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Deepening the mystery, officials have not picked up a ‘mortality signal’ from OR-93’s radio collar, indicating that the wolf had not moved for at least eight hours.
For the broom brigade that gathers long before the sun rises, making L.A.’s skid row a better place is gratifying work.
Aiden Leos, 6, died in his mother’s arms. Authorities continue to search for those responsible.
Officials may scrap a plan to expand the 710 Freeway after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finds the project might increase air pollution.
A new report shows county officials long underestimated the threat of a pandemic.
At this late stage of the pandemic, most Californians have been vaccinated. And yet disparities remain. Door-to-door canvassing is one solution.
A blood test taken after his son’s wedding showed the House minority leader had been previously infected with coronavirus, he told reporters.
The man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, and investigators believe the crime was motivated by hate, police said.
The two friends are foes who stand in the way of the other, and James and Paul will be trying to outwit the other so their team can come out victorious.
The 6th Street Viaduct Replacement Project will take the place of the original structure built in 1932 and will reconnect the downtown Arts District and historic Boyle Heights.
After being closed for more than a year because of the pandemic, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Soak City water park reopened for season pass holders Saturday.
Noriega, stepping down as director of UCLA’s Chicano Studies Research Center, talks about the importance of Chicano history and whether Ben Affleck should play him in the movies.
Not once in all those years did I get the vibe that he wanted to reconcile. Not once. And it seemed to me that he just turned the page. We didn’t work out, so it was history. Maybe I had to turn the page too.
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Before the pandemic, my mother-in-law was feisty and outgoing. When we recently reunited after a shut-in year, I was floored by the scope of her loss.
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A high school yearbook like no other: Teens work tirelessly to chronicle a year of pain, resilience
A vocal group of politicians, media pundits and scientists doesn’t believe the coronavirus jumped from animals to humans. They think Chinese scientists let the virus loose somehow.
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With L.A. in the yellow tier of COVID-19 reopening, restaurants are booming. Check out these outdoor dining options for sushi, ramen, tacos and more.
27 SoCal exhibitions, events and stage shows to catch this weekend
Madcap Motel is not a real motel. The living video game was to open just before the pandemic. Now Paige Solomon hopes Californians are ready to dream.
J.J. Abrams and Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Hollywood studios including Disney, Warner Bros., Paramount and Universal to support movies theaters.
Our food writers spotlight discoveries and longtime favorites.
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Hiker is rescued after five days in restricted burn zone in the Angeles National Forest. It’s the third major rescue in the area since March.
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Susan Berman, a crime writer and self-described ‘Mafia princess,’ was shot to death inside her home in 2000. Now, her best friend, Robert Durst, is on trial accused of her murder.
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When Bo Bushnell began documenting California’s outlaw motorcycle gangs, there was no looking back. He was, as a friend put it, ‘down the rabbit hole.’
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Israel is a huge part of my life as a Jew. But the “Israel can do no wrong” mentality scares me, because it is not in Israel’s best interest.
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Those who resist the COVID-19 vaccine make their case by borrowing emotional language made familiar by other controversial movements.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Critics say Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget would continue a dangerous pattern of underfunding local public health agencies despite inadequacies exposed by the pandemic.
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The site at Pierce College will shut on June 19, and at Los Angeles Southwest College on June 26.
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Episode 4 starts in Los Angeles. After the Dodgers moved there in 1958, the team spent more than two decades searching for a player to connect with the local Latino community. But until Fernando Valenzuela’s emergence in 1981 Latinos looked to other sports for heroes that looked like them.
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A brief look into Culver City High’s shortened football season through the lens of photographer Jason Armond.
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A cease-fire in the Gaza Strip appeared to hold well into the morning Friday, hours after Israel and Hamas militants announced they’d join the truce.
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Marjorie Leach, 101, is one of those men and women who are at least 100 years old and have survived COVID-19.
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La repercusión de la pandemia en el negocio del cine se reflejó en los débiles índices de audiencia de la noche más importante de Hollywood.
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Un grupo de creativos y ejecutivos con discapacidad en Hollywood está presionando a los empresarios para que empiecen a incluir la accesibilidad como parte de las iniciativas de inclusión.
Creator David Weil takes us inside ‘Solos’ — and the creative tricks he and his team employed to make seven single-character stories work.
A book-publishing horror story; a small-town psychosexual thriller; a Filipino American culinary caper; and a racially charged French murder mystery.
Move over sequins, disco beats and power ballads. A four-piece band of Italian rockers has won the Eurovision Song Contest.
On ‘The Me You Can’t See,’ Lady Gaga talks about her ‘total psychotic break’ and years of self-harm that followed sexual assault by a music producer.
Buehler pitched seven innings, and the Dodgers beat San Francisco 6-3 on Saturday. L.A. has won six in a row.
Carlos Vela returned to the starting lineup and Diego Rossi scored twice in LAFC’s 2-1 win over Colorado in front of 10,483 at Banc of California Stadium.
The Dodgers sweep the series against Arizona with a 3-2 win on Thursday at Dodger Stadium.
A pair of miscues by infielder-turned-outfielder Jose Rojas coupled with more bullpen struggles doomed the Angels to a 6-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics.
Podcasts
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‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ is a true crime podcast about power, politics and law in California’s Central Valley. Carson was Stanislaus County’s most controversial defense attorney, a wizard with juries and a courtroom brawler with an unapologetically caustic style.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American, featuring conversations with special guests like Kamala Harris, Sandra Oh and Viet Thanh Nguyen.
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There is still an awards season. And, as always, The Times will be right there to capture all of it, from those living in the spotlight to those working backstage on ‘The Envelope’ podcast.
Egyptian mediators are holding talks to firm up an Israel-Hamas cease-fire as Palestinians in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip begin to assess damages.
Virgin Galactic has made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Iran’s parliament speaker said Sunday that international inspectors may no longer access surveillance images of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites.
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic faces perhaps its biggest challenge as the Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over a new state abortion law.
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A bowl of cereal is a thing of quiet, beautiful respite.
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L.A. restaurants and bars are in the yellow tier, unveiling new menus and renovations.
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Chinese cooking as lensed through three new cookbooks, each with a different perspective on toeing the line between traditional cultures and assimilation into the West.
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I was supposed to write about Latinx mental health awareness this week, but then the cheet’ hit the fan.
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Chon Noriega’s 1993 Whitney letter could have been written today. Plus, vaccine proof for theatergoers?
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Renowned tattoo artist Robert Pho made his first tattoo while in prison. The act alone changed his future, bringing him fame and fortune.
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The Bridge to Nowhere, deep in the San Gabriel Mountains, is sturdy enough to have lasted 85 years, strange enough to draw crowds and start arguments.
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Jamiah Hargins wants microfarms to feed Los Angeles one frontyard at a time.
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With shops across the city reopening for dine-in service, L.A. customers are craving more than just a jolt of caffeine.
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Indigenous cultural and plant educator Nicholas Hummingbird is on a mission to spread his knowledge of native plants through the traditional and ongoing knowledge of Indigenous peoples.
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We asked readers for their secrets to a happy marriage — and avoiding becoming a divorce statistic. Here are some of our favorite replies.
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The 384-acre Banning Ranch oil field is closer to becoming a public park and nature preserve, conservationists say.
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Health advocates and some lawmakers say the plan leaves a gap in funding that jeopardizes the work of public health agencies in communities across the state.
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With eviction protections expiring at the end of June, advocates say the state needs to do more to help low-income tenants get assistance.
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Richard Montañez has for years told a story of how he dreamed up Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a Frito-Lay janitor. The archival record, former employees and Frito-Lay itself say otherwise.
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Current and former employees of ICM Partners allege that the talent agency tolerated harassment and misconduct toward women and people of color.
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An F-15C air-to-air combat jet was placed on alert in case of unrest over the pandemic or election, sources and records say. The Guard denies it.
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Ten former USC Song Girls described to The Times a toxic culture within the famed collegiate dance team that included longtime former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women publicly for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives.
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New coronavirus cases in the U.S. have tumbled, sparking optimism vaccination campaigns are stemming severe COVID-19 cases and spread of the virus.
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West Virginia has seen a higher percentage of residents depart than any other state in the last decade.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, there’s a new vibe at the White House of late: Hugs are in.
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A climbing guide said Saturday that a coronavirus outbreak on Mt. Everest has infected at least 100 climbers and support staff.
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Bel-Air brought Southern California’s priciest sale of the year so far, and an abandoned home with a famous past is asking less than $1 million.
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Aside from patience and a clean criminal record, there are few prerequisites for landing a babysitting job.
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Wall Street racked up more losses Friday on a choppy day of trading that left the major indexes mixed and the S&P 500 with its second straight weekly decline.
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California accounted for 38% of new U.S. jobs in April as leisure and hospitality businesses ramped up hiring. But the unemployment rate was stuck.
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The NBA ruled that LeBron James won’t be suspended for violating COVID protocols and attending an event promoting his tequila brand.
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A look at the first-round playoff series between the Lakers and second-seeded Phoenix Suns.
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Kristaps Porzingis caused plenty of problems for the Clippers in the playoffs last year, but can the Mavericks center replicate the feat coming off injury?
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The Lakers and Suns face off in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Here’s how to watch the series featuring LeBron James and Chris Paul.
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The five major league teams in California will be able to play to capacity crowds beginning June 15 under reopening plans announced Friday.
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Here’s what is reopening as statewide travel rebounds
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you.
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Best spots to view the eclipse, plus the Hikes for Health Challenge and front yard microfarms
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Adding an extra adult to the mix feels like I am disturbing all the perfectly balanced, precariously spinning plates of my life. Maybe having a boyfriend and a kid is just not possible after all.
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Books and movies revolve around the stereotype of the meddling mother-in-law. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a mother-in-law like Diana.
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We met in the middle of the pandemic. In a time with not much to look forward to, she simply brought a lot of joy into my life. But the clock was counting down, and time was running out.
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Tell us in 300 words or less about your tips for a lasting relationship and we may feature your story in an upcoming L.A. Affairs piece.
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International students are fighting to get visas and flights back to the U.S., stymied by bureaucracy and pandemic woes.
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Still in draft form, the new math framework emphasizes a deep, inclusive approach to learning — possibly at the expense of allowing students to get to advanced work more quickly.
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Critics say California’s proposed math framework waters down content in pursuit of equity. Defenders say social awareness will accelerate learning.
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A reader says he was successful because he was unburdened by debt after graduating from a college that charged him $50 per year in tuition.
Contributing to a Roth IRA is an excellent way for young people to build wealth, and the earlier they can start, the better.
Some of us are hoping that a year of remote work will lead to greater job flexibility. Others can’t wait to get out of the house.
Love remote work? Here are expert tips for how to negotiate a permanent work-from-anywhere arrangement with your boss.
The Times has spoken with people from around Southern California, as well as experts, about COVID-19 vaccines.