A Michigan power plant that has consumed coal in a roaring furnace to generate electricity since the early 1960s was supposed to retire last year. The Trump administration has so far prevented five aging coal-fired power plants from shutting down at their planned retirement dates. It’s a relatively new use for an Energy Department emergency power normally deployed to bypass pollution limits and keep power plants running more frequently during a hurricane, or the recent winter cold snaps. But maintaining ancient power plants is very expensive. “These are old plants,” said Michael Goggin, executive vice president of energy consulting group Grid Strategies and the author of the recent report tallying the costs of coal plants.

One pet owner told The Times that his 15-year-old Chihuahua, Mr. Tillman, still has not recovered from his ordeal. A year after Mr. Tillman’s 2015 operation, Eric Garcia submitted a complaint to the California Veterinary Medical Board. The Times reached out to the Department of Consumer Affairs, which oversees the California Veterinary Medical Board, but did not receive a response. In the first incident documented, in 2015, Eric Garcia brought his 4-year-old Chihuahua, Mr. Tillman, to see Hatayama. According to Garcia, he submitted a complaint to the California Veterinary Medical Board a year after the original operation.

Moreno Valley will not join other nearby areas in temporarily banning new warehouse developments after the City Council voted against a proposed moratorium Tuesday. “Moreno Valley has been a place where people come to work, build careers and move up,” said Juan Serrato with the Laborers International Union North America. Resident Louise Palomarez addresses the Moreno Valley City Council during the public comment on a 45-day moratorium on warehouses in Moreno Valley. No community should be treated as a dumping ground, especially not Moreno Valley,” she said. It is pro-community, pro-health and pro-Moreno Valley.”A large warehouse is the backyard view of homes on Slate Creek Drive in Moreno Valley.

And that’s another thought that should be comforting: that those Trump-enabling Republicans are discomfited. Misery loves company: an adage for our Trumpian times. Discombobulated, Trump’s political foes as well as Americans generally just threw up their collective arms in surrender: It’s just Trump being Trump. Local news carries horror stories in other cities coast-to-coast about the abuses of Trump’s mass deportation operations. Americans raise their kids to be good losers, and tell them that elections are the foundation of democracy.

A tech executive who made a fortune developing education software, then waded into the fight against homelessness, is now entering the race for Los Angeles mayor. Adam Miller, co-founder of Better Angels, a nonprofit focused on preventing homelessness and building affordable housing, filed paperwork on Wednesday to run against Mayor Karen Bass in the June 2 primary election. Miller, in an interview, said the city is on a downward trajectory and is beset with problems. Advertisement“A lot of the issues we face in the city are management problems, and I know how to manage,” he said. AdvertisementThe app is not integrated with the homeless database maintained by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, a city-county partnership, and would be more effective if it was, Reyes said.

On April 3, the Los Angeles Times will bring its popular dating and romance column L.A. Affairs to the stage with L.A. Affairs Live, a competition show featuring real dating stories from people living in the Greater Los Angeles area. The theme for the night is “Starting Fresh.” Are you getting back into the L.A. dating scene after a breakup or divorce? Stories should have an arc and be rooted in the Greater L.A. area. The winner, as chosen by the audience, will get their dating story published in L.A. Affairs and receive $400 once it publishes. Tickets for L.A. Affairs Live will go on sale soon.

(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times)The experience deepened Hansen’s gratitude for the gym they frequent in Los Angeles, Everybody Gym. Sam Rypinski founded Everybody Gym in January of 2017, a few months after Donald Trump was elected president for the first time. “This year is the most anti-trans legislation in the history of America.”Sonny Koch is a trans trainer who has worked at the gym for eight years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Everybody Gym transitioned to a digital video-on-demand service called “Homebody.” Beginning in 2020, the gym started hosting a digital catalog of its classes. As Glassell Park is home to many Latinx immigrants, Everybody Gym prioritizes Spanish-speaking staff at the front desk.

The Dodgers will make a return trip to the White House in recognition of their latest World Series title. The Dodgers went to the White House following their two previous World Series championships, being hosted by President Biden in 2021 and President Trump last April. After winning his first World Series with the Red Sox in 2018, Betts skipped their trip to the White House the following year during Trump’s first term. Dodgers Dodgers celebrated at White House for 2024 World Series title by Trump The Dodgers visited the White House on Monday as players, coaches, staff and ownership were hosted by President Trump in a ceremony in the East Room honoring their World Series title. For me, it doesn’t matter who is in the office, I’m going to go to the White House.

via Associated PressKeir Starmer threw himself on the mercy of Jeffrey Epstein’s victims today as he desperately tried to save his premiership. “On balance the ‘is this worth the risk’ question should have been answered with a ‘no’.”For a prime minister and former barrister, Starmer does seem to be remarkably incurious. AdvertisementNevertheless, there was enough evidence available long before Starmer made Mandelson his ambassador to show that he had maintained contact with Epstein after his conviction. AdvertisementGiven that, it is hard to understand how Starmer could have bought Mandelson’s line that the pair “barely knew” one another. It was.”Other MPs insist the moment of maximum danger for Starmer has passed, at least in the short term.

JLL represents landlord Onni Group in new leaseJLL has announced that the General Services Administration (GSA) has signed a new 74,056-square-foot office lease at 145 S. Spring Street, a 10-story, 243,749-square-foot office building known as the former L.A. Times building in downtown Los Angeles. “The GSA was attracted to the building due to its proximity to courthouses, landlord’s ability to fund and perform tenant improvements and overall competitive economics on the lease,” said Peter Hajimihalis, JLL senior managing director. GSA was represented by Timothy Pavek at Carpenter/Robbins Commercial Real Estate Inc.AdvertisementThe 145 S. Spring Street location is a historic 243,749-square-foot office building centrally located at the very heart of Los Angeles. It offers generous views of downtown, iconic architecture, impressive lobbies and abundant parking options. Information for this article was sourced from JLL.

LA Times reporter discusses her story on Mayor Bass and the Palisades after-action report Alene Tchekmedyian, LA Times investigative reporter, discusses her report that Mayor Karen Bass directed the watering down of Palisades fire after-action report, and the mayor’s response.

AdvertisementThe Lakers will have about $60 million in salary-cap space after the season and three first-round draft picks they can use — 2026, 2031 and 2033 — to try to make a deal for Antetokounmpo. It’s expected that he will re-sign with the Lakers, who can offer him the biggest deal at $241 million over five years. AdvertisementBucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo prepares to attempt a shot in the paint against the Lakers during a game last month at Crypto.com Arena. Kennard, a 6-foot-5 guard, is shooting an NBA-best 49.7% from three-point range with the Hawks this season over 46 games, all off the bench. The Lakers, who are coming off an eight-game trip during which they went 5-3, play the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at Crypto.com Arena.

Gavin McKenna warming up before the Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Michigan State Spartans at Beaver Stadium on January 31 in State College, Pennsylvania. - Richard T Gagnon/Getty ImagesPenn State forward Gavin McKenna, widely considered to be the top prospect in the 2026 National Hockey League (NHL) Draft, was charged with felony aggravated assault on Wednesday by authorities in State College, Pennsylvania, according to documents obtained by CNN. The 18-year-old was also charged with simple assault, a misdemeanor and summary charges of harassment and disorderly conduct. According to the State College Police Department, McKenna was involved in an altercation at approximately 8:45 p.m ET on Saturday. The Nittany Lions hockey program told CNN it was “aware that charges have been filed” but would not comment further.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGMOSCOW (AP) — The Kremlin said Thursday it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States that left no caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century. Arms control experts say the termination of the New START Treaty could set the stage for an unconstrained nuclear arms race. “China should be a part of the agreement.”In his first term, Trump tried and failed to push for a three-way nuclear pact involving China. Beijing has balked at any restrictions on its smaller but growing nuclear arsenal, while urging the U.S. to resume nuclear talks with Russia. “Such a scenario could lead to a years-long, dangerous three-way nuclear arms buildup.”___Associated Press writer Ken Moritsugu in Beijing contributed.

2 UCLA women’s basketball picked up a 86-46 win over Rutgers (9-14, 1-11) at Pauley Pavilion on Wednesday night. Kiki Rice led the Bruins (22-1, 12-0 Big Ten) with 17 points and seven rebounds, while Gabriela Jaquez got things started, scoring 10 of her 14 points in the first quarter. Rutgers, playing without its two leading scorers in Nene Ndiaye and Imani Lester, committed 18 turnovers that the Bruins converted into 25 points. The Scarlet Knights’ six first-quarter points were the fewest scored by a Bruins opponent in the first period this season. UCLA again struggled to separate itself from Rutgers during the fourth quarter, getting outscored 19-18.