The landmark case has riveted a nation wrestling with the issues of police brutality and racial injustice it raised.
The jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin convicted the former Minneapolis police officer of murder in the death of George Floyd.
Sporadic celebrations erupted after the former police officer was convicted in the death of George Floyd.
Chief Michel Moore’s promises that the LAPD is prepared to facilitate demonstrations related to Derek Chauvin’s trial come at a high-stakes moment for the department.
Congress had high hopes that the country’s shock at the death of George Floyd would lead to policing reform, but it did not. Where do things stand now?
The social network’s crackdown on posts that may incite violence raises the question of why it doesn’t do more to discourage abuse all the time.
Athletes across several major sports reacted within moments on social media to Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
A jury can’t lead systemic change. As long as good cops protect bad ones, we’ll be in the same spot we were the day before Floyd died.
Skid row
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has issued an injunction requiring the city and county of L.A. to entirely clear skid row of homeless people by October, and to find housing for all of them.
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Will the Cinerama Dome movie theater suffer the same fate as some L.A. movie palaces — torn down for a parking lot? Or will it be saved for future generations?
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Mayor Eric Garcetti included a $24-million Basic Income Guaranteed program in his city budget to be released Tuesday.
The move comes after Phil Berk sent an email likening Black Lives Matter to a hate group.
The wall breeds violence, crime and poverty and has shaped the immigration debate for a generation.
The PRO Act would be the most important law protecting worker rights since the original National Labor Relations Act of 1935.
At least one structure is fully engulfed in flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department said, and possibly two others. Approximately 10 homes are under immediate threat.
Police shootings of Latinos aren’t more widely known because the problem is us. Latinos too easily forget our history.
Police officials investigating the case honed in on hours of drinking beer and whiskey, while another review focused on a PTSD diagnosis.
Those advancing to orange were Fresno, Santa Barbara, Kings, Calaveras and Mono counties.
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UCLA sophomore Johnny Juzang, coming off a strong NCAA tournament run, has declared for the NBA draft. He has the option to return to the Bruins.
Scammers are targeting entertainers with a sneaky fake-check racket. A Rolling Stones tribute band almost lost $75,000 to these wild horses.
Starting in May, School of Rock students have the option to return to live learning. “I miss playing on stage with my band,” says 12-year-old Daniel.
At Open Market, sandwiches are named for the city’s streets, the coffee is roasted in Granada Hills, the snack mix arrives via Koreatown and Torrance, and the bread comes from Echo Park.
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At a panel Sunday for the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, S.A. Cosby, Danielle Evans, Robert Jones Jr. and Nikky Finney discussed Black life across genres.
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Panelists will include Zooey Deschanel, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Don Lemon, Lulu Miller, Walter Mosley, Deesha Philyaw and Meena Harris.
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Amazon’s ‘Them’ and Oscar nominee ‘Two Distant Strangers,’ which mix racist violence and genre elements, have ignited a debate over ‘trauma porn.’
Accepted students are in the power position this month as competitive colleges try to impress them to say yes in a year of record applications to the University of California and other elite schools.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Officials have said they don’t plan to issue COVID-19 vaccine “passports.” That didn’t stop them from giving businesses an incentive to require them.
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With eligibility expanding, here’s a collection of L.A. Times reporting on ways to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lose it? Laminate it? Post it on Instagram? Some dos and don’ts for your vaccination card, the most exciting piece of paper you’ll get this year.
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Attempts to distract from the Derek Chauvin trial in George Floyd’s death by fanning outrage at the Los Angeles congresswoman are pathetic.
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She should have watched her words, but Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s threat of a censure is silly.
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The anti-harassment ordinance is aimed at stopping the worst violations by property owners, who flagrantly break the laws that honest landlords follow.
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It’s been rare for a police officer to be charged with a crime in the death of a civilian, and winning a conviction is hard.
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The House voted 216 to 210 to reject a Republican effort to censure Los Angeles Rep. Maxine Waters for her comments to protesters seeking justice for George Floyd.
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Netflix on Tuesday missed its estimates for new subscribers, saying that delays in productions due to the pandemic were a factor.
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After the season was cut short by COVID, outside linebacker Raesjon Davis chose to finish his senior year, which ended with a Trinity League championship win over St. John Bosco.
Oscar countdown: Director Thomas Vinterberg and actor Mads Mikkelsen on playing drunk for ‘Another Round,’ midlife malaise and the search for catharsis.
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Culture Club frontman Boy George is looking for a “brave, young actor” to play him in the upcoming biopic ‘Karma Chameleon.’
“Philly D.A.,” from PBS’ “Independent Lens,” follows reformist district attorney Larry Krasner — and lends his work the air of a CBS-style legal drama.
Kaoru Takamura’s books made her an acclaimed bestseller in Japan for decades. How one American editor finally translated her epic, “Lady Joker”
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MOCA senior curator Mia Locks resigned after nearly two years on the job. The museum’s HR director, Carlos Viramontes, quit in February. Viramontes cited a “hostile” culture at the museum.
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Workers removing tobacco tar and dirt from the ceiling of L.A.'s Union Station were surprised to discover vibrant floral painting hidden for decades.
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Scott Rudin apologized after allegations of abusive workplace behavior, but he’s not the only one. Broadway, it’s time to straighten up your act.
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A doc illuminates the dark hold of Sondheim’s ‘Assassins’ in a Classic Stage Company benefit reminding us why theater has been such a pandemic loss.
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The L.A. Phil’s artistic leader has been appointed music director in Paris, where he will join one of the most celebrated opera companies in the world.
With Anthony Davis nearing his return, the Lakers once again got a reminder of how much they miss him and LeBron James in a 111-97 loss to the Utah Jazz.
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Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike has expired, opening the door for his name and likeness to be used elsewhere.
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams is the first Gen Z athlete to have signature shoes for Nike’s Jordan Brand. He debuts the Zion 1 sneakers tonight.
The Angels’ rally came up short in the 6-4 loss to the Texas Rangers on Monday at Angels Stadium.
The State Department is urging Americans not to travel to most places overseas because of the risks from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden increases the number of temporary seasonal workers that employers can hire this year as the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic.
A top Chadian military commander says that President Idriss Deby Itno is dead after more than three decades in power.
Defying Putin, backers of imprisoned Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny call for mass protests Wednesday
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Mayor Eric Garcetti is proposing millions of dollars in restaurant aid and new programs to help street vendors and other struggling chefs and restaurateurs to avert fees, red tape and other logistical hurdles in the wake of COVID-19.
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Whether you use fresh or prepared, artichokes shine in everything from soup to sandwiches, tarts and braises.
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Bill Addison names his favorite cakes and pies from pastry chefs who find their audience through Instagram.
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Every weekday, our podcast ‘The Times’ will take listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world.
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Padres invested all their emotional energy into one series.
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The biggest problem for the Academy Awards is that not enough people have seen, or even heard of, the nominees for the top prize.
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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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Las autoridades de California afirman que no tienen previsto exigir la verificación de las vacunas, pero las nuevas normas incentivan a los locales privados a solicitar prueba de la inoculación o el examen negativo.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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From rose-petal pre-rolls (Pasadena) to OG Kush (downtown L.A.), travel the Southland from your couch with cannabis.
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In the run-up to 4/20, a look at some of the ways Southern California is shaping the cannabis conversation.
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Spot marine life large and small in Cambria, treat yourself in Harmony or become a seal expert in San Simeon.
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He would say he didn’t know if things were going to last with his girlfriend. It kept me thinking, “What if they do break up and we have a real shot?”
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From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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From Guns N’ Roses to the Go-Go’s, Julien Baker to Bad Bunny, from dance festivals to metal mosh pits, live music is finally, finally back.
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L.A. has hundreds of active oil wells. Council members asked 2½ years ago for a new ordinance mandating annual inspections of oil sites, but no such law has been approved.
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Chief Michel Moore’s promises that the LAPD is prepared to facilitate demonstrations related to Derek Chauvin’s trial come at a high-stakes moment for the department.
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California must ratchet up its ambitions dramatically, leading scientists say.
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New COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Palmdale and Lancaster Metrolink stations will offer free shots with no appointments required.
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The European Union’s drugs regulator says it has found a ‘possible link’ between the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and very rare blood clots.
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CORE, co-founded by Sean Penn, has launched a campaign to increase shots in communities of color hit hard by the pandemic.
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With testing a requirement as schools reopen for in-person classes, 72 staff members and 105 students were found to have the virus.
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Faten Ali Nahar, 50, of Damascus has nominated herself for the post. The largely symbolic election is certain to be won by President Bashar Assad.
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A Chicago woman has been sentenced after helping Guatemalans enter the U.S. illegally, then keeping them in her home as they paid off debts to her.
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Nassau County police said one person was killed and two people were injured in a shooting at a Long Island grocery store.
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President Biden says he is ‘praying the verdict is the right verdict’ in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.
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Tycoon Goodwin Gaw, owner of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, is asking $21.5 million for a Wallace Neff-designed estate in San Marino.
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The consumer electronics giant rolls out a slew of new and upgraded products to compete with offerings from the likes of Samsung, Amazon and Google.
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Vice Media cofounder Shane Smith just sold his pedigreed estate in Pacific Palisades for $48.67 million, an all-time record for the coastal community.
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Eric Reid, the NFL veteran who knelt in protest alongside Colin Kaepernick during the U.S. national anthem, is selling his New Jersey home for $1.85 million.
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Talen Horton-Tucker never stopped attacking during the Lakers’ loss to the Utah Jazz, showcasing how much he’s developed since the start of the season.
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During a season that has seen the Clippers approach NBA records for shooting accuracy, one common element is a trust in coach Tyronn Lue’s offense.
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Perhaps nobody in sports had a tougher job than Elgin Baylor when he was an executive with the Clippers under the ownership of Donald Sterling.
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Paul George saw his streak of 30-point games end at five games after he finished with 23 points, but the Clippers cruised to a 124-105 win on Sunday.
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Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you.
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Our rundown of shows to see includes the L.A. Phil, Maria Bamford in a benefit for the Downtown Women’s Center and dance co-created by men in prison.
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8 ways to mark Earth Day, ornitherapy, and how to reserve campsites
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Thanks to therapy, to the pandemic, to stillness, to time and unbearable loneliness, I am looking back on all the people that have entered my life over the years as gifts.
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The Netflix show “Firefly Lane” sparked me to reconsider my friendships as the pandemic world reopens.
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I was sitting in a bar with two friends and looking at my Tinder app. Edan’s nickname popped up. Wait. It couldn’t be my sixth-grade crush, could it?
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The social media posts that bum me out? Sober birthdays or anniversaries by single guys. They deserve heart emojis, but my heart holds a deeper story.
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An annual survey about quality of life revealed stark differences by socioeconomic status, telling a “tale of two L.A.s.”
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In-person schooling looks very different from neighborhood to neighborhood, especially at the elementary school level.
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One photo shows someone wearing a T-shirt that says “Catholics vs. Convicts III,” another shows Cathedral players making a gang sign
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The late state Sen. William Craven of Oceanside promoted the school’s founding, but he upset many with his remarks in the 1990s about immigrants.
Look outside the box. Here’s how to approach figuring out which new careers might be a good fit for you, based on your skills, experience, interests and goals.
Baldwin Park had the second highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the San Gabriel Valley, yet it lagged in vaccinations. Here’s how a church and various other groups set up a clinic
Here are some resources and suggested actions to support another person during such a difficult time. Also: Why you shouldn’t take a pension lump sum.
How and when can you get tickets to Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm? Will all the rides be available? What’s different?