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Americans among 200 killed in Easter Sunday explosions in Sri Lanka

• Pope faces a grim Easter after bloodshed in Sri Lanka and the burning of Notre Dame

L.A. Metro cops are in a bind: Avoid racial profiling while also fighting crime

• Garcetti orders LAPD to scale back vehicle stops amid concerns over black drivers being targeted

L.A. quadruples the fine for disabled-placard fraud, but will it help?

Michael Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend

By Michael Finnegan

Five years later, some fear Orange County jail snitch scandal will go unpunished

After multiple investigations, no one has been disciplined, fired or prosecuted for misconduct, and the state investigation into the case has been closed.

By James Queally

How Gov. Gavin Newsom is progressing on his key policy promises for California

• California probation chiefs brace for changes to the juvenile justice system

Ten questions Congress should ask Mueller (and how he might respond)

By Doyle McManus

• Mueller report exposes all the president’s liars

Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election in a landslide vote

Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election in a landslide vote

SpaceX suffers an accident in ground test of its Crew Dragon astronaut capsule

LAPD officer wounded in South L.A. shooting after traffic stop

Police investigating rare triple homicide in upscale Glendale neighborhood

Lawyer files $5-million claim, saying L.A. City Hall rat problem caused her illness

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Game Boys have infinite lives. At 30, they live on in unexpected ways

Thirty years after its release in 1989, the legacy and enthusiasm for the Game Boy lives on in ways far beyond its intended use.

By Vanessa Martínez, Tracy Brown and Ellis Simani

Heroin used to pass through South Africa en route to Europe. Now much of it stays, with devastating effects

By Krista Mahr

Build 10,000 houses for homeless in 10 years? L.A. is closer, but it'll have to stretch funds

Is California's new voting system a success? We may not know until 2020

Is California's new voting system a success? We may not know until 2020

The 1975 make a strong case at Coachella for the death of rock ’n’ roll

‘The Curse of La Llorona’ tops dismal Easter box office as clock ticks to ‘Endgame’

Maui restaurants: 20 great places to eat for under $20

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

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Reggie Bush hopes NCAA will let him return to USC some day

By Arash Markazi

Those Nikes — buy, sell or hold? Sneakers are now assets trading like stocks

He got into a great college the old-fashioned way. He dreamed big, worked hard

He got into a great college the old-fashioned way. He dreamed big, worked hard

The mysterious life of James McCord, Watergate burglar whose death went unnoticed for 2 years

The mysterious life of James McCord, Watergate burglar whose death went unnoticed for 2 years

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Facing retirement with parent student loans? Transfer them to the kids

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Around California

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

Marine Corps commandant says deploying troops to the border poses ‘unacceptable risk’

Marine Corps commandant says deploying troops to the border poses ‘unacceptable risk’

Mar 21, 2019

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‘The Curse of La Llorona’ tops dismal Easter box office as clock ticks to ‘Endgame’

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- Dodgers
Russell Martin could return to Dodgers next weekend

By Jorge Castillo

24m

- Politics
Avenatti accused of embezzling nearly $2 million that NBA player paid ex-girlfriend

By Michael Finnegan

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- World
Ukrainian comedian wins presidential election in a landslide vote

By Sabra Ayres

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- Op-Ed
Should the University of Arizona back its students or the Border Patrol?

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SpaceX suffers an accident in ground test of its Crew Dragon astronaut capsule

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How chef Helene An brought Vietnamese cuisine to the U.S.

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SCE says investors need bigger profits because of fire risks

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‘Lucifer’ actress Aimee Garcia soars in her treetop sanctuary

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CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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Four Hours: A kid-friendly guide to South Pasadena

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