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7+ min ago (153+ words) As the holidays roll in, so do the sweets. Elaine Bailey reimagined a classic dessert, but then took it even further with stuffed cookies. The Cheesecake Queen is baking joy and making people dance HOUSTON, Texas -- As the holidays roll in, so do the sweets. Have you ever tried a cheesecake-stuffed cookie? It's a treat perfected by Elaine Bailey, also known as The Cheesecake Queen. In the video above, Bailey steps inside the kitchen to show us the magic behind her signature desserts and the cookies that keep customers coming back. Man found dead in Santa Monica home, police say Man accused of murdering newborn son in Palmdale set to be arraigned Man paints crosswalks in Westwood to make them safer, LAPD arrests him Fallen Alhambra police officer to be honored at funeral service Dodgers reach $69M deal with former Mets…...

10+ min ago (543+ words) By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALI SWENSON At the same time, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer called the Republican plan "phony" and said the bill is "dead on arrival." The burden is on Republicans "to vote with us," Schumer said of Democrats, who forced a 43-day government shutdown over the issue. The Republican unity around a single plan, in the Senate at least, comes as the party has wrangled for more than a decade over how to replace former President Barack Obama's signature law, also known as Obamacare. The legislation by Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, the chairman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, and Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo, the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, emerged this week from many different proposals from Republican senators, including some that would have extended the tax credits with new limits. "I…...

16+ min ago (146+ words) Santa arrives in the San Fernando Police Department's fully restored 1956 Chevy patrol car during the City of San Fernando's annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 6, 20205 in San Fernando. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) "Tonight's celebration reflects the spirit of unity and community that makes San Fernando such a special place," said Mayor Joel Fajardo. "Our annual Holiday Tree Lighting is more than a tradition'it's a moment that brings families together'and reminds us of the kindness and hope that define our city during the holiday season." Children played in artificial snow, made crafts, and had fun on inflatable slides, while parents could choose from a wide selection of food, treats, and warm beverages. Local vendors lined Maclay Avenue, giving visitors a chance to pick out a gift or two while enjoying the festivities....

19+ min ago (77+ words) Village Christian's Will Conroy Jr. is averaging more than 25 points per game this season for the Crusaders. (Photo courtesy of Village Christian) The Los Angeles Daily News boys athlete of the week: Name: Will Conroy Jr. Noteworthy: Conroy is one of California's best freshmen. The standout guard is averaging more than 25 points per game this season for the Crusaders (6-1), including a marquee game-winner to beat Crespi at home last week....

34+ min ago (33+ words) As recovery efforts from the Malibu wildfires continue, community leaders offered a gratitude breakfast at Kristy's Village Cafe, honoring firefighters and the Community Brigade. Malibu firefighters and Community Brigade honored for their work...

46+ min ago (543+ words) When diners eat at a new South L.A. restaurant, they're not only going to get their fill of hearty comfort food dishes, they may also be helping to launch the next great local chef or restaurateur. The 60th Street Cafe, a new student-run cafe and culinary training program, opened to the public in early November as part of a nonprofit organization's goal of helping underprivileged youth build careers in the food and hospitality industry while offering affordable food to the neighborhood. "We train our students. They're in the kitchen, they're learning all things within a very short amount of time. It's an intensive program and then we work to place them afterward," said Sherri Francois, the executive director of the SoLa Foundation, a nonprofit that works to empower underprivileged residents of Los Angeles with workforce development training. The foundation opened the cafe…...

47+ min ago (351+ words) EL SEGUNDO " Veteran reserve guard Marcus Smart practiced Tuesday and expects to make his return to the floor in the Lakers" NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. "Back"s feeling good," Smart said after Tuesday"s practice. "Felt good in practice. We did some tests, passed the tests. We"re gonna give it a shot [on Wednesday], see how it feels. But right now, I"m playing. Hopefully, can continue to feel better with another day " and it stays that way. But as of right now, everything is good to go for me." The 12th-year guard sat out the previous six games because of back ailments, most recently being listed as out for Sunday"s road win over the Philadelphia 76ers because of left lumbar muscle strain " a change in injury designation…...

53+ min ago (540+ words) Los Angeles County's inspector general is retiring as chief watchdog for the Sheriff's Department, stepping down from the post he has held since it was first created a dozen years ago. Max Huntsman, 60, announced his plans in a letter Tuesday. "It has been my honor to work with a talented, brave, and tireless group of public servants to ensure that the public knows what its government is doing," he wrote. Time and again, he wrote, efforts by his office "were ignored" by county leaders. "The county is putting all its efforts into convincing the public and the courts that it is following the law and has no room to honestly evaluate itself and make the changes it would need to really follow those laws," Huntsman told The Times in a message early Tuesday. "That's not compatible with my oath of…...

56+ min ago (302+ words) December 9, 2025 / 2:37 PM PST / CBS LA A little-known club with a list of celebrity members that includes Walt Disney and Babe Ruth is celebrating its 100th year, and anyone can make a reservation and attend the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. It's a group of community members, all ages, from all walks of life who come together on Wednesday mornings to remember that a little silliness goes a long way. The club's songs were first sung in 1925 when Griffith Park equestrians decided to set up tables outside in the shape of a horseshoe and host breakfast gatherings with educational speakers. "Prohibition was a thing right, so no alcohol, but people are being very goofy, very early in the morning," member Rachel Skytt said. The meetings still take place at the park's Friendship Auditorium and are of a variety show format -- for friends who…...

1+ hour ago (1018+ words) PASADENA, Calif. -- Shohei Ohtani is catching up with more legends. "Receiving this award multiple times is something truly special," Ohtani said in Japanese in an exclusive interview with the AP. The AP honor has been given out since 1931. Multisport standout Babe Didrikson Zaharias won six times over the 1930s, '40s and '50s, the most by a man or woman. The ultra-competitive Ohtani's latest win broke a tie with Michael Jordan, who along with Woods, he followed while growing up in Japan. "Last year, I said I wanted to win this award again, and I will work hard so that I can win it again next year as well," he said. Swedish-American pole vaulter Armand Duplantis, who won his third consecutive world title and has set the world record 14 times, including four times in 2025, was second with five votes in balloting announced Tuesday. Carlos…...