After half a century as a senator and vice president, Biden assumes the presidency at a time when the country faces health, economic and societal crises.
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Kamala Harris makes history as the first woman, Black person and Asian American vice president of the United States.
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President Biden is putting forth a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and tests, reopen schools and businesses, and increase mask use.
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Hate from Trump gives way to hope in Biden at the border, but caravans, ongoing wall construction and thousands of asylum seekers already there collide for an early test of his resolve.
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She became the national youth poet laureate at age 16; six years later, she read her poem at Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ historic swearing-in.
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Many Americans express hope and see the ‘start of healing’ with Biden-Harris swearing-in. Others are less than enthusiastic.
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President Biden’s inauguration marked a return to a more traditional, unifying politics. But it was a surreal experience amid a pandemic and waves of political violence, which the ceremonies were forced to reflect.
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A-listers from Katy Perry to Bruce Springsteen performed on Inauguration Day, but the COVID-19 crisis, and the darkness of the Trump years, muted the celebration.
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Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez injects some Latin pride — and “Let’s Get Loud” — into Biden-Harris inauguration with a familiar passage in Spanish.
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President Joe Biden’s 16-year-old granddaughter, Natalie Biden, stole the fashion show at the inauguration with a matching pink ensemble and mask.
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During today’s inauguration ceremony, Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States.
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Biden was inaugurated in a city that depressingly resembled an armed camp — as did California’s state Capitol and statehouses around the country.
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Introducing “Covering Kamala Harris,” a new political beat from the Los Angeles Times.
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After a half century as senator and vice president, Joe Biden will assume the presidency at a time of health, economic and societal crises.
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My grandmother was a Kamala, and now, so is my vice president. Why that means so much to me and so many others.
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Whites who feel threatened by the rise of Black political power have often romanticized the founders to justify violence.
Wearing a red ballgown and a giant dove brooch, Lady Gaga performed an emotional and theatrical version of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’
An 1859 painting by a prominent Black artist plays an important role in the Biden inauguration.
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About 150 demonstrators march in Portland and smash windows; police report multiple arrests.
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With less-frequent trips to grocery stores encouraged right now, stock up on these pantry essentials to get dinner on the table easily.
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Thinly slicing Buddha’s hand transforms it from creepy to stunning in this modern tart made inspired by an old-fashioned pie.
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Our critic names some exceptional restaurants that opened in an impossible year.
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For Disney, ending the annual pass program might be “a blessing in disguise,” a theme park expert says: Now the company can revamp the program to boost profits.
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Hiking and biking on backwoods trails offer travelers a couple of ways to explore — and still keep their distance from others.
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Californians are being asked to go no farther than 120 miles from home. Here are places that keep you within that limit.
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We asked readers: “Did you fall in love or become closer with your partner during the pandemic?” Here are their responses.
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The eagle nest we’re all watching now, good hikes for children and where to look for whales.
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Critics say Newsom frequently hypes announcements and keeps local government and public officials in the dark about his coronavirus plans.
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California says complaints about moving companies more than doubled last year as millions of Americans sought new homes because of the pandemic.
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Normally, presidential inaugurations are a constitutional Mardi Gras, but threats have left the nation’s capital in a state of suspicion and anxiety.
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Larry Scott and the Pac-12 executive committee have mutually agreed to part ways a year before the end of his contract.
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Certain things about the Lakers have revealed themselves after 15 games this season.
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The writer, director and star of ‘The Forty-Year-Old Version’ drew from years of struggle in New York City to create a triumphant portrait of artistic reinvention and fulfillment.
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Here’s a look at how the emerging right-wing TV channel covered the transition of power.
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Buccaneers-Saints game has top score but “Wheel of Fortune” special is highest-rated entertainment show for the week of Jan. 11-17.
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While most studios had put many shows on an extended hiatus until this week, L.A. County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer has asked for a pause to continue until the end of the month.
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What’s on TV tonight, Thursday, Jan. 21: “Grown-ish” returns to Freeform, “Walker” gets a reboot starring Jared Padalecki on The CW
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The organizer of a rally against police brutality who was charged with attempted murder last year now faces additional felony charges after a months-long review of the case, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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Residents being evacuated included those on Horizon Drive between Sunnyhill Drive and Hillside Drive
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High winds forced a two-day closure of the Disneyland vaccination site, with appointments rescheduled for Thursday.
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On Tuesday in Los Angeles County, those 65 and older began signing up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments. But it will take time to inoculate everyone.
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Nicolas Deslauriers and Cam Fowler scored, and Ryan Miller stopped 29 shots, but the Ducks fall short against the Minnesota Wild 3-2.
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As the Rams prepare for an offseason and to regroup for another Super Bowl run next season, veteran Andrew Whitworth says Cam Akers is a great piece to lead the team’s future.
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Chargers owner Dean Spanos called Philip Rivers “the consummate professional” ... “the ultimate gamer” and one of “the dadgum best quarterbacks” ever.
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Los Alamitos had its first two equine fatalities of the new racing season when two thoroughbred horses died during training on Sunday.
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In his presidential proclamation, Biden is calling on Congress to adopt legislation that gives DACA recipients permanent legal status and a path to citizenship.
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Biden is halting construction to review contracts and how wall money might be redirected.
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In one of his first moves in office, President Biden reversed the immigration restriction put in place by the Trump administration covering Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
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Joe Biden is already making a memorable mark in the White House, honoring beloved Mexican American figure Cesar Chavez in the Oval Office.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says President Biden will order the United States to help deploy COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics around the world.
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Authorities say an organizer of the Proud Boys far-right extremist group has been arrested on charges of taking part in the siege of the U.S. Capitol.
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The former management consultant is tasked by President Joe Biden to overhaul vaccination program.
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The national youth poet laureate read her galvanizing poem, ‘The Hill We Climb,’ just after Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th U.S. president.
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The internet joked about Lady Gaga’s Schiaparelli ‘dove of peace’ brooch, which looked like a ‘Hunger Games’ mockingjay.
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President Biden’s inauguration suggested that, when it comes to the presidency, the era of anxiety-fueled memes has come to an end.
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Yellow! Purple! Turquoise! Here’s who designed the winter looks seen on Michelle Obama, Ella Emhoff, Amanda Gorman and others at the inauguration.
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President Biden picks Ralph Lauren, First Lady Jill Biden opts for a tone-on-tone ensemble by New York-based label Markarian.
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Eagle Hospitality Trust’s Chapter 11 filing signals what could be the start of a wave of bankruptcies for the hospitality industry. The company operates the Queen Mary in Long Beach and owns 26 other hotels.
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Wall Street marked the dawn of President Joe Biden’s administration with stocks rallying to record highs as hopes build that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling U.S. economy.
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In Connecticut, fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger just sold his 13,000-square-foot English Country-style manor on 22 acres for $45 million.
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Oscar-winning actor Matt Damon is asking $21 million for his leafy retreat in Pacific Palisades, or $6 million more than he paid in 2012.
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Many of these local mountain spots are wearing a new coat.
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Explore Kenai Fjords National Park, Hawaii Volcanos National Park and Crater Lake National Park with these virtual travel activities.
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Airbnb and HotelTonight are canceling reservations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
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Santa Monica Pier will close on weekends. Boat service to Channel Islands National Park has been suspended.
