Five years ago Tuesday, Kobe Bryant closed out his Hall of Fame career with a 60-point performance. A look back at the magical moments of that game.
Amid a new push to vaccinate Homeland Security employees, the wife of a hospitalized Border Patrol agent urges others not to delay COVID-19 shots.
Trump shattered two days of relative peace in his closing remarks to the GOP’s top donors when he insulted the party’s Senate leader and his wife.
Sacramento leaders decry demonstrators who show up at their doors. Some activists say the tactic is justified.
Liliana Carrillo was arrested in Tulare County after leading authorities on a long-distance chase that included a carjacking, police say.
Several hundred people gathered to demonstrate near the Huntington Beach pier Sunday.
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The death toll represents roughly 10.7% of COVID-19 deaths nationwide. California is home to about 12% of Americans.
Mexico once embraced renewable energies. Now President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is doubling down on dirty fossil fuels such as coal.
The family of a 20-year-old Minnesota man said he was shot by police Sunday before getting back in his car and driving away, then crashing the vehicle.
Dodgers rookie Zach McKinstry, known as Z-Mac to teammates, hits a two-run home run and doubles in a run in a 3-0 win over the Washington Nationals.
Hideki Matsuyama becomes the first Japanese man to win one of golf’s majors, finishing at 10-under par to take the 2021 Masters tournament title.
A year of isolation left us with a wealth of words. Hear from the poets, historians and fiction writers who gave us the most powerful books of 2020
This week saw the famous Hearst estate — a trophy property with ties to JFK and “The Godfather” — relist for $89.75 million, more than $100 million shy of its original price tag.
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Health checks, coronavirus testing and social distancing are part of LAUSD’s school reopening plan.
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Even with California on schedule to fully reopen in June, Whittier Boulevard business owners fear their customers will not return.
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The city erected the fence around the Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill to prevent the owners from reopening under unsafe conditions.
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Latino Life
The left-handed pitcher became a star with the Dodgers in 1981, helping them to a World Series title, igniting Fernandomania and giving Mexicans a hero still revered today.
Migrant families apprehended in Texas are being flown to San Diego and then bused to Tijuana, a city they do not know, without applying for asylum.
Prop. 187 got Alex Padilla into politics. Now in the Senate he can help reform immigration policy, which has eluded Washington for more than 30 years
Up and down Whittier Boulevard, pedestrians ignore the Walk of Fame at best — but usually inadvertently stroll all over honorees.
UCLA sophomore Jaime Jaquez Jr. is carrying on a legacy that includes other former Mexican-American Bruins such as Earl Watson and Lorenzo Mata.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Experts see little chance of another COVID-19 surge if California reopens as planned on June 15.
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With eligibility expanding, here’s a collection of L.A. Times reporting on ways to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lose it? Laminate it? Post it on Instagram? Some dos and don’ts for your vaccination card, the most exciting piece of paper you’ll get this year.
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Museums, amusement parks and events are reopening. Here’s where and how to spend your time (safely) if you’re looking for something to do.
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On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin, the Soviet cosmonaut, blasted off in the Vostok 1 spacecraft and became the first human to see Earth from space.
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More investment in violence intervention programs in the hardest hit cities could cut homicide rates in half.
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This opening episode of the multi-part ‘Fernandomania @ 40' offers an overview of the series, which will reveal Fernando Valenzuela’s influence impact and legacy — as an athlete who opened doors for ballplayers around the globe and how he almost single-handedly helped mend the team’s frosty relationship with those who had never forgotten that the team built its stadium on land that had been vacated by primarily Latino families in Chavez Ravine in the 1950s.
The film’s star, Frances McDormand, wins for lead actress, alongside awards for Anthony Hopkins (‘The Father’), Yuh-Jung Youn (‘Minari’) and Daniel Kaluuya (‘Judas and the Black Messiah’).
If the last Oscars you enjoyed was hosted by Billy Crystal, maybe you don’t have April 25 circled on your calendar.
British coming-of-age drama ‘Rocks’ and American gig-economy western ‘Nomadland’ lead the race for the British Academy Film Awards.
“Them,” about a Black family fighting racism and supernatural forces in the 1950s, includes warnings about its graphic depictions of racist violence.
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Frieze Los Angeles scraps plans for a July fair and instead focuses on next year, picking dates — and a new Beverly Hills location — for February.
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What’s the role of artists in times of social upheaval? Chilean playwright and director Guillermo Calderón returns to REDCAT with a micro-documentary.
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After a canceled season in 2020 — the first in 98 years — the Bowl will reopen with free shows for healthcare, grocery and other essential workers.
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Cruise the coolest pads and businesses in Palm Springs, home to more Midcentury Modern homes and businesses than anywhere else on the planet.
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Our weekend picks also include drive-in opera, an in-person screening of “Singin’ in the Rain” and a dance party with BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors.
Walker Buehler, Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer are set to take the mound when the Dodgers open their three-game series against the Padres on Friday.
Marcus Morris had 33 points and Paul George added 32 to lead the Clippers to a victory over Detroit that wasn’t secured until a late push on defense.
San Diego State alum Xander Schauffele has top tens in eight of his first 15 majors, and he missed his chance at victory Sunday at the Masters.
Jeff Carter, who played a key role in helping the Kings win the Stanley Cup in 2012 and 2014, is being sent to the Pittsburgh Penguins in a trade.
The attack, which Israel did not deny, heightens tensions with Iran as the two nations continue their shadow conflict across the wider Middle East.
Muslims are navigating coronavirus regulations for their second Ramadan in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bhutan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive was fast from the start — and is nearly finished just 16 days after it began.
Tens of thousands of Hindus gather by the Ganges River, many of them ignoring social distancing as the coronavirus spreads in India with record speed.
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Torn and toasted, flatbreads form the foundation of many traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
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This week’s obsession: Mei Lin’s new Sichuan hot chicken restaurant in Silver Lake.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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The perils of parenting through a pandemic
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Horse racing fans got a big sign that things are starting to return to normal when they tuned to TVG and saw popular analyst Simon Bray on location at Keeneland.
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The Kentucky Derby prep races are over. All that’s left to do is see which ones choose not to go on to Louisville and which ones stick around to get a spot in the 20-horse field.
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Researchers are getting serious about understanding a disease patients call “long COVID.” Its symptoms include aches, fatigue, sleep problems and brain fog.
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After 20 hours in the Pacific Ocean, Desireé Rodriguez was the only one in her family left alive. She had almost given up. Then two fishermen spotted her.
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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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Estados Unidos es uno de los destinos que mayor deleite genera a turistas y a sus mismos residentes.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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Around Los Angeles, people are emerging from their pandemic cocoons, eager to be cooped up no longer.
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Thanks to therapy, to the pandemic, to stillness, to time and unbearable loneliness, I am looking back on all the people that have entered my life over the years as gifts.
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A crumbled section of Highway 1 near Big Sur is expected to reopen by April 30 because repair work is weeks ahead of schedule, Caltrans says.
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April to-do list: Luminex’s outdoor light show, City Nature Challenge and cherry blossoms
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How hiking L.A. trails helped Kiana Butler find love and cope with loss after miscarriage.
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The Netflix show “Firefly Lane” sparked me to reconsider my friendships as the pandemic world reopens.
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After protesters in Sacramento vandalized the mayor’s house and threatened the city manager, a broad coalition is urging “Sactivists” to cool it.
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During the pandemic, cities have turned lightly used streets into pedestrian thoroughfares and parking lots into dining areas. Let’s keep them.
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Even with California on schedule to fully reopen in June, Whittier Boulevard business owners fear their customers will not return.
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There were 470 coronavirus patients in L.A. County hospitals as of Saturday, a drop of nearly 28% from two weeks earlier.
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COVID-19 canceled in-person author readings. Now the world is reopening. We ask five L.A. poets for their takes on what lies ahead.
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Chinese vaccines ‘don’t have very high protection rates,’ said the director of the China Centers for Disease Control.
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Anyone 16 or older can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments in L.A., ahead of California’s planned statewide expansion.
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Voters in Ecuador appear to have turned to a conservative businessman in their presidential runoff election, rebuffing a leftist movement that has held the presidency for over a decade.
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Prince Andrew says the death of Prince Philip has left a ‘huge void’ in Queen Elizabeth II’s life. Princess Anne paid tribute to her father.
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Former President Trump went off script in a speech to GOP donors, with former Vice President Pence and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell among targets.
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Conditions have worsened at a volcano on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent as loud rumbling, lightning and heavy ashfall were observed.
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A consortium of chief executives and other leaders of major U.S. corporations held an hour-long Zoom call Saturday to discuss ways to push for greater voting access amid new restrictions enacted or pending in Georgia, Texas and other states.
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After China imposed a record antitrust fine on Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., the e-commerce giant did an unusual thing: It thanked regulators.
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A new low-fare airline, Avelo, launches from Hollywood Burbank Airport with 11 routes. Its CEO explains why this is a great time to debut.
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Extras don’t get film credits or lines. But they can get union wages, meals and perks — such as getting to read novels or work on their side gigs while on the job.
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Kobe Bryant’s 60-point farewell game started with a clumsy effort and five missed shots. Then it happened. He turned Mamba and it was lights out.
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Kobe Bryant scored 60 points in his farewell game on April 13, 2016. Here’s a look at the game and his legacy.
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The Lakers need Andre Drummond to be on his game with LeBron James and Anthony Davis injured, and he provided that in win over the Brooklyn Nets.
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The Lakers cruised after Dennis Schroder and Kyrie Irving were tossed early in the third quarter, picking up a 126-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
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Wayne Thiebaud, Yoshitomo Nara, butterflies, Bugattis and the Disney archives: a quick scan of exhibitions at SoCal’s reopened museums.
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies and cult favorites playing at local theaters, drive-ins, pop-ups and rooftops near you.
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Delayed by COVID-19 closures, Avengers Campus, which will include a family-focused interactive Spider-Man ride, is set to open June 4 at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim.
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I was sitting in a bar with two friends and looking at my Tinder app. Edan’s nickname popped up. Wait. It couldn’t be my sixth-grade crush, could it?
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The social media posts that bum me out? Sober birthdays or anniversaries by single guys. They deserve heart emojis, but my heart holds a deeper story.
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I told my best friend that I wasn’t sure whether it was a date or just a casual meetup. When Andrew showed up at my house in a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, I thought: ‘OK, not a date.’
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I am the invisible “B” in LGBTQIA+ — and I deserve to be seen. “Bierasure” is one of the lesser known issues that plague the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s the tendency to ignore and falsify evidence of bisexuality and its existence, and it leads to painful reactions when someone comes out as bisexual.
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A group of parents is seeking a court order to pressure the L.A. school district to reopen full time, five days a week for all students.
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The university also is expected to hold its June graduation outdoors. Athletic events and social gatherings will be phased in this fall.
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UC Riverside has high proportions of low-income, first generation and underrepresented minority students. Faculty members say the campus is not getting its fair share of funding.
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The LAUSD superintendent has done an admirable job serving the district’s most vulnerable students during the pandemic.
Confused about filing taxes this year? You’re not alone. Here’s a guide to get you started.
Your questions about vaccination-related civil liberties, privacy and discrimination are answered.
The IRS promises to refund taxes that early filers paid on the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits earned last year. The money may not show up until summer.
Dodger Stadium is opening up to fans for the first time in two years. Here’s how to attend a game with new protocols due to the coronavirus pandemic.