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L.A. teachers union and school district reach a contract agreement

The contract agreement could end the first teachers' strike in 30 years. It needs approval from the school board and union members.

By Howard Blume and Sonali Kohli

Supreme Court rules for Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military

The court’s decision, though not a final ruling on the constitutional question, is a significant victory for Trump and his lawyers.

By David G. Savage

Supreme Court leaves in place rulings that temporarily protect ‘Dreamers’

Supreme Court leaves in place rulings that temporarily protect ‘Dreamers’

2019 Academy awards

Oscar nominations deliver milestones for Netflix and Marvel, as well as a few surprises

The snubs and surprises: Bradley Cooper out and ‘Buster Scruggs’ sneaks in

Yalitza Aparicio becomes second Mexican best actress nominee

With ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ Sony Animation becomes a front-runner

Trump slams media over portrayal of confrontation between Catholic students and tribal elder

Trump slams media over portrayal of confrontation between Catholic students and tribal elder

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

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For 2019 homeless count, thousands of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

For 2019 homeless count, thousands of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

California payday lender refunds $800,000 to settle predatory lending allegations

China demands U.S. drop Huawei extradition request with Canada

PG&E lines up $5.5 billion to fund two-year bankruptcy process

U.S. home sales plunged 6.4% in December, pushing down price growth

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2020 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

If Harris wins the presidency, she’ll be the first to take the lessons of San Francisco’s 'hard-knocks' politics to the White House.

By Michael Finnegan

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

By Sonja Sharp

Visionary Elon Musk is forced to focus on the mundane to keep his Tesla dream alive

By Russ Mitchell

Here are all the things Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s critics get wrong about federal taxes

By Michael Hiltzik

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

By Bill Plaschke

Zadie Smith, Rachel Kushner among nominees for 2019 National Book Critics Circle Awards

Zadie Smith, Rachel Kushner among nominees for 2019 National Book Critics Circle Awards

Starbucks isn’t as popular as it used to be, so it’s trying delivery

Starbucks isn’t as popular as it used to be, so it’s trying delivery

At APL Restaurant, steak that smells like foie gras and tastes like truffles

At APL Restaurant, steak that smells like foie gras and tastes like truffles

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Folia Collective, a houseplant lover's haven, reopens in roomy new Eagle Rock digs

By Lisa Boone

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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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- Arts & Culture
Review: Marvel Universe, this is not. A peek inside Trenton Doyle Hancock's Moundverse

By David Pagel

25m

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- Lakers
Lakers vs. Warriors: Five takeaways from Monday night’s game

By Broderick Turner

40m

- Politics
Supreme Court agrees to hear 2nd Amendment challenge to New York City handgun law

By David G. Savage

15m

- Europe
Paul Whelan, held on spy charges in Russia, will remain in Moscow jail until trial

By Sabra Ayres

3h

- Enter the Fray
Democrats are clearly right. End the shutdown, then talk

By Jon Healey

3h

- Business
Signs of a weaker global economy send stocks sharply lower

By Associated Press

50m

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

By Elliott Hester

Jan 21, 2019

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

- Home & Garden
4 ways to save your plants when the temperatures dips near freezing

By Jeanette Marantos

15m

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