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Dr. Seuss ‘Lorax’ tree falls in San Diego park; it had appeared healthy, from leaf to bark

By Colleen Shalby

How Gloria Vanderbilt used her authenticity and ‘great taste’ to build her denim line

By Marques Harper

She worked for L.A.’s building department. Then her name came up in an FBI warrant

By Emily Alpert Reyes

Pentagon to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as tensions rise with Iran

The additional forces raise the total number of troop increases since early May to about 8,500.

By David S. Cloud

Rep. Katie Porter is latest Democrat to support impeachment inquiry

By Jennifer Haberkorn

Who is willing to defend Harvey Weinstein? A third high-powered lawyer wants off the case

TV news chopper spotted O.J. Simpson’s white Bronco, and the chase was on

By Richard Winton

Costco shooting: LAPD officer was knocked out by attacker before opening fire, attorney says

Middle school educator dies while rock climbing in Yosemite

Ecuador defends decision to let the U.S. use the Galapagos Islands for anti-drug flights

Ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi's death stirs memories of onetime democracy hopes

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Lakers are winners in Anthony Davis trade no matter what happens

Lakers are winners in Anthony Davis trade no matter what happens

With one big swing, the Lakers went from a team trying to win their first playoff game since 2012 to being arguably the best team in the league.

By Arash Markazi

• Plaschke: After Anthony Davis trade, can Lakers GM Rob Pelinka be trusted to fill roster?

Why magician Penn Jillette fasts 23 hours a day to maintain his 100-pound weight loss

Poignant puppy-dog eyes are a product of domestication, researchers say

VidAngel, a start-up that cleaned up movies for streaming, must pay $62.4 million to studios

By Ryan Faughnder

The number of women directing films is abysmal. Alma Har'el has a plan to change that

By Stacy Perman

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Wanda Sykes went from ‘Oh, Well’ to ‘Not Normal’ when thinking about Trump

Wanda Sykes went from ‘Oh, Well’ to ‘Not Normal’ when thinking about Trump

By Michael Ordoña

Chocolate chip cookies that are vegan, gluten-free and delicious

Chocolate chip cookies that are vegan, gluten-free and delicious

By Genevieve Ko

A gluten-free, vegan bakery is opening in Santa Monica

By Amy Scattergood

Rare puya blooms happening now at Rancho Los Alamitos

Rare puya blooms happening now at Rancho Los Alamitos

By Jeanette Marantos

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Horror actor Vincent Price’s onetime Westside haunt lists at nearly $21 million

Horror actor Vincent Price’s onetime Westside haunt lists at nearly $21 million

By Lauren Beale

• Marital home of exes Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale is reduced to $25 million

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Around California

The world’s largest pot farms, and how Santa Barbara opened the door

The world’s largest pot farms, and how Santa Barbara opened the door

Jun 15, 2019

The 2020 census is coming. Will Native Americans be counted?

The 2020 census is coming. Will Native Americans be counted?

Jun 13, 2019

The working witches of Los Angeles just want you to be your best self

The working witches of Los Angeles just want you to be your best self

Jun 11, 2019

For many black voters, 2020 isn’t about pride or making history. It’s about beating Trump

For many black voters, 2020 isn’t about pride or making history. It’s about beating Trump

Jun 9, 2019

In Trump’s trade war with China, L.A. ports are ground zero

In Trump’s trade war with China, L.A. ports are ground zero

Jun 9, 2019

Online degrees made USC the world’s biggest social work school. Then things went terribly wrong

Online degrees made USC the world’s biggest social work school. Then things went terribly wrong

Jun 6, 2019

On Catalina Island, one of L.A.’s unofficial ‘food deserts’ parties over a humble Vons

On Catalina Island, one of L.A.’s unofficial ‘food deserts’ parties over a humble Vons

Jun 4, 2019

Without memories of 1989, Chinese activists of a new generation struggle for social change

Without memories of 1989, Chinese activists of a new generation struggle for social change

Jun 3, 2019

At this L.A. supper club, refugees share food and memories of the lives they left behind

At this L.A. supper club, refugees share food and memories of the lives they left behind

May 31, 2019

Want to park in Koreatown? Get ready for a ‘blood sport’

Want to park in Koreatown? Get ready for a ‘blood sport’

May 28, 2019

A 102-year-old woman faces eviction so the landlords’ daughter can move in. It’s completely legal

A 102-year-old woman faces eviction so the landlords’ daughter can move in. It’s completely legal

May 25, 2019

He voted for Trump. Now he and his wife raise their son from opposite sides of the border

He voted for Trump. Now he and his wife raise their son from opposite sides of the border

May 19, 2019

Battles erupt over warehouse jobs as the Legislature moves to curb subsidies

Battles erupt over warehouse jobs as the Legislature moves to curb subsidies

May 16, 2019

A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley

A war is brewing over lithium mining at the edge of Death Valley

May 7, 2019

Two years later, Trump’s travel ban continues to tear thousands of families apart

Two years later, Trump’s travel ban continues to tear thousands of families apart

May 7, 2019

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- Television
What's on TV Tuesday: ‘The Detour’ on TBS

By Ed Stockly

48m

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- Sports
UCLA’s Stevie Wisz isn’t letting a heart condition stop her from enjoying life

By Mia Berry

23m

- Politics
Pentagon to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as tensions rise with Iran

By David S. Cloud

2h

- World
Ecuador defends decision to let the U.S. use the Galapagos Islands for anti-drug flights

By Pablo Jaramillo Viteri and Chris Kraul

2h

- Op-Ed
Cancer taught me that getting old isn’t something to fear — it's a privilege

By Rachel Moscovich

3:15 AM

California’s wildfire commission delivers its reform plan, only to be promptly ignored

3:10 AM
How do we make America happy again? We start by studying well-being

3:05 AM
What my father taught me: How to find my own way

Jun 16, 2019
Stonewall was a milestone in the fight against homophobia, but not the starting point

Jun 16, 2019
Music is supposed to unify us. Is the streaming revolution fragmenting us instead?

Jun 16, 2019

- Company Town
VidAngel, a start-up that cleaned up movies for streaming, must pay $62.4 million to studios

By Ryan Faughnder

2h

- Las Vegas
Shania Twain to return to Las Vegas for a residency beginning in December

By Jay Jones

2h

Flying this summer? Pack a backup plan, and breathe deeply if that's possible

7:00 AM
Exploring the birthplace of Bauhaus, a German movement that changed design

Jun 16, 2019
A trip to Japan with my teenage nephew leads to life lessons

Jun 16, 2019
Cuba suffers privations that tourism helps offset

Jun 16, 2019
How hot was it in Lake Havasu City? So hot (128) they’re celebrating the record

Jun 14, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Fashion
How Gloria Vanderbilt used her authenticity and ‘great taste’ to build her denim line

By Marques Harper

1h

Rare puya blooms happening now at Rancho Los Alamitos

11:05 AM
A ‘Hunger Games’ prequel release date has been announced

10:10 AM
Chocolate chip cookies that are vegan, gluten-free and delicious

7:55 AM
A gluten-free, vegan bakery is opening in Santa Monica

6:00 AM
Gardening events: Begonias, orchids and rare puya blooms, plus tours of water-wise yards

Jun 16, 2019

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