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Can California boost home building without supercharging gentrification?

Can California boost home building without supercharging gentrification?

By Andrew Khouri

• California housing bill targeting wealthy cities could rezone nearly all of Palo Alto
• One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

In California National Guard, whistleblower claims of retaliation go beyond Fresno

Several current and former members of the California National Guard have described an internal justice system so broken that many are afraid to come forward.

By Alene Tchekmedyian and Paul Pringle

2 more, including former USC coach, agree to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

2 more, including former USC coach, agree to plead guilty in college admissions scandal

By Matthew Ormseth

Supreme Court conservatives appear ready to OK Trump’s census citizenship question

The Trump administration wants to ask all households about the citizenship of their residents. That could have deep implications for California.

By David G. Savage

Islamic State claims it was behind Sri Lanka bombings

Islamic State claims it was behind Sri Lanka bombings

By Shashank Bengali

Why Trump’s tariffs are one of the last big obstacles in U.S.-China trade talks

Why does the president love tariffs? Who’s really footing the bill?

Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes

Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes

Woman accused of dumping puppies in Coachella trash bin had 38 dogs at home, authorities say

Woman accused of dumping puppies in Coachella trash bin had 38 dogs at home, authorities say

Beware of late-night lane closures on your way to (and from) LAX

Migrants anxious after Mexican authorities raid caravan

Google offshoot’s drone delivery business is cleared for takeoff by FAA

Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people, mostly minority Shiites, convicted of terrorism

Osundairo brothers accuse Jussie Smollett’s attorneys of defamation in lawsuit

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The official domestic beer power rankings

One man's opinion on the best (and worst) domestic beers on the market.

By Lucas Kwan Peterson

On a sinking Louisiana island, many aren’t ready to leave

By Jenny Jarvie

Gaps in California arrest data make it easier for violent felons to get guns, study finds

By Jazmine Ulloa

Parenting a child again is a challenge, a joy and a lesson about who comes first

By Robin Abcarian

Police never informed of sexual assault allegation against Luke Walton, officials say

Police never informed of sexual assault allegation against Luke Walton, officials say

Disney heiress calls CEO Bob Iger’s $65.6-million pay package ‘insane’

Disney heiress calls CEO Bob Iger’s $65.6-million pay package ‘insane’

Looking for new glasses? These companies are focused on disrupting the eyewear market

Looking for new glasses? These companies are focused on disrupting the eyewear market

‘Avengers: Endgame’ marks Stan Lee’s final cameo: ‘It was like Santa came to set’

‘Avengers: Endgame’ marks Stan Lee’s final cameo: ‘It was like Santa came to set’

By Christina Schoellkopf

Bavel is our 2019 Restaurant of the Year

Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean opens in El Segundo and Crispy School opens in Santa Monica

Meet Luke Combs, the country superstar you probably haven’t heard of

By Randy Lewis

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As Coachella raged, the L.A. tech world made plans to live on Mars

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Around California

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

Apr 22, 2019

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

Apr 19, 2019

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

Apr 12, 2019

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Apr 11, 2019

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

Apr 10, 2019

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

Apr 10, 2019

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

Apr 8, 2019

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Apr 8, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Apr 4, 2019

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

Apr 4, 2019

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Apr 2, 2019

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

Mar 31, 2019

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

Mar 27, 2019

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Mar 27, 2019

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

Mar 25, 2019

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Von Miller avoids prosecution after catching shark and posting photos online

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Ex-Trump official defies subpoena; Democrats weigh contempt vote

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Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people, mostly minority Shiites, convicted of terrorism

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