With strict limits on indoor commerce, some businesses bent or broke public health rules to serve their customers. Owners say they had little choice.
L.A. County officials said they are concerned about low COVID-19 vaccination numbers among healthcare workers in South L.A. and other communities of color.
L.A. County supervisors have endorsed the use of schools as vaccine centers. The campuses are trusted neighborhood hubs in communities hit hard by the coronavirus.
The European Union’s dispute with AstraZeneca has intensified, with the drugmaker denying it had pulled out of talks on COVID-19 vaccine supplies.
President Biden plans to reopen the HealthCare.gov markets for a special sign-up opportunity for people without medical coverage in the pandemic.
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An executive order signed by President Biden last week changed federal funding rules in a way that could potentially lift thousands of homeless Angelenos off the streets as the coronavirus continues to rage.
Trump separated families. But Obama broke his promise to pass immigration reform. Biden’s opening immigration moves are strong, but will he disappoint too?
The pandemic’s toll and anger over Brexit in Scotland and Northern Ireland are fueling warnings that the United Kingdom could be headed for a breakup.
After hearing powerful first-hand accounts of officers rescuing children from sex traffickers, the Los Angeles Police Commission called on the City Council to protect anti-trafficking efforts from budget cuts.
UC Berkeley will strip Kroeber Hall, home of the anthropology department, of its namesake after a unanimous committee vote.
The Biden administration will announce new actions to combat climate change and take the first step toward a ban on oil leasing on federal land.
From Virginia races this year to the 2022 midterm, Republicans will face contests that pit Trump loyalists against those who want to distance the party from him.
Forty-five Senate Republicans supported a resolution by Sen. Rand Paul that said the trial is illegal because Trump is a private citizen and no longer president.
Disillusioned by Trump’s defeat and banished from mainstream social media, far-right leaders are engaged in a “meme war” to recruit new members.
Kemp Powers tops off a career in journalism with the screenplays for critical hits ‘Soul’ and ‘One Night in Miami’
Even if general manager Les Snead won’t say it, the Rams have made it clear they want to make someone other than Jared Goff their starter at quarterback.
Dana Point is one of four places in the world to receive the designation designed to keep cetaceans safe.
One man’s opinion on the best (and worst) frozen pizzas available.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Is it too early to reopen? We did once before, but officials are betting that this time, Californians will exercise restraint. It’s a high-stakes bet.
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L.A. County will start vaccinating older residents soon. Here’s how to sign up to find out when you get can one.
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Editorial: Biden is off to a good start fighting climate change, but the nation must do more, faster
Editorial: Biden is off to a good start fighting climate change, but the nation must do more, faster
President Biden’s actions on climate change are a necessary shift in government direction, but he — and Congress — need to do more. Fast.
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Dissidents point out that ousting Trump in the name of curbing ‘domestic terrorism’ plays into the hands of autocrats using the same argument with their opponents.
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The so-called Mexico City policy had blocked healthcare providers that get U.S. aid from providing abortion advice and services overseas.
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Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, or something like it.
The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history
A collection of texts, quotes and scenes chronicles the day Bryant, his daughter Gianna, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan’s lives were cut short.
Tuesday was the one-year anniversary of the helicopter crash in Calabasas that killed Laker legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others.
It’s been one year since Kobe Bryant’s death, but the Lakers legend’s impact on our lives and the tragedy of his loss remain all too real.
A look at how Kobe Bryant’s widow took to social media throughout the year to honor her husband and daughter while sharing her struggles after their deaths.
Kobe Bryant’s former teammates Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Brian Shaw and Devean George share their thoughts about what made the Lakers legend so great.
Visual Storytelling
People visited murals around Los Angeles on Monday dedicated to Lakers star Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, who were killed along with seven others in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, 2020. Fans’ words of admiration held a theme: Don’t take life for granted.
Listen to our Great Reads
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Trying to create a social pod so her daughter could again play with her friends led this mom down a rabbit hole of awkwardness, rejection and frustration.
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With little else to do, the COVID-19 pandemic has given D&D players a reason to gather virtually to go on heroic quests in the increasingly popular role-playing game.
The filmmaker writes about his road to getting the sometimes dark story of a servant determined to rise up to become a free man to the screen.
Oscars for director and cinematography often go hand in hand. “Nomadland” could continue the trend.
The Getty Foundation announces the 45 SoCal institutions that will receive research grants for ‘Pacific Standard Time: Art x Science x L.A.’
He talks with The Times about his novel “Truly Like Lightning,” Mormonism, the patriarchy, sex, political correctness and, of course, Harold Bloom.
With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George out because of COVID-19 protocols , the Clippers learn “next man up” might not work in a superstar-driven league.
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short again in Hall of Fame voting. An induction ceremony will take place in July for 2020 inductees.
Rams assistant Shane Waldron will leave to join the Seattle Seahawks as offensive coordinator.
UCLA and Oregon, which already had two scheduled games postponed, had to postpone two more scheduled for next week because of COVID-19 issues with the Ducks.
Holocaust survivors commemorate their lost loved ones as the world marks the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis’ Auschwitz death camp.
A man who was pepper sprayed by Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Ore., outside a restaurant is identified by police as a lawyer named Cary Cadonau.
Russian lawmakers have quickly approved the extension of the last remaining Russia-U.S. nuclear arms control pact just days before it’s due to expire.
Eschewing the Trump administration’s approach, President Biden is restoring U.S. relations with the Palestinians and renewing aid to Palestinian refugees.
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In the wake of the state lifting its stay-at-home orders, county officials say they will allow for the reopening of outdoor dining later this week.
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It’s a cookie! It’s crème brûlée! This week, Jenn introduces us to the crème brûlée cookie from Dough & Arrow bakery in Costa Mesa.
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The California Strawberry Festival, which attracts thousands, will not run again this year because of the pandemic.
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We’re compiling a list of our readers’ favorite L.A. date memories.
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Lodgings at Yosemite and Death Valley national parks to reopen soon
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Reopening of accommodations in the rest of California will be county by county
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My family has spent 308 days together in the house. Which brings us to “Jurassic Quest,” the drive-thru dinosaur experience now touring the country.
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Tomatomania, Southern California’s harbinger of spring gardening for 30 years, is back with a traveling show of more than 200 tomato varieties.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
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El estado acelerará la elegibilidad de la vacuna en base a la edad según el nuevo plan anunciado por el gobernador Gavin Newsom.
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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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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
Join the Conversation
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Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens fell short again in Hall of Fame voting. An induction ceremony will take place in July for 2020 inductees.
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The Biden administration will announce new actions to combat climate change and take the first step toward a ban on oil leasing on federal land.
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An executive order signed by President Biden last week changed federal funding rules in a way that could potentially lift thousands of homeless Angelenos off the streets as the coronavirus continues to rage.
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The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
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Times reporters discuss how social media, a bombastic president and extremist groups fostered a far-right movement beyond the Capitol riot.
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The actress talks about what it meant to headline the 1970s-set dramatic crime thriller “I’m Your Woman” and what makes the part different from her star-making role in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
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Times reporters spoke to several epidemiologists about relaxing pandemic restrictions; their reactions varied.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Head over heels for Carter Reum, Paris Hilton is getting ready for a new life as a mom, courtesy of in vitro fertilization. First off, she wants twins.
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When Black Lives Matter Global Network posted ‘Twerk on Washington’ as part of its artist series celebrating King, a flood of backlash followed.
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The actress-producer had to admit she cared about this one: “Black Bear,” she says, was the most demanding project she had ever taken on.
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How can an action film be elevated to drama? “By infusing it with emotion and story, so that you feel and you care,” says director Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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The L.A. area remains dry for now, but a few showers may arrive Wednesday afternoon that will grow heavier Thursday into Friday, forecasters say.
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A federal judge has denied Mossimo Giannulli’s request to serve out the rest of his prison term in the college admissions bribery scheme at home.
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Roderick Thomas, 56, had just delivered a meal for Postmates in Cypress Park when someone shot him in the neck. He died two days later.
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L.A. Councilman Kevin De León was asked to deliver the pledge on Tuesday. It was a rough recital.
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With Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverley out indefinitely, the Clippers turned to Marcus Morris and Lou Williams to help fill the void.
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The Clippers lose to Atlanta to end their seven-game winning streak.
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Recaps and scores of today’s men’s college basketball top 25 teams in action including No. 5 Texas vs. No. 24 Oklahoma.
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Recaps and scores of today’s NBA games in action including the Houston Rockets taking on the Washington Wizards.
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President Biden announces additional steps to boost the federal government’s role in addressing the troubled rollout of vaccines in the United States.
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A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Biden.
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President Biden had his first call with Vladimir Putin, raising concerns about Alexei Navalny’s arrest while pressing Putin on bounties on U.S. troops.
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The state auditor’s report was ordered by lawmakers who criticized California’s unemployment agency for a backlog of claims and failing to prevent widespread fraud.
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The presence of women in India’s biggest mass movement in years reflects profound opposition to a slate of agriculture reforms.
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One of six men charged in an alleged plot to abduct Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has agreed to plead guilty to a kidnapping conspiracy charge.
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Most Republican senators voted to oppose an impeachment trial of former President Trump, signaling that Democrats don’t have the votes now to convict him.
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Hundreds of Holocaust survivors in Austria and Slovakia are to get their first COVID-19 shots on the 76th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
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Older people were in a loneliness epidemic before the coronavirus pandemic began. Here’s how to reach out to the seniors in your life.
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The coronavirus pandemic, wintertime, the daily stressors of life — it all can take a toll on our mental health. Here are some resources to help you understand therapy, how to find a therapist and more.
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Coming out is a lonely experience, and while I had friends and support along my journey, friends and support do not do the work for you.
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Needing a beach getaway and pandemic workouts, personal trainers and Instagrammers — some from L.A. — went to Tulum. And they posted about it.
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Walgreens has tapped Starbucks executive Roz Brewer as its new CEO, which will make her the only Black woman leading a Fortune 500 company.
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The buyer is Hackman Capital Partners, which has emerged as one of the region’s largest studio landlords.
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The CEO of Tesla and a billionaire candidate for the California governorship have joined the wild hype around GameStop, a money-losing video game retailer.
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A dispute over satellite space between Jeff Bezos’ Amazon.com Inc. and Elon Musk’s SpaceX has spilled over from regulatory filings into public view, via Twitter.
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Scores of Los Cabos resorts offer rapid COVID tests.
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Because flight attendants are potential COVID-19 super spreaders, it’s up to us to follow protection protocols, including remaining alone in my hotel room.
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From dinosaur digs to Salvador Dalí, here a few favorite virtual museum experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of home.
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Many of these local mountain spots are wearing a new coat.
