Jamiah Hargins wants microfarms to feed Los Angeles one frontyard at a time.
The University of California says an increase will help raise more financial aid and stabilize campuses, but student leaders are adamantly opposed.
Israel said it was massing troops along the Gaza frontier ahead of a possible ground invasion, as the nation and Hamas edged closer to all-out war.
The payment came shortly after the attack got underway last week. The FBI discourages organizations from paying ransom to hackers.
Gavin Newsom was targeted for recall even before he took office. Do elections matter anymore?
L.A. County officials said the latest guidance from federal officials will not be effective in California immediately.
Federal COVID-19 funds to the state would bring the amount allocated in recent months for grants to $4 billion.
It happened 9 a.m. Wednesday at La Jolla Village Drive and Torrey Pines Road. Police say officers contacted man about allegedly urinating in public.
An appeals court panel temporarily freezes the deadlines of a federal order to offer shelter to everyone on L.A.'s skid row by October.
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and GM Rob Pelinka talk about their close personal relationships with Kobe Bryant on eve of his Hall of Fame induction.
How a Tyler Perry joke led to Chris Rock becoming executive producer and star of ‘Spiral: From the Book of Saw.’
Kornacki becomes a multi-hyphenate with roles at NBC Sports and a prime-time game show in addition to MSNBC.
One man’s opinion on the best (and worst) jarred pasta sauces in stores.
After a year of record-setting wildfires in 2020, California could be in for a difficult year due to extensive drought conditions in the West.
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Has any era given birth to more dubious investment mechanisms than today?
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With travel demand increasing, Frontier Airlines announces new service from Burbank to Phoenix, Las Vegas and Denver starting July 15.
We invited three reporters from our disasters unit to talk about how to prepare for earthquakes, coastal erosion and wildfires.
L.A. Lifestyle
With shops across the city reopening for dine-in service, L.A. customers are craving more than just a jolt of caffeine.
The late Paul Van Doren cofounded the company; the Beatles and Frida Kahlo kept us coming back for more.
The club is a space for young girls, femmes and nonbinary teenagers to learn new skills and hobbies in an open environment.
The Cactus Ranch feels secret, special even, because as far as nurseries go it’s relatively unknown. During the week, the property is a wholesale nursery business, closed to the public. But on weekends it’s open to anyone.
From Malibu to La Jolla, here are five Southern California trails that do something most hikes don’t — take you to the edge of the ocean.
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The CDC’s new guidance doesn’t supersede state and local orders. Moreover, how do we know who’s been jabbed?
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The House minority leader’s assertion is contradicted by Trump
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Menos filas y anuncios en TikTok: el impulso de California para vencer las dudas sobre la vacunación
Marjorie Leach, 101, is one of those men and women who are at least 100 years old and have survived COVID-19.
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La repercusión de la pandemia en el negocio del cine se reflejó en los débiles índices de audiencia de la noche más importante de Hollywood.
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Los dos republicanos luchan por el futuro de su partido.
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The death of Pop Smoke stunned the music world last year. Now, new details of the slaying and how detectives tracked his alleged killers have come to light.
Despite a statewide mood of optimism, about 52 Californians are still succumbing to the novel coronavirus each day.
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Former Lakers player and general manager Jerry West sat down with Los Angeles Times sports writer Broderick Turner to talk about Kobe Bryant’s induction into the NBA Hall of Fame and what Bryant meant to him.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Confused about the latest CDC mask guidance? You’re not alone.
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With so many Americans becoming immunized, it’s natural to look ahead and wonder how long this protection will last. The answer: No one knows.
Jean Smart plays a Las Vegas comedian in “Hacks,” but the real subject of HBO Max’s new series is the generational divide.
Ellen DeGeneres sat down with Savannah Guthrie hours after news broke that the host will end her show. Here are 5 takeaways from their ‘Today’ chat.
Roku will release 30 Quibi shows on its free, ad-supported streaming service the Roku Channel on May 20.
Casting a straight actor in landmark gay role isn’t a misstep. It’s a recognition of shared struggle.
Bryant’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame is a tribute not only to greatness, but to the circuitous route he traveled to get there.
Another club can now sign Albert Pujols and only pay him the prorated minimum of $570,050. The Angels would pay the rest of his $30-million salary.
The Clippers shook off a poor shooting effort, and six turnovers, in the second quarter to pull away from the Hornets in second half for a 113-90 win.
The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award will honor NBA players committed to community action, social change and justice.
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Dylan Jackson, Max Muncy hit home runs in the Thousand Oak Lancers’ 7-3 win over Calabasas on Thursday.
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Indians are blaming a national government that did not prepare for a second wave. Officials are now scrambling to distribute supplies.
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is joining a growing number of Republican governors who are stopping payment of an extra $300 per week for unemployed workers to force people to return to work.
The American climber, 55, died at Everest’s highest camp after having to turn back. Bad weather had forced climbers to lower altitudes.
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The state Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would permanently OK the sale of to-go cocktails in California.
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The founders of Crowns & Hops are working toward opening a brewery and taproom in Inglewood.
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Meals by Genet, the restaurant at the heart of Fairfax’s Little Ethiopia, has reached a turning point — takeout only.
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How to master slot canyons, plus COVID-19 on Mt. Everest
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Jesus Morales has used his social media influence to raise funds for hardworking food vendors around California.
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Climb a 250-foot crater north of Joshua Tree, take a gondola ride in Long Beach or pan for California’s state gem in Coalinga this weekend.
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Canyoneering involves moving up and down steep slot canyons, using climbing, crawling and rappelling. And, in my case, praying, cursing and regretting my decision to leave L.A.
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From cactus kicks and mushroom bags to potato-peel buttons, foodstuffs go fashion-forward in shoes, bags and other goods.
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Spring, late fall and winter are the ideal times to visit nearby deserts
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A hike is a good excuse to eat a sandwich. A sandwich improves every hike, and in L.A., you can almost always find one not far from the other.
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So you’re ready to go plant shopping in person. Here are some tips on being the kind of customer that everyone wants to see coming through the doors.
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The University of California is weighing a limited tuition increase for fall 2022, saying it will help raise more financial aid and stabilize campuses, but student leaders are adamantly opposed.
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Once Ellen DeGeneres ends her program next year, stations that run it will likely turn to local news.
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L.A. County Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Sheila Kuehl are proposing that the county provide at least $1,000 to at least 1,000 residents for three years.
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Nearly $4 million has flowed into the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles from donors who use accounts that allow them to shield their identities.
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Congress provided $28.6 billion for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Two weeks after the funds became available, more than $65 billion worth of requests have come in.
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In a momentous turn in the fight against COVID-19, federal officials are significantly easing mask guidelines as the threat of the pandemic rapidly fades.
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Scientists are urging their colleagues to dig deeper into the origins of the coronavirus behind the pandemic, including the possibility of a lab escape.
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The Museum of Contemporary Art is restructuring. Who will be running the show? The L.A. museum with a penchant for drama lifts the curtain on a new act.
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Scientists who have led the campaign to recognize the coronavirus as an airborne pathogen turn their attention to building design.
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The trial of three former Minneapolis police officers charged with aiding and abetting in the death of George Floyd has been postponed to March 2022.
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Patrick Soon-Shiong will give $213 million to South Africa, the country of his birth, to help with the transfer of new COVID-19 vaccine technology.
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The vast majority of children with coronavirus infections don’t develop common COVID-19 symptoms that would make them easy to spot, a new study says.
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Wall Street put the brakes on a three-day losing streak with a broad stock market rally Thursday powered by Big Tech companies and banks.
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Starting this year, grandparents get extra incentive: their 529 plans are ignored by federal financial aid formulas.
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Although California gas prices are up, there’s plenty of supply. So don’t fill up unless you really need it because that creates shortages. Remember toilet paper?
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The new plans for a cryptocurrency project spearheaded by Facebook are a big comedown from the vision unveiled by the Libra Assn. in 2019.
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The Lakers raised their 2020 NBA championship banner, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis thanking fans, then beat Houston without their two stars.
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Former Lakers star and general manager Jerry West chats with L.A. Times reporter Broderick Turner about the Hall of Fame induction of Kobe Bryant.
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With LeBron James and Anthony Davis out, the Lakers hold off a late charge by the last-place Houston Rockets to win 124-122 on banner night.
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Lakers star LeBron James announced on Twitter he will not return from injury Wednesday night against the Houston Rockets.
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Skirball Cultural Center reopens with Ai Weiwei portraits of political dissidents, and the L.A. Phil streams its return to the Hollywood Bowl.
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The Hollywood Bowl has announced its 2021 season lineup after an unprecedented 18 months dark due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what’s on tap for summer fun seekers.
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Vaccinated people will get 85% of the tickets for the Bowl’s 2021 season, which includes Christina Aguilera, Yo-Yo Ma and “Black Panther” live.
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L.A. Opera moves its outdoor “Oedipus Rex” into the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, making it the first major L.A. arts group to stage an indoor show.
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Books and movies revolve around the stereotype of the meddling mother-in-law. But I couldn’t have dreamed up a mother-in-law like Diana.
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We met in the middle of the pandemic. In a time with not much to look forward to, she simply brought a lot of joy into my life. But the clock was counting down, and time was running out.
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Tell us in 300 words or less about your tips for a lasting relationship and we may feature your story in an upcoming L.A. Affairs piece.
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I was divorced twice by the time I was 26. That was before I learned how to pick a mate for life. So I’m sharing my secrets with you now.
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Gov. Newsom’s budget is flush with money he has to spend on education. He sets sights on transitional kindergarten for all.
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Los Alamitos school board adopts standards meant to help students embrace their identities, avoid bias and respect people from different backgrounds.
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Providing transitional kindergarten for all 4-year-old children could cost $2.7 billion a year at full implementation.
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Failure to read at grade level is one of the biggest challenges kids face in achieving academic success. A bill implementing screening for dyslexia risk can help.
Many Asian Americans deal with microaggressions that may not seem like a big deal to others but can take a toll. What are your strategies for how to respond?
Here are some insights into how employees and bosses can agree on remote work arrangements that work for everyone involved.
Vaccine hesitancy is making herd immunity for COVID-19 seem more elusive than ever. Could that change once the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized for children as young as 12?
California Gov. Newsom’s economic recovery plan calls for $600 stimulus checks for eligible Californians. Families with children would get an additional $500.