Police: passenger pulled jet's emergency slide at LA airport

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight out of Los Angeles International Airport was detained for triggering the plane’s emergency slide prior to takeoff, authorities said. The passenger opened an emergency exit door around 10 a.m. Saturday, causing the...

Kings tie franchise mark with point in 11th straight game

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Todd McLellan isn't about to get enthused about his Los Angeles Kings squad tying the franchise mark for the longest point streak in franchise history. Playing stout defense though is something the fourth-year coach can get excited about. Not only...

Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Lonnie Walker scored 20...

Los Angeles schools, union leaders reach deal after strike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Unified School District and union leaders said Friday they reached a deal on pay raises for bus drivers, custodians and other support staff after a three-day strike that shut down the nation's second-largest school system. The deal includes a...

Los Angeles school district, union leaders agree to pay, benefits hike after 3-day strike by bus drivers, other staff

Sheriff: 2 dead in Southern California helicopter crash

PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — Two people died in a helicopter crash Friday in Southern California, officials said. The helicopter crashed in an unincorporated area of Perris, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office said on Twitter. Two people were confirmed dead, but it was...

Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth announce plans to divorce

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reese Witherspoon and her husband say they are divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. The actor-producer and her husband, Hollywood agent Jim Toth, announced their breakup Friday in a joint statement on Instagram. Their wedding anniversary is Sunday. ...

Leonard scores 32, Clippers beat Thunder without George

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points on 15 shots, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-105 on Thursday night in their first game since losing Paul George to a knee injury. It was the Clippers' first blowout win since late January. ...

Lowry's tiebreaking goal sends Jets to 3-2 win over Ducks

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Adam Lowry scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:13 to play and the Winnipeg Jets made progress in the playoff race with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. Kyle Connor scored his 28th goal and Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves for the Jets,...

Los Angeles school strike set to end, but no deal announced

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A three-day strike by workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District was scheduled to wrap up Thursday, but it wasn't immediately clear if any progress was made in negotiations for higher pay for teachers’ aides, bus drivers, custodians and other support staff in the...