Recriminations and allegations of shoddy maintenance and corruption emerge in the wake of a Mexico City train crash that killed 26.
Business owners in Nepal’s Solukhumbu region, which draws mountaineers from all over, are buried in debt, with almost no income and no relief in sight.
From climate change to voting rights, the company has been willing to risk backlash by taking positions on contentious social issues.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego are on opposite sides of the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion.
The university seeks restitution from Michael Schroder for first-class airfare, resort stays, lavish meals and other costs.
The city is prepared to give out about 255,000 shots this week.
The option for in-person schooling has failed to draw back the vast majority of students.
The deadly crash off Point Loma shows how decades of heightened border enforcement and recent pandemic policies drive people to riskier crossings.
Read the latest in Tyrone Beason’s ‘My Country,’ a series that explores what ails, divides and unites America.
Anthony Davis helped the Lakers open a big lead and then hold off a Phoenix Suns rally, finishing with 42 points and 12 rebounds in the 123-110 victory.
The bullpen has been one of the Angels’ weak points this season, but it held strong in a 2-1 victory over the Dodgers that left Trevor Bauer upset.
USC defeated UCLA 3-1 to win the NCAA beach volleyball title for the third time on Sunday in Gulf Shores, Ala.
Cielito Lindo sits at the northeastern tip of Olvera Street and has ever since Diana Robertson’s grandmother founded the famous taqueria in 1934. Can a second location, roughly a mile and a half to the east, help keep the original afloat?
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All in all, as ‘SNL’ goes, the mega-rich tech magnate made a decent showing, in part because the show went out of its way to ensure him one.
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China’s space agency says a core segment of its biggest rocket reentered Earth’s atmosphere above the Maldives and most of it has burned up.
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The two Republicans are battling for the future of their party.
Guest host Deborah Netburn on how video games in the pandemic helped her connect with her son.
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We need to end a culture of obstetric racism that has resulted in a maternal mortality rate for Black women that is around three times that of white women.
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“My father died in the 1918 flu,” my dad told me. Only later did we learn how the pandemic created enduring family secrets and mysteries.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into stark focus the long battle between the medical establishment and the fat acceptance movement.
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The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it’s relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But on weekends it’s open to anyone.
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From cactus kicks and mushroom bags to potato-peel buttons, foodstuffs go fashion-forward in shoes, bags and other goods.
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We met in the middle of the pandemic. In a time with not much to look forward to, she simply brought a lot of joy into my life. But the clock was counting down, and time was running out.
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“We need to increase intercultural understanding and communication,” says designer Justina Blakeney. “Art and design can be a bridge.”
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So you’re ready to go plant shopping in person. Here are some tips on being the kind of customer that everyone wants to see coming through the doors.
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Why hike in Los Angeles? Lots of reasons. Use our guide to navigate 50 trails in Southern California, plus tips on gear and treats for the trail.
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In planning their graduation ceremonies, many colleges are trying to balance public health and tradition. They’re tripping with every step across the stage.
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With so many Americans becoming immunized, it’s natural to look ahead and wonder how long this protection will last. The answer: No one knows.
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If you’re vaccinated and headed outdoors, you can take your mask off, L.A. County says. But only if it isn’t crowded, and you might consider the kids.
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In honor of the unofficial ‘May the 4th’ holiday, here are photos of Star Wars lovers celebrating their fandom at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge.
Electrifying videos starring Kitaen sealed her icon status in the hearts and fantasies of a generation of rock fans.
‘That Damn Michael Che’ falls into several of the same comic traps as ‘SNL’ has under the leadership of Che and ‘Weekend Update’ co-anchor Colin Jost.
Paul Pescador explores gender identity at Tyler Park Presents. Plus, live theater, stolen treasures and how our pandemic year shaped the work of Maya Lin
‘The Raid’ made Joe Taslim a star. Now, he brings depth to Sub-Zero in ‘Mortal Kombat’ and dreams of doing more.
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With supreme confidence and politically incorrect bluster, businessman Dan Pena made a fortune. He prods and pokes his students to do the same.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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Speaking with The Times on Thursday, Jenner fleshed out some of her proposals on governing the fifth biggest economy in the world.
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It’s a mad commencement scramble to deliver some pomp to the Class of 2021. Universities are changing their plans the very week that wider reopenings are announced.
A look at the 25-player All-Star high school football team for the 2021 spring season.
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Angels manager Joe Maddon disputes report that Albert Pujols yelled at Maddon on the day he was released: ‘It was not what I actually witnessed.’
The Clippers started fast Sunday against New York but ended the home portion of their regular season with a 106-100 loss to the Knicks.
Trainer Bob Baffert, once again in the middle of a drug scandal, says Medina Spirit was never treated with the anti-inflammatory betamethasone.
Nearly a dozen countries, most in Africa, still lack any COVID vaccine doses. They include Chad, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Eritrea and Tanzania.
A blast ripped through an area near a high school in the Afghan capital Saturday, government officials said, killing 50 people.
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland is making good on his promise to shift the Justice Department’s focus on civil rights after the tumult of the Trump years.
Scotland’s leader has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second Scottish independence referendum is “a matter of when, not if,” after her party won its fourth straight parliamentary election
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Sesame L.A. may occupy just 250 square feet of Chinatown’s Central Plaza, but owner Linda Sivrican has managed to fill her market with a childhood’s worth of memories by way of Asian condiments, pantry staples and snacks.
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Sambuus, a triangular fried dumpling filled with meat, seafood or vegetables, is eaten throughout East Africa and the Middle East. This is celebration food, consumed during special occasions like weddings, Ramadan or Eid celebrations.
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When chef Ryan Lee and wife Lucy Row had to pivot as a result of the pandemic, they hit on an unusual business idea — a delivery service for gourmet, ready-to-eat Korean seafood. They called it Sonsoo Kitchen, and word-of-mouth has made it soar.
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TV critic Mike Tierney is back to review NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage.
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For the first time in its history, California’s population fell in 2020, underscoring larger trends that recently cost it a congressional seat.
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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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La repercusión de la pandemia en el negocio del cine se reflejó en los débiles índices de audiencia de la noche más importante de Hollywood.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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Five new deaths reported by the L.A. County Department of Public Health put the county near 24,000 COVID-related deaths since the pandemic began.
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The European Union has cemented its support for Pfizer-BioNTech and its novel COVID-19 vaccine technology by agreeing to a massive contract extension.
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A few months ago, we were worried about the healthcare system collapsing. Now we’re worried about vaccine hesitancy. That’s progress.
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The promotoras program drops by neighborhoods to connect low-income families to services at Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach.
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) on Fox publicly endorses Rep. Elise Stefanik to replace Liz Cheney in a House leadership post.
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It was the biggest number of migrants to come ashore this year in a single day at an Italian port this year. Lampedusa’s mayor appeals for help.
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Some states are making plans to spend billions of dollars from President Biden’s pandemic relief act, though the money has yet to arrive
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A vessel reportedly linked to Iran carried thousands of assault weapons, machine guns and sniper rifles hidden aboard, U.S. officials say.
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In a high-stakes lawsuit the could have big implication for apps and mobile gaming, Epic Games has at times seemed to help make Apple’s case as much as its own.
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Phil Spector’s scene of the crime sold, a house with a Transformer listed, and two massive projects were announced in a busy first week of May.
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You might not need to fork over any money to file your taxes online. Here are websites that let you file for free as the May 17 IRS filing date nears.
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Some of the best-paying spring and summer side hustles involve helping people move, coaching, personal training or construction work.
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Despite a big effort from Anthony Davis, the Lakers lost a pivotal game to Portland and have an uphill climb to stay out of the play-in tournament.
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Anthony Davis had 36 points, but the Lakers lost 106-101 at Portland and fell into seventh in the West, which would leave them in the play-in tournament.
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Five takeaways from the Clippers’ victory over the Lakers on Thursday night at Staples Center.
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Five takeaways from the Lakers’ loss to the Clippers on Thursday night, when they dropped into a tie with the Trail Blazers, who they play Friday.
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Whether you want a bouquet or a different kind of gift, we’ve got ideas Mom will love.
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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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The oddball sport involves moving up and down steep slot canyons, using climbing, crawling and rappelling. And, in my case, praying, cursing and regretting my decision to leave L.A.
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Pop-up art for Mental Health Awareness Month, a star-studded reading of “The Normal Heart,” John Cleese, Sofia Coppola and so much more.
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Books and movies revolve around the stereotype of the meddling mother-in-law. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a mother-in-law like Diana.
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Tell us in 300 words or less about your tips for a lasting relationship and we may feature your story in an upcoming L.A. Affairs piece.
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I was divorced twice by the time I was 26. That was before I learned how to pick a mate for life. So I’m sharing my secrets with you now.
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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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A writer who took issue with his daughter’s AP U.S. history course went too far when he accused teachers of ‘deliberately trying to strip the past of relevance.’
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As L.A. County high schools reopen, teens are redefining back-to-school wardrobe, shedding their remote-learning loungewear for innovative looks.
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Officials abandon effort to extend the school year in the face of opposition from teachers and lukewarm parent support.
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An adjunct professor at Cypress College repeatedly interrupted and challenged a student who expressed pro-police views during a Zoom presentation.
Paying bills electronically is more secure and efficient, helping you avoid credit-dinging late payments. Also: Reasons to open a Roth IRA.
A unique set of circumstances brought on by the pandemic has roiled the used car market, leading to an inventory shortage that has sent prices soaring.
Native American settlements were first, and then the rancho system -- Spanish then Mexican land grants throughout California -- were built atop and near those settlements and still shape our geography and place names.
Amid the push for herd immunity, 5% of adults may be avoiding vaccines due to an intense fear of needles. It is common, and it can be overcome.