Politics
Democrats have elected Ken Martin, the party leader in Minnesota, to lead the national party.
Awards
The comedian isn’t up for playing Tim Walz — or hosting the Oscars again — but that’s because his priorities have changed. The constant? Nailing a good joke.
Television
“I’m not an impressionist,” Martin told “SNL” producer Lorne Michaels. “I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses.”
Columnist Glenn Whipp talks to Steve Martin about why he declined Lorne Michaels’ offer to play Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.” Plus: Emmy comedy predictions.
Business by LA Times Studios
The director took the best picture Oscar for his 2013 drama ’12 Years a Slave.’ Can he do it again?
World & Nation
Irish lawmakers have voted to make veteran politician Micheál Martin prime minister for a second time, leading a coalition government.
The actor received his jacket with a bevy of fellow Five-Timers, including Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson, Melissa McCarthy and Paul Rudd, all of whom we saw again later in the show.
California
LAPD Cmdr. Steve Lurie, who oversaw the West Bureau by the UCLA campus, will take over UCLA’s Office of Campus Safety in February.
Mayor Karen Bass selected developer and civic leader Steve Soboroff to lead Los Angeles’ recovery and rebuilding efforts in the wake of the Palisades fire.