David Wharton
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Fair or not, Dodger Stadium has earned a reputation for fan brawls
The Bryan Stow attack, along with a constant stream of social media videos, have made it seem like every night is fight night for fans at Chavez Ravine. → Read More
No, Dodger Stadium didn't flood. That's just a reflection
The photos circulating on social media looked dramatic, as if Dodger Stadium might be swallowed up by Hilary's floodwaters. Sometimes looks can be deceiving. → Read More
After years of drought, can you have a guilt-free lawn in L.A.?
In the era of climate change and drought, green grass has become a public scourge. Still, I went looking for reasons to keep my traditional frontyard. → Read More
When everyone sounds like a weather forecaster, who should you trust?
Amateur weather forecasters tend to make more aggressive predictions, which can help residents quickly adapt to bad storms. But the strategy can be risky. → Read More
Poll: Is L.A. ready for the 2028 Olympics? Some residents express concern
Fifty-seven percent of L.A. residents believe the 2028 Olympics will be good for the city, according to a Suffolk University/Los Angeles Times poll. Younger Angelenos are more skeptical. → Read More
The chance of a lifetime: Five friends ski the tallest mountain in Los Angeles
Skiing within the City of Los Angeles? That's what five friends accomplished Sunday when they descended the slopes of the city's tallest mountain. → Read More
Will WNBA players get charter flights in aftermath of Brittney Griner nightmare?
WNBA players' push to add charter flights is getting amplified by Brittney Griner's inability to take commercial flights after her Russian detention. → Read More
'Varsity Blues': USC's Donna Heinel sentenced to six months
Donna Heinel, the third-highest ranking administrator in the USC athletic department, was sentenced Friday in connection with the 'Varsity Blues' scandal. → Read More
Damar Hamlin's injury likely won't change the NFL. Here's why
Damar Hamlin's injury on national TV was shocking and painful to watch. Will it cause fans to second-guess their love of the game? Experts say no. → Read More
Brittney Griner facing 'terrible' life at penal colony in Russia
What does it mean to live in a Russian penal colony? Experts share insight into the hardships WNBA star Brittney Griner is likely facing. → Read More
NFL games during 2020 season led to significant COVID spikes, study says
A study published Friday determined NFL games played during the 2020 season before a vaccine was available led to spikes in COVID cases. → Read More
Artistic swimming is no joke. And don’t call it ‘synchronized’
Athleticism, sportsmanship, and a fishtail full twist: How is it that artistic swimming (once known as synchronized swimming) remains a mystery to many? → Read More
How one young man is breaking barriers in artistic swimming
Kenny Gaudet helps redefine the ideal artistic swimmer: “I like how I can express myself in the water rather than on land.” → Read More
To compete in artistic swimming, you must accept the pain
What does it take to swim, dance, and move in tandem with a group of swimmers all at the same time? A lot. Members of the USA Artistic Swimming take part in a recent practice session at UCLA. The U.S. is prioritizing the development of the U.S. artistic swimming program in order to compete with Russia and China in hopes of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. → Read More
UC Irvine is California's 'Overwatch' esports powerhouse
UC Irvine has become one of the to-go powerhouses for aspiring esport collegiate athletes. The team develops athletes and competes for NCAA championships. → Read More
Inside Team Liquid's training amid a difficult esports season
Team Liquid was built to be a "League of Legends" super esports team, but top talent and a state-of-the-art training facility can't always guarantee success. → Read More
Roots of L.A. City Council's scandal can be traced back decades
While Los Angeles leaders grapple with the fallout from a leaked City Council audio scandal, much can be learned from the council's unique history. → Read More
Best trick yet: How a group of rogue skaters got L.A. City Hall on its side
For years, skateboarders had enjoyed a DIY skate park they created in an old parking lot. When the park got shut down, the skaters fought to get it back. → Read More
Crypto.com Arena to step up its game with renovation, upgrades
Along with new jumbo screens, updated concession stands and a better sound system, the project will emphasize fan experience over simply finding a seat. → Read More
Vin Scully, forever the voice of the Dodgers, dead at 94
Vin Scully, voice of the Dodgers for more than six decades, died Tuesday → Read More