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2019 Academy awards

Oscar nominations deliver milestones for Netflix and Marvel, as well as a few surprises

LAUSD teachers will stay off the job today

Signs late Monday night pointed to a probable settlement of the strike, but not in time to get teachers back into classrooms.

By Howard Blume and Sonali Kohli

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

It’s a strategy that’s stirred controversy but helped other cities tame their own traffic.

By Laura J. Nelson

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

By Sonja Sharp

MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

By Janet Hook and Eli Stokols

MORE NEWS

Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint

Windstorm downs trees, power lines, will continue through Wednesday

Giuliani walks back controversial comments about Trump's Moscow project

Maer Roshan named editor in chief of Los Angeles magazine

2020 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

If Harris wins the presidency, she’ll be the first to take the lessons of San Francisco’s 'hard-knocks' politics to the White House.

By Michael Finnegan

• Bill Plaschke: Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win over Saints

Saints fans urge Roger Goodell to call for NFC championship redo

By Chuck Schilken

• Trump congratulates the Patriots, but not the Rams, on Super Bowl berth

Rams respect Patriots but look forward to Super Bowl challenge

By Gary Klein

Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry would prefer keeping that blurry

By David Lazarus

VOICES

Mariano Rivera could become first unanimous Hall of Fame inductee

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

Review: In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga solves the problem of 'A Star Is Born'

By Mikael Wood

Around California

For 2019 homeless count, scores of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

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Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile, adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

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Earthquake: 3.5 quake strikes near Brawley

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Windstorm downs trees, power lines, will continue through Wednesday

Jan 21, 2019
Cal State, buoyed by Newsom’s generous budget proposal, to boost enrollment

Jan 21, 2019
LAUSD teachers will stay off the job Tuesday

Jan 21, 2019
Former CIA operative at the heart of the film 'Argo' dies at age 78

Jan 21, 2019

MUST READS

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Jan 20, 2019

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Jan 20, 2019

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Jan 18, 2019

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

Jan 17, 2019

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

Jan 17, 2019

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Jan 15, 2019

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Jan 12, 2019

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

Jan 12, 2019

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

Jan 11, 2019

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

Jan 11, 2019

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Jan 11, 2019

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

Jan 10, 2019

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Jan 6, 2019

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Jan 6, 2019

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

Jan 3, 2019

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ENTERTAINMENT

- Movies
Netflix scores first best-picture Oscar nomination for 'Roma'

By Nardine Saad

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LOCAL

SPORTS

- More Sports
Racing! And your pick for horse of the year is …

By John Cherwa

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The Sports Report: The Rams talk about the Patriots

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Morning Briefing: That’s quite a bunch of Bradys

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Klay Thompson ties record for three-pointers without a miss as Warriors rout Lakers

Jan 21, 2019
Lakers get their first look at DeMarcus Cousins with the Warriors

Jan 21, 2019
Stefanos Tsitsipas is ‘living the dream’ at Australian Open

Jan 21, 2019

POLITICS

- Politics
MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

By Janet Hook and Eli Stokols

Jan 21, 2019

Kamala Harris jumps into presidential campaign as first-tier candidate

Jan 21, 2019
Essential Politics: Sen. Kamala Harris sets her sights on 2020 — she's running for president

Jan 21, 2019
Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

Jan 21, 2019
Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

Jan 21, 2019
Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse as Russia questions swirl around him

Jan 20, 2019

NATION & WORLD

- Nation
$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

By Sonja Sharp

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Taliban attack kills at least 45 in Afghanistan, a day before talks with U.S. are to resume

Jan 21, 2019
Giuliani walks back controversial comments about Trump's Moscow project

Jan 21, 2019
China’s economy is weakening, spurring fear of a global slowdown. The trade war isn’t helping

Jan 21, 2019
Health officials confirm 22 measles cases in Washington state

Jan 21, 2019
In Syria, another suicide blast targets U.S. forces and Israel attacks Iranian troops

Jan 21, 2019

OPINION

- Op-Ed
Americans are ignoring the creation of a lost generation of children around the world

By Karen J. Greenberg

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BUSINESS

- Column
Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry would prefer keeping that blurry

By David Lazarus

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Visionary Elon Musk is forced to focus on the mundane to keep his Tesla dream alive

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Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

Jan 21, 2019
Safety advocates urge U.S. to clear the way for smarter headlights

Jan 21, 2019
10% of TSA airport screeners skipped work Sunday

Jan 21, 2019
Retailers are wasting their time on tech that looks exciting but isn’t useful

Jan 21, 2019

TRAVEL

- Travel
Flight attendants aren't in it for the money. That's what their second jobs are for

By Elliott Hester

Jan 21, 2019

A Bali vacation sounds magical — and it is when you help keep the island beautiful

Jan 20, 2019
The 2004 tsunami could have killed me. I escaped, but it changed my perspective

Jan 20, 2019
Highway 1 reopens in two spots near Big Sur that were closed because of storm

Jan 18, 2019
5 off-the-grid hotels where nature and comfort meet

Jan 18, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Books
Sarah McColl's 'Joy Enough' shares a daughter's love for her mother — and the pain of her death

By Kate Tuttle

20m

Maer Roshan named editor in chief of Los Angeles magazine

Jan 21, 2019
What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

Jan 21, 2019
The Hearth & Hound, April Bloomfield's Hollywood restaurant, to close

Jan 19, 2019
True love is my spurned suitor fixing me up with the man of my dreams

Jan 19, 2019
Balmain opens its 'Balmain universe' to the world with new app

Jan 18, 2019

Oscar nominations deliver milestones for Netflix and Marvel, as well as a few surprises

LAUSD teachers will stay off the job today

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

Ivanka Trump receives five more trademarks in China, fueling ethical concerns

Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

Saints fans urge Roger Goodell to call for NFC championship redo

Rams respect Patriots but look forward to Super Bowl challenge

Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry would prefer keeping that blurry

Mariano Rivera could become first unanimous Hall of Fame inductee

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

Review: In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga solves the problem of 'A Star Is Born'

Netflix scores first best-picture Oscar nomination for 'Roma'

Racing! And your pick for horse of the year is …

MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

Americans are ignoring the creation of a lost generation of children around the world

Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry would prefer keeping that blurry

Flight attendants aren't in it for the money. That's what their second jobs are for

Sarah McColl's 'Joy Enough' shares a daughter's love for her mother — and the pain of her death

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