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Amid the grim realities of homelessness, there are glimmers of hope as the decade nears its end.
Within a matter of days in 2016, Jon Peters said he heard similar stories involving officers who worked with him at the Los Angeles Police Department.
A chef found Obi Ndefo near death after a hit-and-run. Alberto Lazzarino said he’s no hero, he was doing what we all should do.
The hillside home must be torn down to the slab, a judge said in a recent ruling, declaring it a “danger to the public.” Then a bankruptcy filing put that order on pause.
‘I regret there is so much misunderstanding,’ school board president says after district pulled permit
Rejecting the plan could risk delaying the bankruptcy process and billions in payments to California wildfire victims.
A tenants’ rights group is suing the real estate developer behind a vast new project slated to rise in Hollywood, arguing that it tried to skirt city requirements meant to protect tenants being displaced by the new development.
Two children and a San Bernardino County probation officer are found dead after hours-long standoff with police at Ontario home.
After an outcry, the City Council postponed a vote on the proposal but the mayor insisted it would revisit the measure soon.
The future USNS Harvey Milk, being built by General Dynamics NASSCO, has value and symbolism beyond its deckplates, advocates say.
Lowrider magazine was once among the bestselling newsstand automotive periodicals in the country. After 42 years, it will cease to print this year.
California banned the sale of alligator skins decades ago, but for years, lawmakers granted exemptions. Not anymore.
Chartwell, the estate of late billionaire Jerrold A. Perenchio, has sold for the highest price in California history. The buyer is Lachlan Murdoch.
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In this week’s Tasting Notes newsletter, Bill Addison talks through some omissions to the 101 list.
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2019 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles: Here are our favorite places to drink in L.A.
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A few years ago, Billy Ray and Clint Eastwood’s decision to have a female reporter sleep her way to a scoop might have gone largely unremarked upon. Not anymore
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If L.A. city and county want to change how LAHSA works, they need to do more than hire a new director.
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The China deal shows how Trump can promote the national interest as well as his personal political interests — unlike his actions on Ukraine.
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A fixture we barely notice has the potential to help us deal with climate change and rebalance the city toward people rather than cars.
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Malcolm Brogdon, given a chance to be Indiana’s unquestioned leader with Victor Oladipo sidelined by injury, helps the Pacers begin the season 17-9.
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Starbucks apologizes and promises an internal investigation after Riverside County deputies claim they were refused service.
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Though nothing seemed to go right for Vince Carter during his workout with the Toronto Raptors before the 1998 draft, he forged an incredible career.
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Year in Review
‘Green Book’ stunned at the Oscars, reporters told their stories about covering powerful men accused of sexual misconduct and streaming wars found new company with Disney+ and Apple+.
A look at the top stories that impacted the nation this year.
A look at the biggest sports stories from 2019, including the Rams’ Super Bowl loss, horse racing deaths and Tyler Skaggs’ death.
Many indie filmmakers crossed over to studio movies in 2019, including Greta Gerwig, James Gray and Marielle Heller
MLB threw a high, hard brushback pitch at Minor League Baseball: Shut up and negotiate, or we’ll run our own minor league system without you.
USC says it received notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding its men’s basketball program. Former assistant Tony Bland was charged in the college basketball corruption and bribery scandal.
Lakers star LeBron James is heading to Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday to watch son Bronny play with Sierra Canyon against his alma mater.
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How did a tiny Illinois brewery acquire a craft beer icon once valued at $1 billion?
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Christchurch, New Zealand, shattered by a 2011 earthquake, offers an urgent lesson for California.
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Adulting classes have swelled in popularity, in part because many high schools have largely abandoned courses such as home economics that help students navigate the path to adulthood, experts say.
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Of all the show tunes in the history of musical theater, Adam Driver sings “Being Alive” from “Company” — a choice that makes the Netflix movie even more layered, profound and heartbreaking.
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In Beverly Hills, a modern mansion features theatrical water elements, a two-story atrium entry and a water lounge. Asking price: $75 million.
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I dread dating for this reason: I’ll do anything I can to “act normal” — even getting high before a date — and yet the most normal version of me is miles away. How am I supposed to be in a relationship if I can’t even be myself?
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Welcome to our comprehensive gift guide for the 2019 holiday season. This list encompasses the most popular and best gifts for everyone in your life.
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Some of us love holiday decor but not all the red and green. We go in search of holiday decor that doesn’t scream “holiday decor.”
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With Christmas less than two weeks away, finding the perfect tree might take some searching.
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El Comité Judicial de la Cámara de Representantes aprobó artículos de destitución contra el presidente Trump, estableciendo un voto en la Cámara de Representantes la próxima semana para que el presidente Trump sea el tercer presidente de los Estados Unidos en ser llevado a un juicio de destitución
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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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La tienda pop-up de Sundae School trae moda y cannabis al centro de Los Ángeles hasta el domingo
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The great filmmaker Milos Forman never spoke about his defection. In fact, he never called it a defection.
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Czechoslovakia owes its unfortunate history to its lot as a main stage for the great conflicts of the 20th century.
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The friendship between Czech New Wave pioneers Milos Forman and Ivan Passer was crucial in the life of the man who directed ‘Amadeus’ and ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.’
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Lancaster has proposed changes to the municipal code that would prohibit charitable groups from feeding homeless people in almost every public space.
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A tenants’ rights group is suing the real estate developer behind a vast new project slated to rise in Hollywood, arguing that it tried to skirt city requirements meant to protect tenants being displaced by the new development.
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A chef found Obi Ndefo near death after a hit-and-run. Alberto Lazzarino stopped to help. He said he’s no hero, he was doing what we all should do.
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KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A court in Sudan convicted former President Omar al-Bashir of money laundering and corruption on Saturday, sentencing him to two years in a rehabilitation facility.
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China puts a positive face on a first-step trade agreement that dials down a war it blames the U.S. for starting.
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North Korea said Saturday that it successfully performed another “crucial test” at its long-range rocket launch site that will further strengthen its nuclear deterrent.
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'`Safer opioid’ has sparked a crisis in vulnerable countries
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While a little indulgence is fine, experts say, it’s important to proceed mindfully, tweaking your diet to account for those chocolate tarts or extra cocktails at holiday parties.
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Five innovative new workout products will put your home gym on the cutting edge.
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You can see the super-sized Christmas tree at the Citadel Outlets shopping mall for free.
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The allure of Atwater Village lies not in its many restaurants and specialty shops but in its abundant charm. Recent additions include coffeehouses, a mindfulness studio and more specialty stores.
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Start-ups want men to track, train or freeze their sperm.
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When film producer Karina Miller needs to unwind, she does so by cooking up a storm in the kitchen of her Studio City home.
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In a business dominated by cheap index funds, DoubleLine Capital picked good investments.
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Still displaced after the wildfire that destroyed lives and homes, we found these 10,000 acres teeming with nature an antidote to many of the difficult aspects of starting again.
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Maybe my daughter, Mika, chose Flagstaff, Ariz., as a college destination because she thought it would be a chance to get away.
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I was surprised and happy to see that someone was able to get some semblance of justice from Airbnb (“Airbnb Hits an Impasse,” On the Spot, by Catharine Hamm, Dec. 8).
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Getting to LAX is rarely easy. With four heavy bags, it can be really tough. Here are some different choices.
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New on Blu-ray “Ad Astra” (20th Century Fox DVD, $29.98; Blu-ray, $37.99; 4K, $45.99; also available on VOD) Director James Gray makes his own kind of cerebral, reflective and visually splendid science-fiction film with this outer-space adventure that mixes deep sentiment with visceral thrills.
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Our arts newsletter looks at a year in which art tweaked gender, Broadway examined slavery’s toxic roots and L.A.'s famous Philharmonic ended the decade with a bang.
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Calendar Feedback: ’50 songs’: Bonus Tracks; Letters to the editor; Mister Rogers; The Doors
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Dance performances in Southern California for Dec. 15-22 includes several different productions of holiday favorite “The Nutcracker.”
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A look at California stories from the last week, including the viral Claremont Nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as asylum seekers.
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A steel-reinforced retaining wall will be built to shore up the tracks on Del Mar bluffs eroded by heavy rain last month.
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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon at 3:14 p.m.
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A request to use a high school theater to host a talk by Rep. Rashida Tlaib was approved, then withdrawn, by the school district after protest letter.
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Michigan just didn’t have an answer for Oregon guard Payton Pritchard as the Ducks dropped the Wolverines 71-70 in overtime.
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NBA players to tell us about the best game in their basketball career. This week: Damian Lillard.
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The International team has a real chance to win the Presidents Cup for only the second time in its 25-year history.
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The Lakers beat the Miami Heat 113-110, giving L.A. a 13-game road winning streak, the most the franchise has had since the 1971-72 title season.
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Justices will hear three cases in which President Trump claims immunity from investigations seeking his financial records, setting up a ruling on the fundamental question of separation of powers.
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Here are key dates and events on the the 2020 presidential election calendar, including dates of debates, caucuses, primaries and conventions.
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All of the candidates who have qualified for the Democratic debate in L.A. next week say they’ll skip the event unless a labor dispute is resolved.
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Michael Bloomberg’s plan stops well short of the goals of the ‘Green New Deal’ embraced by many of his Democratic rivals in the presidential race.
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