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Jeanie Buss has ‘100% confidence’ in Rob Pelinka running the Lakers

Buss finally broke her silence about the state of the organization while walking the red carpet before the NBA Awards in Santa Monica.

By Tania Ganguli

• NBA Awards: Clippers’ Lou Williams wins Sixth Man; Antetokounmpo earns MVP

L.A. is suing the FAA as residents are fed up with noisy planes in their neighborhoods

By Dakota Smith

Police release video of Jussie Smollett with rope wrapped around his neck

Police release video of Jussie Smollett with rope wrapped around his neck

Democrats’ presidential hopefuls jockey to outdo one another with pre-debate promises

Candidates are stepping up their policy promises — some of which come with a huge price tag — in a bid to get attention.

By Evan Halper and Janet Hook

• As first debate nears, Democratic National Committee is still wrestling with demons of 2016

E. Jean Carroll is accusing Trump of rape, but is anybody listening?

E. Jean Carroll is accusing Trump of rape, but is anybody listening?

By Stephen Battaglio

Costco shooting: Wounded parents learn their son is dead. ‘They are devastated’

Costco shooting: Wounded parents learn their son is dead. ‘They are devastated’

By Richard Winton

Famed snowboarder gunned down in L.A. His killer went on to shoot a cop, police say

By James Queally

• Slain sheriff's deputy honored at funeral

Bill allowing horse racing to be suspended approved by California Legislature

Stanford offers to spend $4.7 billion on housing and transit relief in the Bay Area

Driver with record charged with 7 homicides in biker crash

Chilling body cam video details shooting of Sacramento police Officer Tara O’Sullivan

Former L.A. sheriff's deputy sentenced to prison for lying to FBI about 2011 beating

Trump’s new Iran sanctions may have modest effect

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Mueller report play spotlights Trump’s 10 acts of possible obstruction

Here’s what happened at Monday’s reading of "The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts," a Mueller report play by Robert Schenkkan.

Raise our taxes, please! Some wealthy Americans are asking to pay more

Raise our taxes, please! Some wealthy Americans are asking to pay more

How a bird started a fire at a California solar farm

City of Hope to invest $1 billion in new Irvine cancer hospital

By Roger Vincent and James B. Cutchin

Dodgers plan to extend protective netting in wake of fan injuries

By Jorge Castillo

Got a confidential tip? We want to hear it

Bill Cosby’s wife hasn’t visited him in prison — and that’s how he wants it

Bill Cosby’s wife hasn’t visited him in prison — and that’s how he wants it

‘The Hills’ helped invent the social media influencer. Now what?

Yes, BET got its groove back. Now it’s time for the show to tell a different story

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Life on Mars gets a test run in the Utah desert

Life on Mars gets a test run in the Utah desert

Jun 23, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call

Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call

Jun 23, 2019

Is this 70-year-old marathon runner from East L.A. a record setter or a cheater?

Is this 70-year-old marathon runner from East L.A. a record setter or a cheater?

Jun 21, 2019

For Santa Anita’s low-paid workers, horse deaths bring pain and fears about the future

For Santa Anita’s low-paid workers, horse deaths bring pain and fears about the future

Jun 20, 2019

A swarm of 1,000 earthquakes hit Southern California — how nervous should we be?

A swarm of 1,000 earthquakes hit Southern California — how nervous should we be?

Jun 19, 2019

A Russian model was poised for her big break in ‘Anna.’ Then the film got stuck in #MeToo limbo

A Russian model was poised for her big break in ‘Anna.’ Then the film got stuck in #MeToo limbo

Jun 18, 2019

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mueller report play spotlights Trump’s 10 acts of possible obstruction

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- Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw blows lead, then Dodgers’ bullpen takes loss to Diamondbacks

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- Politics
Supreme Court rules L.A. clothing maker can trademark ‘scandalous’ brand name

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California housing crisis podcast: Why homelessness is surging in L.A. County

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Former congressman Joe Sestak launches 2020 presidential campaign

Jun 24, 2019
Supreme Court to review insurers’ Obamacare claims for $12 billion

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Supreme Court says law imposing extra prison time for ‘crime of violence’ is too vague

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Pompeo visits Saudi Arabia; Iran threatens more attacks on U.S. drones

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- Nation Now
Special prosecutor requested in South Bend police shooting

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- Opinion
Kamala Harris wants to ‘prosecute the case’ against Trump. What does that mean?

By Michael McGough

Jun 24, 2019

After 30 dead horses, thank heavens Santa Anita’s lethal season is finally over

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San Francisco’s e-cigarette ban isn’t just bad policy, it’s bad for public health

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Got a complex policy issue to solve? Dynamic Problem Repair will make it go poof

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How I’m spending my summer vacation: Dad Camp

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Don’t call me an actress. In fact, let’s get rid of that title altogether

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- Business
City of Hope to invest $1 billion in new Irvine cancer hospital

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WME sues Writers Guild of America as agency dispute gets uglier

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- Travel
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Wimbledon is the ultimate pilgrimage for tennis fans and those who love tradition

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CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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At the Hollywood Unlocked’s brunch, Cardi B and others offer thanks from near and afar

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Pamela Anderson opens up about Julian Assange, veganism and #MeToo

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