Not many take the time to recognize the city’s brilliance and beauty hiding in plain sight. Consider this issue a starting point for sustained looking.
Amazon said it will buy MGM, acquiring popular franchises such as ‘James Bond’ and ‘The Pink Panther.’
A new CDC report on “breakthrough” infections in people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 finds that just 2% of such cases result in death.
U.S. intelligence agencies are investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the unlikely possibility that they lead to a Chinese lab.
The vote, seen as a setback for Exxon’s leadership, comes amid a growing push to grapple with climate change and pivot away from fossil fuels.
The suspect set his own house on fire, then drove to a Valley Transportation Authority union meeting and began shooting, officials said.
The funds will instead flow to antigang initiatives, universal income programs, homeless services, education and jobs initiatives and more.
CHP is investigating if the suspect is responsible for about 80 shootings across Southern California that left commuters frightened.
Water-cannon gangsters, booze-soaked vice dens: How 1939’s ‘Battle of Santa Monica Bay’ brought down L.A.’s floating casinos.
Hollywood execs once dismissed the idea of mass interest in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, but the success of HBO’s Emmy-winning series breathed life into a raft of documentaries.
The Getty Center, which has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reopens to the public.
The Lakers won Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns because Anthony Davis flipped the script. The goat in opening loss was stellar in evening the series.
In a new study of children in hospital ICUs, pain levels fell and oxytocin levels rose after they were read a lighthearted story for 30 minutes.
From the buzzed-about to the under-the-radar, the Times TV team selects the shows to queue up for your nights at home this summer.
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If the Angels can’t turn it around and contend, Shohei Ohtani could take a trip up the I-5 in free agency, Bill Shaikin writes.
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The Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace is open again, along with Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan and the Garden Buffet at South Point. We went to opening night at the Bacchanal Buffet. This is what it was like.
Here’s why Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s magical 1981 season still inspires us today.
Latino Life
Rancho Humilde Records, headquartered in Downey, has become a trailblazer in Latin music by giving traditional Mexican corridos a hip-hop makeover.
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.
Dulce Garcia, a DACA recipient, got permission to leave the U.S. and come back so that she could help asylum seekers in Tijuana.
Even as Biden administration officials call Title 42 a ‘source of pain,’ they’re defending the Trump-era pandemic policy.
Vaccination rates are especially low among Latino men. Misinformation, fear and busy schedules all play a role, experts say.
Must Reads
Lauren London reflects on acting, Nipsey Hussle, Black L.A.
As the University of California confronts record demand for admission, lawmakers are considering a plan to cut in half the share of nonresident students to make more room for locals.
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Recent demonstrations — exemplified by those that followed the murder of George Floyd — have spawned a backlash undermining the fundamental right to protest.
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What is it about critical race theory that terrifies so many conservative lawmakers and officials?
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Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and his GOP colleagues will make or break the formation of an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. How do we think that’ll go?
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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You want them to get vaccinated. They don’t. Now what? Tips from experts to have a conversation that could possibly change their mind.
Visual Storytelling
In 1939, there was a fierce battle in the waters off Santa Monica over a gambling ship operated by a notorious kingpin.
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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.
Disneyland Imagineers anticipated criticism of the inclusion of ‘true love’s kiss’ in its Snow White ride redo. How they worked to empower Snow White.
A riveting new series examines how African American chefs shaped the nation’s tastes.
Her Agent Dana Scully and now the formidable Iron Lady aside, Gillian Anderson is actually a little goofy.
It’s Emma Stone vs. Emma Thompson in this often-dazzling if ultimately confused live-action origin story for one of Disney’s most iconic villains.
Luka Doncic has 39 points to offset a big night from Kawhi Leonard, who had 41, and Paul George in a 127-121 Dallas win on Tuesday at Staples Center.
Top UCLA tennis player Abbey Forbes is focused on the NCAA tournament, but her mind is never far from her brother Luke, who has leukemia.
It had been three years since Yovanna Guzman watched her son Geovanny Hernandez play baseball until this spring. A glimpse inside their special lives.
It’s been a year since George Floyd’s tragic death, and the Rams’ Robert Woods and Jordan Fuller see positive signs of change but also say more is needed.
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.
Belarus’ president defends his diversion of a passenger plane carrying a dissident activist who was later arrested, a move that has sparked outrage.
The Mexican government says a private building project is destroying part of the outskirts of the ancient ruin site of Teotihuacán, near Mexico City.
The Virginia Republican was elected to the Senate in 1978 and served five terms. He was Elizabeth Taylor’s sixth husband until 1982.
Investigators found that a clamp deactivated the emergency brake on the cable car, which went careering down the mountainside after a cable snapped.
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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.
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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.
The perils of parenting through a pandemic
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Asian American groups that helped Democrats win the White House and Congress say moments of triumph and tribulation for their community are intertwined.
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On “The Envelope” podcast, the “WandaVision” star talks about “failing in front of people” — and how costar Kathryn Hahn kept things light on set.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Why hike in Los Angeles? Lots of reasons. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail.
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Readers had plenty of suggestions for our list of favorite California destinations. Here are more than 30, including many redwoods.
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These trips will take you to priceless places, and our pro tips will help you dig deeper.
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For many, this somber holiday marks the start of summer
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The river recreation zones will open in time for Memorial Day weekend, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority announced Monday.
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The L.A. County Fair is moving to May. Why? Because September is too hot to properly enjoy junk food and carnival rides.
Join the Conversation
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One year after George Floyd’s murder, the L.A. City Council finalized a plan to spend $90 million on communities of color.
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Orchid Health tells would-be parents its test can identify embryos with the lowest likelihood of developing cancer, schizophrenia and other diseases. But there are concerns about both the science and the ethics.
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Democrats’ hopes of reforming prescription drug prices and expanding Medicare run into trouble over their slim majorities and industry opposition.
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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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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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Syrians in government-held areas of the war-torn country are voting in elections certain to give President Bashar Assad a fourth term.
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A Groucho Marx song from the 1930s sums up McConnell’s approach: ‘Whatever it is, I’m against it.’
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Reforming the Republican Party from within seems a tall order, so what about a new Third Way? Here’s where the odds get really long.
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A Southwest Airlines flight attendant lost two teeth when she was attacked by a passenger this weekend on a flight from Sacramento to San Diego.
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Exxon Mobil shareholders may force change on the giant oil company, starting this week.
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Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union took a slight loss in Sherman Oaks, selling a scenic villa for $5.5 million that they bought for $6 million in 2018.
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Want PPP loan forgiveness? Here’s a look at the application process and tips on what small businesses can do to improve their chances.
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Big banks’ leaders will testify about their COVID-era work. They expect frustration from lawmakers who are concerned about evictions, mortgage defaults and the pace of lending to consumers and small businesses.
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Times reporters covering the Lakers-Suns and Clippers-Mavericks playoff series provide insight and analysis into what happened during Game 2.
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After a Game 2 loss to Dallas put the Clippers in an 0-2 hole in the playoff series, they downplayed any worries. At least they can’t blow a 3-1 lead this time.
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Guard Dennis Schroder and center Andre Drummond rebounded from lackluster performances to help the Lakers even their playoff series against the Suns.
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Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined to score 16 of the Lakers’ last 18 points in a 109-102 victory Tuesday that evened the best-of-seven series.
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A fun list of the best things to do in L.A. in May and June
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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COVID-19 cases in L.A. public schools would have likely been much higher if UTLA hadn’t pushed really hard on reopening safely.
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A growing number of public schools are using mascots, food trucks and prize giveaways to encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before summer vacation.
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If LAUSD — and all other California districts — do not fully reopen, they would lose state funding under rules already set to take effect.
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With billions of dollars and the educational recovery of 465,000 students at stake, various groups are making demands.
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