The name of the firefighter, killed battling the El Dorado fire in the San Bernardino National Forest, was being withheld until family members are notified. The cause is under investigation.
At least 12 air tankers have been requested for structure protection as the Bobcat fire spurs the evacuation of some Antelope Valley residents.
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Some the 15 victims tried to hide and others were unable to outrun the flames in one of the deadliest and most expansive blazes in California history.
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.
As smoky skies blanket the West, researchers look a the lasting health impacts by studying a Montana town previously smothered by wildfire smoke.
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Lucha libre — literally “free fight” — is its own religion in Mexico, and wrestlers are gods. The pandemic has brought them down to earth.
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.
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.”
Bee Burlingame is building Los Angeles’ first solar community fridge
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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The debate over cuts, set for later this month, marks a wide split on the Board of Supervisors over the role that armed, uniformed officers should play in providing security to hundreds of thousands of students.
WeChat and TikTok will not be distributed or updated in U.S. app stores starting Sunday, the Trump administration says, citing China security fears.
At a news briefing, sheriff’s officials offered yet another version of events of what led up to the fatal shooting on Aug. 31 that has generated national attention and triggered days of protests.
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.
The story behind La Chingona cannabis, of three Mexican sisters who broke into the industry, is at most a composite of the women in the owner’s life. The rest is fiction.
The 10th season of the Peabody Award-winning series starts Friday and is really smart, transporting us to the U.S.-Mexico border, Beijing and London.
Jeffrey Katzenberg’s home sale in Beverly Hills was L.A. County’s most expensive residential transaction in August and the third-highest in California history.
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.
Coronavirus
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If there is no post-Labor Day spike in COVID-19 cases and downward trends continue, L.A. County may move into a less restrictive tier in October.
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The operator of a sports apparel store in Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and the county’s largest owner of indoor malls has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County in an effort to ease restrictions on businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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University of California campuses should prepare to continue online classes and limited campus density beyond fall, UC Health chief says.
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Nintendo celebrates 35 years of Mario with the rerelease of the first ‘Mario’ games to feature 3-D worlds, including the transformational “Super Mario 64,” the criminally underappreciated “Super Mario Sunshine” and the starry-eyed wonder of “Super Mario Galaxy.”
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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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including why, despite promising signs of progress, a host of variables could push California’s coronavirus rates back into dangerous territory.
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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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Trump’s myopic focus on forest management misses the big picture. Climate change is undeniably behind the worsening fires.
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A vocal faction of Americans — some seeking high places — are trafficking in canards: 5G is deadly, COVID-19 is a hoax, blue state pedophiles roam the halls of Congress. No wonder they might also believe Tom Hanks — Tom Hanks! — is a cannibal.
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A COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t even exist yet, and already many people don’t trust it, thanks to the mixed messaging that has defined the White House’s response to the pandemic.
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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.
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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The Los Angeles Times tested first-class U.S. Postal Service delivery. The results?
Falsely accused on social media of being the gunman who ambushed deputies, Darnell Hicks says he fears for his family.
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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.
In the best of times, the Emmys are a harmless, if somewhat absurd, entertainment. 2020 is not the best of times.
Stylists to the stars expect a high/low mix that includes loungewear, tuxedos — and a get-out-the-vote message.
Sean Durkin’s long-overdue feature follow-up to “Martha Marcy May Marlene” is a subtle, shattering portrait of a family’s decline.
Jennifer Aniston, Brad Pitt, John Legend, Julia Roberts and Sean Penn will stage a table read of the 1982 film “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” on Thursday.
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is a force the Lakers will have to counter. Anthony Davis has been effective but JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will defend him too.
With standout forward Nneka Ogwumike unable to play, the Sparks failed to overcome a slow start in their 73-59 loss to the seventh-seeded Connecticut Sun.
Julio Urías once again struggled in the first inning during against the Colorado Rockies before bouncing back nicely in the Dodgers’ 9-3 win.
Rapid testing for COVID-19 is giving the Pac-12 hope of a speedy return to the college football season, but some questions remain.
Chris Wray’s testimony puts him at odds with Trump, who has said he would designate it a terror group.
Iraqi police say an improvised explosive device has gone off outside an English-language institute in Najaf. No Americans were employed there.
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.
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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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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Anticipating travel can enhance our well-being. But what happens when we no longer have trips to anticipate?
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COVID-19 prompts L.A.'s popular free Shakespeare festival in the park to conceive “Romeo and Juliet” as a distanced, livestreamed affair.
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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.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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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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Gov. Gavin Newsom said California was “turning the corner” in its coronavirus fight. But fears linger
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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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Santa Anita postponed the opening of its Fall meeting until next Friday because of the Bobcat Fire.
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New rules requiring U.S. Postal Service trucks to leave exactly on schedule went relatively unnoticed amid the public outcry over the removal of sorting machines across the country — but they were far more disruptive to mail delivery.
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Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and other California theme parks have been shut for six months. An unusual set of circumstances in Orange County has led three mayors to demand a change.
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California appears to be riding a wave of success beating back the coronavirus. But these signs of progress also bring concerns that it could be erased.
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U.S. Atty. Gen. William Barr is drawing sharp condemnation for comparing lockdown orders during the COVID-19 pandemic to slavery.
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A U.S. judge on Thursday blocked controversial Postal Service changes that have slowed mail nationwide
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Five years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages around the U.S., more than half a million households are made up of married same-sex couples.
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A settlement between Louisville, Ky., and Breonna Taylor’s family pledges wide-ranging police reform, but some warn the department must be onboard.
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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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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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The spots where we slept and relaxed now have to do double and triple duty supporting every aspect of our daily lives. How our homes are changing during coronavirus
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In Beverly Crest, Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight is asking $14 million for his 3.4-acre estate with a Midcentury home and swimming pool.
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has sold his Redondo Beach home after more than two years on the market.
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Another slide in technology companies helped pull stocks lower Thursday. The selling came a day after the Federal Reserve said it will keep interest rates at nearly zero for years to support the wheezing economy.
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The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. has sent letters to companies, including Epic Games Inc., Riot Games and others part-owned by China’s Tencent, to inquire about their security protocols in handling Americans’ personal data.
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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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Yosemite National Park is likely to remain closed through the weekend over air-quality concerns.
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New Jersey and Connecticut join in the move to allow visitors from California to enter without a 14-day waiting period.
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The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sunday live on ABC at 5 p.m. Pacific, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting again. Here’s what you need to know.
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Movie theaters are opening in Southern California, like the newly refurbished Regal Irvine Spectrum. But will they have new movies to show?
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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.
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Starring Janelle Monáe but undone by its own tepid twist, “Antebellum” is high-concept horror from the producers of “Get Out” and “Us.”
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University of California regents approved a ban on the use of quotas based on race or gender in admissions and hiring, underscoring their intent to limit how affirmative action would be restored if state voters approve a proposed constitutional amendment allowing it.
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A Muslim woman alleges in a federal lawsuit that her civil and religious rights were violated by Los Angeles police officers who forcibly removed her religious head covering last year.
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Images in the political ad, since removed, show a bull’s-eye obscuring the face of South L.A. Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer, drawing criticism that it amounted to a threat.
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SB 1383 requires employers with five or more workers to offer 12 weeks of unpaid time off to bond with a child or care for a relative starting Jan. 1.
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“The sky is the ceiling” for volleyball player Dillon Klein, his Loyola coach said. His relatives include ex-Rams star Bob Klein and other All-Americans.
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In his picks for NFL Week 2, Sam Farmer predicts the Seahawks will beat the Patriots and the Raiders will beat the Saints in their Vegas opener.
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J. Brady McCollough on how he and Times photographer Robert Gauthier got a glimpse of the life of Flint’s standout high school basketball player.
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How the Lakers and Nuggets match up in the Western Conference finals that begin on Friday night in Orlando, Fla.
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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.
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New California law makes it easier for police, firefighters and other essential workers who get COVID on the job to obtain workers’ comp benefits.
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President Trump responds to criticism by firing the same accusations at his enemies. The latest: He blames Joe Biden for failing during a pandemic.
