Taylor Schaub

Los Angeles

Sports Reporter at Spectrum News 1 LA-West

Sports Reporter @ Spectrum LA | @DanPatrickEDU Alum

Articles

Fire victims get tax extension as they rebuild lives

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — More than three months after fast-moving wildfires tore through Southern California, families who lost their homes are still trying to pick up the pieces. But a recent extension of income tax deadlines is giving fire victims a small but welcome sense of relief. Melanie and Ross Canter, owners of the popular Santa Monica dessert shop Cookie Good, were among the thousands who lost their homes in the January blaze.
The Man in the Corner: Lee Zeidman bids farewell to Crypto.com Arena

6 days ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

LOS ANGELES — The NBA playoffs are back in Los Angeles, and for the first time in recent memory, both the Lakers and Clippers believe they have a legitimate shot at a championship.
Eaton Fire leaves JPL employees reeling, searching for new beginnings

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

ALTADENA, Calif. — The sky turned orange. Then came the smoke, thick as fog. By the time flames crested the hillside, it was already too late. In a matter of minutes, the Eaton Fire engulfed parts of Altadena, leaving behind charred foundations and scorched memories — and upending the lives of hundreds of families, including many who help guide NASA missions from Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
JM Eagle LA Championship honors city and puts purpose before prize

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

LOS ANGELES — Some of the best golfers in the world teed off Thursday morning as the JM Eagle LA Championship got underway at El Caballero Country Club. The LPGA Tour event, headlined by world No. 1 Nelly Korda, features one of the largest purses in women's golf. But this year, the spotlight extends far beyond the leaderboard.
U.S., China trade tensions threaten Hollywood’s global reach

1 week ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

The latest fallout from escalating tensions between the United States and China is hitting Hollywood as Beijing moves to reduce the number of American films allowed in its theaters — dealing another blow to an entertainment industry already reeling from years of disruption. This week, the Chinese government announced plans to further restrict the number of U.S. movie imports, tightening control over what content gets screened in one of the world’s most lucrative film markets.
Angels return to Anaheim with renewed confidence after strong start

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Following a 99-loss season in 2024, the Los Angeles Angels return to Angel Stadium this week with a renewed sense of optimism — and a 4-2 record to show for it. After a series of offseason additions, including veteran catcher Travis d’Arnaud, the Angels are hoping 2025 marks the end of their 11-year postseason drought — the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. D'Arnaud signed a two-year, $12 million deal in November.
Trump's 'Liberation Day' brings sweeping tariffs, auto industry hit hard

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs Tuesday, including a 25% levy on all foreign-made vehicles, effective at midnight. The president’s move sparked a rush of consumers heading to auto dealerships nationwide.
Voters voice frustration at town halls across the country

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Town halls across the United States have become flashpoints of frustration, as voters in both red and blue states confront lawmakers over sweeping policy changes since President Trump took office. From immigration to inflation, the issues fueling the anger are varied — but the message from constituents remains consistent: they want to be heard.
Dodgers’ Tokyo Series sweep deepens bond with Japanese fans

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

LOS ANGELES — A recent sweep in the historic Tokyo Series not only opened a promising new chapter for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but also underscored the deepening cultural and emotional bond between the franchise and Japan. Minoru Fujita, a Dodgers fan originally from just outside Tokyo, has called LA home for more than 30 years. Yet, he said the closest he feels to Japan these days isn’t by boarding a flight across the Pacific — it’s in the stands at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers cap banner night with home opener win

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Taylor Schaub

LOS ANGELES — Under a twilight sky and beneath a brand-new championship banner, the Los Angeles Dodgers opened their 2025 home campaign the way they ended last season — with a win. Newcomer Blake Snell earned the victory in his first start for LA, while Teoscar Hernández delivered a decisive three-run homer in a 5-4 comeback over the Detroit Tigers Thursday night at Dodger Stadium. Snell, the Dodgers’ marquee offseason addition, battled through five innings, allowing two runs on five hits.