a French-born street artist based in L.A., bet- compared with much of Los ing without the same push-
ter known as Mr. Brainwash. The artwork can be seen on La Brea Avenue near San Vicente Boulevard. Angeles. back.
The plans would not re- “The reality of these
quire public subsidy, unusu- [projects] was that the im-
al for low-income housing, pact was disproportionate,”
and were proposed under said City Councilmember

Can conservatives help

Mayor Karen Bass’ signa- Bob Blumenfield. “It wasn’t
ture initiative to promote by design. It was by oppor-
growth at prices more Ange- tunism.”
lenos could afford. But for those who sup-
Eighteen months later, ported allowing the projects
the majority of the projects to move forward, the resist-

save our democracy?

have been abandoned, and ance calls into question the
none have broken ground. city’s commitment to solv-
Only now, after bruising bat- ing its affordable housing
tles in City Hall and the crisis.
courtroom, are four of the “I feel like Los Angeles is
developments — totaling a city where politicians are

In this fragile moment, even unlikely allies are welcome one-third of the units origi-
nally proposed — moving
forward. It’s happening
encouraged to run to stop
things from happening,
where stopping projects and
against the wishes of Bass stopping growth is prized as
ANITA CHABRIA and most of the City Council. a political asset here,” said
These affordable housing City Councilmember Nithya
Welcome to the “Is projects have faced trouble Raman, who chairs the
reality dead?” edition because they touched one of council’s housing and home-
of this column, in the third rails of Los Angeles lessness committee. “I think
which Vladimir Putin politics. They are proposed [See Housing, B2]
is our friend, egg prices
don’t matter and Steve
Bannon speaks sense.
Yes, folks, we’ve
reached the point in
this disturbing timeline where some
of the strongest voices speaking
against the Muskian overthrow of
Altadena’s future
government are coming from the far
right.
In a recent interview, Bannon, a
former advisor to President Trump
may take a page
and current uber-right podcaster, has
come out hard against Elon Musk.
“Musk is a parasitic illegal immi-
grant. He wants to impose his freak
from the past
experiments and play-act as God Yuki Iwamura Associated Press
without any respect for the country’s STEPHEN K. BANNON called Elon Musk a “parasitic illegal immi- Inspired by early 20th
[See Chabria, B5] grant” who seeks to “play-act as God without any respect” for the U.S. After fire, architects century Sears catalogs that
allowed customers to pick a
envision a Sears-like house design that was sold
catalog of homes with and shipped as a kit, local
architects founded the Foot-
preapproved plans.
Republican Latinos are on the By Colleen Shalby
hill Catalog Foundation in
the aftermath of the fire. The
idea behind the nonprofit is
to develop a variety of home

rise. Now they’ve formed a caucus Much of Altadena’s rich

architectural history was de-
stroyed in hours. English Re-
vivals. Spanish Colonials.
designs with preapproved
plans that reflect Altadena’s
history.
Design ideas so far in-

Co-chairs chart a GOP path alongside Democratic committee California bungalows. Janes
Cottages. Neighborhood
clude
Craftsman,
Mediterranean,
mid-century
landmarks and spaces that and Janes Cottages — de-
GUSTAVO ARELLANO her relatives while we ate lunch at a about her family member, whom she protected generations of rived from a neighborhood
restaurant in Santa Ana. “But then declined to identify because he’s not families in the mountain- of English- and Spanish-
On election day last year, [one of them] sent me a photo of publicly out as a Trump voter. “And I framed town — all gone in an style homes built by Elisha P.
a conversation with voting for [Donald] Trump. I was like, think a lot of Latino voters felt the inferno. Janes in West Altadena in
family members con- ‘What is going on here? I never same way. So I think it’s a huge open- What if there were a way the early 1920s. The founda-
firmed Suzette Martinez thought I would see this day.’ ” ing for Republicans in the state, and I to rebuild the community tion’s hope is that a simple
Valladares’ hunch that To Valladares’ right was fellow think it’s the beginning of a shift that I with respect to what was process to help people re-
Latino Republicans were GOP Latina Kate Sanchez, an As- want to make sure we’re jumping on.” lost? As residents continue build could keep the com-
about to shock Cali- sembly member whose district The two are founders and co- to imagine what Altadena’s munity intact.
fornia. stretches from Mission Viejo to Te- chairs of the new California Hispanic future could look like after “In Altadena, where
“I swear they were mecula. Legislative Caucus, the latest at- the Eaton fire, and fight to there’s so many multi-
socialists when they were, like, 20,” “He can’t afford to buy a house and tempt at an official group for Latino preserve its legacy from generational homeowners, a
the Acton-based state senator said of is frustrated,” Valladares continued [See Arellano, B2] mass development, dream- lot of people who might be
ers have begun mapping underinsured or just not in-
plans that would pay honor sured at all, will likely not
to homes dating back to the have the resources or the
last century. [See Altadena, B5]

Trump aide issues threat over L.A. fire aid

Palisades fires, a top aide to “I think the reality is that situations on the ground
Conditions for federal the president said Friday, in- the federal response is when it comes to forestry.
dicating that the California mostly money, and so we are It’s going to happen again.”
funds may mean state Coastal Commission would going to have strings on the This week, a Trump ad-
Coastal Commission is be a central target of the money that we give to Cali- ministration official told
White House. fornia,” Grenell said. “We’re The Times that Federal
‘defunded,’ he says. Ric Grenell, a longtime talking about those condi- Emergency Management
ally to President Trump, tions now. Agency funding for Los An-
By Michael Wilner serving as his presidential “As a Californian, I’m all geles designated for resilien-
and Faith E. Pinho envoy for special missions, for it, because I don’t have cy — such as clearing over-
said at the Conservative Po- faith that if we just went growth — had not been fully
WASHINGTON — The litical Action Conference in back and gave California tapped by the mayor at the
Trump administration is Washington that “there will hundreds of millions of dol- time of the fires.
planning to set conditions be conditions” to the coming lars that they’re [not] going The federal response is
on federal disaster assist- aid, echoing previous warn- to go back to their same old currently focused on expe- Robert Gauthier Los Angeles Times
ance to Los Angeles as it re- ings from both men in recent ways of not giving us enough diting regular debris remov- MARGARET Martin, 96, sits outside the ruins of her
builds from the Eaton and days. water, having dangerous [See Fire aid, B4] Altadena home, a property her husband built in 1966.

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Sacramento gets another Latino caucus

[Arellano, from B1] the worst” but not a full-
Republicans in the state- scale deportation of all
house. It formed as a re- unauthorized immigrants.
sponse to the 51-year-old They want to see immigra-
Latino Legislative Caucus, a tion reform but argue it’s a
Sacramento powerhouse federal issue. Besides, they
that has never admitted point out, the Latinos they
GOP members. talk to care more about
“When you’re not wel- “kitchen table” issues.
come at the table, you learn It’s a claim supported by
to build your own,” said years of polls revealing that
Sanchez, 36. She’s quieter immigration is of lower
than Valladares and reels off importance to Latinos than
political cliches that never- Democratic lawmakers and
theless land with convic- immigrant advocacy groups
tion. “So I think it was a would have the public be-
blessing. When we were lieve. And enmity against
reelected [last year], we illegal immigration among
were like, ‘The timing is now, Latinos in California is
and we’re doing it.’ ” higher than it has been in
Although Kamala Harris decades.
handily won the state, some “It’s their wedge issue.
of Trump’s biggest gains It’s their emotional issue,”
over his 2020 run were in Valladares said of Demo-
Latino-heavy counties in crats. “And when you don’t
the Central Valley and L.A. have voices that look like us
County cities such as Down- giving an alternate perspec-
ey and Huntington Park. tive or opinion or policy fix,
Valladares, who previously they dominate it.”
served as an Assembly She let a beat pass.
member, won an open Sen- “They’re used to owning
ate seat. Meanwhile, Jeff that space. No more.”
Gonzalez and Leticia Cas- “You said it well!”
tillo scored upsets in their Sanchez said.
Inland Empire Assembly Gustavo Arellano Los Angeles Times The Hispanic Legislative
races against Latino Demo- SEN. Suzette Martinez Valladares, left, and Assemblymember Kate Sanchez founded the California Hispanic Caucus has yet to meet, but
crats backed by the area’s Legislative Caucus in response to the Latino Legislative Caucus, which has never admitted GOP members. the two are already plan-
long-standing political ning. Valladares is inviting
machine. dent they’re onto some- of walking shoes to win a verse, Valladares never- me. And they didn’t.” Latino GOP pioneers to
Those wins pushed the thing. wealthy district where theless could have been a I asked the two what become emeritus members
number of Latino GOP “Sacramento doesn’t Latinos make up 22% of the part of the fabled San Fer- Latino Democratic lawmak- — people such as former Lt.
legislators in Sacramento to know how to read the population, calling her nando Valley political ers in California don’t get Gov. Abel Maldonado and
nine, more than doubling room,” Valladares said. “My victory a “testament to a machine that has placed about the political moment Rod Pacheco, who became
the previous high of four, set race was supposed to have need, a momentum and Latinos from the region at for Latinos right now. the first Latino Republican
two years ago. Latinos now been super close. I was openness to have a Hispanic every level of political office “There’s a hyper-focus elected to Sacramento in
make up nearly a third of preparing to win by five female” in the seat. for the past 30 years, from on immigration,” said over a century when he won
Sacramento GOP legisla- votes, not five points.” In the 2024 election, she school boards to the U.S. Sanchez, whose first hus- his Inland Empire Assembly
tors — a once-unthinkable “I want to say the ele- crushed her Democratic Senate seat occupied by band was once undocu- seat in the 1990s.
scenario in a state where the phant in the room,” opponent by 23 percentage Alex Padilla. mented. “Hispanics are so Sanchez is outlining a
party turned off Latino Sanchez added. Trump had points. Pioneering Valley politi- much more of the fabric of legislative package focusing
voters for a generation by been a “tough issue” with Valladares grew up in cian Cindy Montañez California than that one on what she describes as the
pursuing a slew of xenopho- Latino voters — but “not so Sylmar, “the most conserva- helped Valladares with her issue. And I think it’s a “mandate on affordability,
bic measures in the 1990s. much anymore.” tive” member in a working- college entrance essay, disservice to everybody if all security and good educa-
It’s a legacy that Sanchez Of the two, Sanchez had class family where her fa- starting a friendship that we focus on is that one is- tion” that she said Latinos
and Valladares freely ac- the more conventional ther’s Mexican American lasted until Montañez’s sue.” voted for in 2024.
knowledge that opponents conservative upbringing, side leaned to the right death in 2023. Latino Legislative The two say they want to
will throw at them. growing up in Rancho Santa while her maternal Puerto Valladares also volun- Caucus members would allow anyone to join the
“I think the Republican Margarita and Mission Viejo Rican relatives were “very teered on the unsuccessful argue that they’ve worked caucus, regardless of politi-
Party has probably missed a before attending a small progressive.” 2001 L.A. City Council race on behalf of all working- cal affiliation. But they also
lot of those opportunities” Catholic college in Rhode Morning drives to Syl- of then-Assemblymember class Californians, I pointed want to help Latino Repub-
in the past, said Sanchez, as Island. mar High with an uncle Tony Cárdenas, who later out. licans win local elections
Valladares nodded in agree- After working at a con- introduced her to Rush won election to the council Valladares again brought and create a bench to en-
ment. “But we’re going to be servative think tank and as Limbaugh. She didn’t ap- and went on to represent up her Trumper relative. sure that politicians like
doing a great job.” a staffer for Republican U.S. preciate it when a counselor the Pacoima area in Con- Last summer, Gov. Gavin them remain a presence in
“I think we’ve done a lot Rep. Darrell Issa, Sanchez insisted she should register gress for 12 years. Newsom vetoed an Assem- Sacramento for years to
of work in the last decade,” ran for an Assembly seat in as a Democrat because she She described Cárdenas bly bill that would have come, instead of a ridiculed
added Valladares, 44, who is 2022 against then-Temecula was Latina. as a “great person” and felt made California residents anomaly.
more plainspoken and Mayor Matt Rahn. He fin- “I was represented by the 2001 race was a “sad without papers eligible for a “We are going to champi-
sharper-tongued than her ished first in the primary as Democrats at every level, loss.” state program that allows on issues that we know that
co-chair. “And those seeds the establishment favorite from city council to county But her experience on first-time home buyers to California Hispanics care
that we planted have now and had a sizable cash supervisor,” Valladares said. the Democrat’s campaign apply for up for $150,000 in about,” Sanchez said when I
grown.” advantage going into the “On Sundays, my park only solidified her choice to no-interest loans. asked for her concluding
The Hispanic GOP cau- general election. would be closed because of register as a Republican. “[The relative] was so message to Latino voters.
cus is forming at a time “I didn’t quite fit the the gangs. I remember a “I didn’t feel like they infuriated” with the bill, the Valladares directed her
when Democrats still hold a mold of what the party bunch of my friends having were addressing the econo- senator said. “He so wants closing thoughts to their
supermajority in both of the expected me to be like and kids when I was in 11th mic issues of small-business to buy a house. Then this? frenemies over at the Latino
state’s legislative chambers, look like,” Sanchez, who is of grade. So I’m like, ‘If we’re owners like my dad,” Val- That is probably what got Legislative Caucus.
while the Republican Party Italian and Mexican de- represented by Democrats ladares said. “I feel like I him to vote for Trump.” “Our caucus is here to
nationally has soured on scent, said before smiling. who are in total power, why gave in my younger life the Sanchez and Valladares work on these critical issues
anything with even a hint of “It’s the worst thing to tell a is my community still suffer- Democrat Party every op- support Trump’s call to on behalf of Californians,”
multiculturalism. Never- Latina.” ing?’ ” portunity to convince me deport whom the latter she said. “We’re going to do
theless, the two are confi- She wore out three pairs In an alternative uni- that they were supporting described as “the worst of it with or without you.”

Despite opposition, affordable housing project advances

[Housing, from B1] ted, said Sonja Trauss, and architect Jeff Zbikowski
we need to change that cul- YIMBY Law’s executive di- wants to build 78 apart-
ture. We have to move to be- rector. “They broke their ments with studio, one- and
ing a city that says yes to own law,” she said. two-bedroom units in a
housing to preserve the In court, city attorneys three-story complex. He
city’s future.” contended that Bass’ re- said his proposal is sensitive
Within a week of taking vised order merely clarified to the community, noting
office in December 2022, that multifamily projects that he’s offering more park-
Bass signed an order, Execu- were prohibited on single- ing than required and that
tive Directive 1, to eliminate family-home parcels and another apartment building
city zoning hearings, ap- therefore the denials were neighbors the site.
peals, environmental re- proper. Three separate The income restrictions
views and other permitting judges rejected that argu- for prospective tenants and
hurdles for 100% affordable ment and required the city rent limits scale by house-
housing developments so to approve the projects. hold size. A single person
they could be built faster. “There is no reason to could earn no more than
The program proved popu- believe the substantive $77,600 and rent a studio for
lar, with nearly 24,000 units change enacted by Amend- $1,942. A couple could to-
approved for construction, ed ED 1 was secretly and gether make up to $88,720
according to the city plan- silently lurking in original and rent a one-bedroom for
ning department. ED 1’s unambiguous lan- $2,080.
The mayor’s order said guage,” Judge Curtis Kin “The city and the state of
nothing either way about wrote in a December 2024 California have this crazy
the eligibility of single-fam- decision on the Reseda proj- housing shortage,” Zbikow-
ily-home parcels. Some de- ect. ski said. “There’s this miss-
velopers determined they This month, the Sher- ing middle [of housing]
could combine Executive Di- man Oaks case settled, with that’s been underserved for
rective 1 with state laws de- the developer agreeing to years and years.”
signed to expedite housing Brian van der Brug Los Angeles Times lower the building’s height For some neighbors, the
construction and apply the MAYOR KAREN BASS and most of the City Council opposed affordable housing from seven stories to six by proposal remains an un-
rules to various single-fam- projects that are proposed on land otherwise reserved for single-family homes. putting one level of parking welcome incursion. Norma
ily-home sites in the Valley. underground. An attorney O. Chávez, president of the
Ten such projects submitted fluent areas, is set aside for Developers appealed those leagues voted with him. Two representing the neighbor- Sun Valley Area Neighbor-
at least preliminary plans to single-family homes. As part decisions to the City Coun- subsequent projects, anoth- hood group declined to com- hood Council, said the city
the city, the largest of which of state-mandated rezoning cil. The state Department of er in Blumenfield’s district ment, and Leon Benrimon, should preserve single-fam-
was a 611-unit apartment plans, some social justice Housing and Community in Reseda and one in Coun- an official with developer ily-home areas to keep them
complex in Woodland Hills and housing groups wanted Development urged the cilmember Imelda Padilla’s Bedrock Property Group, free from congestion and
near the L.A. River. the city to allow low-income projects’ approval, stating in in Sun Valley, were similarly could not be reached for limit change to the commu-
As the development housing to integrate those multiple letters to the City turned down. The remaining comment. nity’s makeup.
plans became known, home- communities and ease dis- Council that the permitting half-dozen proposals, in- None of the four projects “When it’s single-family
owner groups began push- placement pressures else- process was locked in when cluding the one in Woodland now cleared for construction residences, you get to know
ing back. In June 2023, Bass where. they were submitted. Hills, were discarded. sit in the middle of subdivi- your neighbors and your
revised Executive Directive 1 But homeowner organi- The first project up for Lawsuits came next. sions, though some are more neighbors are proud of their
to say that properties zoned zations fought hard against debate was a 200-unit pro- YIMBY Law, a statewide out of scale with their sur- community,” Chávez said.
for single-family homes were the proposal, contending posal in Sherman Oaks, Ra- nonprofit that sues local roundings than others. “It’s more maintained.”
not allowed, blocking new that out-of-scale develop- man’s district. She argued governments that deny Single-family homes Adding apartments to
projects from going forward. ment would overwhelm that the city should follow housing, filed suit against dominate the blocks where the street, Chávez contin-
The change left the fate of their neighborhoods, espe- the state’s guidance and the the city of Los Angeles in the Sherman Oaks and six- ued, means “there’s a lot
the 10 projects already on the cially since state laws al- development should get to L.A. County Superior Court story Reseda projects are more people and you don’t
books up in the air, kicking ready allow accessory dwell- move forward. Her col- on behalf of the trio of planned. The Sherman know where they’re coming
off more than a year of in- ing units on most parcels. leagues voted with her. projects that were rejected. Oaks site is next to a school from.”
tense politicking and legal Bass and the council sided Less than three weeks A community group, the and near two boulevards; Bass’ office did not re-
fights. with the neighborhood later, a second project, 360 Ethel Avenue Neighborhood the Reseda site is on a four- spond to a list of questions
The disputes overlapped groups. units in Winnetka, came be- Assn., sued the city over the lane avenue. The seven- from The Times. In prior
with other battles in Los An- The city planning depart- fore the council. Blumen- one that was approved. story Winnetka project comments, the mayor has
geles about affordable hous- ment had deemed some of field, who represents the Decisions about housing would fit in more with emphasized that she sup-
ing in single-family-home the Valley Executive Direc- area, contended that Bass’ developments shouldn’t be nearby development, which ports affordable housing
neighborhoods. tive 1 proposals eligible order was never meant to al- based on the wishes of indi- includes an existing apart- across the city and that her
Nearly three-quarters of under the mayor’s order be- low apartments on single- vidual council members but ment complex next door and executive order has cleared
L.A.’s residentially zoned fore reversing course once family-home sites, so it on what the city’s rules say a gas station on the corner. the way for tens of thou-
land, including its most af- the directive was changed. should be rejected. His col- when projects are submit- In Sun Valley, developer sands of new homes.
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CITY & STATE

Renewed
push to
address
legacy of
slavery
After setbacks last
year, Legislative Black
Caucus proposes new
reparations package.
By Anabel Sosa

The California Legisla-

tive Black Caucus on Thurs-
day proposed a package of
reparations for the descen-
dants of African Americans
who were enslaved in the
United States, proposals
that include preferences for
public university admis-
sions and financial assist-
ance for first-time home
buyers.
The package contains 15
bills in what caucus mem-
bers said will be a multiyear
effort to repair the genera-
tional harms and discrimi-
nation suffered by the de-
Genaro Molina Los Angeles Times
scendants of the enslaved in
L O NG ROA D TO RE COVE RY California.
In 2020, Gov. Gavin New-
Workers clear debris from Palisades Charter High School, which was devastated in the Palisades fire. A Times analysis, based on som and California lawmak-
data from Cal Fire and the L.A. County assessor, shows the wildfires destroyed structures on 56% of Pacific Palisades properties. ers formed a “first in the na-
tion” state task force to
study and propose remedies
for the legacy of slavery. Dur-
ing the end of the legislative
session last year, reform ad-

Woman facing trial — but not for fatal overdose vocates were frustrated that
the Legislature, which was
limited by a tight state
budget and a high-stakes
election year, passed only 10
Todorova is not the “drug Brown has also argued of the 14 bills prioritized by
Officials say fentanyl lord” the government has that Todorova has autism, the Legislative Black
portrayed her to be. He which “made her uniquely Caucus.
death of Beverly Hills pointed to Todorova’s for- vulnerable to manipulation “We are picking up where
man in 2020 led them mer boyfriend as the true and abuse by unscrupulous we left off last year,” Assem-
ringleader of the Hollywood others,” including her for- blymember Lori D. Wilson
to alleged drug dealer. drug operation. mer boyfriend. (D-Suisun City) said at a
“ ‘Forrest Gump’ is being “Tragically, a perfect Thursday news conference.
By Malia Mendez accused of being ‘Scarface,’ ” storm of circumstances has “We are challenging not only
Brown said. brought her before a crimi- members of the Legislature
Three years ago, a federal A former drug delivery nal justice system that is ill- but all of Californians to op-
grand jury indicted Mirela driver testified Wednesday equipped to explore the erate in a repair mindset.”
Todorova on charges of run- that he worked for the moral and philosophical Wilson reintroduced a
ning a drug delivery busi- boyfriend “from time to questions that this case pre- proposed constitutional
ness out of her Hollywood time” but also did the same sents,” Brown said in an amendment that would
apartment that supplied work “under Mimi’s order,” emailed statement before change the language in the
one customer with a deadly using a nickname for Todor- the trial. state Constitution by ban-
dose of fentanyl. ova. Photographs by Jessika Getz U.S. District Court Judge André Birotte Jr. ning forced labor in any
Authorities said the over- The prosecution has said MIRELA TODOROVA, right, is no longer directly denied a motion by Brown to form. California voters last
dose of Beverly Hills resi- that a sprawling digital trail charged with causing the death of Ray Mascolo. make a diminished-capacity year rejected a ballot mea-
dent Ray Mascolo, 37, is — composed of text ex- defense, saying during a pre- sure that would have
what led them to uncover changes, online payments intent to distribute. ities. trial hearing that although banned forced prison labor.
the operation allegedly run and photos — leads to Todorova rejected a “fa- Prosecutors argued that he is “sympathetic and em- Wilson’s renewed effort pro-
by Todorova. Todorova. vorable plea offer” because the revision to the indict- pathetic” to Todorova’s con- poses a constitutional
But with her trial begin- “The evidence will show she maintains her inno- ment was in the court’s and dition, he views attributing change that, if passed by the
ning this week, Todorova, 36, that money was the motive,” cence, Brown told The Todorova’s best interests for her actions to autism as a Legislature, could appear on
is no longer directly charged Bahadue said, adding that Times. “presenting an efficient tri- “slippery slope.” the 2026 ballot.
with causing Mascolo’s Todorova ultimately In a Jan. 31 motion to nar- al.” Asking for sympathy may The state Constitution
death — although she could “put profit over people’s row their indictment against In a pretrial hearing, be appropriate during sen- currently bans slavery and
still face life in prison for lives.” Todorova, prosecutors Brown called the motion a tencing, he said, but not dur- involuntary servitude, ex-
three nonfatal overdoses The case began when asked that she be charged calculated attempt by the ing trial. cept as punishment for
caused by drugs allegedly Mascolo was found dead in solely for distributing fen- government to “sanitize” its Mascolo’s mother, Kyara crime.
supplied by her. his Beverly Hills home in No- tanyl to Mascolo, striking case. Mascolo, said that although But Wilson said this time
“Each of these victims vember 2020, allegedly after “surplusage and factual alle- He pointed to a fuzzy her son’s death is no longer around Californians are
thought they were getting purchasing fentanyl-laced gations” pertaining to his timeline of events provided key to the case, she still “more prepared” and “more
clean oxy pills. Instead, they oxycodone pills from one of death. by the government on the plans to attend the trial. informed.”
got fentanyl,” prosecutor Todorova’s delivery drivers, She faces the three non- night Mascolo died, and said “I feel like it’s a way of Wilson also introduced a
Suria Bahadue said during Kather Sei. fatal fentanyl distribution that “by taking [Mascolo] showing respect to my son,” bill to implement a volun-
opening arguments In February 2022, a fed- counts, plus additional out of it, they erase all the she said in an emailed state- tary work program for pris-
Wednesday morning. “The eral grand jury indicted charges alleging she sold question marks in their in- ment. “My hope is that jus- oners, intending to allow in-
same deadly drug, from the Todorova and Sei for the methamphetamine, cocaine vestigation.” tice will be served and the mates to request work as-
same deadly person.” death. Sei is awaiting sen- and ecstasy, engaging in The U.S. attorney’s office people who poisoned him signments, which would
Defense attorney Charles tencing after pleading guilty conspiracy and making declined to comment on the will be prosecuted accord- make time for classes and re-
Brown told the jury that to possession of drugs with false statements to author- narrowed indictment. ingly.” habilitative activities.
Assemblymember Isaac
Bryan (D-Los Angeles), vice
chair of the Legislative
Black Caucus, wrote Assem-
bly Bill 7, which would allow

Teen charged with attempted murder in protest fight all California universities to
consider preferential admis-
sions for descendants of en-
slaved African Americans.
Authorities said the stab- our public spaces.” Los An- There are approximately “We talk about legacy all
By James Queally bing happened after a fight geles County Dist. Atty. Na- 11 million to 15 million immi- the time, and legacies of
broke out in the 200 block than Hochman said in a grants without proper docu- privilege have been re-
A 14-year-old faces at- of Spring Street around 1:30 statement. “We understand mentation in the U.S., with warded,” Bryan said, “but
tempted murder charges in p.m. on Feb. 7, during the that people have the right to 2 million estimated to reside we never talk about legacies
the stabbing of a teenager sixth straight day of protests express their views, but this in California. of harm — the legacy of slav-
during protests this month throughout downtown L.A. right must be exercised with While Hochman said he ery, the legacy of exclusion.”
in downtown Los Angeles in opposition to Trump’s respect for others’ safety would seek to prosecute Other bills in the package
against President Trump’s plan to deport millions of and well-being. Our support more juveniles as adults include one from Assembly-
planned mass deportation people in the United States is with the victim and their while running for office last member Tina McKinnor (D-
efforts, prosecutors said illegally. family as they navigate this year, teens under the age of Hawthorne), who seeks to
Thursday. Police previously said the difficult time and begin the 16 must remain in juvenile allocate a portion of the
The teen, who was not victim, identified only as a 17- recovery process.” court under California law. Home Purchase Assistance
identified, denied the year-old boy, was in critical KTLA Thousands flocked The 14-year-old is being Program funds to first-time
charges at a Tuesday hear- condition. A STABBING occurred downtown earlier this represented by the L.A. home buyers who are de-
ing and is due back in court A Los Angeles police at a protest on Feb. 7. month, marching and briefly County public defender’s of- scendants of the enslaved;
next month, according to a spokesperson did not im- shutting down a stretch of fice. and AB 785, written by As-
statement issued by the Los mediately respond to a re- tion about what started the the 101 Freeway in protest of A spokeswoman could semblymember LaShae
Angeles County district at- quest for an update on the fight. Trump’s aggressive immi- not immediately provide a Sharp-Collins (D-San Di-
torney’s office. victim’s condition or a ques- “Violence has no place in gration policies. comment. ego), which would create a
grant program and fund
community-driven solu-
tions to decrease violence
in neighborhoods and

Rock-throwing from freeway overpass injures motorist schools.

Sen. Akilah Weber Pier-
son (D-La Mesa) seeks to
regulate the use of artificial
crashed through his wind- Department on the west- The extent of the driver’s according to CHP Officer intelligence in healthcare fa-
By Nathan Solis shield, according to author- bound side of the 10 Freeway injuries was unknown, but Roberto Gomez. cilities through Senate Bill
ities. at the 110 Freeway inter- he was taken to the hospital The incident remains 503, which would limit racial
The California Highway Video from the On- change near Adams Boule- in an ambulance shortly be- under investigation and biases and encourage “non-
Patrol is searching for a per- Scene.TV news service vard. fore midnight. there is no description at discriminatory decisions”
son who hit at least three ve- showed a pickup truck The unidentified driver Police received two this time of a suspect. made by healthcare pro-
hicles with rocks thrown stopped on the shoulder reported that something additional reports of A driver who said his ve- viders.
from an overpass on the 10 of the freeway with a flew through his windshield vehicles that were hit hicle was hit told KTTV-TV “It is critical,” Weber said,
Freeway in downtown Los gaping hole in the wind- and struck him in the chest, by debris likely thrown that he saw someone stand- “that the biases and stereo-
Angeles. shield Thursday night. according to Lyndsey Lantz from an overpass in ing on the shoulder of the types that Black Americans
One driver was struck in The vehicle was found of the Los Angeles Fire De- the same general area freeway wearing a hoodie have faced are not perpetu-
the chest by a large rock that by the Los Angeles Fire partment. around the same time, over his head. ated in future innovations.”
B4 S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 L AT I M E S . C O M

Trump aide targets Coastal Commission

[Fire aid, from B1] ern Californians, “We are
al, accelerating the Environ- with you. We’re not going
mental Protection Agency’s anywhere.”
hazardous debris removal Less than two weeks lat-
process, and speeding up er, Trump moved into the
Angelenos’ access to their Oval Office, and almost im-
homes, the official said. mediately Biden’s promise
The White House has no was in jeopardy. Republican
plans to conduct a full- leaders such as House
fledged federal investigation Speaker Mike Johnson of
of the local response that Louisiana first floated the
could help determine where possibility of attaching con-
to focus federal dollars, the ditions to federal funding —
official added, although including adopting stricter
FEMA is discussing lessons voter ID laws.
learned with local author- The proposal was met
ities. with widespread dismay
It is unclear how engaged from Los Angeles-area poli-
Grenell has been on the fed- ticians, who pointed out that
eral disaster response, de- other states did not have to
spite Trump naming him as meet certain conditions to
the administration’s desig- receive emergency funding.
nated lead to the crisis dur- “We should not be lever-
ing the president’s visit to aging the pain and suffering
Los Angeles last month. The of fellow Americans,” said
official said Grenell is pri- Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Tor-
marily responsible for brief- rance). “When Mother Na-
ing Trump on the progress ture strikes, she doesn’t care
of the response and serves as about party affiliation. At
a go-between with state and the end of the day, we are all
local officials. Americans.”
Grenell is also taking Newsom made a trip to
part in diplomatic efforts Washington this month to
over Russia’s war on discuss wildfire funding with
Ukraine, is negotiating with Trump, following the presi-
Venezuelan President dent’s visit to Pacific Pali-
Nicolás Maduro and has sades.
been tapped to serve as Mandel Ngan AFP/Getty Images On the trip to California,
president of the Kennedy PRESIDENT TRUMP meets with officials last month while touring the fire damage in Pacific Palisades. Trump took in the destruc-
Center for the Performing He warned during that visit that the California Coastal Commission could be the target of federal scrutiny. tion and pressured local
Arts in Washington. leaders to allow residents to
While discussions are on- has been the target of politi- have to beg for help when we Grenell’s comments are Before he left office, Pres- return to their homes. It also
going over precise condi- cal jostling for years, as poli- have residents who have lost the latest in a longer saga ident Biden had pledged gave him and Newsom an
tions for aid, Grenell said the ticians and voters debate everything. This is extor- over the future of wildfire aid 100% federal support opportunity to repair their
administration is looking whether the environmental tion, plain and simple.” for California. through June, telling South- long-tense relationship.
closely at the California protections warranted by
Coastal Commission, which the commission outweigh
regulates development the bureaucratic headaches
along the state’s coastal that its regulations some-
zones and protects public
access to the beach.
Initiated by voters and
signed by Gov. Jerry Brown
times cause.
After the wildfires, Gov.
Gavin Newsom signed an
executive order to lift some
Proposed law could force health
in his first term, the 1976
Coastal Act was a response
to unregulated shoreline de-
velopment. Almost immedi-
of the commission’s require-
ments to make the rebuild-
ing process easier.
Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-
insurers to explain claim denials
ately after its passage, Rocklin) said he planned to
beachfront owners and in- introduce legislation in the the boldest attempts in the problem this is,” said strong financial incentives
terest groups across the House to curb the commis- State bill is introduced nation to rein in health in- Lishaun Francis, senior di- for insurers to deny care.
state began pushing to sion’s authority. surer denials — before and rector of behavioral health And, he added, state and
amend or repeal sections of Trump warned during amid anger over rising after care is given. And Cali- for the advocacy group Chil- federal penalties are paltry
the law. his visit last month that the costs and uncovered fornia could become one of dren Now, a sponsor of the enough to be written off as a
“I don’t want to commit commission could be the only a handful of states that bill. cost of doing business.
too much, but I will say this,” target of federal scrutiny. medical care. require insurers to disclose Under Wiener’s proposal, “The more care they
Grenell told the audience. Meeting with local leaders denial rates and reasoning, private insurers regulated deny, the more money they
“Everyone who’s involved just days after taking office, By Christine Mai-Duc data the industry often con- by the state’s Department of make,” he said.
knows that the California he said the Coastal Commis- siders proprietary informa- Managed Health Care or De- Increasingly, large em-
Coastal Commission is a di- sion was considered the When Colleen Hender- tion. partment of Insurance, or ployers are starting to in-
saster, and it needs to abso- hardest agency in the coun- son’s 3-year-old daughter The measure also seeks both, would be required to clude language in contracts
lutely be defunded. And try from which to secure per- complained of pain while us- to force insurers to be more submit detailed data about with claim administrators
from just a way to think mits, adding, “I’m not going ing the bathroom, doctors judicious with denials, by denials and appeals. They that would penalize insur-
about government, we al- to let them get away with brushed it off as a urinary fining them up to $1 million would also need to explain ance providers for approv-
ready have local government their antics.” tract infection or constipa- per case if more than half of those denials and report the ing too many or too few
making these decisions. Rep. Laura Friedman tion, common maladies in appeals filed with regulators outcomes of the appeals. claims, said Shawn Grem-
“It’s an unelected group (D-Glendale), whose dis- the potty-training years. are overturned in a year. For appeals that make it minger, president of the Na-
of people who are crazy woke trict was surrounded by the Henderson, however, In 2023, state data show, to the state’s independent tional Alliance of Healthcare
left. One person can stop L.A. County fires, de- suspected it could be some- about 72% of appeals made medical review process, or Purchaser Coalitions.
progress. And they’ve made nounced the administra- thing worse, and asked for to the Department of Man- IMR, insurers whose denials Gremminger represents
California less safe. I think tion’s position. an ultrasound. The doctor aged Health Care, which are overturned more than mostly large employers that
squeezing their federal “The Trump admin and ultrasound technician regulates the vast majority half of the time would face fund their own insurance,
funds, making sure they wants to play politics with told her that her insurance of health plans, resulted in staggering penalties. The are federally regulated, and
don’t get funds, putting disaster relief. The reality is provider, UnitedHealthcare, an insurer’s initial denial be- first case that brings a com- would be excluded from Wie-
strings on them to get rid of Californians give tens of bil- would not cover it, but Hen- ing reversed. pany above the 50% thresh- ner’s bill. But even for the so-
the California Coastal Com- lions more in federal taxes derson decided to do it any- “When you have health old would trigger a fine of called self-funded plans, it
mission is going to make Cal- every year than any other way, charging the $6,000 pro- insurance, you should have $50,000, with a penalty rang- can be nearly impossible to
ifornia better.” state,” Friedman said in a cedure to her credit card. confidence that it’s going to ing from $100,000 to $400,000 determine denial rates for
The Coastal Commission statement. “We shouldn’t Then came the news: There cover your healthcare for a second. Each one after the insurance companies
was a grapefruit-sized tu- needs,” said Sen. Scott Wie- that would cost the com- hired simply to administer
mor in her toddler’s bladder. ner, the San Francisco pany $1 million. claims, he said.
That was in 2008. The Democrat who introduced If passed, the measure While the bill may be too
next five years, Henderson the bill. “They can just delay, would apply to roughly 12.8 late for many families, San-
said, became a protracted deny, obstruct, and, in many million Californians on pri- dra Maturino of Rialto said
battle with UnitedHealth- cases, avoid having to cover vate insurance. It would not she hopes lawmakers tackle

Obituaries
care over paying for the spe- medically necessary care, apply to patients on Medi- insurance denials so other
cialists who finally diag- and it’s unacceptable.” Cal, the state’s Medicaid Californians can avoid the
nosed and treated her A spokesperson for the program, or Medicare, and it saga she endured to get her
daughter’s rare condition, California Assn. of Health would exclude self-insured niece treatment.
Place a paid notice latimes.com/placeobituary inflammatory Plans declined to comment, plans offered by large em- She adopted the girl, now
Search obituary notice archives: pseudotumor. She appealed saying the group was still re- ployers, which are regulated 13, after her sister died. Her
legacy.com/obituaries/latimes
denial of coverage for hospi- viewing the bill’s language. by the U.S. Department of niece had long struggled
tal stays, surgeries and med- Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Labor and cover roughly 5.6 with self-harm and violent
Dr. Paula ication to the insurer and spokesperson Elana Ross million Californians. behavior, but when thera-
state regulators, to no avail. said his office generally does The phrase “deny and de- pists recommended inpa-
Yldafonsa Bagasao The Sacramento-area fam- not comment on pending lay” continues to reverber- tient psychiatric care, her in-
A private service for the ily racked up more than $1 legislation. ate across the healthcare in- surer, Anthem Blue Cross,
late Dr. Paula Yldafonsa million in medical debt, she Concerned about spiral- dustry after the killing of would cover it for only 30
B a g a s a o, 7 6 - y e a r - o l d , said, because UnitedHealth- ing consumer health costs, UnitedHealthcare Chief days.
California born, resident of care had decided that treat- lawmakers in states across Executive Brian Thompson For more than a year, Ma-
Los Angeles, who passed ments recommended by the nation have increasingly in December. In a survey by turino said, her niece cycled
away on February 6, 2025,
doctors were unnecessary. looked for ways to verify that the research organization in and out of facilities and
was held on Friday, February
The family declared bank- insurers are paying claims NORC at the University of counseling because her in-
21 at Fukui Mortuary “Chapel
in the Garden” in Los Angeles. ruptcy. fairly. Chicago, conducted shortly surance wouldn’t cover a

She is survived by her

Claudine Rosine “If I had not fought tooth In 2024, 17 states enacted after the attack, 7 in 10 re- long-term stay. Doctors
and nail every step of the legislation dealing with pri- spondents said they be- tested a laundry list of pre-
husband, Anthony Butka;
sister, Anne Bagasao; niece,
Hastings way, my daughter would be or authorization of care by lieved denials for health cov- scription drugs and doses.
September 10, 1939 - dead,” said Henderson, private insurers, according erage and profits by health None of them worked.
Grace Bagasao Dennis; aunt, whose daughter eventually to the National Conference insurance companies bore a Anthem declined to com-
Joanne Arthur; uncle, Thomas February 12, 2025
recovered and is now a thriv- of State Legislatures. great deal or a moderate ment for this story.
Wasmer; she is also survived Claudine Rosine Hastings ing 20-year-old junior at Ore- For example, Connecti- amount of responsibility for Unlike so many others in
by many cousins and friends passed away on February 12,
around the world. gon State University. “You cut, which has one of the Thompson’s death. similar situations, Maturino
2025, at home, surrounded
pay a lot of money to have most robust denial rate dis- Following Thompson’s was eventually able to get
www.fukuimortuary.com by her loving family. She was
health insurance, and you closure laws, publishes an death, UnitedHealthcare outside assistance to reme-
preceded in death by her
213-626-0441 husband, James Hastings, hope that your health insur- annual report card detailing said in statements that dy the situation.
and brothers, Samy and ance has your well-being at the number and percentage “highly inaccurate and gros- She asked her adoption
Raymond Cambessedes. Born the forefront, but that’s not of claims each insurer has sly misleading information” agency for help, and it ended
on September 10, 1939, in happening at all.” denied, as well as the share had been circulated about up covering the cost of her
Nîmes, France, Claudine met While insurance denials that ends up getting re- the way the company treats niece’s stay in a residential
Jim Hastings in 1964 while are on the rise, surveys show versed. Oregon published claims, and that insurers, program in Utah, where she
returning from a teaching few Americans appeal them. similar information until which are highly regulated, was diagnosed with bipolar
year in England. Their chance Various analyses have found recently, when state disclo- “typically have low- to mid- disorder and has been
meeting at a ferry terminal that many of those who es- sure requirements lapsed. single digit margins.” undergoing treatment for a
sparked a lifelong love affair. calate complaints to govern- In California, there’s no Wiener called Thomp- year.
Jim and Claudine got mar- ment regulators success- way to know how often insur- son’s killing a “cold-blooded Maturino said she didn’t
ried in Nîmes, France in 1965. fully get denials overturned ers deny care, which health assassination,” and said his have the energy to appeal to
They later settled in Newport (unlike the Hendersons). experts say is especially measure had grown out of a Anthem.
Stories live on. Beach, California, raising Consumer advocates and troubling as mental health narrower proposal that “I wasn’t going to wait
their three children, Cybille,
Tell theirs. Christopher, and Natalie.
policymakers say that’s a needs are reaching crisis failed last year aimed at im- around for the insurance to
clear sign insurance compa- levels among children and proving mental health cov- kill her, or for her to hurt
placeanad.latimes.com/obituaries
Claudine was a French profes-
sor at Golden West College for nies routinely deny care they young adults. According to erage for children and adults somebody,” Maturino said.
over 25 years. Her joie de vivre shouldn’t. Now a proposal in Keith Humphreys, a health under age 26.
brought laughter, warmth, the California legislature policy professor at Stanford But he acknowledged KFF Health News is a
In partnership with and a touch of French flair seeks to penalize insurers University, it’s easier to deny that the public’s reaction to national newsroom that
wherever she went. She is who repeatedly make the mental health care because the killing underscored the produces in-depth
survived by her children, wrong call. a diagnosis of, say, depres- long-simmering anger many journalism about health
Cybille Scott (Larry), Chris While the measure, Sen- sion can be more subjective Americans feel about health issues and is one of the core
Hastings (Lisa), and Natalie ate Bill 363, would cover only than that of a broken limb or insurers’ practices and the operating programs at
Hill (Gary), along with her about a third of insured Cali- cancer. urgent need for reform. KFF — the independent
To place an obituary ad cherished grandchildren: Kyle fornians whose health plans “We think it’s unaccept- Humphreys, the Stan- source for health policy
please go online to: and Jake Hastings; Alexander, are regulated by the state, able that the state has abso- ford professor, said the U.S. research, polling, and
latimes.com/placeobituary Sebastian, and Alannah Scott; experts say it could be one of lutely no idea how big of a health system creates journalism.
and Natasha and Juliette Hill.
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Allies for democracy from Altadena’s future may

across the political spectrum
[Chabria, from B1]
history, values or tradi-
I tell you all this not to
indulge in the
structure. Remove the
infrastructure, and you’ve
take a page from past
tions,” Bannon said in an schadenfreude of watching gutted democracy from
interiew with the website Trump supporters see their within.
UnHerd. heroes’ true colors, but as a Here’s a real-time exam- [Altadena, from B1]
Bannon’s call isn’t the point of hope in a bleak ple of how Musk and Trump emotional bandwidth to go
only one coming from inside landscape, and a caution are deleting truth: Musk through the process of doing
the house. against a “told ya” mental- tweeted out a false claim a custom rebuild,” said Cyn-
Trump came out with an ity. this week that his efforts thia Sigler, 28, who co-
astonishing, lie-filled posi- Democracy needs all the had unearthed fraud in the founded the volunteer-run
tion Wednesday that friends she can get, from any form of an $8-billion con- nonprofit with her partner
Ukraine started the war political perspective. If tract that DOGE then can- and fellow architect, Alex
with Russia: conservatives want to help celed. Athenson. “Some people will
“Think of it, a modestly protect our system of gov- Only it turned out that be able to do that — but a lot
successful comedian, ernment in this fragile mo- the contract was worth only of people won’t.”
Volodymyr Zelensky, talked ment, they should be wel- $8 million, according to the The pair live in northwest
the United States of Ameri- comed to the fight. We don’t New York Times. Pasadena at the border of
ca into spending $350 Bil- need to agree, for now any- A mistake? Maybe. But Altadena. Their home sur-
lion Dollars, to go into a War way, on anything other than as independent journalist vived the fire, but their
that couldn’t be won, that the need to protect repre- Jamie Dupree and others neighborhood was gutted.
never had to start, but a War sentative rule. pointed out, someone went “Being a part of this com- Stephen Dudro Foothill Catalog Foundation
that he, without the U.S. It has become increas- into the government data- munity, we really saw and ARCHITECTS envision a Sears-like catalog of homes
and ‘TRUMP,’ will never be ingly clear that Democrats base and changed the docu- understood how devastat- for sale that reflect Altadena’s rich history of design.
able to settle,” the president are too divided and unin- ments with no comment on ing this was for Altadena
wrote on his Truth Social spired (with a few excep- the error — simply erasing and for everyone who lost said. “Altadena gave us the residents is that a successful
platform. tions) to effectively combat the paper trail. their homes,” said Athen- best of both worlds in having rebuild must be community-
Former Vice President authoritarianism alone. Meanwhile, the real son, 30. “That’s kind of what this tight-knit community driven in order to protect the
Mike Pence, who barely Bernie Sanders, an inde- effect of Musk’s work is drove us to try and find our where we feel comfortable legacy of the town, which in-
escaped the gallows after pendent, is on a “National starting to be apparent: place as architects and fig- raising our kids and relying cludes historically Black
Trump lost the 2020 elec- Tour to Fight Oligarchy” National parks becoming ure out what we could do to on neighbors and other neighborhoods, and to en-
tion, responded: and has gained thousands off-limits to campers; staff serve the community as a members of the community sure that residents aren’t
“Mr. President, Ukraine of online followers in recent fired at VA hospitals; every- whole.” and being around people pushed out. Altadena Herit-
did not ‘start’ this war. weeks — another point of day Americans working jobs Working in tandem with who seem to want the same.” age and Pasadena Heritage
Russia launched an unpro- hope, but I’m guessing protecting our nuclear engineers, builders, local Hanlon has been spread- have discussed the need to
voked and brutal invasion Bernie is preaching to the arsenal or helping special- government and community ing the word about the Foot- preserve Altadena’s history
claiming hundreds of thou- choir. needs children let go be- groups, the group has hill Catalog and recently co- by planning out a rebuild
sands of lives. The Road to The courts, where much cause they’re deemed started to connect with resi- ordinated a Zoom webinar with input from locals. And
Peace must be built on the of the fight against this wasteful. dents eager to get back — for dozens of residents inter- grassroots efforts have
Truth.” hostile takeover is happen- And unbelievably, Eu- even if it takes years. ested in learning about the emerged to band residents
But my favorite push- ing, may hold. But they may rope forced to plan for a Callum Hanlon, who lost foundation. together. Freddy Sayegh,
back against the broligarchy not. world order in which Ameri- his home on Poppyfields Sigler explained the gen- who grew up in Altadena,
came from conservative Congress? They’re busy ca is not an ally. Drive, was in the process of eral concept and answered has spearheaded a coalition
Christian commentator Jon begging for crumbs after To answer my own ques- building an ADU on his questions related to mission to bring residents with dif-
Root, responding to the ceding their power and tion, I don’t believe reality is property for in-laws to visit. and price. ferent expertise and back-
messy messaging on for- realizing even sycophants dead. He knows firsthand that “If something gets built grounds together to create a
mer-Twitter between Musk won’t be spared. But as Douglas Adams construction projects can be multiple times, then you can plan.
and Ashley St. Clair, an But this is a fight that wrote in his “Hitchhiker’s arduous, from bidding on a start to think about prefab- “We know what we want.
influencer who claims she transcends politics. Guide to the Galaxy” series, contractor to sorting out de- ricating and bulk-ordering, We know how we want to
just popped out Musk’s 13th As much as Musk and “reality is frequently sign plans and materials. which are all things that can build,” he said at a recent
baby via IVF but is now Trump want us to believe inaccurate.” He believes that a pre- chip away at that cost,” she Zoom meeting of about 200
being ghosted by the billion- that their actions are about The reality that Trump planned design would sig- said. “While I can’t give a people. “Who says we can’t
aire. cutting costs, fighting fraud and Musk are pushing on us nificantly cut down the time specific cost for these have the finest architectural
“Much of conservatism is or protecting American is anything but accurate. I and costs. homes, we’re confident that homes? Who says we can’t
filled with godless, hypocrit- interests, a child can see the don’t care the political “I would rather have that given all of those factors, it have the best cafes? … Who
es who couldn’t care less lies. The so-called Depart- stripes of resisters, as long than be going back and forth will be a more affordable op- says we can’t be a clean,
about conserving tradi- ment of Government Effi- as they are resisting. with the county and spend- tion.” modern, yet historic city?”
tional family values. [It’s] ciency, which is not a real As Illinois Gov. J.B. ing upwards of $60,000 on an The nonprofit is still in Sigler believes that those
way past time we come to government department, Pritzker put it Wednesday, architect in a year of revi- the early stages of planning. whose lives have been rooted
grips with that fact & do our isn’t revealing massive “It took the Nazis one sions to get the perfect Members have met with L.A. in Altadena are the ones who
part to not platform, pro- fraud. month, three weeks, two home,” he said. County’s planning and will shape its future.
mote and celebrate those It’s simply another way days, eight hours, and 40 Hanlon, 36, said his fam- building and safety depart- “What makes this place
that just use conservative to attack checks and balan- minutes to dismantle a ily moved to the area before ments, Sigler said, and are special is its people,” she
values for their own gain,” ces, by both dismantling constitutional republic. his first child was born four figuring out whether insur- said. “We definitely don’t
Root wrote about the sources of reliable informa- When the fire starts to burn, years ago. ance carriers will have any want to be a group of archi-
situation. tion and removing the peo- every good person better be The quaint community, requirements they would tects telling the community
A baker’s dozen of babies ple who understand how our ready to man a post with a and the trees, drew him to need to take into consider- how we think they should re-
with four different mothers systems work. The “deep bucket of water if you want Altadena, and he doesn’t ation. Their intention is to build — we’ve always really
seems to be a Christian state” is just an ominous to stop it from raging out of want to leave it now. develop a framework soon. felt that it should be the
tipping point. turn of phrase for infra- control.” “I want to return,” he A recurring idea among other way around.”

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SUDOKU BRIDGE
tricks. West can see one the opening bidder and may
By Frank Stewart trump and can hope for two be worthless. Enough to bid
clubs, but since the defense one spade. You would jump
Simple Saturday col- will need a diamond, West with Q 9 7 2, 7 2, K J 7 4, A 6 3.
umns focus on basic tech- must assume East has the
nique and logical thinking. king. On the first club, West South dealer
Cy the Cynic says your must rise with his ace to lead N-S vulnerable
chance of hitting a target is a diamond.
NORTH
better if you aim at it. In to- True, East could have ♠6
day’s deal, the defense mis- tried leading a diamond ♥ Q 10 9 7 6
fired. when he took the king of ♦A3
Against four hearts, West clubs, but if South guessed ♣ Q 10 8 7 4
led the deuce of spades: six, to put up the queen, he WEST EAST
♠Q972 ♠ K 10 8 5 3
king, ace. Declarer led the would still succeed. ♥K2 ♥3
nine of clubs; West followed You hold: ♠ Q 9 7 2 ♥ K 2 ♦J974 ♦K862
“second hand low” with the ♦ J 9 7 4 ♣ A 6 3. The dealer, at ♣A63 ♣K52
three. East took the king and your left, opens one heart. SOUTH
led a trump, but South put Your partner doubles. The ♠AJ4
up the ace and led the jack of next player passes. What do ♥AJ854
clubs. When West won and you say? ♦ Q 10 5
led a diamond, South took Answer: Partner has ♣J9
dummy’s ace and pitched opening values or more, usu- SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
his last two diamonds on ally with help for the unbid 1♥ Pass 4♥ All Pass
good clubs in dummy. West suits. With 10 points, often
Opening lead — ♠ 2
got his high trump, but you’d jump to two spades,
South made game. inviting game, but your king
KENKEN West’s target was four of hearts is stuck in front of Tribune Content Agency
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top left corner of the cage using the mathematical operation indicated. A number can be ASKING ERIC
repeated within a cage as long as it is not in the same row or column.

Dear Eric: I told my hus- some marriages do not last with me once she found out I
band I was done in our mar- forever. had the illness. Instead, she
riage during a marriage- Wants Out said I was using it as an ex-
counseling session close to cuse and never spoke to me
nine months ago. This was Dear Wants Out: Knowing again. She has been doing all
our second round of mar- what you should do and hav- she can to punish me. She is
riage counseling. I have also ing the wherewithal to do it trying to take my daughter
done some therapy on my are two separate things, so from me and has had me
own. I have not taken any ac- don’t be too hard on your- jailed for emailing her asking
tions to indicate I’m done self. It sounds like your hus- her to stop this.
other than to occasionally band has some manipula- Is it OK to punish me like
remind my husband that I’m tive tendencies, which may this for an illness I had no
the one that wants out. also be complicating your idea I was even suffering
He won’t move out be- marriage and your desire to from? It was completely cur-
cause he believes marriage is end it. able, and I am back to who I
forever and he doesn’t want Even if you don’t file right was before the illness, but
2/22/25 our teenage children to away, please talk to an attor- my wife doesn’t believe.
think he is deserting them. I ney so that you have a full Doing Better Dad
don’t feel like I should move understanding of what your
out because I bought the options and rights are. Your Dear Dad: I’m glad you
HOROSCOPE house before we were mar- husband knows things ar- were able to get help for your
ried. His name is not on the en’t harmonious and it’s illness and I’m glad you’re
a bellyache. Choose only the Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. title nor hardly any of the disingenuous of him to act back to your old self. Anxiety
By Holiday Mathis most nourishing option. 18): It’s impossible to chase utilities. otherwise. This also makes can be incredibly hard to
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): every fleeting whim, but a We have never fully been it harder for either of you to manage and can manifest in
Aries (March 21-April 19): You have individuals in the certain shining inspiration united. Before our first move forward. If he believes a variety of ways, both phys-
You’re gathering talented same group working toward will stand out, promising round of marriage counsel- marriage is forever, he needs ical and mental.
collaborators, pouring your- the same goal, yet each sees something meaningful if you ing six years ago, I filed for to be committed to finding You’re right that no one
self into your work and tak- things from a unique per- commit wholeheartedly. divorce. After counseling, I the solutions to make forev- should punish you for having
ing risks others would shy spective. Differences make Pisces (Feb. 19-March dismissed the case hoping er work. an illness. But without
away from. That’s courage. your group stronger. 20): You’re determined to re- things would get better. Our knowing more about the rest
Taurus (April 20-May Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): write patterns and go for- issues have nothing to do Dear Eric: I suffered a cur- of your relationship, it’s hard
20): You may be taken aback Some people develop crush- ward into a fresh environ- with infidelity, drugs, alco- able illness I was unaware I to say if there were other is-
by sudden awareness of a re- es quickly and with little rea- ment that supports you dif- hol or money. had. A symptom of the ill- sues at play that have kept
sponsibility you didn’t real- son. That doesn’t mean their ferently than in the past. A recent conversation ness was anxiety. I was act- your wife from reconciling.
ize you had. You recognize feelings are any less real. Today’s birthday (Feb. that left me a bit dumb- ing very differently with anx- But she has set a boundary
the choice and control in it. Embrace the excitement; let 22): You’re turning lessons founded was my husband’s iety after never having it my and the best thing for you is
Gemini (May 21-June 21): it add a spark to the day. into achievements this year; suggestion that I should entire life. My wife left me to accept it and turn your fo-
The difference between in- Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): experience fuels new proj- honor his sister who passed since I was such a different cus toward being present for
nocence and ignorance is Long ago, you set yourself up ects and innovations. Doors by being forgiving of past person, not being the calm, your daughter.
how it lands in the room. In- for good fortune, only to for- swing open; dreams become things my husband did that strong person I always was If you can, please talk to a
nocence is charming; igno- get about it. Now, it’s a de- possible. You’ll leverage key he thinks I’m holding but stressed out and wor- lawyer about your custody
rance offends. lightful surprise from Past- relationships to do good in against him, because his sis- ried. arrangement so that your
Cancer (June 22-July 22): You, just when you need it. the world. Highlights: sweet ter would have wanted that. After she left, I went to rights are protected.
When someone enters your Sagittarius (Nov. 22- relationships; you’ll care for I know what I should do the doctor and was diag-
space unexpectedly, it’s na- Dec. 21): A solid protective the vulnerable and renovate but cannot bring myself to nosed with the illness. I was Email questions to
tural to bristle in defense. instinct is a gift. Even if it has at home. Capricorn and Vir- do it. I wish he’d recognize sure she would reconcile eric@askingeric.com.
You’ll respect others’ bound- people acting defensively, go adore you. Lucky num-
aries, but you’ll be firm in as- you realize that you might bers: 7, 13, 2, 22, 18.
serting your own. not know the whole story. FAMILY CIRCUS By Bil Keane DENNIS THE MENACE By Hank Ketcham
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. Mathis writes her column
Life is a buffet filled with 19): Your awareness of need- for Creators Syndicate Inc.
your favorites, but if you try ing help is a strength, so The horoscope should be
to have everything, you’ll get don’t hesitate to ask. read for entertainment.

CROSSWORD
Edited By Patti Varol
By Zhouqin Burnikel © 2025 Tribune Content Agency

ACROSS
1 Seated asana?
10 Also
13 Some transparent
covers
14 Dove bars?
15 Clearly embarrassed
16 Concert lineup
17 Skin care company with
a Sanskrit name
18 Smart Fiesta kit brand
20 Hill with no peak
FREE RANGE By Bill Whitehead MARMADUKE By Brad & Paul Anderson
21 Bread like limppu
22 Track records
23 Noodles
25 Brought up the rear?
27 Hymn associated with
King David
30 Sound for silence
32 The Grand Ole __
33 Ticks away
35 Start without a key
37 Juicy bits?
38 Masked drama whose
name means “skill”
40 Food that never decays
41 Not great at all
8 Acorn, for one 47 Sitar accompaniment
43 Real head-turner
9 One of the Haim sisters 48 Like much of Maine
45 Rainbow eucalyptus, for
10 Red hot pizza 49 Netflix show set in
one
11 “My bad!” Missouri
46 Liquor in a dark ‘n’
12 Bone, in Italian 50 Farmer’s market
stormy
13 Approximate weight of structure
47 Run
some large butterflies 51 Peter of the Wailers
51 Play things for kids 52 Quintet for most
54 See-through fabric 14 City with views of Table BLISS By Harry Bliss
starfish SPEED BUMP By Dave Coverly
55 Whale that preys on Mountain
19 Scale divs. 53 Place for cuticle oil
seals 54 Chew like a mouse
56 Total variety 21 Noodle dish with a
57 Naughty child
58 Go nowhere tonkotsu variety
ANSWER TO
59 Frank Stella pieces 23 “Thx” counterpart PREVIOUS PUZZLE
60 With it, once 24 Patient sound?
61 Travel at night, maybe 26 Turn blue, perhaps
27 Rich fruit cake
DOWN 28 Top sports figure?
1 AIDS Memorial Quilt 29 Google Wallet
designer Jones alternative
2 Dead zone? 31 Lackluster
3 Taqueria option 33 Short records
4 Emmy nominee Rae 34 Have a good cry
5 Vitamin fig. 36 Fry alternative
6 New Orleans heros 39 Mulan, for one
7 Gyeran-mari and 42 Ring around the collar
tamagoyaki 44 Down Under one 2/22/25
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LA CUCARACHA By Lalo Alcaraz PICKLES By Brian Crane

CRABGRASS By Tauhid Bondia BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

CURTIS By Ray Billingsley CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk & Chuck Ayers

LOOSE PARTS By Dave Blazek

JUMP START By Robb Armstrong

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis

MACANUDO By Liniers

LIO By Mark Tatulli BLONDIE By Dean Young & John Marshall

ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman BETWEEN FRIENDS By Sandra Bell-Lundy

TUNDRA By Chad Carpenter BIZARRO By Wayno and Piraro

SIX CHIX By Stephanie Piro DRABBLE By Kevin Fagan

FRAZZ By Jef Mallett MUTTS By Patrick McDonnell

NON SEQUITUR By Wiley PEANUTS By Charles M. Schulz

B8 S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 L AT I M E S . C O M

Today in Southern California Today in North America

Staying on the warm side: Although the offshore flow will ease up Saturday through Sunday, building upper- Milder air expands: Milder air will expand from the central and north-
level high pressure from the southwest in the wake of an eastward moving trough will allow warm weather to east Plains into parts of the East. Moisture returning from the Gulf of
continue. Although fog cannot be ruled out along the coast early each day, sunshine is in store. There will be Mexico will allow some wet weather in eastern Texas. Rain and strong
little change early next week as the jet stream stays far to the north. coastal winds will increase across the Pacific Northwest.
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5-day forecasts Pressure: L Low H High Warm Front Cold Front Jet Stream Trough
High/low temperatures are average forecasts for entire zone.
Temps –0 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100+ Rain T-storm Snow Ice
L.A. Basin Valleys Beaches Mountains Deserts
Today 80/54 79/52 72/50 60/23 85/56 Winnipeg
29/19
Sunny and very warm Sunny and very warm Sunshine Sunshine Sunny and warm Seattle Montreal
Sunday Sunny; warm 79/55 Sunny; warm 83/54 Sunny 71/53 Sunny; warm 64/31 Sunny; warm 88/61 54/50 27/22
Billings
Monday Sunny; warm 79/52 Sunny; warm 83/55 Sunny 70/52 Sunny; warm 65/32 Sunny; hot 91/63 43/38 Minneapolis Toronto
Tuesday Sunny 78/57 Mostly sunny 83/56 Mostly sunny 71/55 Partly sunny 62/30 Hot 94/65 34/23 28/22
Detroit
Wednesday Partly sunny 82/58 Very warm 84/54 Partly sunny 75/55 Partly sunny 69/32 Hot 94/65 31/18
New York
San Francisco 39/30
Air quality Good Moderate Unhealthful for: Sensitive people All Not Available 65/49 Chicago
32/20 Washington
South Coast Air Quality Management District forecasts air quality 43/30
SANTA VENTURA CO. Santa Clarita Denver
BARBARA CO. Santa Paula 82/47 Hesperia 49/31 Kansas City
Santa Ojai 79/51 LOS ANGELES CO. 75/37 36/24
Los Angeles
Barbara 78/51 Simi Valley 80/54
Chatsworth SAN BERNARDINO CO. Atlanta
69/45 79/49 Burbank Monrovia
Ventura Camarillo 79/52 54/27
79/50 81/55
66/50 76/48 Yucca Valley El Paso
Pomona/ 68/40
UCLA 74/44
Oxnard
Westlake 77/52 L.A. Downtown Fairplex Ontario San Bernardino Houston
70/50 Woodland 80/54 82/52 81/46 45/42
Village 80/52 Chihuahua
Hills Whittier Miami
78/49 Chino 76/48
81/51 Monterrey 75/66
Santa Monica Hills 83/48 Riverside RIVERSIDE CO. 60/42
72/50 82/54 Fullerton 79/40
Surf and sea Torrance 81/51 U.S. cities
POINT CONCEPTION TO MEXICO 74/53 Santa Ana
Inner waters: Wind light and vari- Long ORANGE CO. Hemet Palm FRIDAY’S EXTREMES AS OF 2 P.M. FOR THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES
75/52
able becoming northwest 5-10 knots. Beach Newport Irvine 80/41 Springs High 80 in Chino, Calif. Low –20 in Columbus, Neb.
Seas 2-4 feet. Swell west 3 feet at 15 77/51 79/50 85/56
seconds. Beach
Mission Viejo
71/50 Temecula Friday* Today Friday* Today
Surf zone: The risk for strong rip Laguna 79/53 City Hi Lo Prcp. Hi Lo Sky City Hi Lo Prcp. Hi Lo Sky
currents is high at Ventura County 82/44
Beach San Albany 23 16 Tr 33 21 Pc Seattle 50 39 .14 54 50 R
beaches, low at O.C. beaches and 70/51 Clemente Albuquerque 58 24 -- 62 35 Su Tampa 67 41 -- 70 55 Cy
moderate elsewhere.
71/51 SAN DIEGO CO. Anchorage 36 29 -- 34 27 Cy Tucson 77 45 -- 75 44 Su
Oceanside Aspen 37 21 .06 40 13 Pc Tulsa 29 7 -- 47 27 Su
Atlanta 47 19 -- 54 27 Pc Washington, D.C. 41 27 -- 43 30 Pc
County Height Period Direction Temp Sun and moon 79/42 Austin 38 31 -- 40 37 R Wichita 21 5 -- 41 23 Su
Santa Barbara 2-4’ 15 sec W 56 Baltimore 39 23 -- 42 27 Pc
Today’s rise/set
Ventura 3-5’ 15 sec W 56 Escondido Ramona Boise 46 26 -- 53 40 Pc World
Los Angeles 2-4’ 15 sec W 58 Los Angeles Co. Orange Co. Ventura Co. 80/45 80/44 Boston 33 22 -- 38 27 Su Acapulco 89 73 -- 89 74 Su
Orange 1-3’ 13 sec SW 58 Sun 6:30a/5:44p 6:29a/5:42p 6:34a/5:47p Bufalo 21 12 .05 29 22 Cy Amsterdam 63 48 .04 54 44 R
Moon 2:40a/12:07p 2:38a/12:07p 2:45a/12:11p Poway
San Diego 2-4’ 14 sec W 59 Burlington, Vt. 24 14 .02 30 21 Pc Athens 48 41 -- 45 37 Pc
76/46 Charleston, S.C. 47 25 -- 58 36 Pc Bangkok 91 79 .04 95 79 Su
Charlotte 48 19 -- 53 28 Pc Barcelona 57 54 .10 60 52 Sh
Tides San Diego Chicago 27 11 -- 32 20 Su Berlin 56 34 -- 50 35 Pc
L.A. Outer Harbor, in feet. 72/51 Cincinnati 28 12 Tr 36 20 Pc Cabo San Lucas 84 59 -- 84 64 Pc
Feb. 27 March 6 March 13 March 22
Today 4:18a 4.6 Hi 12:30p 0.1 Lo Cleveland 26 19 .02 33 21 Su Cairo 63 54 -- 61 49 Pc
7:57p 3.2 Hi 11:05p 2.9 Lo Columbia, S.C. 48 23 -- 55 27 Pc Dubai 85 73 -- 81 69 Su
Sun. 5:23a 5.0 Hi 1:05p -0.4 Lo
Almanac Columbus 28 19 Tr 34 19 Pc Dublin 56 52 .23 54 45 Su
Friday Downtown readings Dallas/Ft.Worth 35 22 -- 49 36 Su Havana 73 70 .62 80 62 Pc
7:59p 3.4 Hi ------ Lo Denver 39 20 .10 49 31 Cy Ho Chi Minh City 91 79 .01 91 77 R
Temperature Los Angeles Fullerton Ventura* Precipitation Los Angeles Fullerton Ventura* Detroit 32 16 Tr 31 18 Pc Hong Kong 68 62 -- 67 60 Cy
UV index High/low 78/48 76/52 77/53 24-hour total (as of 2 p.m.) 0.00 0.00 0.00 El Paso 59 30 -- 68 40 Su Istanbul 39 30 .14 38 30 Sn
Minutes to burn for sensitive people Normal high/low 68/50 69/49 67/45 Season total (since Oct. 1) 5.52 2.98 4.24 Eugene 55 32 .02 60 54 R Jerusalem 48 43 .05 47 36 Sh
High/low a year ago 65/54 67/54 64/51 Last season (Oct. 1 to date) 17.79 13.19 20.62 Fort Myers 73 48 -- 77 59 Pc Johannesburg 77 54 .16 79 61 Ts
Las Vegas, 45 Phoenix, 45
Record high/date 88/2002 90/2002 83/1954 Season norm (Oct. 1 to date) 9.85 8.23 10.97 Hartford 32 20 -- 38 23 Pc Kuala Lumpur 89 75 .44 91 74 R
Los Angeles, 45 San Francisco, 45 Record low/date 35/1897 39/2019 33/1962 Humidity (high/low) 100/50 46/20 86/16 Honolulu 84 69 .03 83 67 Pc Lima 81 70 .01 81 71 Hz
Houston 41 34 -- 45 42 R London 59 53 .29 56 43 Pc
California cities* Indianapolis 29 12 Tr 35 21 Pc Madrid 63 40 .05 60 34 Pc
Fri.* Today Sun. Fri.* Today Sun. Fri.* Today Sun. Jacksonville, Fla. 49 32 -- 63 42 Pc Mecca 93 58 -- 86 67 Hz
Kansas City 23 -5 Tr 36 24 Su Mexico City 71 49 .23 72 49 Pc
City Hi Lo Prcp. Hi Lo Hi Lo City Hi Lo Prcp. Hi Lo Hi Lo City Hi Lo Prcp. Hi Lo Hi Lo Knoxville 37 15 -- 47 25 Cy Montreal 18 10 .06 27 22 Pc
Anaheim 79 49 -- 82 51 83 51 L.A. D’ntown/USC 80 51 -- 80 54 79 55 San Diego 65 49 -- 72 51 74 51 Las Vegas 66 49 -- 68 48 Su Moscow 28 14 -- 30 9 Pc
Avalon/Catalina 72 58 -- 71 59 73 58 L.A. Int’l. Airport 70 51 -- 72 52 72 53 San Francisco 65 46 -- 65 49 65 50 Louisville 34 10 -- 39 21 Pc Mumbai 97 73 -- 95 77 Hz
Bakersfield 71 45 -- 74 47 75 49 Laguna Beach 66 50 Tr 70 51 71 53 San Gabriel 79 52 -- 81 55 85 56 Medford 56 30 .01 60 51 Sh New Delhi 75 56 -- 76 53 Hz
Barstow 69 39 -- 73 44 77 49 Lancaster 69 31 -- 71 36 78 40 San Jose 68 46 -- 71 47 72 48 Memphis 35 15 .01 41 24 Pc Paris 61 50 -- 59 41 R
Big Bear Lake 50 21 -- 60 23 64 31 Long Beach 75 49 -- 77 51 81 54 San Luis Obispo 74 46 -- 79 49 80 48 Miami 75 59 -- 75 66 Pc Prague 41 28 -- 42 24 Cy
Bishop 62 27 -- 67 31 73 36 Mammoth Lakes 43 20 -- 52 26 53 23 Santa Ana 69 49 -- 75 52 78 53 Milwaukee 28 11 -- 29 20 Su Rome 59 41 -- 61 41 Pc
Burbank 77 49 -- 79 50 83 52 Mission Viejo 74 51 Tr 79 53 81 55 Santa Barbara 71 44 -- 69 45 67 48 Minneapolis 26 3 -- 34 23 Cy Seoul 36 14 -- 36 18 Su
Camarillo 78 46 -- 76 48 78 49 Monrovia 80 53 -- 81 55 84 55 Santa Clarita 76 46 -- 82 47 86 52 Nashville 36 12 -- 42 20 Pc Singapore 88 77 -- 90 77 R
Chatsworth 75 51 -- 79 52 81 52 Monterey 67 45 -- 66 47 65 47 Santa Monica Pier 72 49 -- 72 50 71 53 New Orleans 47 33 -- 57 47 Cy Taipei City 63 57 .09 65 59 Cy
Chino 80 46 -- 83 48 85 50 Mt. Wilson 58 43 -- 54 47 61 48 Santa Paula 77 49 -- 79 51 83 51 New York 34 21 Tr 39 30 Su Tokyo 46 37 -- 47 35 W
Compton 78 50 Tr 81 52 81 54 Needles 73 51 -- 78 50 85 53 Santa Rosa 69 43 -- 67 45 68 45 Norfolk 39 24 -- 41 30 Pc Vancouver 47 43 .43 52 44 R
Dana Point 66 50 -- 69 50 70 52 Newport Beach 65 49 Tr 71 50 72 54 Simi Valley 75 49 -- 79 49 82 48 Oklahoma City 30 9 -- 51 28 Su Vienna 47 27 -- 44 25 W
Death Valley 77 49 -- 80 56 84 59 Northridge 79 49 -- 81 50 84 53 Tahoe Valley 48 23 -- 54 33 54 27 Omaha 21 -8 -- 34 21 Su
Del Mar 66 50 -- 67 51 69 52 Oakland 65 45 -- 65 47 64 47 Temecula 76 42 -- 82 44 86 47 Orlando 63 39 -- 72 54 Pc Key: Su sunny; Pc partly cloudy; Cy cloudy; Fg
Escondido 78 43 -- 80 45 83 46 Oceanside 75 40 -- 79 42 82 44 Thousand Oaks 77 50 -- 79 51 80 52 Philadelphia 37 23 Tr 41 28 Su foggy; Prcp precipitation; Dr drizzle; Hz hazy Sh
Eureka 56 46 -- 59 52 61 50 Ojai 77 48 -- 78 51 81 53 Torrance 75 51 Tr 74 53 74 55 Phoenix 77 52 -- 80 51 Su showers; Ts thunderstorms; R rain; Sn snow; Sf
snow flurries; I ice; Rs rain/snow; W windy; Tr
Fallbrook 77 46 -- 80 47 82 47 Ontario 79 49 -- 80 52 83 54 UCLA 73 51 -- 77 52 78 52 Pittsburgh 27 19 .05 37 21 Pc trace. Notes: National extremes exclude Alaska
Fresno 67 45 -- 72 47 75 50 Palm Springs 83 55 -- 85 56 88 61 Van Nuys 80 49 -- 81 50 86 53 Portland, Ore. 56 39 .02 58 52 R and Hawaii. * - data estimated.
Fullerton 78 48 -- 81 51 83 52 Pasadena 78 53 -- 79 55 82 54 Ventura 76 49 -- 66 50 68 49 Providence 35 21 -- 36 25 Su Friday’s readings as of 2 p.m.
Hemet 77 41 -- 80 41 83 44 Paso Robles 71 37 -- 75 39 77 41 Whittier Hills 80 51 -- 82 54 83 52 Raleigh/Durham 46 19 -- 48 25 Pc
Hesperia 65 35 -- 75 40 80 42 Redding 71 45 -- 66 50 63 47 Woodland Hills 79 50 -- 81 51 83 52 Reno 56 29 -- 65 41 Pc
Huntington Beach 66 49 Tr 71 49 73 54 Riverside 78 39 -- 79 40 82 43 Wrightwood 52 36 -- 62 42 68 45 Richmond 42 14 -- 45 25 Pc Forecasts by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2025
Idyllwild 58 40 -- 66 42 72 46 Sacramento 65 44 -- 69 48 69 47 Yorba Linda 77 50 -- 82 52 83 51 St. Louis 29 4 -- 40 27 Su
Irvine 71 49 -- 79 50 80 52 San Bernardino 77 46 -- 81 46 83 50 Yosemite Valley 56 34 -- 63 38 64 30 Salt Lake City 43 28 .04 48 33 Pc

THE DAY IN SPORTS

Rams lose key member of

their scouting department
The 6-foot-3 215-pound Federation heavyweight
wire reports
quarterback from Frankfort champion Daniel Dubois
Heights, Ill., is a significant withdrew after falling ill.
The Jacksonville Jaguars addition for coach Lincoln
hired Rams executive Riley’s 2026 class, which Catarina Macario and
James Gladstone as their ranks No. 2 in the nation, ac- Ally Sentnor scored and the
general manager Friday, re- cording to 247 Sports com- United States beat Colom-
uniting him with new coach posite rankings. bia 2-0 in the teams’ SheBe-
Liam Coen. lieves Cup opener Thursday
Gladstone, 34, held the The New York Yankees night. The U.S. extended its
position of director of scout- dropped their ban on unbeaten streak to 21
ing strategy in L.A. since beards, 49 years after it was matches since losing to
2019, working alongside imposed by former owner Mexico on Feb. 26, 2024.
Rams general manager Les George Steinbrenner, in a
Snead during the draft proc- move aimed to improve play- In Thursday’s late college
Charles Krupa Associated Press ess. He’d been with the er recruitment as the team basketball games, Marcus
CANADIAN players greet Connor McDavid (97) upon McDavid’s OT goal Thurs- Rams since 2016 and was tries to win its first World Se- Adams Jr. had 24 points in
day at TD Garden, where elite hockey was showcased with political undertones. viewed as a key member of ries title since 2009. Owner Cal State Northridge’s 84-72
the scouting department. Hal Steinbrenner, son of win over UC Irvine. ... Deuce

McDavid lifts Canada over

Coen and Gladstone “The Boss,” called the ban Turner’s 18 points helped
spent four years together “outdated.” ... Pittsburgh UC Santa Barbara beat Cal
with the Rams (2018- to 2020, agreed to terms with veteran State Fullerton 86-56. ... Ore-
2022), watching and learn- left-hander Andrew Heaney gon State beat Pepperdine

U.S. to cap lively 4 Nations

ing from Snead and coach on a one-year deal. 84-78. ... Santa Clara beat
Sean McVay. In Jack- Loyola Marymount 76-61.
sonville, Gladstone will join Mirra Andreeva became
a group of first-timers trying the youngest player to reach
to revive a franchise that has the Dubai Championships NHL STANDINGS
to us. I know it’s just a quick the round-robin game, lost 18 of its last 23 games. final after beating Elena Ry- WESTERN CONFERENCE
By Jimmy Golen tournament, and it’s not an which the United States won The Jaguars already bakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. The 17- Pacific W L OL Pts GF GA
Olympic gold medal or any- 3-1 on Saturday, to bring the hired a first-time coach, a year-old Andreeva, who will Edmonton 34 17 4 72 182 152
BOSTON — When they thing like that, but it means atmosphere of a Stanley first-time offensive coordi- face Clara Tauson, also is Vegas 33 17 6 72 185 155
got around to playing the the world to our group, as Cup Final or Olympic gold nator (Grant Udinski ), a the youngest to beat three KINGS 29 17 7 65 151 136
Canadian national anthem you can see,” McDavid said. medal game to TD Garden. first-time defensive coordi- Grand Slam champions in a Vancouver 26 18 11 63 155 166
for the second time, there “I hope [the new fans] Fans in their team jerseys nator (Anthony Cam- tournament since Maria Calgary 26 21 8 60 148 165
were no American fans left in love it,” he said. “It’s a great waved flags, shouted for panile) and a first-time exe- Sharapova at the 2004 WTA DUCKS 24 24 6 54 137 165
the arena to boo. game, it’s a great sport and I their countrymen and con- cutive vice president (Tony Finals. ... Andrey Rublev Seattle 24 29 4 52 169 183
Instead, the Canadian hope we put on a good show tinued the ritual booing of Boselli). edged Felix Auger-Alias- San Jose 15 35 7 37 148 216
Central W L OL Pts GF GA
team stood at the blue line, these last couple days and the opposing national an- “James emerged as my sime 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) to reach
Winnipeg 39 14 3 81 202 134
arm in arm, player and gained some fans, ulti- them that has become a choice, and our choice, fol- the Qatar Open final.
Dallas 35 18 2 72 182 139
coach and staff wearing mately. You can’t ask for a nightly undercard for what lowing a painstaking but en- Rublev will face Jack
Minnesota 33 19 4 70 163 159
their championship hats, better show than that.” most agree has been one of ergizing interview process Draper, who beat Jiri Colorado 33 22 2 68 186 174
while the maple leaf flag was Nathan MacKinnon and the best international that left nothing to doubt,” Lehecka 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-3. Utah 24 23 9 57 158 170
lowered behind the 4 Na- Sam Bennett also scored for hockey competitions in dec- Jaguars owner Shad Khan St. Louis 25 26 5 55 154 171
tions Face-Off trophy. Canada. Jordan Binnington ades. said in a statement. Columbus Blue Jackets Nashville 19 28 7 45 144 179
The fans who remained, made 25 saves in regulation It was 2-2 after 40 min- captain Boone Jenner ap- Chicago 17 31 7 41 149 191
many of them in their red and six more in the extra pe- utes and it stayed that way NFL investigators have pears ready to make his sea-
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Team Canada jerseys, sang riod on the same ice where in the third period and the been interviewing massage son debut four months after Metropolitan W L OL Pts GF GA
along. he helped the St. Louis first eight minutes of over- therapists who accused Bal- surgery to repair a shoulder Washington 36 11 8 80 196 140
Connor McDavid scored Blues win the Stanley Cup as time. After a flurry of saves timore kicker Justin Tucker injury, as he and fellow for- Carolina 33 19 4 70 184 154
at 8:18 of overtime to give a rookie five years ago. by Binnington, the Canadi- of inappropriate sexual be- ward Kirill Marchenko were New Jersey 31 20 6 68 175 142
Canada a 3-2 victory over the Brady Tkachuk and Jake ans gained a face-off in the havior, the Baltimore Ban- activated off injured reserve. Columbus 26 22 8 60 184 186
United States on Thursday Sanderson scored for the U.S. zone and Mitch Marner ner reported. NY Rangers 27 24 4 58 165 168
night as the North American Americans, and Connor Hel- got the puck along the Southland native Angel NY Islanders 25 23 7 57 152 162
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Montreal 25 26 5 55 163 194
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L AT I M E S . C O M S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 B9

Gonsolin takes big stride in first game back

Dodgers right-hander
strikes out two after
18-month layoff from
Tommy John surgery.
By Mike DiGiovanna

MESA, Ariz. — Tony

Gonsolin took one small step
in his return from Tommy
John surgery, and it was in
the right direction, the
Dodgers right-hander
throwing a scoreless first in-
ning Friday in a 7-3 exhib-
ition loss to the Chicago
Cubs in Sloan Park.
Gonsolin, pitching in a
competitive big-league envi-
ronment for the first time in
18 months, gave up a leadoff
single to Ian Happ before
getting Dansby Swanson to
fly out to deep right field and
striking out Seiya Suzuki
and Pete Crow-Armstrong
with a pair of well-placed,
split-finger fastballs.
Of Gonsolin’s 18 pitches,
11 were strikes. His fastball
was clocked at 91 to 92 mph.
He quickly found the com-
mand of his splitter, slider
and curve after throwing his
first few off-speed pitches
out of the zone.
“Overall, I felt pretty
good,” Gonsolin said. “It was
cool to be back in like a real
game. I thought the fastball
execution could be a little bit
better, but I thought I threw
a couple of good splitties,
sliders and curveballs. Over-
all, just good results.”
Gonsolin was slated to
pitch more than an inning,
but manager Dave Roberts
opted to pull him after one Chris Coduto Getty Images
and have him throw extra TONY GONSOLIN threw just one inning against the Cubs on Friday but showed solid command and said “Overall, I felt pretty good.”
pitches in the bullpen.
“I thought the command his elbow, a procedure that didn’t have to use me. It Snell and Roki Sasaki this last spring came as a sur- day, he’s just gonna lay low,
was good, the throw was sidelined him for all of last turned out well.” winter, Gonsolin has been prise around camp, Sasaki’s but he feels very confident
good … he just looks sharp year. Roberts said Gonsolin pushed so far down the nuptials were the news of the that he can kind of pick up
right now,” Roberts said. “I Gonsolin attempted a looks much better than he depth chart that he is bat- morning at Camelback his throwing program soon.
think he’s in a really good comeback last summer in did at any point of his at- tling Dustin May for the final Ranch after he made the an- But he’s just got to keep go-
spot. Given what he’s been hopes of boosting the Dod- tempted comeback. rotation spot. Sidelined for a nouncement in on ing through the concussion
through the last calendar gers’ injury-ravaged rota- “I think at that point in year and a half, Gonsolin ac- Instagram shortly before protocol just to make sure
year. I think he’s going to tion in the playoffs, complet- time, he was trying to give us knowledges feeling like a for- the team’s daily workout. that we stay on the right
have a really good season. ing a throwing progression whatever he had left, which gotten man this spring. “They were surprised,” track.”
Delivery looks consistent. in August and making three he did,” Roberts said. “Maybe a little bit,” Gon- Sasaki said in Japanese. “At Miller’s timeline to be
His secondary pitches are rehabilitation starts in Sep- “Where he’s at now, he looks solin said. “Just trying to go first, they didn’t believe me.” ready for the start of the sea-
crisp. I’m looking forward to tember for triple-A Okla- really sharp. … We just can’t out there and compete and Sasaki, 23, didn’t reveal son remains unclear.
building him up.” homa City in which he gave forget how good Tony has see what happens.” many details about his
Though brief, Gonsolin’s up two earned runs and been for us when he’s heal- bride, other than calling her Short hops
outing was encouraging in struck out 12 in 72⁄3 innings. thy. So I’m certainly not a “normal” and “nice” per- Mookie Betts, Austin
light of his last big-league But Gonsolin was not ac- sleeping on Tony. I think he’s
Sasaki announces son. Barnes, Miguel Rojas and
start, when he was rocked tivated for any round of the going to be good for us.” marriage Chris Taylor each had two
for 10 earned runs and eight postseason, which ended Gonsolin, 30, was one of The announcement hits in Friday’s game, and re-
Miller feeling better
hits, including five home with the Dodgers defeating baseball’s best pitchers in came out of nowhere, so serve catcher Chris Okey hit
runs, in 31⁄3 innings of an 11-3 the New York Yankees in a 2022, going 16-1 with a 2.14 much so that Roberts didn’t after comebacker a two-run homer off A.J.
loss to the Miami Marlins on five-game World Series for earned-run average in 24 even know about it before his Amazingly, less than 24 Puckettin the seventh in-
Aug. 18, 2023. their first full-season cham- starts, striking out 119 and daily address with reporters. hours after taking a 106-mph ning. ... Veteran reliever Luis
Roberts revealed after pionship since 1988. walking 35 in 1301⁄3 innings. “Roki?” Roberts asked line drive off his head in García, who is hoping to
that game that Gonsolin, a “I think we were pretty He regressed, mainly be- with surprise when informed Thursday’s Cactus League make the club as a nonroster
National League All-Star in close,” Gonsolin said. “I had cause of his arm troubles, in that Roki Sasaki announced opener, pitcher Bobby Miller invite, gave up three runs
2022, had been “dealing with talks with [general manager 2023, going 8-5 with a 4.98 he got married this off- told Roberts he “feels much and three hits — including a
an arm issue” for four to six Brandon] Gomes and An- ERA in 20 starts. season earlier in the morn- better today.” two-run homer to Miguel
weeks. Two weeks later Gon- drew [Friedman, president With the Dodgers adding ing. “What? I didn’t know he “He has a little bit of a Amaya— in the third inning.
solin underwent season- of baseball operations] stars such as Tyler Glasnow had a girlfriend.” headache but there’s no
ending surgery to repair the about it. Everything played and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Just as Shohei Ohtani’s fracture,” Roberts added, af- Staff writer Jack Harris
ulnar collateral ligament in out. We were OK, and they before last season and Blake marriage announcement ter chatting with Miller. “To- contributed to this report.

Dodgers get a look at robot umpire Angels fans have

[Dodgers, from B12]
out looking on a similar
strike three pitches later,
a new option for
was left to be the victim of a
milestone moment in base-
ball rules history.
“I look out there and he’s
streaming games
tapping his head,” Muncy re-
counted after the game, baseball season.
“and I went, ‘Well, I’m going By Bill Shaikin If fans subscribe to Fan-
to be the first one.’ ” Duel Sports West via cable
For now, MLB’s use of If baseball’s future in- or satellite provider, stream-
ABS is still in an exploratory volves the ability to stream ing continues to be included
phase. There are no plans to your home team without at no additional charge.
introduce the system in buying anything else from a Spectrum, which op-
regular-season games yet. cable or satellite provider, erates the Dodgers’ Sports-
Questions remain about the the future has arrived in the Net LA channel, last year
precision of the technology Southland — for Angels provided streaming as a
and how large a role it should fans, anyway. benefit to fans who either
have in games that actually Ashley Landis Associated Press FanDuel Sports West — had a cable or satellite sub-
count. THE SCOREBOARD shows the automated ball-strike system that is being tested the channel formerly known scription to SportsNet LA or
“I’m curious to see how it in spring training. Said Dodgers slugger Max Muncy: “I don’t hate the idea of it.” as Bally Sports West and be- had a Spectrum package
plays out,” Roberts said be- fore that as Fox Sports West that included broadband
fore Thursday’s Cactus after Poteet’s successful Not only will the reliance on ABS during multiple stints — announced Thursday it and telephone service. The
League opener. “Haven’t challenge). ball-tracking technology in triple A last year, said be- would offer streaming-only latter option expired at the
made a decision on if I’m a 8 Challenges must be sig- mark a substantial change, fore Thursday’s game. subscriptions to fans that end of last season, Spectrum
fan or not.” naled immediately after a but also games would be in- “I’m not a huge fan of it; I did not wish to sign up for ca- spokesman Bret Picciolo
After experimenting with pitch. If an umpire believes a fused with a new strategic always liked the umpire call- ble or satellite subscrip- said Thursday. He said
ABS at various levels of the pitcher, catcher or hitter de- dynamic — one that could go ing balls and strikes,” Miller tions. Spectrum had “nothing to
minor leagues over the last layed calling a challenge to beyond figuring out the added. “But a ball is a ball The price: $19.99 per announce at this time”
five years, MLB decided to look for a signal from the most optimal times to chal- and a strike is a strike. So it is month, $111.99 per season or about any options for
give it a trial run in spring dugout, their request will lenge a call. what it is.” $189.99 per year. Fans would streaming SportsNet LA
training, installing the not be granted. “Pitchers eventually may Smith said the Dodgers be streaming FanDuel this season.
Hawk-Eye technology at se- “It doesn’t slow the game be able to take advantage of haven’t spent much time Sports West, so Kings games The Dodgers’ first Cac-
lect ballparks — the Dod- down at all,” Muncy said. “It certain things, or pitches discussing the strategic el- also are included in the tus League game — and first
gers’ Camelback Ranch moves fast.” that are just typically not ements of ABS in camp. price. Angels fans not inter- SportsNet LA broadcast —
among them — in its most In fact, during its experi- called [for strikes now],” vet- “I’m sure we’ll come up ested in hockey would want took place Thursday. The
ambitious effort yet to make mentation in the minors, eran outfielder Michael with a strategy of how we’re to buy a subscription either Dodgers open the season
balls and strikes reviewable. MLB found that each chal- Conforto theorized. “But I using it,” he said. “We’ll have on a monthly basis or for the March 18.
“It’s interesting,” Muncy lenge added only 17 seconds guess that’s why we’re doing the front office look at what
said. “I don’t hate the idea of of game time. On Thursday, it in spring. So I’m excited to makes sense in their mind,
it. The technology, I think Muncy joked that the long- see how it goes.” what makes sense in the hit-
they’ll admit, is not entirely est part of the process was Hitters, conversely, also ter’s mind, what makes
there yet. But it’s a cool idea Randazzo trying to get his could benefit, since the ABS sense in the catcher’s mind.
and I like it. It’s just some- stadium microphone to turn strike zone wouldn’t vary We’ll figure it out. But we’re
thing that’s different.” on in order to announce Po- game to game the way the not too worried about it.”
In a nutshell, here are the teet’s challenge to the crowd. zone does with rotating um- Muncy, meanwhile, was
rules: “It’s actually a pretty pires — especially in an era treated to some good-na-
8 Pitchers, catchers and good system,” Roberts said when catchers are taught to tured ribbing after Thurs-
hitters can trigger a review after the game. “Especially frame each pitch. day’s ABS-assisted strike-
on any pitch simply by tap- in a big spot, you want to get “When you get some out.
ping their head after a ball/ the call right.” really good catchers back “Of course it’s me that
strike call is made. No one If — or more likely, when there — like Will [Smith] and gets the first one after all
else, including managers, — the system is incorporat- [Austin] Barnes, guys that those guys are joking about
can request a challenge. ed into regular-season can really stick a low pitch it. So fitting,” Muncy said
8 Each team will get a games, it likely will draw very well and make it look so with a laugh. “When I came
minimum of two challenges more polarizing views in a much like a strike — you back, Freddie [Freeman]
per game and will retain any sport that has relied on um- want to challenge it, but it’s a was waiting for me, just Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times
challenges that are success- pires for balls and strikes for ball,” right-hander Bobby laughing right in my face. Go ANGELS FANS can get their fix of Mike Trout with
ful (so the Cubs still had two virtually its entire existence. Miller, who experienced figure.” a streaming-only subscription offered by FanDuel.
B10 S AT U R DAY , F E B RUA RY 22 , 2 0 2 5 L AT I M E S . C O M

USC’s struggles
in Big Ten play
aren’t letting up
associated press

COLLEGE PARK, Md. —

Rodney Rice scored 22
points, Ja’Kobi Gillespie
added 20 and No. 20 Mary-
land beat USC 88-71 on
Thursday night for its eighth
win in nine games.
The Terrapins (21-6, 11-5
Big Ten) and Trojans (14-12, Nick Wass Associated Press
6-9) met for the first time MARYLAND’S Selton
since 1990, when each was in Miguel drives against
a different conference. USC’s Saint Thomas.
Maryland never trailed,
opening each half with a
THURSDAY’S LATE MEN’S BOX
flourish.
USC coach Eric NO. 20 MARYLAND 88, USC 71
Musselman tried to slow USC
Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T
Maryland’s quick start, call- Cohen ................4 0-2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
Robert Gauthier Los Angeles Times ing a timeout after two quick Thomas.............35 5-10 0-0 0-4 5 2 10
Agbo ................21 2-6 0-0 0-2 0 3 5
BRUINS CENTER Lauren Betts records one of her six blocks Thursday against Berry Wallace in the 70-55 three-pointers. But the Ter- Claude..............24 2-6 2-2 1-4 3 2 7
triumph over No. 25 Illinois. Betts broke Monique Billings’ record for most blocks in a season with her 67th. rapins pushed the lead into Yates ................37 9-17 1-1 0-2 1 1 21
Shelley .............33 1-4 2-4 0-8 2 3 4
double digits and the Tro- Ke.Patton ..........19 5-7 1-1 0-1 2 1 11

Betts breaks a school record

jans were playing catch-up Agee ................11 2-5 0-0 0-1 0 2 4
the rest of the way. Slajchert ...........10 3-6 0-0 0-0 0 1 9
Knowling .............6 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 1 0
Wesley Yates III scored 21 Totals 29-63 6-8 2-24 13 16 71
points for USC, which has Shooting: Field goals, 46.0%; free throws, 75.0%
lost four of five, but the Tro- Three-point goals: 7-22 (Slajchert 3-4, Yates 2-4,

in return, lifting No. 3 UCLA

Claude 1-2, Agbo 1-5, Agee 0-2, Ke.Patton 0-2, Shelley
jans lacked Maryland’s bal- 0-3). Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: 1. Blocked
ance. No one else scored Shots: 3 (Shelley, Thomas, Yates). Turnovers: 9 (Claude
3, Agee 2, Yates 2, Agbo, Ke.Patton). Steals: 7 (Thomas
more than 11 points. 3, Agee, Ke.Patton, Shelley, Yates). Technical Fouls:
Derik Queen had 17 re- None.

bounds and 13 points for the MARYLAND

Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T
us,” Close said. “I trust their from the field as UCLA (25-1 THURSDAY’S LATE WOMEN’S BOX Terrapins. Maryland is 16-1 Reese...............36 8-14 3-3 4-10 2 2 19
By Anthony De Leon hearts, I trust their work overall, 13-1 Big Ten) domi- at home, with 13 straight Queen ..............34 5-9 3-3 2-17 3 1 13
ethic, so we’ve got to figure nated inside, scoring 46 NO. 3 UCLA 70, NO. 25 ILLINOIS 55 wins. Gillespie............36 7-12 1-3 0-2 4 2 20
ILLINOIS (21-6)—Bostic 3-11 0-0 8, Shoup-Hill 1-4 Miguel ..............34 4-12 2-2 0-4 3 2 11
Lauren Betts spent out what’s getting in the way points in the paint. Kiki Rice 0-1 2, Wallace 5-14 1-2 13, Bryant 3-11 2-2 10, McKen- Maryland scored the first Rice .................33 6-12 8-8 1-4 2 0 22
pregame warmups with a of that, and that will be im- played a crucial role, con- zie 6-15 6-10 18, Smith 1-1 0-0 2, Allen 1-2 0-1 2, Totals 11 points and led 18-5 after a Harris-Smith ......13 0-1 0-0 1-2 0 1 0
20-58 9-16 55 Geronimo............9 1-2 0-0 0-1 0 1 2
smile as the UCLA women’s perative before we go to Iowa tributing 16 points, five re- UCLA (25-1)—Dugali 3-8 3-6 10, Jaquez 3-7 1-2 7, dunk by Jordan Geronimo. Young .................4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
basketball team welcomed and play in front of a sold- bounds and four assists. Betts 9-18 4-7 22, Jones 3-4 2-2 9, Rice 5-8 5-5 16, It was 37-27 at halftime, and Gapare ...............1 0-1 1-2 0-0 0 0 1
Barker 0-0 0-0 0, Dudley 2-3 0-0 4, Gardiner 1-5 0-0 2, Totals 31-63 18-21 8-40 14 9 88
its star center back after she out crowd.” “I needed to look to score Aarnisalo 0-2 0-0 0, Totals 26-55 15-22 70 then the Terrapins began Shooting: Field goals, 49.2%; free throws, 85.7%
missed a game because of a The Bruins, however, a little bit more to kind of ex- ILLINOIS...................... 8 10 21 16— 55 the second half with a 15-5 Three-point goals: 8-20 (Gillespie 5-8, Rice 2-6,
right foot injury. pulled away in the fourth tend our lead,” Rice said. “I UCLA .......................... 14 18 11 27— 70 run to double their lead. Miguel 1-5, Gapare 0-1). Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turn-
overs: None. Blocked Shots: 4 (Reese 2, Geronimo,
Gone was the walking quarter, outscoring Illinois did that. ... I’m not too 3-Point Goals—Illinois 6-15 (Bostic 2-5, Wallace 2-4, Clark Slajchert came off Queen). Turnovers: 9 (Miguel 3, Queen 3, Gillespie 2,
Bryant 2-6), UCLA 3-12 (Dugali 1-4, Jaquez 0-2, Jones Reese). Steals: 8 (Reese 3, Geronimo 2, Gillespie 2,
boot, and Betts wasted no 27-16 to earn their eighth vic- pressed to score all the time, 1-2, Rice 1-1, Gardiner 0-3). Assists—Illinois 10 (Bryant
the bench for the Trojans to Miguel). Technical Fouls: None.
time making an impact for tory over a ranked oppo- so it’s just about finding the 8), UCLA 21 (Dugali 4, Jaquez 4, Rice 4). Fouled Out— make three three-pointers in USC........................................... 27 44— 71
None. Rebounds—Illinois 37 (Bostic 11), UCLA 38
No. 3 UCLA against No. 25 nent. best option for our team, (Dugali 8). Total Fouls—Illinois 17, UCLA 16. Technical the second half. USC cut the MARYLAND................................. 37 51— 88
Illinois on Thursday night. Betts shot nine for 18 and that’s my job.” Fouls—None. A—5,435. lead to six but got no closer. A—14,662 (17,950).
She scored the game’s first
basket on a turnaround
layup and immediately

Clippers collapse
made her presence felt on
defense with a block at the
other end.
Betts finished with game-

in fourth quarter
high 22 points, seven re-
bounds and six blocks in
UCLA’s 70-55 win at Pauley
Pavilion.
It was a historic night for
Betts, who pushed her NBA STANDINGS
associated press
blocks total to 67, breaking Through Thursday
Monique Billings’ school Standings have been arranged to reflect how the teams
record for a season. It took MILWAUKEE — Giannis will be determined for the playoffs. Teams are ranked
1-15 by record. Division standing no longer has any
Billings 34 games to achieve Antetokounmpo scored 23 bearing on the rankings. The top six teams in each
66 blocks; Betts accom- points in his return after conference qualify for the playoffs. Teams seven
through 10 will participate in a play-in tournament with
plished it in just 23. missing six games because the top-seeded team playing the lowest qualifying play-
Betts’ greatness contin- of a strained calf, and the in team. The next-lowest qualifying team would play the
second, etc. Head-to-head competition is the first of
ues to draw admiration from Milwaukee Bucks rallied for several tiebreakers, followed by conference record.
opposing coaches. a 116-110 victory over the (Western Conference divisions: S-Southwest; P-Pacific;
N-Northwest; Eastern Conference divisions: A-Atlantic;
“I don’t ever want to see Clippers on Thursday night. C-Central; S-Southeast).
her again,” Illinois coach Antetokounmpo was on a
Shauna Green said. “She is a minutes restriction and WESTERN CONFERENCE
generational player ... so played less than 24 minutes, Team W L PCT GB L10 Rk.
very impressed. The best leaving for good with 6:27 re- 1. Oklahoma City 44 10 .815 8-2 N1
post player in the country, maining as the Bucks trailed 2. Denver 37 19 .661 8 9-1 N2
and one of the best, maybe 101-96. Milwaukee then com- 3. Memphis 36 19 .655 81⁄2 6-4 S1
ever.” pleted its comeback from a 4. Houston 34 21 .618 101⁄2 3-7 S2
5. LAKERS 33 21 .611 11 7-3 P1
Betts played 34 minutes, 13-point, fourth-quarter
6. CLIPPERS 31 24 .564 131⁄2 5-5 P2
moving fluidly in the post as deficit with Antetokounmpo
7. Minnesota 31 25 .554 14 6-4 N3
she showcased her turn- on the bench, as Damian Lil-
8. Dallas 30 26 .536 15 6-4 S3
around moves and up-and- lard scored 12 of his 15 points 9. Golden State 28 27 .509 161⁄2 6-4 P4
under scoring. She showed in the last 6:48. 9. Sacramento 28 27 .509 161⁄2 5-5 P3
no lingering effects from her The game was tied at 104-
injury. The Bruins made her Cameron Browne NBAE all when Brook Lopez 11. Phoenix 26 29 .473 181⁄2 2-8 P5
a focal point early, feeding THE LAKERS’ LeBron James drives to the basket against the Trail Blazers. He blocked a shot by Kris Dunn 12. San Antonio 24 29 .453 191⁄2 4-6 S4
her frequently to exploit Illi- finished with 40 points in the Lakers’ road win, while Luka Doncic sat out to rest. with less than 31⁄2 minutes 13. Portland 23 33 .411 22 6-4 N4
nois’ undersized defenders. left. Lopez then converted a 14. Utah 13 41 .241 31 3-7 N5

James, Reaves spark Lakers

The Bruins weren’t with- three-point play on Milwau- 15. New Orleans 13 42 .236 311⁄2 1-9 S5
out their flaws. After nar- kee’s ensuing possession to
rowly avoiding an upset EASTERN CONFERENCE
put the Bucks ahead for
Team W L PCT GB L10 Rk.
against Michigan State on good with 3:02 left. Lopez led
1. Cleveland 45 10 .818 9-1 C1
Sunday, they struggled to the Bucks with 22 points.
2. Boston 40 16 .714 51⁄2 8-2 A1
pull away in the second half [Lakers, from B12] “It’s all of us. It’s not just There’s actually only one Kawhi Leonard had 25
3. New York 37 18 .673 8 8-2 A2
against Illinois. fourth quarter to help keep the staff. It’s the players too. cheat code in the NBA, and points, James Harden add- 4. Indiana 31 23 .574 131⁄2 7-3 C2
UCLA coach Cori Close the Lakers ahead. It’s them and us working to- that’s playing hard. If you ed 24, Ivica Zubac had 20 5. Milwaukee 30 24 .556 141⁄2 4-6 C3
has not been happy with the “He’s going to give you ev- gether to find the balance to play hard every night, you points and 15 rebounds, and 6. Detroit 29 26 .527 16 6-4 C4
team’s play since its loss to ery ounce of competitive allow our three best players have a chance to win. If you Dunn had a career-high six 7. Orlando 28 29 .491 18 4-6 S1
USC on Feb. 13, and she juice that he has every single to be at their best,” Redick don’t play hard every night, steals for the Clippers (31- 8. Miami 25 28 .472 19 4-6 S2
didn’t mince words about night,” Redick said. “That’s said. “You’ve seen this hap- you’re probably going to 24), who played without top 9. Atlanta 26 30 .464 191⁄2 4-6 S3
the effort against Illinois. really what it comes down pen a million times in the lose. scorer Norman Powell (knee 10. Chicago 22 34 .393 231⁄2 3-7 C5
For Close, it seems the Bru- to.” NBA. It doesn’t happen in “…You give yourself a soreness) in their return
ins still are feeling a hang- The version of the Lakers three games. It might not chance to win every night if from the All-Star break and 11. Brooklyn 20 35 .364 25 6-4 A4
over from the USC game — that will finish this season is happen in three months. you play hard.” were outscored 36-21 in the 11. Philadelphia 20 35 .364 25 2-8 A3
their only loss. nowhere close to being de- That’s just the reality of how fourth quarter. 13. Toronto 17 38 .309 28 4-6 A5
“The bottom line is, if we cided. these things work. We’re all Milwaukee was missing 14. Charlotte 14 40 .259 301⁄2 2-8 S4
haven’t found discomfort af- They’re stuck between committed to making it backup forward Bobby Por- 15. Washington 9 45 .167 351⁄2 3-7 S5
THURSDAY’S LATE BOX
ter getting punched in the the version that worked its work. I think we can all be a tis Jr., who began serving a
LAKERS 110, TRAIL BLAZERS 102
gut down across town, then way to 10 games above .500 little more organized.” 25-game suspension after THURSDAY’S LATE BOX
LAKERS
we’ve got bigger problems, and the one they committed But the fight the Lakers Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T testing positive for the pain-
right?” Close said. “We got to when they traded An- showed Thursday, as they Hachimura.........35 3-7 0-0 4-12 1 2 6 killer Tramadol. BUCKS 116, CLIPPERS 110
L.James.............35 14-24 8-8 0-8 4 2 40 CLIPPERS
punched in the gut, and we thony Davis and Max Chris- worked off rust from the All- Hayes................27 4-7 1-2 2-7 4 2 9
This was the first time Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T
didn’t respond or have the tie for Doncic. Star break coupled with fa- Finney-Smith......33 4-7 0-0 1-6 0 1 10 Antetokounmpo played Coffey ...............30 3-7 2-2 0-2 0 5 8
kind of toughness and next- Doncic, who has ap- tigue from one of the tough- Reaves..............40 9-21 12-13 1-1 7 2 32 with Kyle Kuzma, Kevin Leonard.............32 9-22 3-3 0-4 4 3 25
Goodwin............20 0-1 0-0 1-5 1 2 0 Zubac ...............36 8-13 4-5 3-15 1 2 20
play speed that I have seen peared in three games since est back-to-backs on the Vincent .............16 2-7 2-2 0-1 1 3 7 Porter Jr. and Jericho Sims, Dunn ................30 2-5 0-0 4-7 5 4 5
from this team.” Christmas, is expected to NBA schedule, flying from Jemison III .........14 3-5 0-0 2-4 0 2 6 who were acquired at the Harden..............38 8-21 6-7 2-5 8 4 24
Knecht ..............13 0-2 0-0 0-2 2 1 0 Jones Jr. ............20 2-4 0-0 1-2 0 3 4
Close said the Bruins are play in back-to-backs mov- Charlotte to Portland, is Milton .................4 0-1 0-0 0-2 0 0 0
trade deadline. With Portis Simmons...........20 3-3 0-0 1-5 4 3 6
lacking essential compo- ing forward, with Redick something they can build Totals 39-82 23-25 11-48 20 17 110 beginning his suspension, Bogdanovic........19 5-10 1-2 0-2 5 3 15
nents such as “fervor, pas- saying the team is just being upon. Shooting: Field goals, 47.6%; free throws, 92.0% Sims made his Bucks debut Batum...............11 1-3 0-0 0-1 1 0 3
Three-point goals: 9-32 (L.James 4-8, Finney-Smith Totals 41-88 16-19 11-43 28 27 110
sion, focus [and] aggres- cautious in the guard’s re- “The best way to com- 2-5, Reaves 2-8, Vincent 1-6, Goodwin 0-1, Knecht 0-1, and went scoreless in 17 min- Shooting: Field goals, 46.6%; free throws, 84.2%
sion” — qualities she has turn from a calf strain. pete in this league is to play Hachimura 0-3). Team Rebounds: 10. Team Turnovers: utes. Porter, traded by the Three-point goals: 12-30 (Bogdanovic 4-7, Leonard
2. Blocked Shots: 6 (Reaves 2, Finney-Smith, 4-8, Harden 2-10, Dunn 1-1, Batum 1-2, Coffey 0-1,
seen from them before but “Speaking with him hard,” James said. “You can Hachimura, Hayes, L.James). Turnovers: 22 (L.James 11, Clippers at the deadline, had Jones Jr. 0-1). Team Rebounds: 6. Team Turnovers: 3.
believes they’ve been lacking Tuesday night after prac- get through a lot of games if Reaves 6, Finney-Smith 2, Goodwin, Hachimura, 13 points in 15 minutes. Blocked Shots: 7 (Zubac 4, Dunn, Harden, Simmons).
Hayes). Steals: 7 (Finney-Smith 2, L.James 2, Reaves 2, Turnovers: 11 (Harden 5, Zubac 2, Bogdanovic, Coffey,
in recent games. tice, we sat down together. you’re able to just play hard. Vincent). Technical Fouls: coach JJ Redick, 10:12 sec- Harden increased his ca- Jones Jr., Leonard). Steals: 14 (Dunn 6, Bogdanovic 2,
Initially it looked like the He’s all in,” Redick said of You’re able to cover up for a ond. reer points total to 27,005. He Leonard 2, Batum, Harden, Simmons, Zubac). Technical
PORTLAND Fouls: None.
Bruins would run away Doncic. “He’s [over] the lot of mistakes.” Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T
became the 13th player in MILWAUKEE
against an Illinois team that mental part of the shock and James’ assessment on Camara .............37 7-8 2-2 2-7 3 3 19 NBA history to reach 27,000. Min FG-A FT-A OR-T A P T
dressed only eight players everything, he’s in a really what it takes to win in the Grant ................30 1-12 0-2 0-2 2 6 3 Antetokounmpo ..23 10-14 3-5 0-8 4 3 23
Clingan .............16 3-4 0-0 1-6 0 2 6 Kuzma ..............37 4-10 2-3 1-7 1 1 13
because of injuries. UCLA good place. And now we’ve NBA was echoed by his Avdija ...............33 9-14 8-10 0-4 5 5 28 Lopez................30 8-14 2-2 4-7 2 1 22
held a 14-point advantage at got to get him physically coach. Simons .............28 3-13 2-5 0-4 7 1 8 Lillard ...............32 2-12 9-10 0-7 7 3 15
Henderson.........30 4-13 2-2 1-2 5 3 12 Prince ...............30 4-9 2-2 2-7 1 2 14
halftime — the largest lead where he needs to be to be “I had this revelation, like Williams III.........25 4-5 0-0 1-6 1 2 8 Green ...............30 3-8 0-0 1-3 2 3 9
of the game — before Illinois Luka.” I don’t know, six weeks ago, Sharpe..............21 4-11 0-0 1-1 2 0 11 Trent Jr. .............22 2-6 2-2 0-0 3 2 7
cut it to 43-39 by the end of Doncic and Jarred Van- two months ago,” Redick Banton..............11 3-5 0-0 0-0 2 0 7 Sims.................17 0-0 0-0 0-2 0 1 0
Murray ................4 0-1 0-0 0-1 0 2 0 Porter Jr.............15 5-7 3-3 0-0 2 2 13
the third quarter. Illinois derbilt are on track to play said. “And the math stuff, it’s Totals 38-86 14-21 6-33 27 24 102 Totals 38-80 23-27 8-41 22 18 116
(21-6, 11-5) outrebounded the Saturday in Denver. important. Like it really is. Shooting: Field goals, 44.2%; free throws, 66.7% Shooting: Field goals, 47.5%; free throws, 85.2%
Bruins on the offensive glass The Lakers (33-21) still Try to generate high-value Three-point goals: 12-37 (Camara 3-4, Sharpe 3-7, Three-point goals: 17-43 (Lopez 4-7, Prince 4-7,
Avdija 2-3, Henderson 2-8, Banton 1-3, Grant 1-5, Mur- Kuzma 3-7, Green 3-8, Lillard 2-8, Trent Jr. 1-3, Porter Jr.
16-13 as it tried to pull off the are waiting for Doncic to get shots. You strategize around ray 0-1, Simons 0-6). Team Rebounds: 9. Team Turn- 0-1, Antetokounmpo 0-2). Team Rebounds: 6. Team
overs: None. Blocked Shots: 7 (Clingan 3, Williams III 2, Turnovers: 1. Blocked Shots: 5 (Lopez 4, Antetokoun-
upset. into some kind of rhythm af- throw-aheads and what Banton, Grant). Turnovers: 17 (Sharpe 4, Clingan 3, mpo). Turnovers: 17 (Kuzma 4, Antetokounmpo 3,
“Coach [John] Wooden ter his extended absence, those create, like all that Henderson 3, Avdija 2, Camara 2, Grant 2, Simons). Prince 3, Lillard 2, Lopez 2, Porter Jr. 2, Trent Jr.). Steals:
Steals: 16 (Camara 5, Grant 3, Avdija 2, Henderson 2, 5 (Lillard 2, Lopez, Porter Jr., Trent Jr.). Technical Fouls:
used to say, ‘Nothing great is though Redick said the stuff. It’s super important. Williams III 2, Clingan, Simons). Technical Fouls: None.
Morry Gash Associated Press
None.
ever achieved without en- team is focused on finding Game plan defensively, it’s LAKERS....................... 28 27 23 32— 110 KYLE KUZMA is fouled CLIPPERS.................... 29 21 39 21— 110
thusiasm.’ And I think ways for James, Reaves and all important. Guys have to PORTLAND................... 15 32 30 25— 102 by the Clippers’ Kawhi MILWAUKEE................. 28 29 23 36— 116
there’s more enthusiasm in Doncic to shine together. communicate, all that stuff. A—19,399. T—2:21. Leonard on Thursday. A—17,341. T—2:20.
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the CBA negotiated with team so tight against the
Noon Kansas City at Dodgers TV: SNLA R: 570,
the players,” said Steven A. 1 vs. New York City, 7:30 p.m. 2 at Vancouver, 2 p.m. salary budget it had to buy
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Bank, the Paul Hastings 8 at Seattle, 1:30 p.m. 9 vs. St. Louis, 4 p.m. out its share of the $1.024
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professor of business law at million owed to midfielder
UCLA and a close observer 22 at Kansas City, 5:30 p.m. 22 vs. Minnesota, 1:30 p.m.
Sean Davis. Kuntz could BASKETBALL: G LEAGUE
29 at San Diego, 7:30 p.m. 29 vs. Orlando, 7:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Valley Suns at South Bay Lakers TV: SNLA
of soccer finances. “There face another roster remake
are bonuses that go up each APRIL APRIL again next winter. BASKETBALL: NBA
year and there are team The high price of winning 5:30 p.m. Lakers at Denver TV: 7, ESPND
bonus pools. The players 5 at Houston, 5:30 p.m. 5 at Salt Lake, 1:30 p.m. has been especially steep for R: 710, 1330
12 vs. San José, 7:30 p.m. 12 vs. Houston, 7:30 p.m. BASKETBALL: UNRIVALED
could have held out for 19 at Portland, 7 p.m. 19 at Austin, 10:30 a.m. LAFC, the only MLS team
higher and more stable 27 vs. St. Louis, 4 p.m. 27 vs. Portland, 6 p.m. to win three trophies in the 3 p.m. Lunar Owls at Laces TV: TruTV
salaries and less bonus- last four seasons. Still, 4:15 p.m. Phantom vs. Vinyl TV: TruTV
based pay but they agreed MAY MAY Thorrington insists on BOXING
to an approach that puts 3 vs. Houston, 7:30 p.m. 4 at Kansas City, 4 p.m.
pushing all his chips into the 8 a.m. Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol TV: DAZN PPV
pressure on salary budgets. 11 at Vancouver, 4 p.m. 10 at New York Red Bulls, 4:30 p.m. center of the table every COLLEGE BASEBALL
“Stability hasn’t really 14 vs. Seattle, 7:30 p.m. 14 at Philadelphia, 4:30 p.m. summer, only to tear things Noon USC at Rice TV: ESPN+
been a goal of the players for 18 at GALAXY, 6 p.m. 18 vs. LAFC, 6 p.m. up again every winter. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: MEN
a while.” 24 at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. 24 at San Diego, 1:30 p.m. In 2022 he added Giorgio
28 vs. Kansas City, 7:30 p.m. 28 vs. San José, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Oregon at Wisconsin TV: 11
And some of those play- Chiellini, Gareth Bale,
31 vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m. 31 vs. Salt Lake, 7 p.m. 9 a.m. Florida State at Louisville TV: 5
ers have suffered as a result. Denis Bouanga and Cristian
Galaxy captain Maya JUNE JUNE Tello at midseason and won 9 a.m. Tennessee at Texas A&M TV: ESPN
Yoshida, who led the league a Supporters’ Shield and 9 a.m. Texas Christian at Cincinnati TV: ESPN2
13 vs. Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
in minutes played last sea- 14 at St. Louis, 1:30 p.m. MLS Cup that fall. By the 9:30 a.m. Richmond at Saint Joseph’s TV: USA
25 at Salt Lake, 6:30 p.m.
25 at Colorado, 6:30 p.m.
son, had to take a pay cut to 28 vs. Vancouver, 7:30 p.m. time the next season 10 a.m. Mississippi State at Oklahoma TV: SEC
28 vs. San José at Stanford Stadium,
re-sign last month. 7:30 p.m. started, only two of the four 11 a.m. Iowa State at Houston TV: ESPN
JULY
“Unfortunately this is were left — and eight others 11 a.m. Wake Forest at North Carolina State TV: ESPN2
where MLS is,” Yoshida 5 at Austin, 5:30 p.m. JULY had departed as well. In 11 a.m. Georgia Tech at Boston College TV: ACC
said. “Everybody knows 12 vs. Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
4 vs. Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
fact, there have been so 11 a.m. Penn State at Minnesota TV: Big Ten
that shouldn’t be happen- 16 at Minnesota, 5:30 p.m. many players coming and
19 vs. GALAXY, 7:30 p.m.
12 vs. DC United, 7:30 p.m. 11:15 a.m. Pittsburgh at Notre Dame TV: 5
ing.” 16 vs. Austin, 7:30 p.m. going at LAFC, the team 11:30 a.m. Rhode Island at Saint Louis TV: USA
25 vs. Portland, 7:30 p.m.
Joveljic, who signed a 19 at LAFC, 7:30 p.m. has averaged more than 27
25 at Houston, 5:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Mississippi at Vanderbilt TV: SEC
three-year designated- AUGUST transactions a season over
1 p.m. Oklahoma State at Kansas TV: 2, Paramount+
played contract with Sport- AUGUST
the last four years.
9 at Chicago, 5:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Georgia at Auburn TV: ESPN
ing Kansas City after being “Every year you get more
16 at New England, 4:30 p.m. 1 p.m. Virginia at North Carolina TV: ESPN2
traded by the Galaxy this 23 at Dallas, 5:30 p.m.
10 vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. experience with it,” Thor-
month, was similarly sur- 16 at Miami, 4:30 p.m. rington said. “The con- 1 p.m. George Mason at Virginia Commonwealth TV: CBSSN
31 vs. San Diego, TBA
prised. 23 vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m. straints and the budget and 1 p.m. Washington at Iowa TV: FS1
30 vs. Dallas, 7:30 p.m.
“I thought I was going to SEPTEMBER things, they’re not the same 2 p.m. UC Riverside at Cal Poly TV: SpecSN
stay in L.A. longer,” he told SEPTEMBER each year. Almost as a re- 2 p.m. Cal State Northridge at UC Davis TV: ESPN+
13 vs. San José at Levi’s Stadium, 4:30
journalist Tom Bogart. “You p.m. quirement, you have to 3 p.m. Kentucky at Alabama TV: ESPN
know about MLS rules — 13 at Seattle, 5:30 p.m. make a sale each year to
21 vs. Salt Lake, 6 p.m.
20 vs. Cincinnati, 7:30 p.m.
3 p.m. Florida at Louisiana State TV: SEC
hopefully one day it’ll 27 at St. Louis, 5:30 p.m.
27 vs. Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.
keep any form of continui- 3 p.m. Virginia Tech at Miami TV: ACC
change and this league will ty.” 3 p.m. Boise State at Nevada TV: FS1
OCTOBER
grow up. I think it’ll happen, OCTOBER This winter, for example, 3 p.m. Murray State at Bradley TV: ESPNU
but I don’t know when.” 5 vs. Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. 4 at Dallas, 1:30 p.m. with no room in the budget
3 p.m. Santa Clara at Washington State TV: CBSSN
Until it does, successful 18 at Colorado, 6 p.m. 18 vs. Minnesota, 6 p.m. for raises or new contracts,
3 p.m. Akron at Ohio TV: ESPN2
teams will be forced to make All times Pacific All times Pacific Thorrington did not try to
difficult decisions each re-sign Murillo, Sánchez or 4 p.m. UC Santa Barbara at Long Beach State TV: ESPN+
winter. forward Kei Kamara, saving 5 p.m. Duke vs. Illinois TV: 13, FOXD
“When we won the title in are maximized when you said Kuntz, whose rebuild nearly $2 million. He also 5 p.m. Missouri at Arkansas TV: ESPN
2016 in Seattle, we literally win or when you’re competi- has been so extensive that lost midfielders Atuesta and 5 p.m. Saint Mary’s at Gonzaga TV: ESPN2
had to tender options on tive. That’s how it’s sup- on Sunday the Galaxy won’t Lewis O’Brien — saving 5 p.m. San Diego State at Utah State TV: CBSSN
contracts the next morn- posed to work, right? start a player who was with another $2.5 million — when 5 p.m. Butler at DePaul TV: FS1
ing,” said Atlanta United “You build the team the team when Kuntz was their loans ran out and then 5 p.m. California Baptist at Grand Canyon TV: ESPN+
president and chief execu- methodically over a couple hired 22 months ago. “We he sold Bogusz, defender 5:30 p.m. Texas at South Carolina TV: SEC
tive Garth Lagerwey, who of years and then you spend knew when we were putting Omar Campos and winger 6 p.m. Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount TV: ESPN+
won two MLS Cups as gen- all your money on that year, this team together a year Cristian Olivera for transfer 6 p.m. UC Irvine at Cal State Bakersfield TV: ESPN+
eral manager of the Sound- when you’re trying to win.” ago that it would be virtu- fees reportedly worth more 7 p.m. Brigham Young at Arizona TV: ESPN
ers. “The game ended at 11 The Galaxy, who hadn’t ally impossible to retain than $17 million.
7 p.m. California at Stanford TV: ESPN2
p.m. and at 9 a.m. the next won an MLS Cup in a dec- everybody. That leaves LAFC with-
7 p.m. Colorado State at Nevada Las Vegas TV: CBSSN
morning we cut players off ade, did that last season “Winning is expensive.” out three of last year’s four
that championship-winning when they acquired mid- So Kuntz traded Brug- leaders in goals and assists COLLEGE BASKETBALL: WOMEN
team. That is as ruthless as fielder Marco Reus from man, Joveljic, midfielder and six of the top 12 outfield 9 a.m. Penn State at Michigan TV: Big Ten
it comes.” Borussia Dortmund in Mark Delgado and home- players in terms of minutes 9 a.m. Kent State at Ball State TV: ESPNU
But Lagerwey said August, signing him to grown defender Jalen Neal, played. The replacements 11:30 a.m. Iowa State at Baylor TV: 11
teams can see the budget multiyear contract worth did not re-sign defender include defender Artem 1 p.m. Cal Poly at UC Riverside TV: ESPN+
crisis coming and some- $1.216 million in guaranteed Martín Cáceres and cut Smolyakov and midfielder 1 p.m. Grand Canyon at California Baptist TV: ESPN+
times push all their chips compensation each season. Yoshida’s pay. Those six Igor Jesus, whose U22 initia- 2 p.m. Pepperdine at Loyola Marymount TV: ESPN+
into the middle of the table And while Kuntz was re- made more than $4.63 mil- tive contracts both carry 2 p.m. UC Davis at Cal State Northridge TV: ESPN+
anyway if they have a warded with a champi- lion combined last season. just $200,000 hits against 2 p.m. Cal State Bakersfield at UC Irvine TV: ESPN+
chance to win. onship, the money he spent In their places the Ga- the cap. 4 p.m. Long Beach State at UC Santa Barbara TV: ESPN+
“We’re always in these on Reus was money he laxy traded for forward “Of course I would love to COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL
cycles,” he said. “We all plan didn’t have to spend on Christian Ramírez and keep all of our good players,”
5 p.m. Men, UC Irvine at UCLA TV: Big Ten+
two or three years out and a Yoshida and Joveljic. agreed to spend more than Thorrington said. “But
FIGURE SKATING
lot of times your resources “That’s just the reality,” $5.5 million on transfer fees that’s just not our reality.”
6:30 p.m. ISU, Four Continents, women’s free skate TV: Peacock
GOLF
10 a.m. PGA Tour, Mexico Open, third round TV: Golf
Noon PGA Tour, Mexico Open, third round TV: 4, Peacock

Chargers extend Molden’s contract 7:30 p.m.

HOCKEY
9:30 a.m.
Noon
LPGA Thailand, final round

Minnesota at Detroit
Washington at Pittsburgh
TV: Golf

TV: 7, ESPN+
TV: 7, ESPN+
because he avoided surgery. 4 p.m. Ducks at Boston TV: 11, Victory+
By Thuc Nhi Nguyen He was expecting to begin R: Ducks stream
running again after only six 4 p.m. Carolina at Toronto TV: NHL
Chargers safety Elijah weeks despite also requiring 6 p.m. Utah at Kings TV: FDW
Molden agreed to a contract a minor surgery to repair a R: ESPNLA stream
extension with the Chargers, torn meniscus in his right HORSE RACING
the team announced Thurs- knee.
Noon America’s Day at the Races TV: FS2
day. The deal is for three With one crutch propped
SOCCER
years, according to a person up next to him while he
familiar with the deal not au- cleaned out his locker, 7 a.m. England, Ipswich vs. Tottenham TV: USA, Universo
thorized to speak publicly. Molden said he already had 7 a.m. England, Bournemouth vs. Wolverhampton TV: Peacock
The contract keeps communicated to the Char- 7 a.m. England, Arsenal vs. West Ham TV: Peacock
Molden in L.A. after he was gers front office that he 7 a.m. England, Fulham vs. Crystal Palace TV: Peacock
acquired in a trade less than wanted to return after the 7 a.m. England, Southampton vs. Brighton & Hove TV: Peacock
two weeks before the start of team traded a seventh- 7 a.m. England, Norwich vs. Stoke TV: CBSSN
last season. He was set to be- round pick to Tennessee for 9:30 a.m. England, Aston vs. Chelsea TV: 4, Universo
come an unrestricted free him in August and inserted Noon NWSL preseason, Angel City FC vs. Seattle TV: 13
agent next month. the former nickel back into 1:30 p.m. MLS, LAFC vs. Minnesota TV: 11, AppleTV+
Molden, 26, had a career the starting lineup at safety. R: 710, 980
year with the Chargers, He helped anchor the de- 3 p.m. Mexico, Juárez vs. Toluca TV: FOXD
starting 12 games with three fense that led the NFL, giv- 5 p.m. Mexico, Monterrey vs. San Luis TV: Univision
interceptions and 75 tackles. ing up 17.7 points per game. 5 p.m. Mexico, Guadalajara vs. Pachuca TV: Telemundo
He finished the year on in- “This is a place that I
7 p.m. Mexico, UNAM vs. América TV: Univision
jured reserve after breaking would love to play,” he said
TENNIS
his left fibula in Week 17, but Robert Gauthier Los Angeles Times last month. “This is a place
said after the season that he ELIJAH MOLDEN, tackling the Titans’ Nick West- where that kind of revital- 7 a.m. WTA, Dubai, final TV: Tennis
anticipated a quick recovery brook-Ikhine, excelled in his first year as a Charger. ized my career.” Noon ATP, Rio de Janeiro, semifinals TV: Tennis
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at intro
to auto
umpire
Muncy sees pitch call
reversed as Dodgers
get first taste of MLB’s
experimental system.
By Jack Harris

PHOENIX — Before the

first major league spring
game to include an auto-
mated challenge system for
reviewing balls and strikes,
Dodgers manager Dave
Roberts had only one rule.
“I told Muncy not to chal-
lenge,” Roberts joked of vet-
eran third baseman Max
Muncy, a famously selective
hitter with a critical eye at
the plate. “He’s our biggest
culprit of not agreeing with
the strike zone. So I said,
‘Save your challenges.’ ” Allen J. Schaben Los Angeles Times
In the Dodgers’ 12-4 THE GALAXY celebrated winning the MLS Cup last December before their roster had to be dismantled because of cap constraints.
spring training loss to the
Chicago Cubs on Thursday

IT’S A MATH PROBLEM

at Camelback Ranch,
Muncy obliged. Unfortu-
nately for him, the pitcher he
was facing didn’t.
In the bottom of the first
inning, in an 0-and-1 count
against Cubs right-hander
Cody Poteet, Muncy took a
called ball that was at the
Successful teams seldom stay on top thanks to a tough MLS salary cap
knees and over the inside
corner of the plate. open their title defense Sunday
KEVIN BAXTER
“When that ball crossed,” against San Diego FC missing five
ON SOCCER
Muncy said, “I thought it key players from their champi-
was a strike right away.” onship team, including Gastón
So did Poteet. And for the Will Kuntz knew something few Brugman, the MLS Cup most
first time, there was some- others did when the MLS Cup valuable player and Joveljic, their
thing he could do about it. final kicked off in December: The leading scorer.
After watching plate um- Galaxy team Kuntz had so care- And the Galaxy aren’t the only
pire Tony Randazzo rule the fully rebuilt, the one that would team that has found success can
pitch a ball, Poteet quickly win the league title that day, bring punishment as well as re-
tapped his head to signal for would begin to be dismantled ward. LAFC, which begins its
a challenge, triggering an shortly after the game. eighth season Saturday against
immediate review using “We knew well in advance that Minnesota United, has just three
MLB’s automated ball- change was coming,” said Kuntz, players remaining from its MLS
strike system (or ABS, for the Galaxy’s second-year general Cup-winning team in 2022. Over
short). On the scoreboard, a manager. “It’s math, not art in the last three months it had to
digital rendering of the pitch that respect. And the math was part with 15 players, including
suddenly appeared, one undeniable.” Carlos Vela, the franchise leader in
based on data from the The math said the player bo- goals, assists and appearances;
Hawk-Eye ball tracking sys- nuses that came from reaching the Mateusz Bogusz, it’s second-
tem installed at the ball- MLS Cup final would make it leading scorer last year; and Ed-
park. And then, much like impossible for Kuntz to keep his uard Atuesta, Ilie Sánchez and
the ball tracer technology roster below the salary cap of $5.95 Jesús Murillo, who all rank in the
used to review points in pro- million. The math said the top eight in games played for
fessional tennis, an anima- league’s complicated contract LAFC.
tion showed that Poteet’s rules were about to make the “It’s a challenge,” John Thor-
pitch had indeed clipped the Galaxy take another $1-million hit rington, LAFC’s co-president and
corner of the zone. against that cap when Gabriel Pec general manager, said of the con-
A 1-1 count was changed and Dejan Joveljic grew out of Alex Gallardo Associated Press stant roster churn. “That does not
to 0-2. Muncy, who struck their age-specific contracts. MATEUSZ BOGUSZ , left, LAFC’s second-leading scorer last come as a surprise to us because
[See Dodgers, B9] As a result, the Galaxy will year, is one of 15 players the team had to part with in the offseason. [See Soccer, B11]

Lakers’ pair better than

three of a kind in victory
both players also getting key do it, get up the next day, do
Minus Doncic, James stops as Portland (23-33) it, get up the next day, do it
pushed in the fourth quar- over and over again.”
and Reaves combine ter. So why not take the night
for 72 points to hold The Lakers’ fight to win, off?
particularly from James and “Because I still love the
off Portland on road. Reaves, left coach JJ Redick game and I still got a lot to
in awe, pouring praise on his give to the game, to give to
By Dan Woike leaders. my teammates, to give to
“He really just defies any- this league for while I’m
PORTLAND, Ore. — The thing that’s normal. And not here,” James said. “I don’t
Lakers are looking for an- just the physical feats and have much time left. So,
swers when it comes to max- the plays. It’s the mentality,” while I’m here today in this
imizing their star trio. For Redick said about James. time, I’m going to try to give
the star duo of LeBron “He’s, I believe I saw the what I got when I’m out on
James and Austin Reaves, other day, he’s a billionaire. the floor. So, why? It’s the
things were a little less clut- And he’s playing on the sec- love of the game and I have
tered Thursday night as the ond night of a back-to-back an opportunity now to show
pair took turns dragging the at 40 after 22 years with ev- my son the ranks of how to
Lakers to a much-needed ery fricking record and every be a professional in this
win after awful back-to-back accolade. ... He’s one of the league. And to be along
losses. greatest competitors. [with] him every single day,
James and Reaves made “And Nate [McMillan, as- that’s a treat.”
the biggest shots, got the sistant] and I were talking And in Reaves, Redick
biggest stops and, on a night about it before the game. It’s has a player who fought con-
when they didn’t have Luka like, he’s amazing to coach. stantly against a Portland
Doncic, pushed the Lakers He brings it every single day. team that tried to bully him
to a 110-102 win over the Port- ... He sets the standard for off the ball, sustaining a cut
land Trail Blazers. how you’re supposed to ap- on his shoulder in the proc-
Craig Mitchelldyer Associated Press James scored 40 on the proach this craft. And that’s ess. Reaves made a trio of
THE LAKERS’ Austin Reaves shoots after being fouled as LeBron James trails second night of a back-to- to me the most incredible huge defensive plays in the
him. Reaves scored 32 points Thursday as the Lakers ended a two-game slide. back and Reaves added 32, thing. It’s just a mindset to [See Lakers, B10]

CHARGERS UCLA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DODGERS

Molden receives extension Betts breaks school record in win Gonsolin returns to the mound
Acquired in a trade with Tennessee before last sea- Star center returns from injury to get her 67th Right-hander coming back from Tommy John
son, talented cornerback lands a three-year deal. B11 block of season as Bruins beat Illinois 70-55. B10 surgery throws scoreless inning in spring debut. B9
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HUGE LOT WITH

MAGNIFICENT VIEW
Sotheby’s International Realty
Rare opportunity to acquire one of the
largest parcels in the community of The Oaks
in Calabasas! Sited on a 3/4 acre flat lot, the
property has an unobstructed view of the
Santa Monica Mountains, making this one of
the most sought-after locations imaginable.
Live the lifestyle of exclusivity behind a 24-
hour manned gate, affording residents the
utmost in security and privacy. The interior
of the home has been beautifully remodeled
showcasing a fresh & upscale design that
exudes warm sophistication. The resort-styled
backyard is designed for both relaxation &
entertainment. Calabasas embodies a unique
charm that blends natural beauty with
upscale living. Excellent schools.

Linda Rich, DRE#: 00869283

818.317.8135 / linda@lindarichproperties.com
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Ann Bernstein, DRE#: 01440602
310.927.3672 / tpannb@yahoo.com
LA

Location: 25531 Prado De Las Flores, Year Built: 2006 Features: 5 bedrooms; 5.5 bathrooms; 4-car garage; 3/4-acre lot with pool, spa,
The Details Calabasas 91302 Living Area: 6,484 square feet, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, Bocce ball court, raised garden beds; second-story
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Asking Price: $6,649,000 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms laundry; 2 offices & a guest suite on the first floor; close to the clubhouse

SEDONA GETAWAY
& STR FRIENDLY
eXp Realty
Luxury retreat with endless potential:
Welcome to your exclusive Sedona getaway,
where luxury meets opportunity! This fully
remodeled, fully furnished and ACTIVE short-
term rental (STR) is not just a property – it’s
a second home that can STR when you are
not enjoying the home. Situated atop a hill
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in West Sedona, this 4-bedroom gem offers

jaw-dropping views of Thunder Mountain and
Chimney Rock. Nearly half an acre with pitch
& putt golf, hot tub, front and back yard fire
tables for stargazing, oversized 2-car garage
AND separate covered RV parking ideal for
Sprinter vans or RVs. Two spacious living
rooms, a private yoga room and versatile
spaces perfect for hosting guests. Sleeps 10!
HOT PROPERTY

Kris Anderson
480.567.2103
kris@yourpremierteam.net
ILoveSedonaRealEstate.com
SA527922000

Location: 95 Meander Way, Year Built: 2005 Features: Perfect second home & STR when not using; Red Rock views; close
The Details Sedona, AZ 86336 Living Area: 3,981 square feet, to hiking trails, grocery, shopping and dining; fully furnished, dishes, linens,
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Asking Price: $1,899,800 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms art, electronics; full remodel; hot tub; Bosch appliances; no HOA
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1930’S SPANISH CHARMER

KW Advisors
Step into this enchanting 1930s charmer,
where coved ceilings and arched doorways
create timeless elegance throughout.
This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom,
2-bathroom home blends vintage character
with modern upgrades, offering both style
and convenience. The spacious primary suite
is a dream, featuring two walk-in closets, a
built-in floor-to-ceiling shoe rack wall and a
dedicated space for long dresses. A cleverly
designed closet office with a custom-built
barn door lets you tuck work away at the end
of the day. A rare blend of charm, function,
and location – don’t miss this opportunity
to own a piece of L.A.’s history with all the
modern amenities you need!
Todd Miller
310.923.5353
toddmiller22@gmail.com
millerteamla.com
DRE#: 01389620

LA
Location: 2635 South Bedford Street, Year built: 1930 Features: Newer roof and HVAC system; upgraded 220v electrical panel with a
The Details Los Angeles 90034 Living area: 1,620 square feet, ChargePoint EV charger; private backyard oasis designed for outdoor entertaining;

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Asking price: $1,550,000 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms detached bonus room with ample storage; Tuff Shed for tools and seasonal décor

THE ROSEWOOD ESTATE

Coldwell Banker
Situated in Bel-Air’s exclusive East Gate,
Rosewood is a Georgian masterpiece by
renowned architect Richard Manion featuring
formal living and dining rooms; bespoke
office; gourmet kitchen; luxurious primary
suite with dual marble bathrooms; five guest

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suites; grand ballroom; entertainment area
with a gym; massage room; wine cellar; and
secondary kitchen; plus a subterranean level
with a 12-car showroom and vintage soda
fountain diner. The grounds contain a tennis
court, gazebo, treehouse, pool, spa, lounge
areas and conservatory. Impeccably designed
and thoughtfully appointed, Rosewood
epitomizes sophisticated living in one of Bel-
Air’s most prestigious enclaves.

HOT PROPERTY
Joyce Rey
310.291.6646
joyce@joycerey.com
joycerey.com
DRE#: 00465013

Location: 500 St. Cloud Road, Year built: 2005 Features: Private gates; motor court; marble floors; high ceilings; crown moldings; grand fireplaces;
The Details Los Angeles 90077 Living area: 23,000 square feet, marble countertops & island; ballroom w/stage & bar; tennis court; pool; spa; 12-car showroom;

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Asking price: $175,000/month 6 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms vintage soda fountain diner; elevator; manager’s office; state-of-the-art security; staff quarters
 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PMyes
BY APPOINTMENT yes

SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT yes

12227 TWEED LANE, LOS ANGELES $16,995,000 26822 MALIBU COVE COLONY DR $12,500,000
7 Beds/9 Baths, 10,200 SqFt Estate - New Const! 3 bd + 4.5 ba Oceanfront Retreat in Malibu Cove Colony
JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116 MONICA ANTOLA 310.595.5181

24341 ROLLING VIEW RD, HIDDEN HILLS $27,950,000 718 N PALM DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS $18,650,000
Astounding 15,110 sq ft Estate on 2.4 acres Gated Community 5 Beds/6 Baths, 5,895 SqFt Estate - Marilyn Monroe
JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

OPEN SATURDAY 1-6PM yes

24901 JIM BRIDGER RD, HIDDEN HILLS $7,500,000 3701 LONGRIDGE AVE, SHERMAN OAKS $6,995,000
One story home w/guest house in guard gated Hidden Hills! Stunning 6BD 8BA Longridge Estates gated Spanish Style Villa
CHRISTINE ROSS 818.625.7305 JESSICA FELIX 818.399.7214

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

404 S WESTGATE AVENUE $9,495,000 2347 E VALLEY RD, MONTECITO $7,895,000

5 Beds/5 Baths, 5,061SqFt Home on a 10,907 SqFt Lot Gated 7146sf Spanish Revival 1ac Estate on Montecitos Best Street
JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116 TEAM SORRENTINO 818.355.4751

EXQUISITE ITALIAN VILLA SO OF VENTURA yes

LA

31008 PINE CANYON RD,LAKE HUGHES $5,750,000 12148 TRAVIS STREET LOS ANGELES $5,500,000
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Rancho Corona Del Valle,333 acres of pastures 5 Beds, 7-1/2 bath 5,056 sq ft home on 14,639 sq ft lot
JAISA BISHOP/DARLENE HUTTON 858.382.6428 / 310.428.4861 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PMyes

4700 BALBOA AVE, ENCINO $6,450,000 5244 TAMPA AVE, TARZANA $5,995,000
9200 sqft of luxury on 1.27 acres South of the Blvd in Encino 5 Bed | 7 Bath | Approx. 6,687 sqft | 16,988 sqft
POUPÉE & KAREN KOMENKUL 818.482.0085 ADI LIVYATAN 818.919.4060

22930 DOLOROSA ST WOODLAND HILLS $4,980,000 4930 EDGERTON AVE, ENCINO $4,645,000
Walnut Acres10+, New, 5Bds,7ba,6033 ft. ≤, Dream Home! 5 Bed | 6 Bath | Approx. 5,379 sqft | 9,033 sqft
MOE ABOURCHED , EVELYN RUBIO 310.402.2258 ADI LIVYATAN 818.919.4060
LOS ANGELES TIMES

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

1336 PALOS VERDES DR. W PALOS VERDES $5,388,888 3595 WONDER VIEW DR., HOLLYWOOD HILLS $4,995,000
5 + 4, 3,569 SF, 2 FP, 350 SF Studio, Lot 19,115 SF Amazing impressive views from every room, this place is magical.
CHERYL SILVERSTEIN 818.970.8757 TOM OTERO 323.570.0036

OPEN SATURDAY 1-4PM yes

OPEN SUNDAY 2:30-4:30PM yes

11818 LAUREL HILLS ROAD, STUDIO CITY $4,195,000 821 GLENMERE WAY, LOS ANGELES $3,999,999
HOT PROPERTY

The Charlotte Ross Estate! 6 beds/4 baths 4,148 sqft 5-bed / 4.5-bath haven set on a sprawling 16,395 sf lot. PRIVATE
JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

RESPECTED • ESTABLISHED
PROVEN • INDEPENDENT • SINCE 1986
15530 VALLEY VISTA BOULEVARD, ENCINO $4,400,000 2671 ASTRAL DR, HOLLYWOOD HILLS $4,275,000
Prestigious Royal Oaks, private, gated, security & luxurious. 4850 sq/ft remodeled home w/beautiful views pool gated cul-de-sac www.RodeoRE.com
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LAURA PLOURDE 818.292.3383 MATTHEW PAUL 310.499.3579 CA DRE# 00951359

 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM
yes

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

4141 KNOBHILL DR, SHERMAN OAKS $3,800,000 3616 CADMAN DRIVE, LOS ANGELES $3,798,000
ForEver Views, 4bd/4ba, 4000 sqft, Pool, GH, Private 1/2 Acre Lot Just Reduced $100k - New Construction in Los Feliz!
NICK TATONE & SAMARA SAFFIAN 818.929.6326 SCOTT GOSHORN 323.251.5479

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

17710 KAREN DR, ENCINO $3,969,000 16475 GARVIN DRIVE, ENCINO $3,950,000
Traditional in Prime Encino. 5BD-5.5BA, Pool & Spa, on cul-de-sac Multi Generational Compound 3-3 Home + 3 guest houses + Pool
KEN MARKER 818.402.6254 JUDSON ROTHSCHILD & GERI SPIRA 310.710.3160 / 310.463.4403

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

11770 PACIFIC COAST HWY #FF, MALIBU $3,595,000 261 S LINDEN DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS $3,595,000
Oceanfront 4+3 Condo in gated Malibu Shores Village - 1782sqft Shovel-Ready Opportunity in Beverly Hills 6,375 Lot!
JENNA KAYE 818.307.9679 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAYyes

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

16050 ROYAL MOUNT DR, ENCINO $3,679,000 341 S CANON DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS $3,650,000
Rehab this 4+5 home or build your dream home! RTI Plans Approved! Development Opportunity! 6,072 square foot lot!
NICK TATONE & SAMARA SAFFIAN 818.929.6326 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

726HOWARD.COM yes
OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

LA
14758 MORRISON ST., SHERMAN OAKS $3,495,000 4625 VESPER AVE, SHERMAN OAKS $3,495,000

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

New Modern Construction behind private gates. Architectural Gem Sherman Oaks Modern Farmhouse - 5BD, 7BA, pool, smart home tech.
SARAH KOTLER 818.599.2870 ILANA BOUSKILA & MANNY BOUSKILA 818.943.1352

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11-4PM yes

726 HOWARD STREET, MARINA DEL REY $3,499,000 616 FULLER AVENUE LOS ANGELES $3,495,000
Finish a contemporary home in Marina Del Rey 7 Beds/8 Baths, 5,257 SqFt Home on a 7,336 SqFt Lot
PETER MAURICE TREGG RUSTAD 310.623.8809 JIMMY HECKENBERG 310.650.1116

22470 SUENO ROAD, WOODLAND HILLS $3,299,000 2201 PEARL ST, SANTA MONICA $3,288,000
6+7, 6,658 SF, gated trophy estate w/panoramic views Brand New Listing in Sunset Park of Santa Monica 4BR remodeled
DESIREE ZUCKERMAN 818.262.5648 MATTHEW PAUL ROBERT LEIGHTON SHAWN TOLANI 310.499.3579

LOS ANGELES TIMES

20436 LIVERPOOL WAY, PORTER RANCH $3,395,000 15721 MORRISON AVE, ENCINO $3,395,000
4 Bed | 4.5 Bath | Approx. 4,467 sqft | 11,538 sqft lot 4 Bed | 5.5 Bath | Approx. 3,515 | 6,756 sqft
ADI LIVYATAN 818.919.4060 ADI LIVYATAN 818.919.4060

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1-4PM yes

22901 BURBANK BLVD, WOODLAND HILLS $2,999,000 4219 TARZANA ESTATES DRIVE, TARZANA $2,995,000

HOT PROPERTY
6 Bed | 5 Bath | Approx. 4,933 sqft 4BR, 4BA, 3,618 S.F., 19,455 S.F. Lot with pool
ADI LIVYATAN 818.919.4060 MARC TAHLER/KEN ZIETZ 818.970.3000

RESPECTED • ESTABLISHED
PROVEN • INDEPENDENT • SINCE 1986
4440 LEDGE AVE, TOLUCA LAKE $3,250,000 40-54 HESPERIA, ENCINO $2,999,999
READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY-4+4 3484 SqFt, 7609sf lot, Pool+Spa Encino Stunning Masterpiece Luxurious Estate www.RodeoRE.com

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TEAM SORRENTINO 818.355.4751/50 DIANA DIAZ 818.414.4055 CA DRE# 00951359
 NEW LISTING
$65,000,000 | THE RESERVE, 107 DELFERN DR, HOLMBY HILLS $40,995,000 | 1005 BEL AIR CT, BEL AIR
DREW FENTON, JAMES HARRIS, DAVID PARNES 310.623.3622 JAMES HARRIS, MICHELLE FICARRA, DAVID PARNES 310.733.8038
DRE 01317962, 01909801, 01905862 DRE 01909801, 01064276, 01905862
LA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025
LOS ANGELES TIMES

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING

$17,500,000 | 9150 ORIOLE WAY, BIRD STREETS $11,995,000 | 636 TUALLITAN RD, BRENTWOOD $11,995,000 | 27420 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU
DREW FENTON 310.623.3622 JAMIE DAVIS, JONATHAN NASH, STEPHEN RESNICK 310.430.6889 LINDA MAY 310.623.3650
DRE 01317962 DRE 02083050, 01943888, 01241282 DRE 00475038
HOT PROPERTY

OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 NEW LISTING | OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 NEW LISTING | OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
$9,695,000 | 1185 LOMA LINDA DR, BEVERLY HILLS $6,800,000 | 1016 MAYBROOK DR, BEVERLY HILLS $6,495,000 | 3820 KNOBHILL DR, SHERMAN OAKS $4,995,000 | 1512 SUNSET PLAZA DR, SUNSET STRIP
BRIAN LANE 424.202.9949 LINDA MAY, GUY LEVY 310.623.3650 KRISLYN HUDSON, SHAUN ALAN-LEE 310.745.4467 B FARRUGIA, A PILLER, A LASCANO 310.998.7175
DRE 02038343 DRE 00475038, 01374536 DRE 02177216, 01955694 DRE 01864250, 02237976, 01723550
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©2025 Carolwood Estates. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size, or other information concerning the condition or features of the property obtained from various sources. Equal Housing Opportunity. DRE 02200006, 02235201.
 OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
$36,995,000 | 755 SARBONNE RD, BEL AIR
KEVIN BOOKER, JAMES HARRIS, DAVID PARNES 310.733.8038
DRE 01869691, 01909801, 01723550

$23,995,000 | 1104 N TIGERTAIL RD, BRENTWOOD

DAVID PARNES, JAMES HARRIS 310.894.3435
DRE 01905862, 01909801

$21,000,000 | 1395 N DOHENY DR, SUNSET STRIP

DAVID PARNES, JAMES HARRIS 310.894.3435
DRE 01905862, 01909801

$19,995,000 | 879 LINDA FLORA DR, BEL AIR

N SEGAL, D YADEGARAN, D LARA 310.488.2322
DRE 01013548, 02167855, 02003626

$9,995,000 | 533 S RIMPAU BLVD, HANCOCK PARK

DREW FENTON 310.623.3622
DRE 01317962

$8,250,000 | 1125 SAN YSIDRO DR, BEVERLY HILLS

M FICARRA, J HARRIS, D PARNES 310.502.4800
DRE 01064276, 01909801, 01905862

$6,800,000 | 1016 MAYBROOK DR, BEVERLY HILLS

LINDA MAY, GUY LEVY 310.623.3650
DRE 00475038, 01374536

$6,495,000 | 3820 KNOBHILL DR, SHERMAN OAKS

KRISLYN HUDSON, SHAUN ALAN-LEE 310.745.4467
DRE 02177216, 01955694

$5,999,999 | 1200 N DOHENY DR, SUNSET STRIP

M FICARRA, J HARRIS, D PARNES 310.502.4800
DRE 01064276, 01909801, 01905862

$6,195,000 | 222 14TH ST, SANTA MONICA

BJORN FARRUGIA 310.998.7175
DRE 01864250

$5,795,000 | 3755 CAMINO DE LA CUMBRE, SHERMAN OAKS

DAVID YADEGARAN, SHAUN ALAN-LEE 310.488.2322
DRE 02167855, 01955694

NEW PRICE | OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 NEW LISTING | OPEN SUNDAY 1-4 $5,650,000 | 720 SAN VICENTE BLVD, SANTA MONICA
A LASCANO, B FARRUGIA, J GOODHUE 310.998.7175
$23,995,000 | 1104 N TIGERTAIL RD, BRENTWOOD $9,995,000 | 533 S RIMPAU BLVD, HANCOCK PARK DRE 01864250, 02006693, 02006693
DAVID PARNES, JAMES HARRIS 310.894.3435 DREW FENTON 310.623.3622
DRE 01905862, 01909801 DRE 01317962 $5,495,000 | 14380 MULHOLLAND DR, BEL AIR
C KOPLOW, J HARRIS, D PARNES 561.843.9095
DRE 02062702, 01909801, 01905862

$4,995,000 | 1512 SUNSET PLAZA DR, HOLLYWOOD HILLS

B FARRUGIA, A PILLER, A LASCANO 310.998.7175
DRE 01864250, 02237976, 01723550

$4,695,000 | 7911 OCEANUS DR, MT OLYMPUS

LA
LISA SOCKOLOV 310.849.5758
DRE 01324484

$4,650,000 | 1632 BEL AIR RD, BEVERLY HILLS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

ERIC HASSAN, BARBARA TENENBAUM 310.623.3611
DRE 01435762, 00823256

$4,599,000 | 11325 FARLIN ST, BRENTWOOD

BJORN FARRUGIA 310.998.7175
DRE 01864250

$3,748,000 | 2239 STRADELLA RD, BEL AIR

D YADEGARAN, D LARA, S ALAN-LEE 310.488.2322
DRE 02167855, 02003626, 01955694

$3,650,000 | 3442 COLVILLE PL, ENCINO

M WAGNER, K EVERETT, J HARRIS 424.302.7205
DRE 02044304, 02115238, 01909801

$2,995,000 | 939 20TH ST, RESIDENCE 1, SANTA MONICA

B FARRUGIA, A LASCANO, D SIERRA 818.800.8848
DRE 01864250, 01723550, 02119065

$2,925,000 | 4301 DON ARELLANES DR, BALDWIN HILLS

MITCH BASSETT 310.266.3286
DRE 02141643

$2,595,000 | 1337 N ORANGE GROVE AVE, WEST HOLLYWOOD

MARCIE HARTLEY 310.980.0141
DRE 01358268

$2,495,000 | 9035 LLOYD PL, WEST HOLLYWOOD

B FARRUGIA,A LASCANO, T KIRK 818.800.8848

LOS ANGELES TIMES

DRE 01723550, 01864250, 02160392
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING
$2,495,000 | 8835 BETTY WAY, WEST HOLLYWOOD
$12,995,000 | 1344 MONACO DR, PACIFIC PALISADES $14,250,000 | 2245 WEYBRIDGE LN, BEL AIR DAVID YADEGARAN, PETER ZIMBLE 310.488.2322
RICHARD EHRLICH 310.968.8881 LISA OPTICAN 310.351.6646 DRE 02167855, 02048379
DRE 01267136 DRE 01960751
$2,395,000 | 6420 QUEBEC DR, HOLLYWOOD HILLS
S COLLINS, J HARRIS, D PARNES 424.777.5135
DRE 02057606, 01905862, 02115238

$1,895,000 | 12887 RUNWAY RD #3, PLAYA VISTA

RICHARD MASLAN 310.435.2196
DRE 01304570

$1,659,000 | 2337 N BEVERLY GLEN, BEL AIR

D YADEGARAN, D LARA, S ALAN-LEE 310.488.2322
DRE 02167855, 02003626, 01955694

$1,649,000 | 5727 NEWCASTLE AVE, ENCINO

HOT PROPERTY
S COLLINS, J HARRIS, D PARNES 424.777.5135
DRE 02057606, 01905862, 02115238

$1,145,000 | 10640 WILKINS AVE #204, WESTWOOD

J MOGHARRABI, SPENCER LEVINE, M KAYS 310.633.1300
DRE 02009871, 02069959, 01397539

$1,125,000 | 1133 N CLARK ST #103, WEST HOLLYWOOD

ERIC HASSAN 310.623.3611
DRE 01435762
NEW LISTING NEW LISTING
$4,650,000 | 1632 BEL AIR RD, BEL AIR $4,749,000 | 2003 EL CERRITO PL, OUTPOST ESTATES $4,350,000 | 408 WESTBOURNE DR, WEST HOLLYWOOD THE PENTHOUSE
ERIC HASSAN, BARBARA TENENBAUM 310.623.3611 MARCI KAYS, JONATHAN MOGHARRABI 323.356.2650 NICHOLE SHANFELD 310.499.8064 9440 SANTA MONICA BLVD | BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210
DRE 01435762, 00823256 DRE 01397539, 02009871 DRE 02093007

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 533 S RIMPAU BLVD
HANCOCK PARK | $9,995,000 | OPEN SUNDAY 1-4
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DREW FENTON MICHAEL FENTON MAGGIE KNIGHT

310.623.3622 | DRE 01317962 310.339.9052 | DRE 01926913 562.353.5641 | DRE 01453522
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 1211 STRADELLA ROAD, BEL AIR
$17,900,000 | $55K/MO (Lease) | 1211Stradella.com

NEWLY PRICED
DOUMANI HOUSE, 4 YAWL STREET, MARINA DEL REY 27420 PACIFIC COAST HWY, MALIBU
$12,500,000 | DoumaniHouse.com $11,995,000 | 27420PCH.com

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NEWLY PRICED OPEN SUNDAY, 1-4PM
10601 WILSHIRE BLVD PH 38EAST,
BEVERLY
WILSHIRE
PARK,CORRIDOR
BEVERLY HILLS 1016 MAYBROOK DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS PO 277 10727
2 ST PIERRE
WILSHIRE
ROAD, BLVD
BEL AIR
#1805, WILSHIRE CORRIDOR
$10,300,000 | WilshireHousePHE.com
$47,500,000 | 38BeverlyPark.com
| Co-listed w/| Guy
Co-listed
Levy wi
with Alex
$6,800,000
Soriano | MaybrookDrive.com | Co-listed w/ $44,950,000
Guy Levy | $150K/MO (Long
$5,950,000|
Term) | 277StPierreRoad.com
TheRemington1805.com

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10601 WILSHIRE BLVD #403, WILSHIRE CORRIDOR 411 N OAKHURST DRIVE #106, BEVERLY HILLS 500 ST CLOUD ROAD, BEL AIR
$2,175,000 | WilshireHouse403.com | Co-listed w/ Guy Levy $1,678,000 | 411OakhurstDr.com | Co-listedw/ Alex Soriano, GuyLevy $175,000/MO (Lease Fully Furnished) | RosewoodBelAir.com

LINDAMAY.COM
310.623.3650 | linda@lindamay.com

LINDAMAY.COM | CAROLWOODRE.COM | LINDA MAY DRE 00475038 | GUY LEVY DRE 01374536 | ALEX SORIANO DRE 02000129 | JARED PAGE DRE 02122416

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 344 DELFERN DR
HOLMBY HILLS | $27,500,000
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RENDERING
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SAOTA DESIGNED HOME | PLANS & PERMITS INCLUDED RENDERING

RICHARD MASLAN
310.435.2196 | rmaslan@carolwoodre.com
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CAROLWOODRE.COM | RICHARD MASLAN DRE 01304570 | SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

©2025 Carolwood Estates. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size, or other information concerning the condition or features of the property obtained from various sources. Equal Housing Opportunity. DRE 02200006
 14527 MULHOLLAND DR
BEL AIR | NEW LISTING | $2,995,000

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JONAH WILSON
310.623.3616 | jonah@jonahwilson.com

CAROLWOODRE.COM | JONAH WILSON DRE 01078809 | SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

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 7932 HILLSIDE AVE
SUNSET STRIP | $2,950,000
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BOBBY BOYD
310.733.7815 | bboyd@carolwoodre.com

CAROLWOODRE.COM | BOBBY BOYD DRE 01718650 | SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT

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 The
Quarry

GOLF COURSE HOME

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79525 TOM FAZIO LANE N, LA QUINTA
3 Beds with private detached casita
3 Full + 2 Half Baths | 6,442 Sq Ft
$5,895,000
Valery Neuman

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Founding Partner | Broker Associate

#1
Palm Springs Life
2024 Top Realtor
#25
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2024 Individual by Volume
#76
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2024 Individual by Volume
760.861.1176
valery@valeryneuman.com
valeryneuman.com
Greater Palm Springs California USA DRE 01138184

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed
reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.
 1 7 B O W I E R OA D
ROLLING HILLS
A S A N C T UA RY O F V I E W S , N AT U R A L
L I G H T A N D T R A N Q U I L I T Y N E ST L E D I N
N AT U R E I N S I D E A R E N O W N E D 24 H O U R
G UA R D GAT E D E Q U E ST R I A N C O M M U N I T Y.
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Jodi Bell Ticknor

DRE# 01918079
HOT PROPERTY

Luxury Estates Director

M: 310.428.7724 Scan to learn more
jodi.ticknor@compass.com
Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable
but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate.
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48745 Vista Estrella, La Quinta, CA
Located in Beautiful Rancho La Quinta Country Club
6 B ED | 5 BATH | 6, 5 0 0 SF | $4 , 5 0 0,0 00

This reimagined Rancho La Quinta estate offers stunning fairway and mountain views from its elevated lot.

HOT PROPERTY
The expanded primary suite opens to a new saltwater infinity pool and spa, featuring dual water closets, DIANE BUCKINGHAM
a soaking tub, and a skylit double shower. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home includes Realtor® | DRE 1457476
Western Sliding doors, a built-in BBQ, fire bowls, and a Miele kitchen with Poliform cabinetry and hidden
Diane.Buckingham@compass.com
coffee station. A detached two-bedroom casita provides a private retreat, while the finished garage includes
epoxy flooring and dedicated AC. Experience luxury living—schedule your private tour today! M: (760) 989-1902

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number 01991628. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources
deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footage are approximate. If your

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 J U ST L I ST E D

533 S. RIMPAU BLVD.

O F F E R E D AT $9,9 95,000
O P E N S U NDAY 1 :00PM - 4 :0 0 P M
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MI C HA E L FEN TON DR E W F E NTON M ARGARET KNI GHT

310. 339.9 052 310. 623.362 2 562.353.5641
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DRE 0 1 9 2 69 1 3 DR E 013179 62 DRE 01453522

Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made
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without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed.
 $6,595,000
218 Monarch Bay Drive, Monarch Beach
4 Bedroom | 4 Bathroom | 2,874 SF Approx.

Indoor Outdoor Contemporary design by renowned Laguna Beach architect

Fred Briggs creates a stunning world of exceptional beauty. Expansive custom-
designed family kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances. Located in
Exclusive Monarch Bay with 24 hour guarded entrance, security and privacy.
Ownership includes exclusive use of the beachfront Monarch Bay Beach Club
restaurant and bar with no HOA dues. Furnishings are negotiable.

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Just Listed | $2,895,000

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

962 Glenneyre, Laguna Beach
2 Bedroom | Den + Office | 2 Bathroom | 1,400 SF Approx. Contact Jim or Geof to schedule a private tour.
Offered completely furnished, turn key and move-in ready. This one of a kind charm
cottage has been remodeled to perfection by one of California’s premier Interior
Designers, Sheldon Harte of Harte Brownlee Interiors. Cosy Den and seperate office.
Close to beaches, shops and dining. JIM ARDERY
Associate Broker
949.887.3823
jim.ardery@compass.com
DRE 00576041

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GEOFF DUNLEVIE
Associate Broker
949.359.1804
geoff.dunlevie@compass.com
DRE 01992989
Just Listed | $1,175,000
23102 Port Antonio Way, Laguna Niguel

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3 Bedroom | 3 Bathroom | 2,054 SF
Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing
Located in the quiet and peaceful Jamaica Townhomes in Laguna Niguel. Light and Opportunity laws. License Number 01527365. All material presented herein is intended for
bright corner unit with wrap-around yard and patio. Large primary bedroom and informational purposes only and is compiled from sources deemed reliable but has not been
verified. Changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal may be made without notice. No statement
bath with large closet, separate seating area and fireplace. is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate.

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 FROM THE UMANSKY TEAM

NEW LISTING
LA
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

LOS ANGELES | $2,750,000

900 S RIDGELEY DR
3 BEDROOMS | 3 BATHROOMS
2,503 SQ. FT | 9,726 SQ. FT LOT
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Situated on a corner lot in Miracle Mile spanning almost 10,000 SF,

completely hedged for privacy and fully gated, sits a recently updated
3-bed, 3-bath home on 2,503 SF of living space. Hand blown Backfelder
tiles illuminate the thoughtful floor plan. Move through the living room and
dining room to the chef’s kitchen boasting Viking and Bosch appliances, an
island and views of the backyard. Outside, the hedged yard is complete
with a refinished deck, pool and fruit trees. Additional features include
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energy-efficient recessed lighting, Sonos, and Lutron system.

FARRAH BRITTANY
FARRAH@THEAGENCYRE.COM | 310.467.9542 | LIC. #1933070
THEAGENCYRE.COM
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service marks of Columbia Insurance Company, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. BHH Affiliates LLC and BHHSCP do not guarantee accuracy of all data including measurements,
©2025BerkshireHathawayHomeServicesCaliforniaProperties(BHHSCP)isamemberofthefranchisesystemofBHHAffiliatesLLC.BHHSandtheBHHSsymbolareregistered
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O P E N S AT / S U N 12  3 • S I G N I F I C A N T P R I C E A D J U S T M E N T OPEN SUN 24

10422 W SUNSET BL, LITTLE HOLMBY 650 WESTBRIDGE PL, PASADENA

4BD/3BA • $3,595,000 3BD/2BA • $1,858,000
Larry Young, 310.777.2879 Matt McIntyre, 626.437.3643
LIC# 00999537 LIC# 01844466

Ss O P E N S AT / S U N 1  4 OPEN SUN 24 • WWW.SUMMERLAND9.COM

1235 MISSION RIDGE ROAD, SANTA BARBARA 17614 KITTRIDGE ST, LAKE BALBOA 2155 ORTEGA HILL RD, SPC 9, SUMMERLAND
4BD/4BA • $3,599,000 3BD/1BA • $849,999 2BD/1BA • $569,000
Terri Dimond, 805.709.0934 Sami Tarrab / Michael Metzger, 818.631.2015 Kalia Rork, 805.689.0614
LIC# 01378431 LIC# 01945859 / 02048826 LIC# 01313668

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Long Beach 800 E Ocean Blvd. Manhattan Beach 120 2nd Street Rancho Mirage 132 Claret Tujunga 11111 Tujunga Canyon Blvd.
$555,000 The Historic Villa Riviera offers gorgeous restored one bedroom $12,995,000 Manhattan Beach OCEAN VIEW SOUTH END SAND (2 houses $779,000 Captivating Mountain & Scintillating Sunset Views! Better than $1625000 Tucked away in the quiet Tujunga Canyon, this home offers a private
corner unit with the most incredible city views of Downtown Long Beach. Hard- from The Strand), 5bdrm, 7 bath, 4501 Sq Ft, Quality Custom Build, no details New! Unparalleled location in this 55+ Active Adult Community of Del Webb escape while remaining close to city life. 4 bed, 3 bath, 2-car garage, 2 patios,
wood loors, exposed Mahogany windows/Doors, open-ended galley kitchen. overlooked. Schedule appt to view $12,995,000 Rancho Mirage. 3 BD/2 BA, 1770 sq. ft. Soaring Ceilings beautiful gardens. 2,692 sqft, Lot size: 2.84 Acre. Call for personal showing!
Susan Boyle/ Reel Properties | DRE#:01056722 562.715.3905 Strand Hill Properties | Cindy Shearin | DRE#:00925580 310-200-8318 Bennion Deville Homes/Kelly Cash | DRE#:02030529 206-679-4757 Keller Williams / Nichelle Jade | DRE#:02008521 310-462-4193

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 22930 DOLOROSA ST. WOODLAND HILLS 91367
5 Beds | 7 Baths | 6,033 SF | 17,994 SF Lot

New Construction, Stunning contemporary estate in Walnut Acres,

Woodland Hills! Features soaring ceilings, seamless indoor-outdoor
living, luxe primary suite, chef ’s kitchen, private theater, and resort-
style backyard with infinity pool, spa, cabana, full outdoor kitchen
w/ pizza oven and ADU plans. $4,980,000

5544 TUXEDO TER, LOS ANGELES 90068

3 Beds | 3 Baths | 2,112 SF | 10,067 SF Lot

Stunning Mid-Century Modern in Los Feliz Oaks! Features soaring

glass walls, breathtaking canyon & city views, a Carrera marble
kitchen, and a Zen-inspired deck with hot tub, BBQ & bonus room
surrounded by walls of lush vertical gardens for ultimate privacy.
It’s the ultimate LA lifestyle! $2,850,000

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18024 COLLINS ST. ENCINO 91316

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2025

3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,181 SF | 5,742 SF Lot

Absolutely charming home in the sought-after area of Encino

Park! Features original hardwood floors, a sleek European-
inspired kitchen, and custom finishes. Spacious backyard
with a covered patio offers endless possibilities. Close to top
shopping, dining, and transit. $1,099,000

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Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. This is not intended as a solicitation if your
Rodeo Realty Beverly Hills property is currently listed with another Broker. Rodeo Realty Inc. DRE #00951359.

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