Justice Ginsburg, who had battled cancer for more than a decade, was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court and the first to become a pop culture icon. She was 87.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on President Trump’s pick to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court, even though it’s an election year.
President Trump and Joe Biden react to Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death, calling the Supreme Court justice ‘amazing’ and ‘a voice for freedom.’
Four years ago, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell didn’t believe a president in the final year of his term should appoint a new Supreme Court justice. How about now?
Democrats insist Trump hold off on filling vacancy. Republicans offer no commitment.
California Wildfires
The relentless fire, which started Sept. 6, has burned through more than 60,000 acres — doubling its size in the last week.
The firefighter is the third to die while battling California wildfires since August.
The Snow fire, which began Thursday and has grown to 2,500 acres, is forcing evacuations and threatening power lines near Palm Springs, officials say.
Five men stayed behind, after dozens of guests and staffers were evacuated in the face of a massive wildfire, to save Breitenbush, a famed Oregon hot springs retreat.
Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks remain shut this weekend.
Trump's TikTok Ban
WeChat will be banned in the U.S. and new downloads of and updates to TikTok will not be available starting Sunday, the Commerce Department said.
The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday took harsh action against popular apps WeChat and TikTok. Here’s what you need to know.
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Many schools have reopened either by outsourcing their facilities to established providers like the Y, or by rebranding as day camps, which are license-exempt and virtually unregulated in California.
Health officials were evasive about why they made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees within the Trump administration.
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Fresno State University said CV Vitolo-Haddad would not become a faculty member there after the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student acknowledged having falsely posed as a person of color.
Awards columnist Glenn Whipp offers his predictions on who will, should and could win at the 2020 Emmy Awards, including ‘Watchmen’ and ‘Schitt’s Creek.’
The Lakers look to open a playoff series with a win for the first time in 2020 when they tip off against the Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference finals.
Actor Danny Masterson is charged with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003. His lawyer claims the charges are politically motivated,
California gained 101,900 jobs in August, mostly due to the temporary hiring of federal census takers.
Lucha libre — literally “free fight” — is its own religion in Mexico, and wrestlers are gods. The pandemic has brought them down to earth.
Bee Burlingame is building Los Angeles’ first solar community fridge
Around the building’s perimeter are winding terrace galleries, which will have direct sunlight and views of the city and Hancock Park.
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has visited the small nation of Guyana looking to shore up support for the Trump administration’s efforts to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and build ties with the booming oil producer.
Helped create the UCLA Meteorite Gallery, the largest collection of space debris in the West
I watched Netflix’s controversial film “Cuties” expecting some sort of Senegalese-French “Dance Moms.” What I saw was a powerful portrait of nascent female rage.
“Ratched” stars Sarah Paulson, Sharon Stone, Sophie Okonedo and Cynthia Nixon discuss their Netflix series, life in Hollywood and costar Judy Davis.
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Flint produced basketball stars years before one of the worst water crises in modern U.S. history. Can the Flint Jaguars rise up and restore tradition?
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Social media can be cruel, but Todd says his goal is to leave the long-running public affairs program “in a better place than I got it.”
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Our special Friday edition will equip you for the weekend and get you up to date on what’s happening, including how this weekend’s virtual Emmys will work and the CDC’s reversal of its guidance on who should get tested for the coronavirus.
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In August, the Los Angeles Times published a series on the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium antiwar demonstration. After an overwhelming response, most of the series will be collected in a 36-page zine.
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Mortgage rates are at historic lows, so there’s money to be saved there by buying a home now. But when it comes to the home’s sales price, don’t expect a discount because of the economic downturn.
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You can now print things for free and borrow laptops and mobile Wi-Fi hot spots from select L.A. County Library locations.
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At a diminutive 5’1 – yet standing heads above everyone else — Ginsburg leaves enormous shoes to fill.
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The president’s view of how American history is taught — and should be taught — is both simple-minded and dangerous.
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Mail-in ballots, registration deadlines, voting centers — we’ve got you covered with the basics of voting in the Nov. 3 election.
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More Californians will vote by mail this year because of the coronavirus. Here’s how it works.
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Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more.
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Ginsburg showed me the power of working from a disadvantage — the more they underestimate you, the more satisfying the victory. Her 22-year battle against various cancers was an inspiration for someone who lost his mother just last year to ovarian cancer.
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Pac-12 presidents and chancellors intend to meet Thursday to determine whether the football season will begin before Jan. 1.
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RBG loved Santa Fe for its opera and skies.
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Debbie Durkin organized a drive-through event where nominees and invitees can celebrate the 2020 Emmy Awards in the driveway of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Air Quality
Hospitals and health facilities have reported an influx of patients with problems most likely related to smoke inhalation. Some residents of L.A. County worry about long-term exposure from the thick, hazy air. There are multiple ways to stay safe. DIY air filters can be simple and inexpensive. Weather apps are useful for checking air quality.
The smoke forced a handful of county-run COVID-19 test sites to close; one assault on our lungs making it harder for us to monitor another.
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In the months since the coronavirus struck and wrestling arenas were closed, many Mexican wrestlers rely on street food vending to make a living.
The Bobcat fire opened a new, dangerous front as it barreled toward homes in the Antelope Valley, prompting more evacuations.
Prep basketball players in Flint, Mich., discuss the importance of the game in their lives and their perspective on the upcoming season.
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Fears of a significant spread of the Bobcat fire dissipated as Santa Ana winds failed to materialize, but nearby foothill communities remain on high alert.
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Air quality officials said the high pollution readings were a result of intense heat combined with stagnant weather conditions.
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The skies around the Bay Area and other parts of Northern California took on an eerie glow as smoke from several fires enveloped the region.
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Missing for 40 years, a rare cello surfaces with a surprise ending.
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Despite deaths, accidents and a mass shooting, the U.S. Olympic women’s water polo team has climbed back from adversity again and again.
The Times’ complete guide to the 2020 Emmys, from our expert predictions in the major categories to what you can expect from the virtual ceremony.
Yes, Season 2 of Hulu’s middle-school comedy is darker. But the creators of “PEN15" know what it’s like to experience teenage traumas like slut-shaming firsthand.
Former couple Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston join fellow actors for a highly suggestive virtual table read of ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High.’
Queen Elizabeth II stripped convicted movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of his honorary CBE title he received in 2004 for services to the British film industry.
With no fans in the arena, the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs have taken on a strange vibe even if the goals remain the same for the Stars and Lightning.
Wide receiver Robert Woods has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Rams that includes $32 million guaranteed.
There have been several instances in NBA playoff history of teams blowing 3-1 series leads, twice by the Clippers. A look at what happened to those teams in the ensuing seasons.
Julio Urías once again struggled in the first inning during against the Colorado Rockies before bouncing back nicely in the Dodgers’ 9-3 win.
One woman from was told only that she would undergo an operation to treat ovarian cysts, but a month later, she’s still not sure what procedure she got.
Hundreds of thousands of people are still without power along the Alabama coast and the Florida Panhandle in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally.
Absentee ballots postmarked by Nov. 2 can be counted days later in Michigan, a judge rules. Trump won the battleground state by 10,000 votes in 2016.
Hundreds of Lebanese are fleeing miserable conditions in their country on migrant ships hoping to start a new life in Europe.
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The South Los Angeles Beverage Company will open a brewery, tasting room, coffee roastery and more at the Beehive in South L.A. in 2021.
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Plus, a new chef at Long Beach’s The Attic and organic pizza in Topanga
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On a mission to document Salvadoran recipes, Karla Vasquez of SalviSoul has run into a major stumbling block: the U.S. cookbook publishing industry.
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Marcus Gladney created the Venice Electric Light Parade, a joyous moving carnival anyone can join — all you need is a bike and lights — every Sunday at sunset on the Venice Boardwalk.
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Anticipating travel can enhance our well-being. But what happens when we no longer have trips to anticipate?
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California’s wildfires have left many Southern California gardens dusted with ash. That coating can hurt the plant’s ability to soak in the sun, but a quick rinse with a hose will send the ash into the soil, where it can actually do some good.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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El misterio de un violonchelo raro robado tiene un final sorprendente
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A medio año de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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Your regular field guide to the world of movies in your living room and beyond.
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A raft of new polls gives an early look at the electoral college lineup. With fewer than seven weeks until the election, Trump has a long way to go.
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Final predictions and other thoughts on this year’s Emmys ceremony.
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Newly proposed cuts to the L.A. school police present difficult choices for a deeply divided school board.
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From limousine drivers to red carpet photographers, the Emmys are an economic boon for L.A. But with the 2020 edition going virtual, many have lost work.
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WeChat will be banned in the U.S. and new downloads of and updates to TikTok will not be available starting Sunday, the Commerce Department said.
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Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei says he has tested positive for the new coronavirus
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New rules requiring U.S. Postal Service trucks to leave exactly on schedule proved disruptive to mail delivery.
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Israel is set to go back into a full lockdown for three weeks to try to contain a coronavirus outbreak, coinciding with the Jewish High Holidays.
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Satellite images indicate that North Korea is preparing for a massive military parade in its capital to mark the 75th anniversary of its ruling party.
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We all want to go outside despite the poor air quality, but should we? Also, listen to Descanso Gardens new forest music and take a virtual bird walk.
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Stylists to the stars expect a high/low mix that includes loungewear, tuxedos — and a get-out-the-vote message.
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Appalled by the tidal wave of single-use plastic from takeout and more? Experts give tips for how to be eco-friendly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Imitation of Christ, started by designer and actress Tara Subkoff, kept things at home with its Highland Park show. Its spring and summer 2021 collection is now available on resell site the RealReal.
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Wall Street capped another turbulent week of trading Friday with a broad slide in stocks that left the S&P 500 with its third-straight weekly loss.
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After buying an Encino mansion for $14.1 million last year, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are asking $5.9 million for their three-bedroom condo in N.Y.
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Musician Jason Sinay’s Mediterranean villa built by celebrity architect Ted Grenzbach is on the market for $6.5 million in West Hollywood.
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The Pacific Palisades estate of Johnny Hallyday, the late singer who was known as the “French Elvis,” is on the market for $17.9 million.
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The city has some of the most beautifully preserved architectural masterpieces in California. Hop in the car and let’s explore.
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The islands plan to reopen to visitors who have a confirmed negative COVID test upon arrival.
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Leisure travelers will lead the way to an industry recovery.
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Resorts, casinos and restaurants reopened earlier. Now bars and lounges return.
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Hillary Clinton, Janet Mock, Mindy Kaling and Stacey Abrams are among those who honor Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday.
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Read The Times’ full coverage of “Watchmen,” nominated for best limited series at the 2020 Emmys.
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Read The Times’ full coverage of “Succession,” nominated for best drama series at the 2020 Emmys.
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Read The Times’ full coverage of “Schitt’s Creek,” nominated for best comedy series at the 2020 Emmys.
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Schools that already are open will not be forced to close if the county falls to the purple tier.
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Authorities say a woman was treated for minor injuries this week after a coyote bit her leg on a beach north of San Francisco.
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Mayor London Breed says indoor dining in limited capacity will be allowed when the city moves into the orange tier, possibly by the end of the month.
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A front of cold, low-pressure air moving in from the northwest may help clear out some of the wildfire smoke that has been smothering the region.
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Patrick Reed emerges from the second-round carnage at Winged Foot to take the lead at the U.S. Open. Tiger Woods misses the cut.
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Sierra Canyon quarterback Chayden Peery and QB guru Steve Clarkson join Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom to talk high school football.
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The Los Angeles Rams drafted Jared Goff over Carson Wentz with the top pick of the 2016 NFL Draft. Did the Rams get a better QB than the Eagles?
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Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times Sports department.
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who championed women’s rights and was the second woman to serve on the Supreme Court, has died at 87.
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President Trump and Joe Biden both campaigned in Minnesota on Friday, a longtime Democratic bastion that’s now a battleground state.
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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden spoke at a drive-in town hall in Pennsylvania, criticizing Trump over the pandemic and election misinformation.
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Officials agree to create new statewide standards aimed at protecting more California workers against COVID-19.
