A fresh surge of coronavirus cases on Saturday and Sunday has alarmed Los Angeles County officials, who say they may consider imposing a curfew and other health measures in effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
A warming trend is set to continue through Monday, and if the temperature beats the forecast, we could have a new record.
SpaceX launched four astronauts to the International Space Station on Sunday.
Voters this year are very anxious about the economy as the pandemic takes a toll on businesses, jobs and retirement savings. They didn’t want to unleash a major new property tax hike that might further cripple the California economy.
Designation of a Boyle Heights landmark pits economic considerations against cultural sensibilities.
With Trump still balking at conceding and health experts forecasting a new phase of the pandemic, calls intensify for the start of a formal transition.
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Without using Biden’s name, Trump tweeted that ‘He won,’ something the president had not said before publicly.
Registered Democrats outnumber registered Republicans in the county by more than 240,000.
Apart from politics, many Korean Americans said it was a moment to savor.
The Rams proved they’re contenders for the NFC West title by slowing down one of the NFL’s top offenses in a 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
Former Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda has been admitted to the hospital, the team announced Sunday. The 93-year-old is in intensive care.
Costume designer Amy Roberts explains how Netflix’s drama re-created Diana’s most memorable looks — and how her evolving fashions tell the story of Season 4.
Stir-fried green beans, cranberry membrillo and a crustless pumpkin custard: Thanksgiving classics hit “refresh” to fit this unordinary year.
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President-elect Joe Biden is expected to return to long-held norms on multilateral policy in Latin America — including a shift in tone and more predictable foreign policy moves.
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President-elect Joe Biden won his race by performing strongly in suburbs, building large margins among Black voters and chipping into Trump territory.
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As money comes pouring in from Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Wall Street, and election ads saturate the state, will will there be a backlash from Georgia voters?
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Refusal to accept unpleasant reality is the hallmark of dictators, especially if disaster or defeat is looming.
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The marriages of Biden and Harris couldn’t be more different from those of Trump and Pence, or so it seems from the outside.
Gift Guide
What feels like therapy but isn’t? Shopping, and what’s better than shopping to celebrate 2020 is almost over and spread needed cheer to the plant lover, pot head or couch potato in your life who deserves to end the year on high note. We chose local shops, video games, gifts for outdoors, music, books and gastronomy enthusiasts. And most of our selection is under $100, even our superhero gifts.
Welcome to our comprehensive gift guide for the 2020 holiday season.
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John Levin, a wax cylinder collector, purchased a box of cylinders from someone in the Midwest. After months of research, he thinks he discovered some of the earliest musical recordings from Los Angeles.
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Two families’ struggle for justice reveals the dark truth of Saudi Arabia’s labor system.
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When George Floyd was killed, Jesse Ugstad filmed his white mom, who did a one-person Black Lives Matter march in their small Minnesota village of under 700. The small act of protest spurred a reckoning.
Charles and Diana’s “wedding of the century” already looms large in modern British history. So Season 4 of Netflix’s drama series took a different approach.
Universal and Blumhouse’s “Freaky” earned $3.7 million as 47.7% of domestic theaters still in operation face reclosures with COVID-19 pandemic surge.
A certain character from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” has finally been referenced on “The Mandalorian.” Here is her back story.
Friday’s ‘Science and Medicine’ panel featured Nicholas Christakis, Debora MacKenzie and Sonia Shah, with The Times’ Soumya Karlamangla moderating.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson celebrated his birthday weekend with a vintage performance in UCLA’s 34-10 victory over California.
Positive coronavirus tests among players on Utah’s roster forced it to cancel its game Saturday, but Clay Helton is hopeful USC will play the Utes.
A lot of matters have gone wrong for the Chargers in this strange year, so seems coach Anthony Lynn should get a chance to right this sinking ship.
Tiger Woods finishes with a 10 on the par-three 12th hole at Augusta National during the final round of the Masters on Sunday.
Beijing’s aggressive South China Sea expansion shows its willingness to defy international laws for President Xi Jinping’s visions of power.
Iota became the 13th hurricane of the Atlantic season early Sunday, threatening to bring another dangerous system to the two countries.
Greek authorities say an ancient bust of the god Hermes has been discovered in good condition in central Athens during sewage work.
The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea’s capital, and he is threatening more.
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After months of long hours in the kitchen trying to keep his family’s Sherman Oaks restaurant Anajak Thai afloat during the pandemic, Justin Pichetrungsi decided to indulge his inner taquero.
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With no traditional crusts in sight, standard pie flavors are free to be better versions of themselves.
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Not a yam, not a sweet potato; rather, a “sweetpotato.”
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AAA says nearly 48 million people are expected to hop into their vehicles for the Turkey Day trek this year. If you’re getting on the road, keep hand sanitizer, gloves and masks fully stocked.
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Be prepared for bus and rail services to operate less frequently, or sometimes not at all. Here’s what else to know about using Metro bus and light rail, Metrolink trains or the LAX FlyAway Bus.
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There’s a limited number of tickets sold to allow for social distancing, and reservations will be required for seats on popular Southern California routes.
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Airplane fares are rising, middle seats are filling up and the number of people flying has nearly doubled since June. Here are things to know if you’re traveling by plane.
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With care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Use these tips when choosing a room and for when you arrive at your destination.
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For those looking to travel this holiday season with kids, take advantage of technology, keep lots of hand sanitizer at the ready and do some research beforehand.
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Una oleada invernal de COVID-19 es inevitable, dicen los expertos, aunque su magnitud depende de lo que hagamos. Cientos de miles de vidas penden de un hilo.
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¿Por qué los Dodgers capturarán su primer título de Serie Mundial desde 1988? Hay una confiabilidad en este equipo que estuvo ausente en años anteriores
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Dejará la Casa Blanca, pero Trump no se irá. Su política tóxica perseguirá a los republicanos y al país durante años.
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Our Kentucky correspondent argues for why Swiss Skydiver should win Horse of the Year.
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A nude statue honoring feminist Mary Wollstonecraft gets flamed. Plus, the Hammer’s biennial in COVID limbo and more in our weekly arts newsletter
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A surge in COVID-19 cases over the weekend worries Los Angeles County officials.
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Beijing’s aggressive South China Sea expansion shows its willingness to defy international laws for President Xi Jinping’s visions of power.
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A coronavirus outbreak tied to a wedding reception caused 177 infections and 7 COVID-19 deaths. It shows why health officials are nervous about holiday gatherings.
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A season of disappointment and depression as COVID-19 rages
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As Texas surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases, the state, like much of the nation, is overwhelmed by a virus that is more stubborn than the will of many quarantine-fatigued Americans who want to wish it away.
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A massive celebration after the Notre Dame-Clemson game was a potential super-spreader event, but experts say it could shed light on the coronavirus.
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What’s on TV Monday, Nov. 16: The season premiere of “Bob Hearts Abishola” on CBS; NFL football: The Minnesota Vikings visit the Chicago Bears on ESPN
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Princess Diana was thrust into the global spotlight when she married Prince Charles. Emma Corrin, the new star of ‘The Crown,’ can relate.
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A New York man has been arrested in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis last month.
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Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan and other “Scream” stars are back for a virtual reunion today benefiting the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Jahi was 2 years old when he vanished from San Diego. Eighteen years later, Jahi’s mother Tameka Jones still has no definitive answers about what happened to him.
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When Costa Mesa opened a 37-acre wetland complex in 2013, officials believed it would be largely self-sustaining. But construction deficiencies are costing $350,000 a year in maintenance, and mosquitoes abound.
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The officer drove himself to a hospital after the shooting. His wound was not life-threatening.
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Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man who they said was brandishing a handgun in the unincorporated area east of Inglewood.
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Offensive wiz Sean McVay was supposed to take the Rams offense to new places with Jared Goff, but expectations haven’t been in touch with reality.
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The Chargers’ miscues on special teams, including a punt that was blocked, did nothing to help their chances in Sunday’s 29-21 loss to the Dolphins.
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Darious Williams got plenty of air time and out-shined Jalen Ramsey with his two interceptions in the Rams’ victory over the Seattle Seahawks.
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Breaking down the notable numbers behind the Rams’ 23-16 victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
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President-elect Joe Biden and his aides have staked out positions that chart a markedly different course from that of the Obama team they worked on four years ago.
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Joe Biden’s election is just the latest power shift in two decades of volatility.
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Trump supporters, white nationalists and others gather in the nation’s capital to echo his baseless claims of election fraud.
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President-elect Joe Biden is expected to select Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, to lead the Department of Defense.
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Officials say British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Azerbaijan has postponed taking control of a territory ceded by Armenian forces in a cease-fire agreement, but denounced civilians leaving the area for burning houses and committing what it called “ecological terror.”
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Gov. Doug Burgum is letting North Dakota’s beleaguered hospitals to use infected but asymptomatic doctors and nurse to treat COVID-19 patients.
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Catholic bishops will open a national meeting under dramatic circumstances, including the pandemic, the election and a revelatory report on ex-Cardinal McCarrick.
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Princess Diana had style and flair when it came to her life — and her wardrobe. Her looks continue to inspire Hollywood as well as fashion designers.
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2020 would be my year. I updated my online dating profile, I planned two international vacations and scheduled several road trips with friends. And then the pandemic hit.
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We trace Princess Diana’s fashion evolution in this photo timeline, from her courtship with Prince Charles to the months before her untimely death.
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Graphic designer Nemuel DePaula’s flower truck, Lenita by Grita, has become his lifeline during COVID-19. His motto: ‘Stop and smell the flores.’
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Freight carriers including container shippers and cargo airlines say global demand is building toward a seasonal peak that could outstrip last year’s as online consumer spending surges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Big names listing their big homes also include rapper Logic, for $5 million in Calabasas, and National League MVP Christian Yelich, for $6.3 million in Malibu.
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In Beverly Hills, a dazzling Midcentury designed by Hal Levitt finds new ways to emphasize indoor-outdoor living across more than 6,000 square feet. Asking price: $26 million.
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When the pandemic struck, some side hustles fell by the wayside. You’d be hard-pressed to find work as a mystery shopper or dog sitter, for instance. Now those jobs are coming back.
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Reserving a vacation rental with Airbnb or Vrbo may be a good way to minimize contact with others and enjoy a change of scenery. Here are things to consider before you book.
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Traveling through the second busiest airport in the country isn’t usually stress free. Use these tips, including arriving extra early and going nuts with hand sanitizer, to make your trip a little easier.
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How to travel this holiday season by plane, train and car, and how to safely stay in a hotel or a rental. If you’re staying local, we have ideas for how to spend the time.
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Experts urge travelers to avoid ride share, but if you have to use one, be aware of these guidelines. For example, Uber requires passengers to wear masks and Lyft forbids passengers from sitting in the front seat.
