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2020 presidential race

Kamala Harris joins growing field of Democrats eager to challenge Trump

Kamala Harris joins growing field of Democrats eager to challenge Trump

Stressing her experience as a prosecutor, Harris drew a clear contrast with President Trump, without mentioning his name.

By Melanie Mason

Kamala Harris: Full coverage

LAUSD teachers to stay off the job Tuesday, even if a settlement is reached

When an agreement is reached — whenever that is — the Board of Education also would have to ratify the deal.

By Howard Blume

In the L.A. teachers’ strike, teaching families picket and pinch pennies

In the L.A. teachers’ strike, teaching families picket and pinch pennies

By Sonali Kohli

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

UCLA and the Brentwood School are under fire from advocates who say that neither institution is providing the veteran services they agreed to under their leases.

By Gale Holland

MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

• Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse as Russia questions swirl around him

MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

By Janet Hook and Eli Stokols

Gov. Newsom earmarks funds for a migrant shelter in his proposed budget

Much of the money will likely go to San Diego nonprofits and community organizations, collectively known as the San Diego Rapid Response Network, running a temporary shelter.

By Kate Morrissey

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

By George Skelton

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Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

In Syria, another suicide blast targets U.S. forces and Israel attacks Iranian troops

Health officials confirm 22 measles cases in Washington state

10% of TSA airport screeners skipped work Sunday

Teen denies provoking Native American protester: 'I will not stand for this'

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China’s economy is weakening, spurring fear of a global slowdown. The trade war isn’t helping

China’s economy is weakening, spurring fear of a global slowdown. The trade war isn’t helping

Chinese policymakers are struggling to turn around the rapidly weakening economy, the world’s second largest, with growth in 2018 at its lowest rate for 28 years.

• Bill Plaschke: Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win over Saints

Saints fans urge Roger Goodell to call for NFC championship redo

By Chuck Schilken

• Trump congratulates the Patriots, but not the Rams, on Super Bowl berth

Patriots vs. Chiefs: Some overlooked plays from the wild AFC championship

By Mike DiGiovanna

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

Review: In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga solves the problem of 'A Star Is Born'

Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

Dave Roberts says Dodgers still need to add a proven right-handed hitter

Dave Roberts says Dodgers still need to add a proven right-handed hitter

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UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

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Remember the subprime mortgage mess? $1.2 trillion in risky corporate debt is flashing similar warning signs

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A T-Mobile-Sprint merger would be onerous for California's working families

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Around California

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Jan 20, 2019

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Jan 20, 2019

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Jan 18, 2019

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

Jan 17, 2019

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

Jan 17, 2019

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Jan 15, 2019

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Jan 12, 2019

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

Jan 12, 2019

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

Jan 11, 2019

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

Jan 11, 2019

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Jan 11, 2019

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

Jan 10, 2019

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Jan 6, 2019

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Jan 6, 2019

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

Jan 3, 2019

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Angels count on a healthy Tyler Skaggs to lead the pitching staff

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MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

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Trump lawyer walks back controversial comments about Moscow project

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Sure, the GOP snubbed Steve King. But when will they do something about Trump's racism?

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We celebrate MLK for trying to rescue America’s soul. Steve King reminds us the job still isn’t finished

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Sorry, we're stuck with the electoral college. But there is a workaround

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A DNA test restored my lost African ancestry. Or so I thought

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The racism and irrationality that fuel blind support for Trump

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Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

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Flight attendants aren't in it for the money. That's what their second jobs are for

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A Bali vacation sounds magical — and it is when you help keep the island beautiful

Jan 20, 2019
The 2004 tsunami could have killed me. I escaped, but it changed my perspective

Jan 20, 2019
Highway 1 reopens in two spots near Big Sur that were closed because of storm

Jan 18, 2019
5 off-the-grid hotels where nature and comfort meet

Jan 18, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

By Gustavo Arellano

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The Hearth & Hound, April Bloomfield's Hollywood restaurant, to close

Jan 19, 2019
True love is my spurned suitor fixing me up with the man of my dreams

Jan 19, 2019
Balmain opens its 'Balmain universe' to the world with new app

Jan 18, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Somali refugee turned congresswoman, to publish memoir in 2020

Jan 18, 2019
For his fall 2019 Louis Vuitton men's collection, Virgil Abloh pays homage to Michael Jackson

Jan 18, 2019

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