Obituaries
Fujimori was credited with rescuing Peru from economic chaos and leftist insurgency, but was later sentenced to prison on charges of human rights abuses.
Sept. 11, 2024
L.A. Influential
Alberto Carvalho brings a big resume and big style to the Los Angeles Unified School District. High hopes ride on him as students emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 7, 2024
World & Nation
Tropical Storm Alberto, the season’s first named storm, dumped heavy rain on parched northeast Mexico, leaving at least 3 dead; flooding on Texas coast.
June 20, 2024
Debby, Oscar, Tony: What’s in a storm’s name? How does a tropical storm or hurricane get its moniker? Will yours come up on the forecasters’ list?
June 21, 2024
Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, 85, is released on humanitarian grounds despite a request from a human rights court for a delay.
Dec. 7, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
July 19, 2023
Books
On July 19, author Luis Alberto Urrea discusses his bestselling historical novel “Good Night, Irene” with the L.A. Times Book Club.
June 17, 2023
Luis Alberto Urrea, author of ‘Good Night, Irene,’ joined L.A. Times Book Club readers on July 19.
July 20, 2023
Opinion
Kamala Harris’ campaign of joy and optimism is on the right track. Pro-democracy movements in Poland, Turkey and the U.S. have been buoyed by compassion and care.
Sept. 17, 2024
California
Ten public schools, with extra resources, will be able to develop their own student measures to replace a bevy of standardized tests that L.A. Unified is currently using.
Sept. 12, 2024