The trial will begin one week earlier than a proposal floated Thursday by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Mayor 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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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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The club never reopened after the November 2018 massacre that left 12 dead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Christopher A. Wray is one Trump appointee who deserves to be retained.
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How densely we live partly determines whether we sicken and die.
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On the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 on U.S. soil, Joe Biden has given the nation the pandemic response plan it needs.
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Senate Republicans should recognize that the filibuster hasn’t been their friend, but rather has damaged their popularity and shifted power from Congress to the president.
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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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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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It wasn’t always pretty, but the Clippers’ stars took over in a 120-106 victory over Oklahoma City and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday night.
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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.
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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.
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Get dinner on the table easily with these pantry recipes. “Midnight” pasta is a filling meal at any hour. For a step up, there’s this pasta simmered in jarred marinara sauce. Smashed canned beans go well on toast or consider a pot of stewed black beans.
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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.
U.S. regulators have approved the first long-acting drug combination for HIV, monthly shots that can replace daily pills.
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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Your regular field guide to the world of movies in your living room and beyond.
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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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Los Angeles Times awards columnist Glenn Whipp rounds up the latest in his weekly newsletter.
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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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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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The LAPD’s use of officers on horseback to confront a crowd in downtown L.A. on Inauguration Day is being condemned as a violation of past reforms.
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Backers abandon plans for a temporary Ferris wheel-like attraction they presented as a COVID-safe diversion at San Diego’s Balboa Park.
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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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Rayshad Williams on Friday was the second veteran Bruins defensive back to enter the transfer portal this week, joining Elijah Gates.
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Chargers new leader Brandon Staley has coached against final four NFL teams: the Buccaneers, Bills and Packers this season, and the Chiefs twice last season.
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Southern Section commissioner Rob Wigod is this week’s guest on Friday Night Live.
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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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For a while, Donald Trump seemed like a new breed of human predator. But as he slinked off the national stage, even his last-gaspers had to concede they were licked. And so was he.
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Amazon won’t be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app favored by followers of former President Trump.
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Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Trump.
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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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President Biden moves to take a more assertive federal role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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As millions pine for their COVID-19 vaccinations, a lucky few are getting bumped to the front of the line because of extra doses that must get used.
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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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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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Market researcher Euromonitor predicts COVID will define 2021 consumer experiences. But their own report reveals a need for privacy safeguards.
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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.
