The specter of another significant shutdown is looming over Los Angeles County, which reported a new all-time high for daily cases today: 6,124.
Amid pandemic fatigue, people are questioning the new California COVID-19 lockdown measures. Experts say these rules could help slow the infection rate.
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.
What you do — how we ALL act in the next six weeks — will make the difference between an inconvenient fall and a disaster that will take years to overcome.
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President Trump authorizes start of formal transition as Joe Biden makes several historic picks for key posts, shaping a Cabinet that is notably diverse and brings back many Obama-era insiders.
Michigan election officials certify Biden’s 154,000-vote victory in the state despite Trump’s brazen attempts to subvert the results of the election.
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.
Feinstein, 87, is the ranking Democrat on the judiciary committee and was in line to become its first female chair if Democrats take control of the Senate.
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.
Former USC quarterback Matt Leinart has appeared to reach a breaking point with his tolerance of regulations meant to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
A former rookie San Francisco police officer who was on his fourth day on the job when he fatally shot an unarmed carjacking suspect in 2017 has been charged with manslaughter, the city’s top prosecutor announced Monday.
In Sacramento, Gov. Gavin Newsom is bogged down fighting the surging pandemic and angering lots of voters no matter what he does.
California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control overstepped its power when it adopted a regulation allowing billboards to advertise pot along freeways, a judge rules.
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has finally conceded defeat in his drum battle with 10-year-old prodigy Nandi Bushell. Watch her awesome victory speech.
Reggaeton star Bad Bunny didn’t perform at Sunday’s American Music Awards after he was diagnosed with COVID-19. His rep says he’s ‘OK.’
Why were nine UCLA players held out of Saturday’s game against Oregon when two tested positive for coronavirus? It’s a system built on honesty.
In a bid to improve its standing with incoming President Joe Biden, the social media giant plans to roll out vaccine promotion and give a higher profile to policy head Nick Clegg.
When “Jeopardy!” returns to production, champ Ken Jennings will be the first of its “interim guest hosts.” Also, Alex Trebek’s last show won’t air Christmas.
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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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More encouraging news on the development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments helped power stocks higher on Wall Street Monday.
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As its title promises, Megan Thee Stallion’s “Good News” isn’t bitter or vindictive — even when she has every right to be — but funny and full of joy.
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Doc Rivers, who recently joined the 76ers after being fired as head coach of the Clippers, just sold his Malibu beach house for $12.25 million.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s message to people shaming Harry Styles for wearing a dress on the cover of Vogue: “Sit with that reaction and think about it.”
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President-elect Joe Biden would choose the first woman and a seasoned central banker for the nation’s top economic policy job.
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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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Joon S. Hwang, the general manager of Quarters Korean BBQ in Koreatown, doesn’t know what is in store for the restaurant as new coronavirus restrictions take effect amid a surge in cases in November.
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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.
Major movie theater chains have responded to the pandemic by putting COVID-19 protocols in place. Public health experts assess the risks.
Charli D’Amelio has set a record on TikTok with her massive follower count, despite a recent setback involving her family’s embarrassing dinner party.
Davis stars as blues legend Ma Rainey opposite Chadwick Boseman in the Netflix adaptation of August Wilson’s celebrated play.
From Megan Thee Stallion’s full ‘Body’ performance to BTS’ Seoul spectacular, here are some of the best moments from the 2020 American Music Awards.
The Lakers re-signed forward Markieff Morris to a one-year contract at the veteran’s minimum while waiting on a decision by superstar Anthony Davis.
Trent Dilfer, Steve Young, Rich Gannon and Matt Hasselbeck break down what makes Tom Brady arguably the greatest quarterback in NFL history.
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.
Chinese authorities are testing millions of people and imposing lockdowns after locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities.
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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Agency again warns of growing COVID-19 risks and asks Americans to stay home.
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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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Sometimes family holiday gatherings can feel too close, and aren’t we all tired of virtual events? So if you are looking for a way to celebrate outside on Thanksgiving, here are eight things you can do.
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The 2020 holiday season is going to be a bigger challenge than usual. Here’s how to celebrate on the cheap and make new memories while staying safe.
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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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The new wave of coronavirus cases brings L.A. County closer to another stay-at-home order.
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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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President Trump authorizes start of formal transition as Joe Biden makes several historic picks for key posts, shaping a Cabinet that is notably diverse and brings back many Obama-era insiders.
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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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Trump reading “Russian for Dummies”? A naked Prince Harry? Not really. Alison Jackson has long used lookalike models to make art about deception.
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These punchy, short audio dramas jump from Santa Monica and the Palisades to DTLA, South L.A. and Sun Valley. Some of them are a trip.
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Amy Adams and Glenn Close discuss their new movie, “Hillbilly Elegy,” focusing on family, not politics.
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Jan Morris, the writer and transgender pioneer who died Friday, should also be remembered for her perceptive 1976 essay “Los Angeles: The Know-How City.”
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Three teenagers are killed early Monday after a car crashes into a guardrail on the southbound 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles, authorities say.
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Prosecutors allege Oswaldo Forero and Melbe Zepeda paid ‘cappers’ to recruit students who had vouchers meant to help them reenter the workforce.
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A coronavirus outbreak at Concordia University in Irvine has infected over 60 people. The school cancels athletic practices, urges against Thanksgiving travel.
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A ban on outdoor dining and a late-night curfew are the latest COVID-19 rules in Los Angeles County.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr used some interesting phrases while calling signals against the Kansas City Chiefs on ‘Sunday Night Football.’
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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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General Motors says it will no longer support the Trump administration’s legal efforts to end California’s right to set its own clean-air standards.
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Biden plans to nominate the first woman to lead the intelligence community and John Kerry as policy advisor on climate change.
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Biden picks California attorney Alejandro Mayorkas to lead the Homeland Security department. He would be the first Latino to hold the post.
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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 Palestinian Health Ministry has recommended strict limits on Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice after the death of George Floyd and is blasting COVID skeptics and the media that spread their conspiracies.
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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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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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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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The Muslim Pro app has features that make it easier to practice Islam. But revelations about its data collection have upset some users.
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Actor-director Seth Rogen just sold his lush, secluded West Hollywood home for $2.16 million, or $35,000 more than he was asking.
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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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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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Ontario begins drive-through testing today. John Wayne in Santa Ana will start in spring.
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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.
