Race in America
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti has been criticized by an array of groups over his handling of the recent protests, with pushback unseen during his seven years leading the city.
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As school officials decide the future of school police in Los Angeles, two distinct interpretations are emerging from the data: One points toward eliminating officers on campus and the other at keeping them in place.
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The absences came after LAPD Chief Michel Moore said future overtime would be paid in time off rather than cash.
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Sheriff asks state to monitor Gardena shooting but blocks release of autopsy findings
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Seattle’s mayor said officials will move to wind down an “occupied” protest zone that President Trump asserted is run by “anarchists.”
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Rayshard Brooks, a Black man fatally shot by a white police officer, will be remembered at a church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached.
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NASCAR fans react to the news that a noose was found in the garage of Black driver Bubba Wallace.
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NASCAR responded to a noose in Bubba Wallace’s garage with a show of support for its only Black driver, but its fight remains with the Confederate flag, columnist LZ Granderson writes.
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A makeshift noose was found on a tree at the Sonoma Raceway the day before a noose appeared in the stall of NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.
Coronavirus
Hospitalizations are beginning to rise again statewide, a troubling shift that raises new questions about whether the reopening might need to be slowed.
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Health officials say the total in new cases is not the best measure of community spread because of aggressive levels of new testing. They point to other metrics they say shows that the local outbreak has stabilized.
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Local officials in Texas require masks and raise alarm over coronavirus spike, while the governor insists businesses remain open.
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Health officials say it’s “highly likely” the surge is connected to recent protests, relaxed restrictions and illicit social gatherings.
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Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has tested positive for the coronavirus after an exhibition series he organized in the Balkans.
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The germ-killing invention for airplane cabins, created by an orthopedic surgeon from Los Angeles, now has the backing of Honeywell International.
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Darth Vader, Bane, Lucha Libre wrestlers — and a healthy dose of humor — might get more guys to cover up.
Restaurants open the doors. Are you in or out?
Restaurants are beginning to welcome diners inside again. L.A. officials have expressed alarm, however, after finding out that at least 1,000 restaurants haven’t been following coronavirus safety rules. Is it safe to eat out? We asked the experts to help us assess the risks. If you do decide to go out, try the new burger counter and butcher shop from Alvin Cailan, the chef behind Eggslut.
For many, being allowed to again eat in public is a welcome small step away from where we are right now.
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A 1996 federal law limited death row appeals by undermining the spirit of constitutional protections against improper imprisonment. We need to fix that.
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California’s new digital privacy law allows consumers to form unions that can collectively negotiate with tech companies to pay or stop using their personal data.
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The push to restart college athletics, even as coronavirus cases rise, shows why these students should be paid.
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Baseball could have taken center stage in July, with an Independence Day launch that would have given the national pastime a four-week head start on the NBA. Yet it botched its return so badly that the head start might amount to four days.
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Some criticize pot contracts that allow investors to buy out partners from communities hardest hit by the war on drugs.
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A key L.A. City Council committee agreed to cut the LAPD budget by more than $133 million, slashing police overtime pay and taking the size of the force well below 10,000 officers.
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Complaints are up, but illegal explosives are easy to get and hard for police to stop. Your best bet may be earplugs.
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Steve Bing, the heir to a $600-million fortune, was a noted film producer and philanthropist. He became a household name after paternity suits involving Elizabeth Hurley and Kirk Kerkorian.
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Young people throughout SoCal are receiving mysterious letters offering “an important opportunity” for summer jobs. It’s selling knives.
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California’s new digital privacy law allows consumers to form unions that can collectively negotiate with tech companies to pay or stop using their personal data.
Must Reads
The D.C. mayor is raising a national profile as a leader of racial-justice protests, but is it enough to satisfy her more progressive constituents at ag亚洲只为非凡home?
The L.A. fashion industry quickly pivoted to producing protective equipment, showing one advantage of domestic manufacturing over long global supply chains.
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In late March, Neal Brandenburg used street art to keep his daughters occupied. Months later, the Culver City chalk became a neighborhood sensation.
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You’ll need a reservation to visit Yosemite, even if you’re just going for the day.
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A look at people around the Southland doing their thing, all masked up.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including California’s rising case numbers and hospitalization rates, and temperature checks at LAX.
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Cities and states are pressing ahead with plans to do so. But has anything changed about the coronavirus that makes it safer to go out now?
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Can you get fired if you don’t return to the office because of coronavirus concerns? Yes — but with a lot of caveats. Here are some strategies and legal protections.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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Un grupo de misteriosas muertes, algunas de ellas de bebés y niños, está bajo escrutinio en medio de preguntas sobre si el nuevo coronavirus acechaba en California meses antes de ser detectado por primera vez.
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Las ciudades y los estados están presionando con planes para hacerlo. Pero, ¿ha cambiado algo en el coronavirus que hace que sea más seguro salir ahora?
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
Peet, who plays infamous Southern California killer Betty Broderick in Season 2 of “Dirty John,” turned to writing after 40 — and it’s paying off.
Cate Blanchett, Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Hugh Jackman, Sandra Oh, Jeremy Strong and Kerry Washington instill humanity in their roles first.
The prominent theorist and of “The First” also tackles Twitter and deep fakes — and asks if the 1st Amendment is obsolete.
The comedians have spoken out following allegations that D’Elia has behaved sexually inappropriately with teenagers.
Football star Max Tuerk fell ill while on a long hike with his parents. Was CTE a factor?
Ryan Blaney earned his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Bubba Wallace.
The New York Knicks get an OK to interview the Lakers’ Jason Kidd for their head coaching vacancy, according to people familiar with the situation.
The NBA keeps inching toward a return but the league and medical experts know obstacles still exist. As players return to teams, COVID-19 testing ramps up.
Fireworks are a summer tradition. But in New York and cities around the country, complaints over displays have exploded this summer. The exact reasons for the uptick remain a mystery.
Newly released court documents in the case of two kids who were found dead in Idaho reveal allegations that their mother believed they were zombies.
Chinese and Indian military commanders have agreed to disengage their forces in a disputed border area after a clash that killed at least 20 soldiers.
China is warning of countermeasures after the U.S. added four more Chinese media outlets to a list of organizations considered as ‘foreign missions.’
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Danielle Elizabeth Stevens and Rogelio Stevens are fighting racism, one ag亚洲只为非凡home-cooked meal at a time.
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Restaurant work presents health risks. Refusing work could mean losing unemployment. And one restaurant seems to test the boundaries of good faith.
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The Silver Lake bread supplier announced it would shut down operations immediately.
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What is it like to get a health exam during the COVID-19 pandemic? It is different, but safe and vitally needed, given how many people are avoiding preventative care out of coronavirus fears.
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This guide to kosher salt, sea salt and table salt describes their differences and the best ways to cook with them.
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Bored at ag亚洲只为非凡home during the pandemic, the country’s wealthy have been on the hunt for new jewelry to bring them some cheer.
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If you’re looking for an opportunity to make some money with music or acting, you may be able to teach these skills through Lessonface.
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Freelance writer Kevin Smothers tried to reach another human in Sacramento about his unemployment claim. Would he ever get someone on the phone?
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A review of the gross but effective Baby Foot exfoliating foot peel.
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While professional soccer leagues across the country seem to think they’re done with the COVID-19 pandemic, the coronavirus is not done with sports.
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Scrutiny of the monuments have been chosen to celebrate our collective heritage in public spaces has intensified across California and the nation.
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When it comes to getting loans, Black-owned businesses face a set up against them.
Join the conversation
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The L.A. fashion industry quickly pivoted to producing protective equipment, showing one advantage of domestic manufacturing over long global supply chains.
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It costs nearly $650 million over five years to police L.A. County’s transit . Activists and community groups argue the money could be better spent on free fares and improved services.
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Santa Anita’s 2020 season began with a renewed focus on horse safety. It ended with no fans in attendance and worries about the coronavirus.
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Police reportedly used pepper spray to move protesters out of Lafayette Square, where the Jackson statue is located.
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How can Californians stay safe when summertime calls during the coronavirus pandemic?
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The number of jail and prison inmates and federal immigration detainees in Arizona who have tested positive for the coronavirus has surpassed 1,100.
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A Pennsylvania man is being credited with saving a police officer’s life after he helped pull him from a burning car in Uniontown, Penn.
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I wanted badly to marry and settle down, but it never seemed to work out. Then someone suggested that a young widow might be a perfect match for me.
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The 4th of July will look different this year in Southern California. Here’s a list of events that are still on.
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The fashion industry kept Kristen Turner feeling alienated and overlooked. She decided to do something about it. Her new magazine, Mae Jones, also has a hashtag challenge for fashion brands called #NotJustInFebruary.
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Juneteenth — a holiday celebrating the emancipation of all American slaves on June 19, 1865 — isn’t well known outside the Black community, but historian and UCLA professor Brenda Stevenson says it’s a timely reminder of how much we still need to do as a nation to root out racism.
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German prosecutors say Braun has been arrested in a fraud case over $2.1 billion that payment service provider Wirecard says likely doesn’t exist.
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Apple on Monday provided a glimpse at upcoming software changes designed to make the iPhone easier to use and also announced a long-anticipated shift to a new type of chip to power its line of Mac computers.
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“We should not be in the business of criminalizing Black existence while we chant that Black Lives Matter,” reads a letter from Google employees.
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Howie Mandel’s newly built farmhouse in Hidden Hills, which the TV personality owns through a limited liability company, just listed for $10.495 million.
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Paris landmarks to reopen but with limited capacity and social distancing rules.
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The cruise ship pause that started in March has been extended because of coronavirus safety concerns.
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The Strip is slowly starting to come back from coronavirus closures.
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Hikes with waterfalls in Los Angeles area
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Kerry Washington discussed representation and humanity in a roundtable conversation with seven other actors.
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A potted history of -suppressing heads of state — from Augustus to Xi Jinping — makes Donald Trump look like a litigious lightweight.
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From taking shoes off to finding Korean enclaves, the ‘Killing Eve’ actress layers in her ethnicity for a more nuanced portrayal.
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What’s on TV Tuesday, June 23: “American Masters: Toni Morrison” on PBS; coronavirus; movies on TV; TV talk shows
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The San Diego air show will resume next year, Marines say.
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For the second time in his life, Timothy Chavira was convicted of murder. Chavira, 57, acknowledged in a guilty plea on Monday that he killed a 76-year-old woman in December.
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Anticipating protests against police violence and “possible civil unrest,” the city manager of Santa Ana enacted a curfew on Monday.
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An Assembly staffer tested positive for COVID-19, the first confirmed case in the state Capitol.
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Here is a look at memorable games and other sports news on June 23.
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The MLB season is two months late and filled with uncertainty. The surroundings will be unusual, the schedule strange, the rhythms remodeled. Let’s ‘play ball.’
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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was given the go-ahead by owners to exercise his ity to impose a pandemic-shortened regular season as agreed upon March 26.
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The Orlando Pride withdrew from the NWSL’s Challenge Cup tournament after six players and four staff members tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Kentucky and New York officials face a deluge of mail-in votes that are likely to delay results for days after Tuesday’s congressional primaries.
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COVID-19 has led to a push for vote by mail, but advocates face logistical and legal hurdles — and “rigged election” claims from President Trump.
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Joe Biden’s campaign commits to participating in three debates and says the Trump camp wants to “create a distracting ‘debate about debates.’”
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said hospitalizations jumped 16% in California over the last two weeks.
