Sports
The following Jim Murray column about baseball legend Willie Mays was first published by the Los Angeles Times on May 23, 1962.
May 23, 1962
California
The City Council’s 11-2 vote to confirm Jim McDonnell as the next LAPD chief came amid renewed scrutiny of his record on immigration enforcement as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
Nov. 8, 2024
Chargers
Coach Jim Harbaugh sometimes shares expressions that have his Chargers raising eyebrows and seeking explanations, but his words of wisdom change perspectives.
Oct. 25, 2024
Jim McDonnell’s single term as L.A. County sheriff from 2014 to 2018 involved dealing with powerful union resistant to major disciplinary reforms. He’ll face a similar challenge as the LAPD’s next chief.
Oct. 29, 2024
High School Sports
Birmingham is No. 6 in CalPreps.com’s City football rankings with 46-game section winning streak in tact heading into the final game of regular season.
Oct. 28, 2024
Business
John Mayer and movie director McG have agreed to buy the Jim Henson Company Lot, a legendary studio in Hollywood founded by Charlie Chaplin.
Nov. 12, 2024
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced the hiring of Jim McDonnell as the new chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Oct. 6, 2024
At first very frustrated by last-second loss to the Cardinals, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh liked what he saw on film: “We were better. We got better.”
Oct. 23, 2024
Their high school “Star Ratings” don’t mean much now to the Chargers players, but having them displayed on their lockers is a reminder of their path to NFL.
Oct. 15, 2024
Opinion
There can be little doubt that former L.A. Sheriff Jim McDonnell has the credentials to be LAPD chief. But in picking him for the job, Mayor Karen Bass shows caution.
Oct. 4, 2024