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February 27, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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After F.B.I. Raid, Los Angeles School Board Discusses Superintendent’s Future

Board members held an emergency meeting a day after agents raided the home and office of Alberto Carvalho, the Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent. They did not reach a resolution and agreed to reconvene Friday.

TMZ Drives Celebrity News. Thank This L.A. Intersection.

The website known for breaking news about famous deaths and juicy scandals has a name with roots in old Hollywood.

In Landmark Trial, Plaintiff Says Social Media Harm Started at Age 6

The plaintiff, a 20-year-old identified only as K.G.M., took the stand to testify against Meta and Instagram in a bellwether case over tech addiction.

Why Are So Many Democrats Running for California Governor?

With California’s political machine on the wane, nobody has emerged as a clear front-runner. Democrats worry that nine of their candidates could split the vote and hand Republicans a win.

Dan Duckhorn, Who Made Merlot a Napa Valley Star, Dies at 87

A founder of Duckhorn Vineyards, a California winemaker, Mr. Duckhorn transformed merlot from a blending grape into a premier American variety.

For CNN, a Change in Ownership Means a Suddenly Uncertain Future

Paramount’s apparent victory over Netflix in securing Warner Bros. Discovery has led to concerns within the CNN newsroom.

Giants Stock Up/Stock Down: Tony Vitello Doesn’t Sugarcoat Hayden Birdsong’s Rough Start

Tony Vitello’s every decision with the San Francisco Giants this season will come with an extra layer of scrutiny. He didn’t like what he saw from right-hander Hayden Birdsong in the fifth inning against the Colorado Rockies. And he let reporters know it.

A Creamy Salad Dressing That Will Change Your Life

The chefs of a popular modern izakaya in California share their secret to a sauce that makes you feel great.

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Two plump banana pancakes are each topped with slowly melting pats of butter and drizzled with maple syrup. More maple syrup sits just out of frame.

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Banana Pancakes

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