California Today: Los Angeles Mayor Says Chairman of 2028 Olympics Should Resign

February 17, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Los Angeles Mayor Says Chairman of 2028 Olympics Should Resign

The chairman, Casey Wasserman, has faced criticism ever since his name surfaced in the Epstein files. Mayor Karen Bass is the latest official to call on him to step down.

Warner Bros. Discovery Restarts Deal Talks With Paramount

Paramount’s takeover bid was rejected in favor of Netflix, which wanted only the streaming and studio businesses. Paramount said it would pay more if negotiations were reopened.

Robert Duvall Seared Himself Into Our Memories Even When He Wasn’t the Star

In roles as unalike as a neighborhood shut-in, a Corleone consigliere and a hardhearted military man, the actor brought an intensity that never wavered.

How the Visa Debate for Foreign Workers Fuels Racism Against South Asians

A dispute over the impact of H-1B visas on U.S. workers has been overshadowed by racist rhetoric, with troubling echoes of the great replacement conspiracy theory.

Did That Bald Head Get Your Attention? One Start-Up Hopes So.

Billboards that wouldn’t make sense to people outside the tech industry have become common in the Bay Area. One company took the microtargeting game to another level.

The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in Los Angeles

Five of the city’s most influential culinary experts share their favorite bites.

From Nods to Tina Turner and the Grateful Dead, Some New MLS Jerseys Swing Big

In revealing its new jersey for the upcoming 2026 MLS season, St. Louis City sought to honor the late Tina Turner. Here is a breakdown of the new MLS shirts for the upcoming season, which kicks off this weekend

Meet the Crew That Makes Dancing Lions for the Lunar New Year

In a San Francisco garage, Corey Chan and his team create giant, spectacular lions that will lead the festivities.

$1 Million Homes in California

This week’s properties include a contemporary two-bedroom in Berkeley, a 1947 bungalow in Los Angeles and a midcentury modern house in Sacramento County.