With ‘Big Shot,’ on Disney+, the ‘Full House’ veteran has found the perfect part in a lovely show. Perhaps the Stamossaince is already here.
Transportation officials and drivers are waiting to see traffic and transit patterns altered by the pandemic offer clues to the future of commuting or mark only a temporary change.
Black Lives Matter Los Angeles and other protesters claim the LAPD has “failed completely” to hold officers accountable for abuses in 2020.
The mayor’s chief of staff had posted sexual innuendo and disparaging remarks about other city officials.
Bishops OK the draft of a plan that could prevent Catholic politicians, including Biden, from taking Communion because they support abortion rights.
Under state guidelines, the only setting where someone might need to prove vaccine status as a condition of entry is an indoor event with more than 5,000 people.
Unemployment in California fell to 7.9% in May, the fourth month state payrolls grew by more than 100,000 jobs. Still, full recovery will be slow.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the formation of an advisory commission that would develop a pilot reparations program targeted at a cohort of Black Angelenos.
Juneteenth traces itself to the day in 1865 — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation — that brought news of freedom to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas. Now a federal holiday, it’s become more popular than ever.
Trevor Bauer will be on the mound for the Dodgers as they open a three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have lifted rules about crowds and distancing. Fireworks are coming back. But some changes will stick.
Defter and more surefooted than Pixar’s Oscar-winning “Soul,” Enrico Casarosa’s directing debut opens at the El Capitan and streams on Disney+.
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Trader Joe founder Joe Coulombe, who died last year, wrote a long, entertaining history of one of L.A.'s most iconic chains. Now you can read it.
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Look at those mountains. Look at those trees. Look at all these other songs about Los Angeles that predate Randy Newman’s not-exactly-official anthem for Los Angeles.
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Sitting with my 96-year-old dad, and my partner, Dennis, I’d look back and forth between the two of them and see love past, present and future.
‘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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On Wednesday, Victoria’s Secret unveiled a new pseudo-feminist campaign designed to revive and update the ailing brand.
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The Supreme Court ruling in the Philadelphia gay foster parents case was narrow, but it signals a movement toward allowing broad discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
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After California joined the Union in 1850, slavery continued here. It’s a little-taught fact that makes Juneteenth more relevant to Californians.
How to celebrate Juneteenth
We couldn’t do much to celebrate Juneteenth 2020. We’re making up for it now.
From Leimert Park’s annual celebration to Segerstrom’s first year of festivities, commemorations of Juneteenth will feature Black art across the region.
Juneteenth 2021: Movies, books, events, and podcasts to try
Juneteenth 2021: This is how Black L.A. is celebrating
Theater chain AMC is observing Juneteenth by showing movies (“Moonlight,” “Do the Right Thing”) directed by Black filmmakers for $5 at select theaters.
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In Los Angeles, Zapotec street vendors organize free weekly cookouts — but it’s done for more than charity.
Redondo Beach addressed its homeless problem with a court diversion program that provides services instead of custody. When the pandemic brought it to a halt, the city came up with workaround. Now homeless court is held outdoors, in a police station parking lot.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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To an amazing degree, life can now return to something close to pre-pandemic normal. But to enjoy these newfound freedoms, there’s one thing we need: trust.
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Here’s what you need to know about the state’s new service showing proof of vaccination against COVID-19. First: It’s not a passport.
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La economía acelerada y el aumento de los salarios incrementan la presión sobre los precios. Algunos advierten de una peligrosa psicología inflacionista.
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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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When the Dodgers were in Brooklyn, owner Walter O’ Malley prided himself on team rosters that reflected the community. When he moved west in 1958, that proved a tougher task – until Fernando Valenzuela’s arrival. With the frenzy surrounding of Fernandomania in 1981, the complexion of a predominantly white fanbase transformed into something that looked a lot more like Los Angeles itself.
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With supreme confidence and politically incorrect bluster, businessman Dan Pena made a fortune. He prods and pokes his students to do the same.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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Free popcorn. Cheap booze. Private ‘Black Widow’ screenings. How movie theaters are luring fans back
Free popcorn. Cheap booze. Private ‘Black Widow’ screenings. How movie theaters are luring fans back
After a long road out of their COVID-19 funk, theaters are offering deals and special screenings of ‘Summer of Soul’ and ‘Black Widow’ to bring people back to the movies.
“F9" star Vin Diesel, director Justin Lin, a returning Sung Kang and more stars on the “Fast & Furious’ family reunion and what’s next for the franchise.
Pop star Taylor Swift announced Friday that ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ will be the highly anticipated follow-up to her rerecording of ‘Fearless.’
As TikTok users discuss the separation of legitimate sex work from teenage grooming, 'Élite’ depicts a perilous mix of sex, cameras and money.
It’s been five years since the Dodgers traded Zach Lee for Taylor. One is on track to be an All-Star. The other is trying to get on an MLB roster.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue experimented all season with rotations and personnel because of injury problems. Their adaptability has paid off vs. Jazz.
Mexican soccer federation again urges fans to stop using chant after FIFA hands toughest penalty to date in response to persistent use of anti-gay slur.
Angels dual-threat Shohei Ohtani will participate in the 2021 Home Run Derby. He’s third in the MLB in home runs and will be the first pitcher ever to participate.
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Every weekday, our podcast ‘The Times’ will take listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world.
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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.
The U.S. spent $8 billion building an Afghan air force in its own image. But how long can it last after American forces withdraw?
A huge diamond weighing more than 1,000 carats, which could be the third-largest mined in history, has been discovered in Botswana.
The U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution Friday calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar and the restoration of its democratic transition.
President Biden is marking another milestone in his quest to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control.
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A separate Los Angeles Times Food Bowl event will celebrate Anthony Bourdain’s legacy.
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The new cookbook from Rodney Scott, America’s preeminent barbecue pitmaster, offers lessons on barbecuing and life in the smokehouse.
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The meaning of Juneteenth is evolving for chef Ray Anthony Barrett after a year of travel and healing.
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Some are questioning the need to move ahead so quickly using the same two-dose regimen designed for adults.
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Staples for a “cook’s kit” to keep with your emergency supplies. They’ll make make eating during the fallout more enjoyable.
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MyShake is the early-warning app recommended for Southern Californians. But there are others you can download. What are they and which ones might you want?
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Off-black walls, African-inspired murals and comfortable vintage furnishings make Adrien Beard’s DTLA loft an inspiring place to hang. That’s the point. They call this fresh, unique style Neo Afro Eclectic.
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Black L.A. reflects on first Juneteenth memories
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How 5 places named Inspiration Point stack up
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Siri Lorece Hirth turned the front lawn of her tiny house rental into a densely planted microfarm. Here, she shares how she created a bounty for her community.
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Southern California is facing triple-digit temps well into next week, so now is the time to uncoil the hose and give your plants a good deep drink to help them withstand the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your plants alive when the weather is blistering.
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With restrictions lifting everywhere, venturing out doesn’t mean abandoning your books. Ten summer reads to help you mark the return of beach season
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Jennifer Rocha wanted to celebrate her bachelor’s degree in sociology from UC San Diego with a photo shoot, but instead of run-of-the-mill graduation pictures, she decided to honor her parents and the sacrifices they made for her.
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‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ unabashedly hails the performer, and illuminates her recent defense of ‘In the Heights’ casting.
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It’s easy to say this with the benefit of hindsight, but “In the Heights” was never going to live up to its expectations. Framing a work of art as the Latinx anything is a doomed endeavor from the start.
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have lifted rules about crowds and distancing. Fireworks are coming back. But some changes will stick.
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The loudest voices, a minority of voters, are drowning everyone else out.
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A growing contingent of medical experts is questioning the conventional wisdom that healthy children should get COVID-19 shots as soon as possible.
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California is digitizing COVID-19 vaccine cards, making it easier for people to prove they have been inoculated. But many businesses are worried asking to see proof of vaccination could scare off customers.
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Seth Curry scored 24 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Atlanta Hawks 104-99 to force a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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With a gliderport next to golf course, paragliders can spend hours hovering at U.S. Open. “The gliders are part of the landscape,” says Rory McIlroy.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors unveiled the Beach Emergency Evacuation Lights System, or BEELS, on Friday.
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‘Black Panther,’ ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ and the first three films in the ‘Raiders’ franchise lead our curated list of classic flicks playing in L.A. this week.
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‘Battle of the Vaccinated Bitches,’ Wild Up, Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat’ and an acclaimed solo show about the DACA experience: Plan your weekend here.
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The landmark Mt. Wilson Observatory reopens after COVID-19, plus wildfire closures.
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By Rachel Schnalzer Design and illustrations by Jade Cuevas Good morning, fellow Escapists.
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Even as the economy is rebounding, unemployment remains high, and the debt is forecast to grow beyond the $24.3 billion estimated for the end of this year, state officials said.
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Georgia’s secretary of state is publishing a list of nearly 102,000 voters who will be removed from the rolls unless they act to preserve their registration.
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Canada announces in coordination with the U.S. that restrictions on nonessential travel between the countries will be extended until July 21.
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A push is underway on Capitol Hill and beyond for a full-blown investigation of the coronavirus outbreak by a national commission like the one that looked into 9/11.
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Stocks sank again on Wall Street Friday, knocking the Standard & Poor’s 500 to its worst weekly loss since February, as more steam comes out of banks and other stocks that soared earlier this year with expectations for the economy and inflation.
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Regal Cinemas signed a lease Friday with mall landlord Douglas Emmett Inc. to take over the vacant theaters in the Galleria and reopen them soon.
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The Los Feliz home of reality show host Zak Bagans, once owned by the LaBianca family, has sold for the second time in three years for $1.875 million.
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A South L.A. woman was told the limit on a credit card she’s held for 36 years was reduced because she didn’t use it enough during the pandemic.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaks on activism and the NBA’s social justice award.
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In a Juneteenth release, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s ‘Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America,’ tells how protest reshaped this country.
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Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said Kawhi Leonard will miss Game 6 of their playoff series on Friday night against Utah because of a strained right knee.
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The Clippers can advance to the conference finals for the first time with a win Friday in front of a Staples Center capacity crowd. What to expect.
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San Bernardino County school officials failed to provide proper oversight of millions of dollars meant for the neediest students, state officials said.
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Retired teachers say the desire among students to pursue a trade rather than college is admirable and should be supported, not belittled.
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Hope View Elementary teacher Holly Sjogren presented Guide Dogs of America with a $2,000 check Wednesday.
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The allegations of misconduct and inappropriate “boundary crossing” at the Thacher School date to the 1980s.
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The USC Song Girls program and longtime coach Lori Nelson were the subject of a 2016 Title IX investigation, which turned up insufficient evidence that Nelson violated university policies.
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A blood test taken after his son’s wedding showed the House minority leader had been previously infected with coronavirus, he told reporters.
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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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Fatherhood means stepping up. That’s one of the many lessons shared over the years in L.A. Affairs columns that tackled issues of fatherhood, and family. In honor of Father’s Day, here are 11 of our favorites:
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When I came out to my father, he cursed me. I considered his words as if they were a fortune teller’s: “Mijo, you’re going to have a very lonely life.”
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My boyfriend was sweet. My boyfriend was hysterical. My boyfriend always told me how much he loved me. When we would have sex, my whole body felt worshipped, cared for — nurtured, even.
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In honor of LGBTQ relationships in Los Angeles, here’s a roundup of our favorite L.A. Affairs columns.
Your foundation, your chimney, your gas main — those are our topics for this week. To improve your earthquake safety on some of these fronts, you may need to hire a professional.
In our final installment, we look at earthquake insurance, important documents and good, old-fashioned cash.
What if an earthquake strikes when you’re out of the house? Here’s how to be prepared for a quake when you’re at work, on the road or mid-commute.
This week: How will you reach family members if you lose cellphone service? Where is your meetup spot? These are issues that figure into your family earthquake plan.