Overhill Farms formed a coronavirus safety committee with its workers and union after the state opened an inspection into coronavirus health violations.
California’s ban on gas-fueled vehicles calls the auto industry’s bluff on zero emissions
As he and his father hid from the Germans in a Polish forest, the boy who would become a kindly suburban Southern California doctor vowed to study medicine.
China’s oppression of Muslims reaches beyond Xinjiang province into neighboring Pakistan. Why does the South Asian nation stay quiet?
The holiest period on the Jewish calendar has coincided in Israel with the world’s first reimposed national lockdown, making worship difficult.
COVID-19’s spread in Florida jeopardizes Trump’s reelection prospects in the crucial battleground state.
A truck drove through a group of protesters in Hollywood on Thursday night, striking and running over at least one person as it sped through the crowd, footage shows.
She will also be the first Jewish American to lie in state and just the second Supreme Court justice.
Paris police say four people have been wounded in a knife attack near the former offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo.
A federal judge lifts a deadline for the census, saying a shortened schedule would produce inaccuracies that would affect political representation.
FX’s anthology series “Fargo” returns for Season 4 after a three-year hiatus, featuring Chris Rock in a story of rival gangs in 1950 Kansas City.
The one Laker who must prove he can play at a consistently high level for them to win a championship? It’s not LeBron James. It’s Anthony Davis.
Companies like DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats must sign formal agreements with local restaurants before advertising food delivery to customers.
Pandemic living
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Los Angeles parents filed a class action lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified, saying the district is failing to provide students with their constitutional right to an education during distance learning.
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About 200,000 Orange County students are back to school amid celebrations and safety concerns, a major test of school districts’ ability to reopen campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Here are some travel safety tips from the experts for flying during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Authorities want communities to evacuate from the approaching August Complex fire, but some weed growers are staying put, with lucrative buds close to harvest time.
Gale Sayers’ death reminds us of the beauty, power and longevity of the film “Brian’s Song,” which was based on a deep and unexpected friendship he cherished. Want to see a grown man of a certain age cry? Just hum a few bars.
Coronavirus around the world
The world is in varying stages of dealing with the coronavirus. In Mexico City, the vendors have returned to the streets and parks are packed. The continent of Africa has seen just over 30,000 deaths attributed to the coronavirus despite predictions of disaster. Sweden has so far been spared from a second wave of infections, while Spain has become the epicenter of the virus in Europe.
U.S. trade bans are spurring labor reforms in Malaysia, which produces two-thirds of the world’s disposable gloves.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including how online classrooms have redefined the act of crying in school.
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In August, the Los Angeles Times published a series on the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium antiwar demonstration. After an overwhelming response, most of the series will be collected in a 36-page zine.
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Mortgage rates are at historic lows, so there’s money to be saved there by buying a home now. But when it comes to the home’s sales price, don’t expect a discount because of the economic downturn.
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Trump’s charge that Biden doesn’t know “where he is” and belongs “in a home” have worried some voters. But the debate will show us what the truth is.
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I’m a Northern Californian but I find myself inching toward a status I never dreamed of: expat.
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Mail-in ballots, registration deadlines, voting centers — we’ve got you covered with the basics of voting in the Nov. 3 election.
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More Californians will vote by mail this year because of the coronavirus. Here’s how it works.
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Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more.
Visual storytelling
Fire officials say the number of burned structures could rise as high as 85 as the blaze continues to grow.
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Protesters took to the streets in Louisville, Ky., and Los Angeles after a grand jury declined to charge officers in the killing of Breonna Taylor.
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Fears of a significant spread of the Bobcat fire dissipated as Santa Ana winds failed to materialize, but foothill communities remain on high alert.
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Armed Black groups like the Minnesota Freedom Fighters work to protect the streets as calls for racial justice mount.
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‘We thought we were eternal,’ said the lucha libre star known as Olímpico. ‘We never knew something like this could happen.’
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Armed Black groups like the Minnesota Freedom Fighters work to protect the streets as calls for racial justice mount.
Mart Crowley’s landmark gay story captures the bonds of friendship, even when it gets ugly.
With this weekend’s limited release of “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Netflix is making its first robust return to theaters since the pandemic struck. What’s at stake for the streamer and the industry as a whole.
Sacha Baron Cohen, Jeremy Strong, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance are among the ensemble of Aaron Sorkin’s sweeping historical drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”
The schedule unveiled Thursday also features Ayad Akhtar, Marlon James and actor Henry Winkler. The online festival — 25 events marking 25 years — begins Oct. 18.
Pac-12 Conference university presidents and chancellors voted Thursday to start playing a seven-game season on Nov. 7.
After making his first NBA playoff start since 2017, Dwight Howard rekindles his past rebounding dominance in the Lakers’ Game 4 win over the Nuggets.
If the Angels leave Anaheim, it could include a $100-million to $300-million penalty, according to a new proposal.
Here are five questions facing UCLA as the Bruins prepare to start a delayed football season.
Christopher Vialva, 40, was convicted of killing an Iowa couple visiting Texas when he was 19.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley sayd he won’t vote for a Supreme Court nominee unless she opposes Roe vs. Wade.
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘very sorry’ about the death of a South Korean official near the countries’ disputed sea boundary, in an extremely rare apology.
The head of the Vatican’s saint-making office resigned and renounced his rights as a cardinal amid a financial scandal that has reportedly implicated him indirectly.
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With food delivery surging during COVID-19, virtual restaurants have become a booming industry
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A steady and reliable presence in the American pantry, garlic powder is finally getting the press it always deserved.
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The iconic Pacific Dining Car restaurant, opened in 1921, has closed. The original Westlake location is auctioning off its furniture, signage and tableware. The Santa Monica location, opened in 1990, shut a few months ago. The brand will continue to exist and focus on online sales, it says on its website.
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When Japanese immigrants moved into one of Riverside’s nicest — and whitest — downtown neighborhoods in the early 1900s, it caused an uproar. The family had to fight to stay -- and won.
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We’ve missed a lot being cooped up. These day trips, from the beaches to the desert to the valleys, will get you out there again.
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Tom Ford, Wolk Morais and Lavie by CK offered showcases of standout spring and summer 2021 collections.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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El misterio de un violonchelo raro robado tiene un final sorprendente
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A medio año de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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“Schitt’s Creek” made Emmy history. Does it belong in the pantheon?
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Brandon Leake, a 27 year-old Stockton native, won “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday.
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A constitutional crisis over the presidential election seems unlikely, but President Trump’s comments have raised concerns.
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Trump’s refusal to say that he’d peacefully transfer power may just be bluster. But there are steps he could take, and Democrats are on the alert.
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A new heat wave is building in California, bringing dangerous fire weather to parts of the already fire-scarred state. And fire season is just beginning.
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About 200,000 Orange County students are back to school amid celebrations and safety concerns, a major test of school districts’ ability to reopen campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The median age of people with COVID-19 in the U.S. has declined, with adults in their 20s now accounting for more cases than people in any other age group.
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What sparked Hong Kong’s mass protests last year — fear of extradition to mainland China — has become a dark reality for 12 Hong Kong families.
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An Australian think tank says China is expanding secret detention centers in Xinjiang, where Uighurs are targeted in a forced assimilation campaign.
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Vietnamese police say they will investigate a factory near Ho Chi Minh City that was found repacking about 320,000 used condoms for resale.
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South Africans of all walks of life are dancing to “Jerusalema,” a rousing anthem to lift their spirits amid the battle against COVID-19
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The partnership between San Francisco-based Sunrun and the French brand aims to save 10,000 households $50 a month off electricity bills.
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The story of Betty Reid Soskin and how to get free entry to national parks.
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What started out as a way to add feminine flair to judicial robes ended up speaking volumes.
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I was feeling cooped up in Los Angeleaves during COVID-19. I headed to a cabin in the desert for a new perspective
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Here’s a look at the priciest and cheapest homes in Pasadena.
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The majority of U.S. workers who took a pay cut as COVID-19 brought the economy to a halt are still earning less than they were before, a Pew study found.
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Amazon.com Inc. is diving into the new and hotly contested market for streaming video games, the company said during a press event Thursday that also revealed a refreshed lineup of Echo smart speakers and a flying home video camera.
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Trump’s claim to protect Americans with preexisting conditions is a big zero
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Most foreign travel is still off the table, but some states are easing restrictions on visitors from California.
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Going it alone has definite pluses, and tour operators now are seeing an uptick in bookings.
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Fire persists nearby, but park is expanding camping options
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As families decide if and how to celebrate, the embattled agency weighs in
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During the pandemic, most actors are auditioning for projects via self-tapes filmed and submitted from home. Here’s how to nail your at-home audition.
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Casting directors and actors share their experiences auditioning via Zoom, self-tapes and — in rare cases — in person amid the COVID-19 crisis.
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Jeff Pearlman talks about “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty,” which he started writing before Bryant’s death.
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JANM and EWP are among 20 BIPOC arts organizations receiving “game changer” pandemic funding from a Ford Foundation-led program.
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With ridership and sales tax revenues plummeting, L.A.'s transit agency extends 20% cut in bus and rail service for nearly a year.
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An LAPD officer was arrested for a second time — this time on a felony count — in connection to an incident in which he is accused of stealing cash from the backpack of a pot-grow employee.
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The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said there was “insufficient evidence” to prosecute KPCC reporter Josie Huang, who was accused of interfering with an arrest outside a hospital the night two deputies were shot and seriously wounded.
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A Black man was fatally shot by Orange County sheriff’s deputies in a videoed confrontation. One deputy yelled, “He’s got my gun.”
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For the 3rd consecutive playoff series the Nuggets trail 3-1. The Lakers are aware of Denver’s penchant for comebacks, which starts Saturday in Game 5.
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Westlake High junior Emma Sun is a top tennis player in the Southland and has been a featured soloist as a pianist.
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Sam Farmer went 16-0 with his Week 2 picks. Here’s his predictions for Week 3 of the 2020 NFL season.
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 60 points in Lakers’ 114-108 win over Denver.
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President Trump and Joe Biden are so healthy they could be long-living ‘super-agers,’ a new study suggests. But it also fears the two campaigns will continue to ‘weaponize’ the age issue.
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In a speech in North Carolina, the president makes a series of claims about healthcare policy. Do they square with the facts?
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Mary Trump, the president’s niece, files a lawsuit alleging Donald Trump and two of his siblings cheated her out of tens of millions of dollars.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally and chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, tells “Fox & Friends,” “If Republicans lose we will accept the result.”
