2+ hour, 42+ min ago (475+ words) LOS ANGELES " When the Kings and Ottawa Senators have gotten together this season, there's been more fizzle than sizzle. That was true again at Crypto.com Arena for much of Monday night, when the Kings prevailed, 2-1, to sweep the season series, end a three-game losing streak and win for just the second time in nine home games. All three goals came in the final 14:29 of the contest. The Kings defeated the Senators, 1-0, in Ottawa on Nov. 15 in a game with 35 combined shots on goal and little dynamism to speak of across 60 minutes. Monday's game followed suit, with the most excitement through most of the first 40 minutes coming during the scoreboard acknowledgement of former Kings defenseman Jordan Spence, who was traded to Ottawa this summer. Warren Foegele and Brandt Clarke each scored for the Kings with Joel Edmundson adding two assists....

4+ hour, 55+ min ago (763+ words) Mayoral candidate Austin Beutner on Monday unveiled new campaign analysis that he says shows Los Angeles" 911 system is sending paramedics to too many non-medical calls " slowing response for Angelenos experiencing life-threatening emergencies. Speaking outside of Los Angeles Fire Department"s Station 63 in Venice, Beutner said L.A."s median response times have risen to almost eight minutes, roughly a minute and a half slower than a decade ago. "Today, there"s too much work for too few people " about five times as many calls as a generation ago for a department that"s about the same size," he said. Beutner attributed the delay not just to staffing or equipment shortages but to the way 911 calls are screened and dispatched. He said firefighters and paramedics are regularly dispatched to calls that are not medical emergencies"anything from leg cramps to someone asking for…...

5+ hour, 13+ min ago (227+ words) The Lakers will sign 6-foot-10 center Drew Timme to a two-way contract from their South Bay G League affiliate, a source confirmed to the Southern California News Group on Monday. The Lakers will waive two-way big man Christian Koloko to make room for Timme's expected signing, ESPN's Shams Charania reported, with Timme joining Nick Smith Jr. and Chris Manon as the Lakers' three two-way players. Timme, a three-time consensus All-American selection at Gonzaga who is the Bulldogs' all-time leading scorer, played for the Brooklyn Nets to finish last season after going undrafted in 2023. He averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in nine games (28.2 minutes) with the Nets in 2024-25. After joining the South Bay Lakers, Timme averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, four assists and 1.2 steals in six games in the G League. Timme, 25, started his professional career by playing for the G League's Wisconsin…...

5+ hour, 55+ min ago (979+ words) Six of the 13 LA Metro board members joined a motion that asks the transit agency to do a better job funding "open streets" events, including CicLAvias and others rejected by staff planned for the San Gabriel Valley and the Westside. Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, who led the motion, was joined by fellow supervisors Janice Hahn and Hilda Solis, and Metro Board Chair and Whittier Councilmember Fernando Dutra, Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval and L.A. City Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky, during an LA Metro Planning and Programming Committee on Nov. 19. Besides the six, Horvath's amendment picked up votes from other committee members: Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, Inglewood Mayor James Butts and Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian. The motion asks Metro to find a minimum of $1 million to help fund those "open streets" events placed on a wait list or rejected altogether by Metro staff. These…...

6+ hour, 43+ min ago (487+ words) Rice split two defenders at the top of the key to get into the paint for a runner while being fouled with 14.8 seconds left in the game. He made the basket and free throw to give USC the lead at 68-65. After the teams traded free throws, Boise State inbounded it with 4.2 seconds left and quickly got down the court for Javan Buchanan's good look from 3-point range that bounced off the front of the rim at the buzzer. Chad Baker-Mazara had 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds for USC (5-0), which next faces Seton Hall in a semifinal on Tuesday at 2 p.m. PT. The Pirates upset No. 23 North Carolina State, 85-74, earlier Monday. Rice made four of USC's 11 3-pointers. Buchanan had 18 points to lead Boise State (4-2), which trailed for 25-plus minutes, with its last lead at 59-58 with 2:57 left. Pearson Carmichael added 14 points and…...

8+ hour, 22+ min ago (459+ words) By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA " Christian McCaffrey gained 142 yards from scrimmage and scored a touchdown in his first game against Carolina since he was traded away three years ago, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 20-9 victory over the Panthers on Monday night. McCaffrey's big night helped the 49ers (8-4) overcome three interceptions in the first half by Brock Purdy to remain in playoff position headed into the stretch run of the season. Bryce Young and the Panthers (6-6) struggled to take advantage of their opportunities a week after he threw for a'franchise-record 448 yards'in a win at Atlanta. Young threw for just 169 yards with one touchdown and one interception as Carolina missed a chance to move into sole possession of first place in the NFC South. The 49ers went conservative in the second half after Purdy's rough start to the game,…...

9+ hour, 1+ min ago (161+ words) In this 2016 photo, actor Scott Patterson poses with a fan at a "Gilmore Girls" themed pop-up of Luke's Diner in Beverly Hills, California. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is hosting a holiday pop-up in Los Angeles that will run Dec. 18 through Jan. 4, where Patterson will make daily appearances and serve coffee. The event will feature a Luke's Diner and several of the beloved shows' small-town staples, decked out in holiday d'cor. (Photo by Sarah Morris, Getty Images) If "Gilmore Girls" fans ever dreamed of being a part of Stars Hollow during the holidays, they are in luck; Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is recreating the charming small town from the beloved series for a limited time. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Gilmore Girls," Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood's annual "Holidays Are Made Here" event will recreate the show's heartwarming town,…...

9+ hour, 9+ min ago (196+ words) Antelope Valley and San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys are under a frost advisory which was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:34 p.m. The advisory is valid for Tuesday, Nov. 25 between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA states to anticipate, "Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost formation." "Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," according to the NWS. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold." Frost advisories are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary) when temperatures, winds, and sky cover are favorable for frost development. This is most likely to happen when the temperature is 36 degrees or less. In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a…...

9+ hour, 55+ min ago (419+ words) After playing into November and winning a second consecutive World Series championship with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani announced on Instagram on Monday that he will play for Team Samurai in the World Baseball Classic next spring. "Dear fans, thank you for sharing this wonderful season with me. I will train hard and see you again next year," Ohtani posted in Japanese. "I am delighted to have the opportunity to play again representing Japan." Ohtani was named the MVP of the 2023 WBC, when he memorably struck out Mike Trout to end the gold-medal game against Team USA. As Japan's DH, Ohtani hit .435 with a home run, eight RBIs and a 1.345 OPS in seven games during the tournament. He was 2-0 with a 1.86 ERA in three appearances as a pitcher. Ohtani's post does not specify whether he will participate for Japan as a…...

9+ hour, 59+ min ago (619+ words) From the smartphones that none of us leave home without to the laptops we use for work to the gaming consoles we rely on for relaxation, it's nearly impossible for any of us to avoid technology these days. That's why tech gifts aren't just for super tech-savvy anymore" everyone appreciates devices that make their life a little easier. If you're shopping for tech gifts this year, we've gathered some of our favorite options to make holiday shopping easier. From portable Bluetooth speakers to digital picture frames, there's something here for everyone on your list. Marshall Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker This smart-looking Bluetooth speaker provides clear, crisp 360-degree sound with Marshall's unique multidirectionaltechnology. It featuresa portable design that makes it easy to take on the go and providesover 30 hours of listening time on a single charge. It is highly durable,…...