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Coronavirus
Newsom’s decision to lend 500 state-owned ventilators to New York and other coronavirus hot spots outside California has caught some local officials in his own state off guard as they scramble to acquire the much-needed medical equipment, particularly in Riverside County.
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The temporary expansion of public space closures comes as L.A. County confirmed 29 new coronavirus-linked deaths, bringing the toll to about 200 deaths among more than 7,500 cases. -
As the Trump administration depleted the national stockpile of medical supplies over the last month to fight the coronavirus, it sent hundreds of thousands of masks, respirators and other protective equipment to states with very small outbreaks, new records show.
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Twelve homeless people have tested positive for COVID-19, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Wednesday.
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At least six ICE detainees and five facility employees at the Otay Mesa Detention Center have tested positive for the infection
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In Madera, friends and family paid their respects by car to a woman who died from coronavirus. She was apparently infected after attending a March 10 funeral.
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Coronavirus: When will California stay-at-home end? Newsom says a team is working on timing
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Far from the big coastal hubs, a hospital in Albany, Ga., is struggling with one of the fiercest coronavirus outbreaks in the nation.
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Coronavirus forces the Los Angeles Philharmonic to cancel the rest of 2019-20. Dudamel will forgo salary; musicians and staff face pay cuts and layoffs.
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Is it safe to have sex with my partner or with a person I met on Tinder? Can I pick my nose at home? Do I need to disinfect my groceries? A virologist answers.
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Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick.
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Ignore the leagues, mute the coaches, and listen to the science regarding COVID-19. It might be time to bench the sports world until 2021, Bill Plaschke writes.
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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
As shoppers rushed to grocery stores to stock up on food staples, they cleaned out egg aisles across the country. That has boosted egg prices.
Scenes from around the world as coronavirus upends everyday life and customs.
Effective Friday, Los Angeles workers and residents must wear a mask, bandanna or other type of face covering while at essential businesses under an order from Mayor Eric Garcetti.
With mechanical ventilators in short supply, doctors are scrambling to find alternatives for patients fighting the coronavirus. Here are some of their options.
Election 2020
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Bernie Sanders ends a presidential campaign that helped change the course of Democratic politics by energizing a large group of new voters.
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Now that Bernie Sanders has left the presidential race, Joe Biden must energize a Democratic Party that is split ideologically and distracted by the pandemic and ravaged economy.
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Bernie Sanders has quit the presidential race Here are reactions from Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, President Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others.
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Our special edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the communities that are at higher risk from COVID-19.
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The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world
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COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles County is available by appointment only at three new drive-up sites in Palmdale, Pomona and Redondo Beach.
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How does the coronavirus spread? Should you wear a mask? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? How can you treat it? In this special edition of Coronavirus Today, we bring you comprehensive answers to some of your most pressing questions.
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A man charged with manslaughter in the Ghost Ship blaze that killed 36 partygoers at an Oakland warehouse may be released from jail because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong offers to purchase St. Vincent Medical Center personally, rather than through his foundation, in an attempt to create a coronavirus “central command” center.
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Latinos make up a lower percentage of coronavirus deaths in L.A. County relative to their share of the population, according to preliminary data.
A slow-moving storm has unleashed steady precipitation across Southern California over the past two days, drenching urban areas with rain and pounding the mountains with powder.
A second construction worker at the SoFi Stadium development in Inglewood has tested positive for COVID-19; mandatory temperature checks are being instituted.
Showrooms are closed, but many car dealers sell online, with delivery to your door.
The complaint, filed with the Department of Homeland Security office of the inspector general, is a latest in a series by the ACLU advocating for better conditions for asylum-seekers in custody.
Tripp’s secretly recorded conversations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the 1998 impeachment of President Clinton. She was 70.
A man charged with manslaughter in the Ghost Ship blaze that killed 36 partygoers at an Oakland warehouse may be released from jail because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Many Californians, suddenly out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, wonder how they will pay their property taxes by Friday.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong offers to purchase St. Vincent Medical Center personally, rather than through his foundation, in an attempt to create a coronavirus “central command” center.
The system that has been bringing rain to Los Angeles will meander before departing for Arizona
In honor of the series finale of “Schitt’s Creek,” Times television critic Robert Lloyd looks back fondly on his encounters with the cast.
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As rabbinic authorities have instructed households to maintain social distancing, the Jewish community is helping those who will be observing Passover alone or without their families.
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For millions of Jews, Passover is the highlight of the religious year. But what do you do when the coronavirus pandemic makes it impossible to congregate?
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Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation.
Cartoons are always great, but here are 10 animated shows to check out while quarantining.
Instagram stars Las Cardachians, a duo of Colombian satirists, capture the zeitgeist of the moment in a song that is brief and to the point.
It may test the patience of adults, but “Trolls World Tour” is likely to entertain kids stuck inside during the coronavirus outbreak.
Former Times staffer Robert Hilburn opines that from his debut album in 1971, John Prine, who recently died, was one of the greatest songwriters America has ever produced.
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Coronavirus podcast
The daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano kicks off on Wednesday.
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How does the Los Angeles Times coronavirus tracker work? The people who built and maintain it explain.
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With the coronavirus spreading, mental health experts are advising people to pay attention to any feelings of anxiety or depression.
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If you have a cough and slight fever, would a call to the doctor be a sign of panic? Or in the age of coronavirus, would it be prudent?
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The coronavirus crisis has illustrated one point succinctly: Politics isn’t a reality show. It’s life or death.
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Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.
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Sanders spoke the plain truth where his opponents didn’t dare.
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Todd Gurley and Clay Matthews caused a social media stir by intimating that the Rams had not paid them money owed.
Lakers star LeBron James tells reporters Wednesday that he’s “proud of what we were able to accomplish to this point.” He hopes to resume title chase if it’s safe.
Who is the biggest icon in L.A. sports history? Readers get to decide.
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As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.
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Boiled then shallow-fried in the oven, perfect English roast potatoes are fluffy inside and exceedingly crunchy outside.
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This pan-roasted honey brioche from Dyan Ng, pastry chef at Auburn, introduces a pastry technique that’s ideal for stress-relief during coronavirus.
The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the global food supply chain, disrupting the seafood, dairy and almond industries.
Some of the many new contraptions on the market for pets -- or are they really for pet owners?
Authorities have recovered the body of a grandson of former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, two days after the body of the boy’s mother was found in the water after a canoeing accident
In the battle for regional influence, coronavirus worries make Middle East countries vulnerable to disinformation campaigns.
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This shelter-in-place stuff has us all snacking in overdrive. Solution? Try getting something a bit healthier delivered to your front door.
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Wearing masks or other face coverings is now recommended as one way of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Here’s celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik’s advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.
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Books about nature to read while avoiding the coronavirus — from classics by John McPhee and Annie Dillard to the upcoming “Book of Eels.”
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The DJ, actor, writer and former frontman for Black Flag has released the first episode of “The Cool Quarantine,” a new four-hour show on KCRW.
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These are some of the unusual new scenes across the Southland in the age of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Social and physical distancing have restricted normal gatherings. But here are a few workarounds.
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It’s our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered Californians to stay at home. With businesses and popular destinations closed, The Times’ Luis Sinco documented the surreal scenes.
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Ridership on California’s largest transit system has fallen by more than half during the coronavirus outbreak as life in Los Angeles County has all but ground to a halt, officials say.
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Asian Enough Podcast
“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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TacLas Taqueras: 3 mujeres en el mundo de los tacos dominado por los hombres
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A pesar de las donaciones de los lectores del L.A. Times, Davis sigue sin recibir los más de $11.500 que ingresaron a su cuenta de PayPal
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Cinco años de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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¿Cuándo podemos volver al trabajo? Nadie lo sabe. Hasta entonces, trata de estar bien contigo mismo.
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Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, April 8.
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Hospital and clinic officials say the federal government has taken their orders of critical supplies with no explanation.
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Our special edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including Los Angeles’ racial disparities, California’s peak predictions and how scientists are testing artificial intelligence for the ICU.
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Need some uplifting news? Meet these three seniors who are remaining upbeat despite the coronavirus pandemic
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Hotels are housing the sick and first responders, but cruise ships are less suitable because of tight quarters and shared ventilation, experts say.
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Health and environmental groups say the study is stark evidence of the danger of weakening pollution safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen has announced that its forces will begin a cease-fire starting Thursday
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The death toll from COVID-19 in New York state has reached well over 6,000. Social isolation measures were having a positive impact as the number of patients hospitalized there continued to decline.
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The pet food aisle is about to grow with dog food made from crickets, Serrano bone treats and cat food designed to curtail allergens.
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Insurgents attacked security forces in northern Balkh province and abducted the civilians, later killing them, local officials said.
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In the midst of this coronavirus crisis, I just wanted a simple mask for running essential errands, like a trip to the pharmacy. I made a no-sew mask out of a sock. It won’t win any fashion awards, but it will help keep my 76-year-old mother (and my husband and me) safe.
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Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here’s how my days go.
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Do you want your money back for the Airbnb or Vrbo you didn’t to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed.
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Many people are reporting more vivid dreams while self-quarantining, taking to social media to comment on the phenomenon.
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Senator Kelly Loeffler said she and her husband are converting their investment portfolio.
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Coronavirus unemployment has hit millions. Here are some resources to help. Also, what to do when your lender won’t give you student loan relief.
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The next coronavirus stimulus must provide more money and more fixes
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After asking $30 million for their Bel-Air abode, actress JoBeth Williams and director John Pasquin have bought a Pacific Palisades home for $9.8 million.
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Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era
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The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It’s currently making its way to L.A.
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Readers, show us what you’ve brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories.
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Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place.
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What’s on TV Thursday, April 9: ‘Will and Grace’ on NBC; Coronavirus - COVID-19 coverage; Movies on TV
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Hanan Harchol’s autobiographical drama “About a Teacher” was inspired by his experiences as a NYC high school film teacher.
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Drake’s home-design tastes are off the charts, a new magazine spread reveals. Here are three things we took away from a visual tour of his Toronto mansion.
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The documentary ‘Waldo on Weed’ focuses on the experimental use of cannabis to treat a 6-month-old baby boy suffering from Retinoblastoma.
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A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported at 10:14 p.m.
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Police arrested a Northern California woman after she reportedly licked merchandise at a South Lake Tahoe supermarket, ruining almost $2,000 worth of groceries.
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San Diego County now has recorded 1,530 cases of the novel coronavirus with 36 deaths.
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L.A. County will close all public parks, Santa Ana police say they will crack down on Easter car cruising, and San Bernardino County bans drive-up church services.
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Returning from a shoulder injury, John Johnson finds himself in a leadership role as Rams’ most experienced safety. Second-year pro Taylor Rapp also will start.
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Alexis Lafreniere was ranked as the No. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the draft. Tim Stuetzle is the top international skater.
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers checks in daily with players and reminds them of their championship goal and not to use hiatus as a reason they can’t win.
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A nation yearns for sports, a hint of normalcy, amid the coronavirus pandemic. But infectious disease experts wonder: Is it realistic?
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Sarah Silverman, John Cusack, Mark Ruffalo and more celebrities thanked Sen. Bernie Sanders on social media for a hard-fought presidential campaign.
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Data suggest the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus may be around 60,000, which isn’t as high as previously projected. But the crisis is far from over.
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President Trump has blamed China, Obama, governors, the media and others for his administration’s failures in the pandemic. But as other presidents learned, the buck stops in the Oval Office.
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Republicans have dug in against Democratic proposals to expand mail-in balloting this fall as a fight over election rules becomes increasingly bitter.
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