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The president called protests “acts of domestic terror,” and said he was dispatching “thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers” to end civil unrest.
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Amid George Floyd protests, several Los Angeles-area cities extended curfews for Monday night, starting as early as 1 p.m. Looting breaks out in Van Nuys. -
An autopsy commissioned for George Floyd’s family found that he died of asphyxiation, the family’s attorneys said Monday.
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A week after George Floyd’s death, wrenching scenes still play out on streets of US cities
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White people who want to be allies need to worry less about the George Floyd protests and more about the systemic racism that sparked them.
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That these violent uprisings and peaceful protests are happening all over California speaks to something black people know well and others ignore.
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Ivanka Trump tweets Scripture amid angry national protests, but her father could learn more from Shakespeare about mercy and justice.
Protests in California
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At huge Hollywood protest, an LAPD officer takes to his knee
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A Twitter video of Officer Jared Yuen shouting ‘Shut up, bitch’ and ‘Let’s get this motherf-ker’ gets more than 11 million views.
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‘It is heartening’ Long Beach overwhelmed by volunteers helping clean up after looting
Coronavirus
Political protests of up to 100 people are allowed under the state’s updated shelter-in-place order and are also permitted under L.A. County’s latest guidance. But it’s still unclear how such gatherings could affect the transmission rate of COVID-19.
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Los Angeles County officials reported Monday an additional 22 coronavirus-linked deaths, including a pregnant woman who had tested positive for the virus and had underlying health issues and a person who was incarcerated in a jail facility.
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Scientists studying tiny exhaled particles that could transmit the coronavirus say a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decision to drop warnings against choral singing is dangerous, risking more “super spreading events” such as a Washington state choir practice linked to two deaths.
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Their remoteness hasn’t spared them from the economic fallout of the shutdown. And the sparsity of COVID-19 cases in this Northern California county has only made the restrictive measures hobbling their livelihoods all the more exasperating.
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Eight workers at SoFi Stadium are known to have tested positive since late March, including three May 22, according to internal emails.
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Hollywood unions and producers on Monday submitted safety guidelines for resuming filming after the coronavirus pandemic to the governors of California and New York.
What to try in the kitchen this week
Table for one? Try these mussels. They are a quick meal for seafood lovers. If you have more mouths to feed and you’re on a budget, we suggest buying cheap cuts of meat and making them fancy, like sticky-sour tamarind lamb shanks. On the sweet side, we have the secret to crispy waffles and a twist on banana bread by making fluffy muffins instead.
A series of simple tutorials for making some basic recipes at home.
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The main concern of black people right now isn’t whether they’re standing three or six feet apart, but whether their sons, husbands, brothers and fathers will be murdered by cops.
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By threatening to send in the military, Trump risks the very anarchy he claims to oppose. He is itching for a fight; don’t give it to him.
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If the government can declare a group to be a terrorist organization based on the conduct of some members, the criminalization of political speech could be unlimited.
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People are naturally quick to believe things are falling apart and slow to believe things are getting better. In a pandemic, this negativity dominance is psychologically reasonable.
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It’s a dirty job but somebody has to do it. The media can’t, as some suggest, just ignore the president’s often outlandish tweets and statements.
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The city’s “L.A. Al Fresco” program grants temporary permits to expand outdoor seating into public spaces
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The new regulations allow people in the same household to sit together on the sand. Activities like football and volleyball are still banned, and parking lots and piers remain closed.
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Trails and some lifts are ready, but options and open days are limited
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L.A. is prosecuting more than 70 businesses so far for allegedly flouting COVID-19 rules. The group includes pet groomers, salons and smoke shops.
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Biden takes an opportunity to portray himself as a leader, stepping up events as protests nationwide appear to leave President Trump paralyzed.
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Entertainment companies and other brands have tried to show their support for protesters. But some have faced a backlash.
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Journalists covering nationwide protests related to George Floyd’s killing report being attacked, arrested and injured while doing their jobs.
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L.A.'s transit system was shut down as protests raged Saturday night over concerns over employees’ safety. One L.A. councilman called it “unconscionable.”
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USC distanced itself from a booster after ‘abhorrent and blatantly racist tweets’ in the wake of mass protests over the death of George Floyd.
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Roads and picnic areas will reopen, but campgrounds and lodgings will remain closed.
Must Reads
The plan started simply enough. As the pandemic forced schools to shutter in March, three families in Riverside banded together to make sure all their children kept learning.
For black voters who lived through segregation, this election is the new front line for fairness
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Smithfield, one of the nation’s largest pork plants in Sioux Falls, S.D., shut down after nearly a quarter of its workers contracted the coronavirus. As it reopens, refugees who work the factory floor and hog farmers wonder if the risks are worth it.
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From the first deaths in February, the U.S. has lost more than 100,000 lives in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Visual look at the third phase to reopen California amid the coronavirus outbreak.
A new short film from director Spike Lee edits together footage of the police killings of George Floyd and Eric Garner with a scene from “Do the Right Thing.”
Sarah Cooper has become one of the social media sensations of the coronavirus era thanks to her lampooning of President Donald Trump.
As protests over the death of George Floyd continue, a documentary about the 1992 L.A. riots leads this week’s Times TV picks.
HBO Max launched with all but one Studio Ghibli movie in its library. This is the best order to watch them.
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A special Friday newsletter edition to equip you for the weekend and get you up to date on what’s happening, from L.A. County’s progress toward reopening restaurants to how a would-be deal with the state exposed the Wild West of the mask trade.
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Trying to get a handle on how California is reopening? Our guide includes updates and tips for remaining healthy and sane.
Podcasts
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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‘It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders’ is a podcast hosted by columnist and reporter Patt Morrison.
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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Latest stories
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Major League Baseball has discussed playing a schedule of only about 50 games while agreeing to pay players the prorated salaries they demand.
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Peaceful protest, then looting, in Van Nuys
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Rush Limbaugh argues about the role white privilege and white supremacy play in America.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the dilemma of protesting during the pandemic and how to do it safely.
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Stocks shook off a wobbly start on Wall Street and closed broadly higher Monday, adding to the market’s recent run of solid gains.
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La principal preocupación de los negros en este momento no es si están a tres o seis pies de distancia, sino si sus hijos, maridos, hermanos y padres serán asesinados por la policía.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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Agentes de seguridad y del Servicio Secreto trataban de contener a la multitud
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Kelly’s message on the recent protests on the death of George Floyd and the riots have been criticized by former players on social media.
MLB paychecks are so big that agents and teams seek creative ways to reach agreements without simply adding zeroes to an already staggering number.
A counter-proposal submitted Sunday by the MLBPA calls for a 114-game season that would start June 30 and end Oct. 31, followed by a 14-team postseason.
With the NBA deciding later this week on the format for its return to play, here’s a look at what might happen based on different options for the playoffs.
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is kicking off Mexico’s return to a “new normal” with his first road trip in two months
George Floyd’s younger brother, Terrence Floyd, traveled from New York City to Minneapolis to visit a memorial at the site where Floyd was fatally restrained by police
President Trump spent time in a White House bunker during Friday’s protests outside the executive mansion over George Floyd’s death in police custody.
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Quarantine baking means lots of banana bread. This whole-wheat banana muffin recipe with buttered pecans on top is another way to use overripe bananas.
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Centro Basco has fed the local Basque community for 80 years. Will its traditions survive COVID-19?
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Fast and easy, this pantry-staple waffle recipe includes an ingredient you already own to guarantee crispness: oil.
Staying Home
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Instead, trying to remain positive about the coronavirus isolation, I created a quarantine bucket list. One item on it was to try online dating again and make more of an effort. I would try to make a real connection.
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Housekeepers may not be deemed “essential workers,” but they have long been part of the family dynamic in America. As states move to reopen, is it safe for them to return?
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Check out our favorite must-wear looks.
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There are at least three types of relationship issues amid the shutdown, and recognizing them may be our best protection against breakups and divorce.
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Hidden shampoo, faculty meetings from the bathroom and other pandemic confessions from readers.
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This easy citrus marmalade recipe preserves the best of Southern California oranges and clementines. It’s a great coronavirus stay-at-home project.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s leaders must decide how to give voice to the fear and frustration while seeking ways to deescalate the tense conditions.
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What’s happening across California, including a roundup of protests across the state.
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Protests over the death of George Floyd have spread to dozens of cities, with some marked by violence and looting.
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One of the toughest things a horse owner has to do—besides paying all the bills—is naming their horse.
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With Memorial Day weekend in the rearview mirror, summer is practically here.
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L.A.'s transit system was shut down as protests raged Saturday night over concerns over employees’ safety. One L.A. councilman called it “unconscionable.”
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The National Guard was deployed in L.A. during periods of unrest in 1965 and 1992, and after the Northridge earthquake in 1994. On Sunday, Humvees rolled through downtown after Mayor Eric Garcetti requested 1,000 troops.
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White people who want to be allies need to worry less about the George Floyd protests and more about the systemic racism that sparked them.
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The first day of June saw coronavirus restrictions ease from Asia to Europe, although it’s still not business as usual.
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After six days of unrest, America heads into a new work week with neighborhoods in shambles, streets on lockdown and political leaders struggling.
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Along the Minneapolis street where migrants have found a foothold for more than a century, a new history can be traced after George Floyd’s death.
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The gunfire that killed a black woman and wounded a police detective who crashed through her door has fueled debate over so-called no-knock warrants.
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After a hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak, Garden Calendar is back with a few real-time (and virtual) plant-oriented events in Southern California.
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This has been a banner spring for plant sales in Southern California but no one is celebrating. They’re too busy trying to keep up with demand from coronavirus gardeners.
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COVID-19 has Thom Mayne, Michael Maltzan, Barbara Bestor, Rachel Allen and more Los Angeles architects rethinking design, from balconies to doorknobs.More Coverage
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What to do this summer locally and at home
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The Congressional Budget Office said Monday that the U.S. economy could be $15.7 trillion smaller over the next decade than it otherwise would have been if Congress does not mitigate the economic damage from the coronavirus.
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In the Flats section of Beverly Hills, an off-market property produced 18 offers in 24 hours.
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Trump is only pretending to attack Twitter
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A Glassell Park home owned in a trust tied to rocker Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame has listed for sale at $750,000.
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In coming days, Yellowstone National Park will open more entrances, then lodgings and services.
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The park opened for Memorial Day, then closed, and reopens again Friday
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Get a new perspective on your corner of the world and yank some weeds.
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Still sitting at home? Try these outdoors things to do that are safe and fun
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What’s on TV Tuesday, June 2: The season premiere of ‘Dirty John’ on USA; coronavirus; America’s got Talent; movies on TV; TV talk shows
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“Watching that man die slow left a hole / He cried for his mama as the murder unfold,” LL Cool J rapped on Instagram Sunday in honor of George Floyd.
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If you were protesting on Saturday in DTLA and heard hardcore punk blasting from the streets, chances are it came from a Pico Rivera band called Vandalize.
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With curbside pickup and even some in-store visits available, there’s no reason to buy books at an online mega-store. Here’s a list of locals instead.
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Moe, an immigrant from Iran, had his Santa Monica shop trashed by looters Sunday. He questions why the police didn’t cut off the looters before they got downtown.
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Dozens of Los Angeles police officers lined Van Nuys Boulevard near Victory Boulevard in Van Nuys late Monday afternoon after reports of looting in the area.
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Protesters march in Cerritos -- and invite Sheriff’s deputies to join them
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Curfew times vary from city to city in Los Angeles County. Here is where things stand.
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Quarterback Miller Moss of Bishop Alemany High chose USC on Monday, marking another major recruiting victory for the Trojans and a blow for UCLA.
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Denny Holt died on Feb. 8 in Hawaii at the age of 84; guided Monroe to two City titles.
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The Agoura hurler’s future plans took a hit with the logjam of college seniors who will return: ‘I just kind of take what’s given to me.’
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Former Auburn coach Pat Dye, who took over a downtrodden football program in 1981 and turned it into a Southeastern Conference power, died Monday.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom urges peace at a news conference Monday and seeks to calm anger in California over the death of George Floyd.
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Joe Biden meets with community leaders at a predominantly African American church in Delaware to listen and address volatile racial tensions.
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Voter dissatisfaction with Trump’s pandemic response puts him on defense in Iowa, a state he won by a wide margin in 2016
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Trump’s use of strongman tactics to discredit U.S. elections, spreading confusion with false claims, is having a dangerously corrosive effect.
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