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Opponents call it a ‘crime against humanity,’ but vaccine bill moves forward

Opponents call it a ‘crime against humanity,’ but vaccine bill moves forward

A bill to tighten California's childhood immunization law has its first committee hearing, drawing protests from parents who say doctors, not the government, should decide if schoolchildren are eligible for an exemption.

By Melody Gutierrez and Soumya Karlamangla

High-profile California housing bill clears hurdle after tense debate over local control

• Opinion: Holy cow! California may get rid of single-family zoning

Lonzo Ball’s former Big Baller Brand associate is the subject of an FBI fraud investigation

By Tania Ganguli and Richard Winton

Trump’s angry tweet about a common border incident prompts a Mexican investigation

Mexico vows to investigate an allegation by the president that Mexican troops pulled guns on U.S. service members.

By Patrick J. McDonnell

• Judges appear skeptical of Trump's plan to force asylum seekers to wait in Mexico

Trump’s promise to resist oversight by Congress sets up a clash that could last years

By Noah Bierman and Chris Megerian

Tesla returns to losing money as revenue, cash and other key numbers tumble

By Russ Mitchell

Metro says it painted over graffiti. It covered a historic L.A. mural in the process

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

New lawsuit alleges sexual assault by former California Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman

Texas executes avowed racist in 1998 dragging death of James Byrd Jr.

Orange County district attorney begins internal probe of informant scandal

Actor Michael Madsen charged with DUI after SUV hits pole

Man pretending to be an ICE agent robbed workers, authorities say

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At the table with Hollywood cops: On Sunset Boulevard, a lunch break isn’t much of one at all

Parents vote on removing Michael Jackson’s name from L.A. school auditorium

By Howard Blume

Hasan Minhaj calls out Jared Kushner at Time 100 gala over link to Saudi prince

By Nardine Saad

Infertility is hard to talk about. How the internet makes it harder — and easier

Has the Supreme Court become a rubber stamp for Trump?

By Erwin Chemerinsky

Rams and Chargers have hit it big in the NFL draft, but that hasn't always been the case

Rams' No. 1 priority in NFL draft could be finding gems in later rounds again

Former USC linebacker Porter Gustin tests positive for Adderall at NFL combine

Former USC linebacker Porter Gustin tests positive for Adderall at NFL combine

Critic’s Choice: Strong women on film in ‘Working Woman’ and ‘The Baker’s Wife’

By Kenneth Turan

Café Pinot, the restaurant outside downtown L.A.’s Central Library, is closing

By Amy Scattergood

Ken Kercheval, who played the beleaguered Cliff on ‘Dallas,’ dies at 83

By Associated Press

Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ brings the Marvel saga to a thrilling, time-twisting conclusion — for now

By Justin Chang

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Review: In ‘Ink’ on Broadway, an insurgent Rupert Murdoch sets out to conquer Fleet Street

By Charles McNulty

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Around California

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

Apr 22, 2019

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

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