California
The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
A three-year-long forensic audit found no pattern of fraud in county contracts entered into during Mark Ridley-Thomas’ time on the Board of Supervisors. But the authors said they can’t give the county a clean bill of health.
Opinion
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson is the better of two strong candidates to keep the board stable and focused on what matters most.
Awards
At a time when there’s greater sensitivity around elevating stories about women, the director has long focused on intelligent, nuanced female characters.
Movies
Oscar-nominated actor Kristin Scott Thomas confirms her recent marriage to Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait. They exchanged vows in England.
Politics
Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent, a former money manager for Democratic donor George Soros, as Treasury secretary. He also announces choices for Labor, HUD and top budget official.
Music
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 11-13 and 18-20, 2025. Other notable artists include Missy Elliott and Charli XCX.
Television
Jones made his name in Hollywood as a character actor and comedy writer. But in CBS’ ‘Ghosts,’ back for Season 4 on Thursday, he’s become a mainstay of the cast.
As much as Andrew Scott enjoyed “Ripley,†he’s not interested in returning. Shake it off? Sure. “I have good access to joy in my life,†he tells us.
On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Peacock’s new sci-fi thriller ‘Teacup,’ the actor keeps stretching himself — in part by playing off fan expectations of a former WB heartthrob.