Larry King | 1933-2021
Larry King, who gained fame with his long-running CNN talk show ‘Larry King Live,’ died Saturday at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.
Transfer of Power
The trial will begin one week earlier than a proposal floated Thursday by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Changes at 1600: Days don’t begin and end with tweets. The press secretary hasn’t lied or insulted media. Policy papers are back. The president stays on message.
It’s taken only days for Democrats gauging how far President Joe Biden’s bold immigration proposal can go in Congress to acknowledge that if anything emerges, it will likely be significantly more modest.
Images of National Guard soldiers camped in a cold parking garage after being sent to protect Washington are bringing new calls for investigations of the U.S. Capitol Police.
Get ready for the same tough-as-nails obstructionist we saw when Obama was in office.
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California scientists have discovered a new coronavirus strain that appears to be propagating faster than any other variant in the Golden State.
People eager to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of schedule have flocked to some L.A. clinics, spending hours in an unofficial standby line for doses left over at the end of the day.
The only thing left unsaid is obvious: Absent substantial changes, Newsom’s “Safe Schools for All” plan won’t be ratified by the California Legislature.
Much of December’s distress was driven by hotels and restaurants closing, as tourism and business travel failed to bounce back and dining out was restricted.
California Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra’s office says it will look at whether the department has engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional policing.
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The National Weather Service warns that Southern California’s summer-like temperatures are petering off and wet weather will bring periods of rain, gusty winds and mountain snow through next week.
The club never reopened after the November 2018 massacre that left 12 dead.
Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974 despite enduring racism and went on to hit 755 homers in a 23-year career.
A Federal Aviation Administration employee and QAnon follower from Beaumont is facing federal charges after authorities say he confessed to taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol.
Needing a beach getaway and pandemic workouts, personal trainers and Instagrammers — some from L.A. — went to Tulum. And they posted about it.
Politicians say they’re concerned about misinformation on Twitter and Facebook, but they’re blowing smoke.
Neither tech company CEOs nor politicians want to make the tough calls on internet speech. Now they may have an alternative
Between the charms of star Omar Sy and its vengeful play on “gentleman thief” Arsène Lupin, the action drama’s viewers may find themselves in binge mode.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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How did California go from shining example to cautionary tale? Its early successes seem to have given people a false sense of security.
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L.A. County will start vaccinating older residents soon. Here’s how to sign up to find out when you get can one.
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The new stimulus bill passed by Congress includes $25 billion in rental relief for struggling tenants, $2.6 billion of which is coming to California. Can I apply?
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A $9,500 fine for lying about his misdeeds at a Vegas casino? The ex-councilman betrayed Los Angeles, and now he needs to serve time for his crimes.
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Republicans will have to abandon the lies they’ve perpetrated — starting with the one about Trump winning the election — before we can all get along.
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Historical observations about language used in the Nazi era mirror our Trumpian time. The list includes lies about stolen victory, hate group slogans and plenty of superlatives.
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Christopher A. Wray is one Trump appointee who deserves to be retained.
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A new presidential administration peacefully takes office and faces a pandemic that’s out of control in California and other states.
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It was King’s gift and job to be curious, writes TV critic Robert Lloyd. It made him a memorable interviewer — and a larger-than-life figure in his own right.
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Before he became an NFL star, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made a name for himself in Firebaugh, Calif., a town very proud of its native son.
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What we can all learn from Mashama Bailey and John Morisano’s “Black, White, and the Grey”
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In the mountains above Malibu, Liam Payne of One Direction unloaded his Spanish-style compound on five acres for $10.161 million.
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People who are self-employed — even if they work side jobs for only a few hours a week — get a litany of federal tax deductions that are not available to those who work only as employees.
Start the year with a green thumb
Begin 2021 on the right foot — with the right soil — and get ahead of this year’s biggest plant trends: mini trees, propagation and plenty more Zoom staging. Where should you shop for all of those things? At a local nursery. Lastly, if you’re feeling like growing crops but don’t have dirt or a farm, don’t worry — the potential for soil-less agriculture is huge.
One of the best things we do is ask you, our readers, to send us things. Never have we been so delighted as when we asked you to send us selfies with your plants and tell why you love them.
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In an open letter to President Biden, Amazon offers ‘to leverage our operations, information technology and communications’ to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
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Nowhere has the hospice industry’s growth been more explosive, and its harmful side effects more evident, than in Los Angeles County.
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Mexican journalists call the crime beat “la nota roja,” the red story. Lurid details guarantee web hits, but documenting the mayhem is among the riskiest assignments.
JoJo Siwa, a YouTube and Nickelodeon star, appeared to come out as gay Friday after hinting at the news by singing Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” on TikTok.
“I’m happy and you hate it,” Sabrina Carpenter sings in her new track, “Skin,” which seems to be a response to Olivia Rodrigo’s hit single “Drivers License.”
On Friday, “WandaVision” announced the arrival of Wanda and Vision’s twin boys. It might be the introduction of two characters to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
“Saturday Night Live” returns with new episodes at the end of January with John Krasinski, Dan Levy and Regina King announced as hosts.
It wasn’t always pretty, but the Clippers’ stars took over in a 120-106 victory over Oklahoma City on Friday night.
Davey Johnson, who managed the Dodgers in 1999 and 2000, is resting a home after undergoing treatment for COVID-19 in the hospital.
Catarina Macario wasted little time proving a long journey was worth it, scoring in her first international start for the U.S. in a 6-0 win over Colombia.
Charisma Osborne had 24 points and nine rebounds, and No. 6 UCLA handed No. 5 Stanford its second straight loss, 70-66 on Friday night in Santa Cruz.
Legal sales of recreational marijuana in Arizona started Friday, a once-unthinkable step in the former conservative stronghold.
Now that he’s left office, it’s hard to see him embracing the stately, exclusive club of living former presidents.
Mexican mothers searching for their missing children find multiple bodies buried on private property in Tijuana that they call a cartel dumping site.
One winning ticket was sold in Michigan for the $1-billion Mega Millions jackpot, making it the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history.
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The promise of hydroponics, aeroponics and aquaponics have made cultivation of crops in controlled environments a growth industry.
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With less-frequent trips to grocery stores encouraged right now, stock up on these pantry essentials to get dinner on the table easily.
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Thinly slicing Buddha’s hand transforms it from creepy to stunning in this modern tart made inspired by an old-fashioned pie.
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Sole Folks is a boutique that offers space for Black entrepreneurs to sell merchandise and for aspiring fashion designers to learn about the industry.
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One of the best things we do is ask you, our readers, to send us things. Never have we been so delighted as when we asked you to send us selfies with your plants and tell why you love them.
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My family has spent 308 days together in the house. Which brings us to “Jurassic Quest,” the drive-thru dinosaur experience now touring the country.
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Reese Cooper heads to Paris Fashion through the woods — with a little help from the U.S. Forest Service.
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Many of these local mountain spots are wearing a new coat.
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Californians are being asked to go no farther than 120 miles from home. Here are places that keep you within that limit.
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Después de medio siglo como senador y vicepresidente, Joe Biden asumirá la presidencia en un momento de crisis sanitaria, económica y social.
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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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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s career home run record in 1974 despite enduring racism and went on to hit 755 homers in a 23-year career.
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California start-up Lucid Motors seeks to take advantage of market mania for electric vehicles.
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On homelessness, the new Biden administration is offering to spend more on the problem — but it will need buy-in from Congress.
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The new president, in addition to not being the last president, has hit all the right notes in the days after his inauguration.
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The Pegasus races at Gulfstream Park could be the model for how Santa Anita will reopen to fans.
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Your regular field guide to the world of movies in your living room and beyond.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Dror Moreh’s documentary “The Human Factor” looks at Middle East peace efforts during the Clinton administration through the eyes of U.S. diplomats.
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With the HBO drama’s second pandemic-era special, Schafer gives TV writing a try: ‘There’s an element of play that I didn’t understand about writing before.’
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What’s on TV tonight, Saturday, Jan. 23, plus Sunday talk shows: “Salt-N-Pepa” on Lifetime; “A Wild Year on Earth” on BBC America
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Inauguration poet Amanda Gorman’s star continues to rise as photoshopped images juxtapose her with famous folks such as Bernie Sanders and Maya Angelou.
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The unanimous ruling by the 4th District Court of Appeal in San Diego said an injunction issued by a Superior Court judge erred by including all county restaurants.
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Although fair’s Board of Directors has given no indication it will take down the pride flags, controversy has been brewing
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California’s ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products is suspended after a referendum by the tobacco industry qualified for the 2022 ballot.
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Mayor Eric Garcetti says he’s confident manufacturers will meet demand and additional COVID vaccines will be approved. But many more doses are needed.
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Gabriel Landeskog scored 1:38 into overtime as the Colorado Avalanche won 3-2 over the host Ducks, who got goals from Hampus Lindholm and Adam Henrique.
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John David Baker, USC’s tight ends and inside receivers coach, is joining Lane Kiffin’s staff at Mississippi.
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Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who hit seven three-pointers in Thursday’s win at Milwaukee, is cementing himself as a perfect complement to the Lakers’ stars.
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Kiké Hernández, a fan favorite who helped the Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox.
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Impeachment, the COVID-19 relief bill, the future of the filibuster — all are being shaped by the fight for long-term control of the Senate.
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Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III becomes the first Black secretary of Defense and the second member of President Biden’s Cabinet to be approved by the Senate.
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As a 50-50 tiebreaker, the vice president will have a chance to raise her profile and show loyalty to Biden.
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy offers dizzying contradictory statements about the president’s role in the riot at the Capitol.
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Russian police on Saturday arrested hundreds of protesters who took to the streets in temperatures as low as minus-58degrees to demand the release of Alexei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure.
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Arizona, which has not mandated masks and shutdowns, has surpassed California as the state with the worst rate of coronavirus infections.
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Advocacy groups warn that immigrants may be some of the most difficult people to reach during the largest vaccination campaign in American history.
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The NFL says 7,500 healthcare workers vaccinated for COVID-19 will be given tickets to the Super Bowl. They will join about 14,500 others in attendance.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
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Southern California’s nurseries had a wild ride in 2020, with huge demand from first-time gardeners stuck at home. Now they’re bracing for another big year.
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Manmade wetlands in South L.A. make a convincing habitat, and winter hiking trails to put on your to-do list.
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We’re running out of things to do during quarantine. But Samir Mezrahi knows that Zillow surfing never gets old.
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In Brentwood, an architectural gem designed by Lorcan O’Herlihy centers on a wood courtyard with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Asking price: $4.25 million.
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Wall Street tapped the brakes on its recent record-setting rally Friday with a mixed finish for the major stock indexes, though the S&P 500 still ended the week with its third weekly gain in four.
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In Marina Del Rey, actress Rosario Dawson just sold her three-story home of six years for $2.28 million.
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Six years after spending $47.85 million on Maurice Marciano’s Beverly Hills mansion, casino mogul Steve Wynn is trying to sell it for $110 million.
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Because flight attendants are potential COVID-19 super spreaders, it’s up to us to follow protection protocols, including remaining alone in my hotel room.
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From dinosaur digs to Salvador Dalí, here a few favorite virtual museum experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of home.
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Hiking and biking on backwoods trails offer travelers a couple of ways to explore — and still keep their distance from others.
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Explore Kenai Fjords National Park, Hawaii Volcanos National Park and Crater Lake National Park with these virtual travel activities.
