The SAG Award That Made ‘Apollo 13’ the Film to Beat in the 1996 Oscar Race

When Apollo 13 claimed SAG’s outstanding ensemble in a motion picture award ­­— incidentally, in its first year of existence ­— the pieces seemed to lock into place. Never mind that THR had labeled ...
Opinion

L.A.’s double disaster left thousands of scars, and the healing will take years

The Eaton and Palisades fires tragically exposed L.A.’s vulnerability. The Times looks back at a devastating year, scrutinizes official response and makes the case for being better prepared next time.

Recipe for L.A.’s fire disaster: Intense rains followed by unprecedented heat and dry conditions

One fire appears to have been caused by a spark from old power lines, the other allegedly started by an Uber driver with a fascination with flames. In the end, the Eaton and Palisades fires destroyed ...