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USC's Caleb Williams, Likely Top NFL Draft Pick, Traces Success To An Interception At Age 9

Caleb Williams was taken No. 1 by the Chicago Bears in Thursday's NFL Draft. Williams, who played quarterback at Southern California and Oklahoma, faced challenges at a young age.

University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to be the number one pick in Thursday's NFL draft. His stellar on-field performances can be traced to one play as a nine-year-old.

In A Social 'Funk'? Pickleball, Dance And Other Physical Group Activities Could Be A Solution

Research shows moving in sync with others in a group can help create bonds and promote feelings of closeness.

Those Neon Blue Bioluminescent Waves Are Back In SoCal. Catch Them While You Can

The glowing blue waves are caused by a species of plankton called dinoflagellates, which swim in clusters causing a red tide, but when disturbed, they emit the glittering flashes of light.

Blue waves glow as the tide rolls to shore on a beach with a lifeguard station.

Watch Your Back, Pickleball. There's Another Sports Trend Waiting To Eat Your Lunch

We visit the city of South Pasadena, the putative Southern California capital of a lawn game called "kubb." The game is making a steady sweep across America.

A group of people congregating around a backyard lawn. The lawn has wood blocks lined up on it, as a man in a red shirt tries to knock them down by tossing a baton.

Planning A Yosemite Vacay? You're Probably Going To Need A Reservation. Here's How

The pilot program is an effort to relieve traffic congestion and overcrowding.

A grove of trees reflected from a pond of water

What To Do With Your Pair Of Solar Eclipse Glasses

Before you chuck them, here are some tips to give them a second life.

An older couple looks up at the sky while wearing orange eclipse glasses.

Angels Look To Break Long-Running Losing Streak Without Their Biggest Star

Angels fans have had to endure eight consecutive losing seasons with few positive signs in sight.

A man in white pants, red jersey, and red baseball cap throws a baseball from a mound.

Total Solar Eclipse: Southern California Gets A Partial Show

People looking up were able to see 50% of the eclipse, with it giving the appearance of a “Pacman-like chunk taken out of the sun."

Snakes, Turtles, Birds And More Attend LA's Annual Blessing Of The Animals

Hundreds of people brought their pets to be blessed at L.A.'s Olvera Street for a tradition that started decades ago.

PSA: Long Wait Times At Your Local Library? Try Getting A Card The Next Town Over

Having fun isn't hard when you've got more than one library card. LAist's public library uber fan Kevin Tidmarsh shows you how to get the most out of the state's vast library system, from "cardmaxxing" to other hacks.

Three rows of grey bookshelves filled with different books in different colors at the Los Angeles Public Library. On the side of each shelf is a small white rectangle that serves as a sign saying what section the shelf is.

Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion Will Make Your Heart Flutter

Spend time with hundreds of local and tropical butterfly species at the Natural History Museum’s annual exhibit.

An adolescent boy looks over his right shoulder where an orange butterfly with black lines sits on the back of his shirt. A girl of the same age is smiling as she peers over at the butterfly

At Dodgers Home Opener, Loyal Fans Give Ohtani Benefit Of The Doubt

Some questioned, though, how Ohtani's interpreter allegedly stole $4.5 million to settle gambling debts without detection.

Months after Shohei Ohtani signed a huge deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason, the team fired his interpreter over gambling and theft allegations.

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