Chefs and restaurateurs react to another shutdown of in-person dining amid L.A. County’s coronavirus surge. “We’re holding on for dear life,” one chef said. “There’s no aid in sight, nothing at all.”
AstraZeneca and Oxford University say their COVID-19 vaccine is up to 90% effective in preventing the disease in late-stage trials.
The governor’s office said the family learned about the potential exposure to the coronavirus Friday and was tested Sunday morning. Their results came back negative.
The coronavirus is infecting more Californians daily than at any other point in the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about a peak in deaths by Christmas.
California’s economy perked up in October, as employers brought back tens of thousands of furloughed workers. But the state has regained less than half the jobs it lost in the spring’s catastrophic coronavirus downturn.
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Killings are up 25% over last year and shootings are up more than 32%, mirroring increases in violence that are driving concerns in big cities across the nation.
Some Republicans fear the squabbling is not only distracting party voters from the Senate race, but undermining faith in the electoral process in a way that could dampen conservative turnout.
Joe Biden reportedly will name Blinken, his longtime advisor, as secretary of State as he sets out to assemble a Cabinet even though President Trump refuses to concede.
In Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom is bogged down fighting the surging pandemic and angering lots of voters no matter what he does.
The climate crisis disproportionately harms Black people, Latinos and Native Americans. But oil and gas supporters are trying to claim the moral high ground.
At least two people died and multiple people were injured in a stabbing Sunday night at a San Jose church in use as a homeless shelter, officials said.
California is still debating ethnic studies in public education. Can the state finally get it right?
California is still debating ethnic studies in public education. Can the state finally get it right?
California educators from elementary school through college are debating anew how best to teach ethnic studies after more than a year of controversy and wrangling.
Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Saudi Arabia for a clandestine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
At the same time, advocates are urging California leaders to stop transfers from state prisons and jails to ICE custody and exercise public health oversight.
In major cities such as Los Angeles, rent is falling during the COVID-19 pandemic. But in suburban markets such as the Inland Empire, rent is rising fast.
After three years of silence, Price denied sexually harassing a producer, but his accuser stands by her claims.
Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she’s busy re-recording her songs’ masters after her catalog was sold
Trent Dilfer, Steve Young, Rich Gannon and Matt Hasselbeck break down what makes Tom Brady arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
Many of us will spend the holiday season the same way we’ve spent most of 2020: at home. Here are some ideas to make it special while staying safe.
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Nursing is among America’s most trusted professions. Yet not a single nurse is on Joe Biden’s COVID-19 advisory board. There’s time to change that.
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To pretend that there is anything approaching moral equivalency between Joe Biden and Donald Trump represents an appalling failure to exercise ethical judgment.
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One of the most frustrating aspects of the pandemic has been watching school districts try to figure out remote schooling, with so little guidance from above.
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The U.S. foundation of democracy can withstand Trump. But his tactics will be imitated by leaders in countries where they are more likely to succeed.
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NBA players Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice.
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General Motors will recall about 7 million big pickup trucks and SUVs worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
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The Chargers have struggled all season holding leads in the second half of games, but coach Anthony Lynn isn’t blaming the issue on players letting up.
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Amy Adams and Glenn Close discuss their new movie, “Hillbilly Elegy,” focusing on family, not politics.
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In Studio City, “Future Man” star Josh Hutcherson just sold a remodeled single-story home to songwriter Billy Walsh for $1.899 million.
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Having trouble keeping track of the new COVID-19 restrictions? We’ve got you covered. Most of California is under a curfew that bans nonessential activities from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Some people have protested the rule, and police are mostly taking an “education first” approach to enforcing it. In L.A. County, outdoor dining is banned after Wednesday.
A modified stay-at-home order goes into effect for the much of California as of Saturday morning to try to slow the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
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What happens when two Michelin-starred chefs collaborate to make the ultimate fried chicken sandwich? They create the chefiest, most extravagant and delicious fried chicken sandwich in the universe.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a stay-at-home order prohibiting most nonessential activity between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. in counties in the strictest tier of the state’s reopening road map.
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With COVID-19 cases surging and families hoping to gather safely for Thanksgiving, long lines for coronavirus tests have reappeared across the U.S.
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Paramahansa Yogananda found in Los Angeles the perfect home base for an organization which remains a worldwide spiritual force to this day.
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Two families’ struggle for justice reveals the dark truth of Saudi Arabia’s labor system.
First the streaming wars. Then COVID-19. It’s been a rocky time for TV, but executives and creatives alike say adult animation is enjoying a ‘renaissance.’
We sat down to a virtual dinner with creator Noah Hawley and the cast of “Fargo” to discuss Season 4 and America’s enduring affection for criminals and crooks.
Cineworld, which closed its cinemas in the U.S. and Britain last month because of the pandemic, has secured more than $750 million in new financing.
Davis stars as blues legend Ma Rainey opposite Chadwick Boseman in the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s celebrated play.
The Chargers struggled to establish any sort of effective run game in Sunday’s 34-28 victory over the winless New York Jets
The Chargers have struggled all season holding leads in the second half of games, but coach Anthony Lynn isn’t blaming the issue on players letting up.
After two subpar performances to open the season, USC’s defense — particularly at linebacker — plays a big role in slowing down Utah in a 33-17 win.
The Lakers, who reached an agreement to re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, continue to score wins this offseason. Can the Clippers pull off a surpirse?
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial on charges of corruption and influence-peddling in a phone-tapping scandal — a first for the 65-year-old politician after years of investigations.
NBA players Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has been taken into custody after pleading guilty to charges related to a demonstration.
After South Florida’s killer clown slipped away three decades ago, witnesses told investigators the culprit looked like a man. Prosecutors say it was woman.
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Here’s how a handful of independent farmers are handling the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Said nobody ever on Thanksgiving
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Once the holiday is done, the real fun eating begins.
Guide to the Holidays
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How to travel this holiday season by plane, train and car, and how to safely stay in a hotel or a rental. If you’re staying local, we have ideas for how to spend the time.
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Here are places that need volunteers specifically on Thanksgiving and Christmas, but get your reservations in quick, and remember, these places need help the other 363 days of the year as well.
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How to politely turn down an invitation to socialize while there’s still a pandemic going on.
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2020: Just sayin’ — the year doesn’t automatically bring to mind happy thoughts as we head into the home stretch.
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Some consider it a faux pas to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving, but is the stress of the pandemic turning more people into early decorators?
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Welcome to our comprehensive gift guide for the 2020 holiday season.
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¿Por qué los Dodgers capturarán su primer título de Serie Mundial desde 1988? Hay una confiabilidad en este equipo que estuvo ausente en años anteriores
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CDC augura doble de muertes para mediados de diciembre y pide evitar los viajes de días festivos
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Mientras el destino de los cuerpos aún se desconoce, NY se prepara para una segunda ola de la pandemia
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Mientras el destino de los cuerpos aún se desconoce, NY se prepara para una segunda ola de la pandemia
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The state’s $26-billion tax windfall is less a story of some kind of surprise jackpot and more a cautionary tale of how early doomsday predictions were way off.
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Los Angeles County health officials announced the decision to suspend outdoor dining, effective Wednesday night, for at least three weeks.
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L.A. County public health officials on Saturday announced they will issue an order suspending outdoor dining at restaurants amid a surge of new coronavirus cases.
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With Georgia’s GOP feuding since Joe Biden won there, a question looms: Can it unite to help two senators win runoffs that will decide which party runs the Senate?
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Chefs and restaurateurs react to another shutdown of in-person dining amid L.A. County’s coronavirus surge. “We’re holding on for dear life,” one chef said. “There’s no aid in sight, nothing at all.”
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Many Southern California policing agencies say they will take an education-first approach to the state’s new limited stay-at-home order.
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What seemed to be a low-profile free agency run compared to last year’s star-studded class turned interesting for Lakers and Clippers ... and Dwight Howard.
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Distributing COVID-19 vaccine will be biggest health operation in L.A. history. Can the bureaucracy pull it off?
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Fox News, CNN and MSNBC saw record ratings under President Trump, who is not yet done reshaping the cable news landscape.
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What’s on TV Monday, Nov. 23: “The Neighborhood” on CBS; “Black Narcissus” on FX; “Dancing With the Stars” season finale on ABC.
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The Taiwanese film “My Missing Valentine” has won big at the annual Golden Horse Awards, taking five honors, including best feature film
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The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch lead the nominations for this year’s American Music Awards, featuring performances from Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion and more.
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A year ago, a 19-year-old student died. Documents show nearly 40% of San Diego State’s Greek system came under investigation from 2014 through 2019.
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Protesters gathered Saturday at Huntington Beach Pier in defiance of the state’s coronavirus curfew that went into effect at 10 p.m.
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Amid a rash of weekend gun violence, Los Angeles early Sunday reached a benchmark not seen in a decade: 300 homicides in a year.
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Three people were found dead in a home in Valley Village on Sunday morning, authorities said.
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Rams quarterback Jared Goff has the potential to be among the greatest NFL quarterbacks as he continues to improve his quickness, columnist LZ Granderson writes.
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Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is looking forward to the challenge of trying to stop Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.
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Coming off their big divisional win against the Seattle Seahawks, the Rams look to keep up their winning ways against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell was Tom Brady’s teammate with New England in 2008, when the Patriots drafted O’Connell out of San Diego State.
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How might the broad perception that Joe Biden, at 78, will choose to be a one-term president hobble his effectiveness? Should he perhaps deny it?
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The Trump campaign’s legal team is distancing itself from conservative attorney Sidney Powell, a purveyor of unfounded voting conspiracy theories.
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Joe Biden is expected to announce some choices for his Cabinet and states will certify results even as Trump’s fight to reverse them enters a third week.
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Georgia’s Sen. Kelly Loeffler took three coronavirus tests on Friday, a day when she campaigned with Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. David Perdue.
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A customer left a $3,000 tip after having a beer as a Cleveland restaurant voluntarily closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Millions of Americans bought plane tickets for Thanksgiving before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised against holiday air travel.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening in California, and Los Angeles is suspending outdoor dining.
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As Azerbaijan regains control of land it lost to Armenian forces a quarter-century ago, those who fled then wonder if they can go back home now.
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I had a pretty good track record of rejecting norms and traditions. That included marriage. Yet I suddenly found myself articulating all the reasons people marry — and believing what I was saying.
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In the 2020 spirit of spotlighting Black creative people, our roundup focuses on designers and Black-owned brands.
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With much of life canceled because of COVID-19, so too are large holiday gatherings, which for many of us involved traveling, cooking and jostling with friends, family and relatives at the buffet table. So why my relief? Because, frankly, it was exhausting.
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Plant and garden lovers, here are some activities ready to take root in you. Just be sure to check before you go to make sure nothing’s changed, and wear a mask.
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Lynn Conway’s brilliant contributions to computer science didn’t stop IBM from firing her during her gender transition. Now it has apologized.
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A flotilla of almost a dozen cargo vessels sits anchored just south of Los Angeles this weekend, waiting for berth space.
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The largest U.S. retailer of musical instruments and equipment filed for bankruptcy after the COVID-19 pandemic kept customers at home.
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Two major projects at the original Port of Los Angeles are moving ahead despite the pandemic. It’s part of a dramatic reshaping of the waterfront.
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Welsh writer Jan Morris died Friday at 94. Christopher Reynolds recalls a charming lunch in Wales with the witty, learned and enthusiastic traveler.
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Southwest will fill middles seats starting Dec. 1. For Alaska, the date is Jan. 6
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Hotels remain open, but guests should return nightly by 10 p.m.
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Agency again warns of growing COVID-19 risks and asks Americans to stay home.
