The name of the firefighter, killed battling the El Dorado fire in the San Bernardino National Forest, was being withheld until family members are notified. The cause is under investigation.
Evacuations are ordered for the Snow Creek area, west of Palm Springs city limits. The blaze was reported Thursday and has since grown to 2,500 acres.
Some of the 15 victims tried to hide and others were unable to outrun the flames in one of the deadliest and most expansive blazes in California history.
A front of cold, low-pressure air moving in from the northwest may help clear out some of the wildfire smoke that has been smothering the region.
Five men stayed behind, after dozens of guests and staffers were evacuated in the face of a massive wildfire, to save Breitenbush, a famed Oregon hot springs retreat.
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Lucha libre — literally “free fight” — is its own religion in Mexico, and wrestlers are gods. The pandemic has brought them down to earth.
From limousine drivers to red carpet photographers, the Emmys are an economic boon for L.A. But with the 2020 edition going virtual, many have lost work.
Social media can be cruel, but Todd says his goal is to leave the long-running public affairs program “in a better place than I got it.”
Bee Burlingame is building Los Angeles’ first solar community fridge
How a half-baked COVID loan to Kodak blew up in everyone’s faces
The U.S. will ban some transactions over the Chinese-owned WeChat app while prohibiting new downloads and updates of the app as well as TikTok’s app.
The debate over cuts, set for later this month, marks a wide split on the school board over the role that armed, uniformed officers should play in providing security to hundreds of thousands of students.
At a news briefing, sheriff’s officials offered yet another version of events of what led up to the fatal shooting on Aug. 31 that has generated national attention and triggered days of protests.
Fresno State University said CV Vitolo-Haddad would not become a faculty member there after the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student acknowledged having falsely posed as a person of color.
Ahead of Sunday’s Emmy Awards, we asked readers what shows have helped them survive this year. Here are their responses.
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s home sale in Beverly Hills was L.A. County’s most expensive residential transaction in August and the third-highest in California history.
Yes, Season 2 of Hulu’s middle-school comedy is darker. But the creators of “PEN15" know what it’s like to experience teenage traumas like slut-shaming firsthand.
Leisure travelers will lead the way to an industry recovery.
Coronavirus
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The operator of a sports apparel store in Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and the county’s largest owner of indoor malls has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County in an effort to ease restrictions on businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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If there is no post-Labor Day spike in COVID-19 cases and downward trends continue, L.A. County may move into a less restrictive tier in October.
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Garden pods designed by Selgascano for Second Home, a coworking space in Hollywood, have allowed the offices to function during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nintendo celebrates 35 years of Mario with the rerelease of the first ‘Mario’ games to feature 3-D worlds, including the transformational “Super Mario 64,” the criminally underappreciated “Super Mario Sunshine” and the starry-eyed wonder of “Super Mario Galaxy.”
Flint produced basketball stars years before one of the worst water crises in modern U.S. history. Can the Flint Jaguars rise up and restore tradition?
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including why, despite promising signs of progress, a host of variables could push California’s coronavirus rates back into dangerous territory.
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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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You can now print things for free and borrow laptops and mobile Wi-Fi hot spots from select L.A. County Library locations.
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Trump’s myopic focus on forest management misses the big picture. Climate change is undeniably behind the worsening fires.
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A vocal faction of Americans — some seeking high places — are trafficking in canards: 5G is deadly, COVID-19 is a hoax, blue state pedophiles roam the halls of Congress. No wonder they might also believe Tom Hanks — Tom Hanks! — is a cannibal.
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A COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t even exist yet, and already many people don’t trust it, thanks to the mixed messaging that has defined the White House’s response to the pandemic.
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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.
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Hospitals and health facilities have reported an influx of patients with problems most likely related to smoke inhalation. Some residents of L.A. County worry about long-term exposure from the thick, hazy air. There are multiple ways to stay safe. DIY air filters can be simple and inexpensive. Weather apps are useful for checking air quality.
The smoke forced a handful of county-run COVID-19 test sites to close; one assault on our lungs making it harder for us to monitor another.
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In the months since the coronavirus struck and wrestling arenas were closed, many Mexican wrestlers rely on street food vending to make a living.
Mail-in ballots, registration deadlines, voting centers — we’ve got you covered with the basics of voting in the Nov. 3 election.
Prep basketball players in Flint, Mich., discuss the importance of the game in their lives and their perspective on the upcoming season.
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Fears of a significant spread of the Bobcat fire dissipated as Santa Ana winds failed to materialize, but nearby foothill communities remain on high alert.
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Air quality officials said the high pollution readings were a result of intense heat combined with stagnant weather conditions.
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The skies around the Bay Area and other parts of Northern California took on an eerie glow as smoke from several fires enveloped the region.
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Missing for 40 years, a rare cello surfaces with a surprise ending.
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Despite deaths, accidents and a mass shooting, the U.S. Olympic women’s water polo team has climbed back from adversity again and again.
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sunday live on ABC at 5 p.m. Pacific, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting again. Here’s what you need to know.
Former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston join fellow actors for a highly suggestive virtual table read of ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High.’
Movie theaters are opening in Southern California, like the newly refurbished Regal Irvine Spectrum. But will they have new movies to show?
Sean Durkin’s long-overdue feature follow-up to “Martha Marcy May Marlene” is a subtle, shattering portrait of a family’s decline.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a force the Lakers will have to counter. Anthony Davis has been effective but JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will defend him too.
Anthony Lynn says the Chargers can contain Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs if the Chargers play to their capabilities on defense and limit turnovers.
Julio Urías once again struggled in the first inning during against the Colorado Rockies before bouncing back nicely in the Dodgers’ 9-3 win.
Rapid testing for COVID-19 is giving the Pac-12 hope of a speedy return to the college football season, but some questions remain.
Chris Wray’s testimony puts him at odds with Trump, who has said he would designate it a terror group.
Iraqi police say an improvised explosive device has gone off outside an English-language institute in Najaf. No Americans were employed there.
Israel is set to go back into a full lockdown for three weeks to try to contain a coronavirus outbreak, coinciding with the Jewish High Holidays.
Satellite images indicate that North Korea is preparing for a massive military parade in its capital to mark the 75th anniversary of its ruling party.
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The South Los Angeles Beverage Company will open a brewery, tasting room, coffee roastery and more at the Beehive in South L.A. in 2021.
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Plus, a new chef at Long Beach’s The Attic and organic pizza in Topanga
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On a mission to document Salvadoran recipes, Karla Vasquez of SalviSoul has run into a major stumbling block: the U.S. cookbook publishing industry.
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Anticipating travel can enhance our well-being. But what happens when we no longer have trips to anticipate?
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COVID-19 prompts L.A.'s popular free Shakespeare festival in the park to conceive “Romeo and Juliet” as a distanced, livestreamed affair.
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California’s wildfires have left many Southern California gardens dusted with ash. That coating can hurt the plant’s ability to soak in the sun, but a quick rinse with a hose will send the ash into the soil, where it can actually do some good.
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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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Final predictions and other thoughts on this year’s Emmys ceremony.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said California was “turning the corner” in its coronavirus fight. But fears linger
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New rules requiring U.S. Postal Service trucks to leave exactly on schedule proved disruptive to mail delivery.
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Newly proposed cuts to the L.A. school police present difficult choices for a deeply divided school board.
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From limousine drivers to red carpet photographers, the Emmys are an economic boon for L.A. But with the 2020 edition going virtual, many have lost work.
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WeChat and TikTok will not be distributed or updated in U.S. app stores starting Sunday, the Trump administration says, citing China security fears.
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U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr is drawing sharp condemnation for comparing lockdown orders during the COVID-19 pandemic to slavery.
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A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide
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Five years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages around the U.S., more than half a million households are made up of married same-sex couples.
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A settlement between Louisville, Ky., and Breonna Taylor’s family pledges wide-ranging police reform, but some warn the department must be onboard.
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Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade, a joyous moving carnival anyone can join — all you need is a bike and lights — every Sunday at sunset on the Venice Boardwalk.
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We all want to go outside despite the poor air quality, but should we? Also, listen to Descanso Gardens new forest music and take a virtual bird walk.
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Stylists to the stars expect a high/low mix that includes loungewear, tuxedos — and a get-out-the-vote message.
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Appalled by the tidal wave of single-use plastic from takeout and more? Experts give tips for how to be eco-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Musician Jason Sinay’s Mediterranean villa built by celebrity architect Ted Grenzbach is on the market for $6.5 million in West Hollywood.
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The Pacific Palisades estate of Johnny Hallyday, the late singer who was known as the “French Elvis,” is on the market for $17.9 million.
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In Beverly Crest, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight is asking $14 million for his 3.4-acre estate with a Midcentury home and swimming pool.
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has sold his Redondo Beach home after more than two years on the market.
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Resorts, casinos and restaurants reopened earlier. Now bars and lounges return.
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Yosemite National Park is likely to remain closed through the weekend over air-quality concerns.
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New Jersey and Connecticut join in the move to allow visitors from California to enter without a 14-day waiting period.
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As fires and poor air quality discourage people from enjoying hiking trails and bike paths, it can be hard to find a safe escape.
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TV highlights for Sept. 20-26 include the Emmy Awards, the season finale of “America’s Got Talent” and the return of “The Masked Singer”
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Dawn Porter’s documentary “The Way I See It” profiles White House photographer Pete Souza, who served under both Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama.
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Movies on TV this week, Sept. 20: “Kramer vs. Kramer” on TCM; “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on Bravo; “Stand by Me” on Showtime and more
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Two of the summer’s most talked about novels, Brit Bennett’s “The Vanishing Half” and Megha Majumdar’s “A Burning,” are on the fiction longlist of the National Book Awards
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University of California campuses should prepare to continue online classes and limited campus density beyond fall, UC Health chief says.
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University of California regents approved a ban on the use of quotas based on race or gender in admissions and hiring, underscoring their intent to limit how affirmative action would be restored if state voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment allowing it.
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A Muslim woman alleges in a federal lawsuit that her civil and religious rights were violated by Los Angeles police officers who forcibly removed her religious head covering last year.
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Images in the political ad, since removed, show a bull’s-eye obscuring the face of South L.A. Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, drawing criticism that it amounted to a threat.
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“The sky is the ceiling” for volleyball player Dillon Klein, his Loyola coach said. His relatives include ex-Rams star Bob Klein and other All-Americans.
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In his picks for NFL Week 2, Sam Farmer predicts the Seahawks will beat the Patriots and the Raiders will beat the Saints in their Vegas opener.
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J. Brady McCollough on how he and Times photographer Robert Gauthier got a glimpse of the life of Flint’s standout high school basketball player.
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How the Lakers and Nuggets match up in the Western Conference finals that begin on Friday night in Orlando, Fla.
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke at a drive-in town hall in Pennsylvania, criticizing Trump over the pandemic and election misinformation.
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Officials agree to create new statewide standards aimed at protecting more California workers against COVID-19.
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SB 1383 requires employers with five or more workers to offer 12 weeks of unpaid time off to bond with a child or care for a relative starting Jan. 1.
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New California law makes it easier for police, firefighters and other essential workers who get COVID on the job to obtain workers’ comp benefits.
