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‘Vivaporu’: For many Latinos, memories of Vicks VapoRub are as strong as the scent of eucalyptus

Among many Latinos, the gooey salve is close to legendary. There are poems, essays, video spoofs, rap songs, scenes in TV shows — tributes to what some consider the cure-all remedy.

By Esmeralda Bermudez

• Behind the story: Hunting for the mystique behind ‘Beep Vaporú’

Super bloom visitors land helicopter on flowers, to dismay of officials

Super bloom visitors land helicopter on flowers, to dismay of officials

By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

He once tried to kill President Reagan. Now John Hinckley says he’s ‘happy as a clam’

He once tried to kill President Reagan. Now John Hinckley says he’s ‘happy as a clam’

By Del Quentin Wilber

What happened in Ed Buck’s apartment? After 2 men are found dead, here’s what we know

The drug overdose deaths of two African American men inside the home of the controversial West Hollywood political activist have prompted protests and investigations by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department.

• Chief Justice John Roberts declines to halt Trump’s new ban on ‘bump stocks’

Justice Kavanaugh may hold swing vote on partisan gerrymandering

By David G. Savage

California voters could be asked to impose an estate tax, replacing the one Trump loosened

More of Robert Mueller's report could be revealed in weeks, Justice official says

By Del Quentin Wilber and Chris Megerian

Lori Loughlin’s daughters remain at USC amid college admissions scandal

• Prosecutors ratchet up pressure on parents in admission scandal with new charges

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Jussie Smollett case: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel slams decision to drop charges

• A timeline of how the Smollett case unfolded

Trump reopens Obamacare repeal debate and Democrats are thrilled

House fails to override Trump’s veto over border emergency declaration

$3.6 million in donations distributed to Borderline shooting survivors

To get astronauts back to the moon in five years, Pence is willing to bounce Boeing

Apple-Qualcomm patent spat leads to a possible iPhone import ban

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California bill curbing use of contractors would not exempt Uber, Lyft, other tech firms

California bill curbing use of contractors would not exempt Uber, Lyft, other tech firms

The state is moving to codify a sweeping court decision limiting employers’ use of independent contractors.

By Margot Roosevelt

McDonald’s is buying a tech firm for $300 million to revolutionize its menus

McDonald’s is buying a tech firm for $300 million to revolutionize its menus

A new proposal in Legislature aims to require public beach access at Hollister Ranch

A new proposal in Legislature aims to require public beach access at Hollister Ranch

Univision and Dish reach carriage deal, ending nine-month blackout

How California is defying Trump’s environmental rollbacks

How California is defying Trump’s environmental rollbacks

The Elizabeth Holmes story is not about the black and the blinks

The Elizabeth Holmes story is not about the black and the blinks

By Mary McNamara

Killing off rent-stabilized apartments to make way for tourist hotels? The struggle for the soul of Venice Beach rages on

By Robin Abcarian

Rosie O'Donnell didn't hate Elisabeth Hasselbeck. She had a crush on her

Conor McGregor retires amid report of sexual assault accusation in Ireland

Conor McGregor retires amid report of sexual assault accusation in Ireland

Review: The dark underbelly of a ’90s craze exposed in ‘The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story’

Review: The dark underbelly of a ’90s craze exposed in ‘The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story’

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Prove your ‘Game of Thrones’ fandom. Share your best fan art before the final season

Prove your ‘Game of Thrones’ fandom. Share your best fan art before the final season

By Christina Schoellkopf

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Around California

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

Mar 20, 2019

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

Mar 19, 2019

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

Mar 18, 2019

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

Mar 15, 2019

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

Mar 15, 2019

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mar 14, 2019

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Mar 13, 2019

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Mar 8, 2019

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

Mar 6, 2019

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

Mar 5, 2019

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Mar 5, 2019

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

Mar 2, 2019

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Mar 1, 2019

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

Feb 28, 2019

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Feb 26, 2019

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NFL makes pass interference calls (and noncalls) reviewable

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Trump reopens Obamacare repeal debate and Democrats are thrilled

By Noah Bierman, Jennifer Haberkorn and Noam N. Levey

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