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Officials expect months more of some social distancing policies and warn that lifting the strict rules too early could worsen the health crisis.
Sanders ends his insurgent campaign that changed the course of Democratic politics and mobilized masses of new voters.
L.A. County’s public health department will expand coronavirus testing for South L.A. residents among other steps to help diverse communities.
Effective Friday, Los Angeles workers and residents must wear a mask, bandanna or other type of face covering while at essential businesses under an order from Mayor Eric Garcetti.
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announces changes in new rules on paid leave that he said put some businesses at risk during coronavirus crisis.
State health officials have ramped up coronavirus testing, but California still is behind most other states, leaving undiagnosed patients to unknowingly spread the infections.
Health and environmental groups say the study is stark evidence of the danger of weakening pollution safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Far from the big coastal hubs, a hospital in Albany, Ga., is struggling with one of the fiercest coronavirus outbreaks in the nation. -
Officials say the state’s strict stay-at-home rules are making a difference in fighting the spread of the coronavirus.
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The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the global food supply chain, disrupting the seafood, dairy and almond industries.
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The Pacific Princess is making its way from Australia to L.A. by way of Honolulu
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New data suggest the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus may be around 60,000, lower than previously projected. But the crisis is far from over.
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The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world
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As hospitals battle the coronavirus, they’re baffled as the Trump administration seizes hard-to-stock medical supplies.
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Now facing the coronavirus, families are coping with a mix of trauma and resilience
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Would bringing back MLB amid the coronavirus crisis be a morale boost for a quarantined nation or an audacious grab of medical resources? Or both?
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Need some uplifting news? Meet these three seniors who are remaining upbeat despite the coronavirus pandemic
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Across the nation, art-house theaters are setting up ‘virtual cinema’ experiences to stay alive during the coronavirus closures.
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Many people are reporting more vivid dreams while self-quarantining, taking to social media to comment on the phenomenon.
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Overwhelmed by news about the coronavirus outbreak? Check out our explainer for the latest updates and ways you can prevent the spread of the virus.
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The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world
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Our special edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including Los Angeles’ racial disparities, California’s peak predictions and how scientists are testing artificial intelligence for the ICU.
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COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles County is available by appointment only at three new drive-up sites in Palmdale, Pomona and Redondo Beach.
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A coalition of more than 50 groups is calling on Congress to resist Uber’s call for a new category of work and force on-demand gig companies to fund unemployment benefits.
The structure is a rare example of Art Deco style used for a garage. It will still be used to park cars but also will have amenities for apartment tenants.
President Trump has blamed China, Obama, governors, the media and others for his administration’s failures in the pandemic. But as other presidents learned, the buck stops in the Oval Office.
Daily, when they say goodbye to family and friends, many Cambodians fear it will be the last time they see them. Supporters are pushing for due notice for immigrants threatened with ICE deportation, after judge’s ruling.
From Walmart to Google, brands have had to adapt their advertising messages to convey more empathy with consumers during the coronavirus crisis.
Some of the many new contraptions on the market for pets -- or are they really for pet owners?
Filmmakers often say the last thing they want is for people to watch their movies on a phone. Now, as Quibi launches, some are hoping they do exactly that. It may be the boldest cinematic experiment in memory.
Showrooms are closed, but many car dealers sell online, with delivery to your door.
The Supreme Court could be asked to review the issue.
Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation.
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Netflix’s “Unorthodox” recreates the customs of the Hasidic Jewish community in painstaking detail. We went behind the scenes to find out how they did it.
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Sichuan Impression is using WeChat and specially made delivery bags to adjust to new times
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Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here’s how my days go.
Former Times staffer Robert Hilburn opines that John Prine, who recently passed away, was one of the greatest songwriters America has ever produced.
If you love opera or “Star Trek,” have we got a show for you.
Starting this week, Latino stars from TV shows like “Vida,” “Gentefied” and “One Day at a Time” will live stream readings of student scripts.
Ross Thomas delivered 25 novels populated by colorful, chameleonic characters. Among them: “Briarpatch,” now a USA Network series.
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With the coronavirus spreading, mental health experts are advising people to pay attention to any feelings of anxiety or depression.
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If you have a cough and slight fever, would a call to the doctor be a sign of panic? Or in the age of coronavirus, would it be prudent?
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As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, only a few areas are breaking down the numbers of infections and deaths by racial and ethnic groups.
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Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now
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Trump’s demotion of the inspector general who was going to monitor coronavirus spending marks his continued drive to put his own interests above the nation’s.
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Live sports are on hold until the threat of the virus outbreak has passed. So we asked a sports fan to recommend TV shows that provide a sports fix.
The Dodgers’ Justin Turner shares his thoughts on his viral ‘Tiger King’ tweet and how he feels about the latest idea to save the MLB season.
Major League Baseball states that holding games in one central area is one of several ideas discussed regarding how and when to start the season.
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As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.
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Making gnocchi, plump potato dumplings, is as easy as making your own pasta.
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This pan-roasted honey brioche from Dyan Ng, pastry chef at Auburn, introduces a pastry technique that’s ideal for stress-relief during coronavirus.
A raucous beach party thrown by several children of Venezuela’s ruling elite has led to a cluster of coronavirus cases.
Dr. Colleen Kraft was part of the Emory University team that successfully cared for America’s first Ebola patients. She now is a cool-headed stalwart who is soothing nerves during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tens of thousands of Palestinian laborers working inside Israel can no longer travel back and forth from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Insurgents attacked security forces in northern Balkh province and abducted the civilians, later killing them, local officials said.
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This shelter-in-place stuff has us all snacking in overdrive. Solution? Try getting something a bit healthier delivered to your front door.
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Wearing masks or other face coverings is now recommended as one way of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Here’s celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik’s advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.
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Books about nature to read while avoiding the coronavirus — from classics by John McPhee and Annie Dillard to the upcoming “Book of Eels.”
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The DJ, actor, writer and former frontman for Black Flag has released the first episode of “The Cool Quarantine,” a new four-hour show on KCRW.
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It’s our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.
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These are some of the unusual new scenes across the Southland in the age of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Airline service in the United States is teetering on the brink of collapse, with near-empty planes and coronavirus outbreaks that have left some air traffic control towers empty.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered Californians to stay at home. With businesses and popular destinations closed, The Times’ Luis Sinco documented the surreal scenes.
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Ridership on California’s largest transit system has fallen by more than half during the coronavirus outbreak as life in Los Angeles County has all but ground to a halt, officials say.
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Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, April 8.
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Hospital and clinic officials say the federal government has taken their orders of critical supplies with no explanation.
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Who is the biggest icon in L.A. sports history? Readers get to decide.
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Need some uplifting news? Meet these three seniors who are remaining upbeat despite the coronavirus pandemic
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Hotels are housing the sick and first responders, but cruise ships are less suitable because of tight quarters and shared ventilation, experts say.
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Health and environmental groups say the study is stark evidence of the danger of weakening pollution safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The pet food aisle is about to grow with dog food made from crickets, Serrano bone treats and cat food designed to curtail allergens.
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In Illinois, Louisiana and Michigan, African Americans are dying at higher rates than whites from coronavirus.
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More states are releasing prisoners due to coronavirus. Not Arizona.
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There’s a global shortage of COVID-19 face masks — so people around the world are getting creative in making their own.
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Do you want your money back for vacation lodging you didn’t get to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed.
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When can we go back to work? No one knows. Until then, try to be good to yourself.
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Fran Drescher will be part of a table reading on Monday with her former cast members from the CBS hit ‘The Nanny.’
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Beyond business meetings and quarantine cocktail parties Zoom turns out to be an excellent video game platform. Students at the USC Game School have been leading the way in creating games.
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The longtime Bel-Air home of late automobile executive Lee Iacocca has sold for $19.5 million.
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U.S. stocks rise as the White House is said to be developing plans to get the economy back in action amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Treasury Department is asking Congress for $250 billion more to aid small businesses.
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In act of chutzpah, ‘Pharma bro’ Shkreli seeks prison release to find a coronavirus cure.
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Readers, show us what you’ve brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories.
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Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place.
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Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates
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The Department of Transportation has said it will give airlines a chance to comply with its refund requests “before taking further action.”
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Fiona Whelan Prine, wife of the late John Prine, expressed her family’s sorrow after his death from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
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Authors like Laila Lalami, Charles Finch and Steph Cha are under coronavirus quarantine too. Here’s what they’re reading.
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The mixtapes and mash-ups created by producer Hal Willner, who died from COVID-19, were testaments to erudition, taste and a thirst for adventure.
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Seven national grant-making groups have banded together to launch the Artist Relief Fund, which will provide $5,000 payments to artists in dire need.
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More than 80 patients are being moved to new facilities after more than a dozen employees missed two days of work.
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Social and physical distancing have restricted normal gatherings. But here are a few workarounds.
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Coronavirus: This is the latest list of Los Angeles County communities with confirmed cases
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The masks are among the most coveted supplies needed in hospitals and medical facilities that are treating people infected with the coronavirus amid a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
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Tayler Katoa was ecstatic when USC coach Clay Helton supported his Mormon mission, but the linebacker always wondered if the Trojans would welcome him back.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a record for jersey sales by an NFL team debuting a new look, with a huge assist from new quarterback Tom Brady.
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From quarterback duels to boys’ and girls’ basketball stars to spring sensations, a look at the 2019-20 high school sports highlights.
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A look at what happened April 8 in sports history.
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Republicans have dug in against Democratic proposals to expand mail-in balloting this fall as a fight over election rules becomes increasingly bitter.
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President Trump removed a watchdog tasked with overseeing how his administration spends the $2.2-trillion coronavirus rescue package.
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Joe Biden says President Trump’s reaction to the coronavirus pandemic is harming Americans.
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States are awaiting federal guidance on expanded unemployment benefits to furloughed employees, gig economy workers and others eligible for the first time.
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