After 12 innings played over nearly five hours, the Dodgers emerged with an 11-6 victory over the Padres.
The former L.A. mayor has criticized the recall effort against his longtime political foe, but he hasn’t publicly ruled out a run.
Greenberg faces charges in a sex-trafficking inquiry. His friend, Republican U.S. Rep. Gaetz, is being investigated.
Prince Philip’s funeral will salute both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX won a NASA contract to develop a system for landing astronauts on the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions.
Deaths are running at around 12,000 per day on average worldwide, and new cases are climbing too.
Nationwide, 48.3% of adult Americans have received at least one shot.
Some 40,000 California workers quit the labor force in March, pulling the unemployment rate down slightly to 8.3% but feeding stubborn joblessness.
White House says president will announce a new cap next month.
Deesha Philyaw, Victoria Chang and Isabel Wilkerson are among the winners. For the second consecutive year, the prizes were awarded without an in-person event due to the pandemic.
The attorney for a man who accused Rams’ Aaron Donald of assaulting him said he apologized Friday night.
How mounting hours, crashing web pages and disappointing updates derailed our TV critic’s long-delayed journey to the happiest #*&$%!! place on Earth.
Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks, and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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Times Book Prize finalists Rachel Howzell Hall, Ivy Pochoda, S.A. Crosby, Jennifer Hillier and Christopher Bollen talk about race, place and genre.
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A year of isolation left us with a wealth of words. Hear from the poets, historians and fiction writers who gave us the most powerful books of 2020
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Panelists will include Zooey Deschanel, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Don Lemon, Lulu Miller, Walter Mosley, Deesha Philyaw and Meena Harris.
The future of weed
Welcome to our cannabis corner, we have a selection of top-shelf information on the future of THC and it starts here, in Los Angeles. Every neighborhood has its own kind of high. Do you know all the non-THC cannabis compounds? Our weed guru breaks it down. In the future, your budtender might be replaced by an algorithm that uses a sample of your DNA to help you dial in the perfect high. If you prefer edibles, we know all about the black-market pot pizza.
In the run-up to 4/20, a look at some of the ways Southern California is shaping the cannabis conversation.
Must Reads
Asian adoptees have a unique perspective on anti-Asian hate, with upbringings that can leave them feeling alienated from their heritage and families who have trouble understanding the reality of racism.
Last year, Jacob Cruz’s niece received a phone call at work: Her uncle was coming home. The news was so impossible to believe that she hung up to gather herself.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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What does it mean to “do no harm”? That’s what the experts who advised the CDC on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine had to consider.
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With eligibility expanding, here’s a collection of L.A. Times reporting on ways to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lose it? Laminate it? Post it on Instagram? Some dos and don’ts for your vaccination card, the most exciting piece of paper you’ll get this year.
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Museums, amusement parks and events are reopening. Here’s where and how to spend your time (safely) if you’re looking for something to do.
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If L.A. County supervisors are serious about their care-first approach to services, they will reject the nomination of Drew Pinsky, the COVID-denying, justice-reform-blaming media darling who stands for just about everything opposite of the reforms the board has put forward.
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Nearly 30 million refugees around the world are fleeing war or persecution. Surely the Biden administration can let in 62,500 this year as it promised.
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Widespread support for background checks and smart gun technology could push enough GOP senators out of lockstep on gun control.
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When the 11-year-old returned to school, it was surely one of the strangest and most exhilarating back-to-school days of all time.
Visual Storytelling
This week we’re loving the Sichuan chicken sandwich at Mei Lin’s new restaurant in Silver Lake. Daybird serves both chicken sandwiches and tenders in several heat levels, each unique in their spice blends.
Behind the meme: How “Ladies and gentlemen ...the Weeknd” became “Ladies and gentlemen ... the weekend.”
The L.A. Phil’s artistic leader has been appointed music director in Paris, where he will join one of the most celebrated opera companies in the world.
British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the TV show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has died.
Prince Philip’s funeral will be streamed and televised on most major networks Saturday. But you’ll have to wake up early to see it.
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A doc illuminates the dark hold of Sondheim’s ‘Assassins’ in a Classic Stage Company benefit reminding us why theater has been such a pandemic loss.
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Our rundown of shows to see includes the L.A. Phil, Maria Bamford in a benefit for the Downtown Women’s Center and dance co-created by men in prison.
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“Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts” profiles an artist born into slavery who later in life created images with a persistent, ethereal relevance.
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José Delbo, an 87-year-old comic artist, sold more than $1 million worth of Wonder Woman NFTs. Sales like his got the attention of DC Comics and Marvel. The debate over NFT winners and losers.
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Palm Springs Art Museum reopens with desert heroine Agnes Pelton, who deserves a place alongside Georgia O’Keeffe among early American Modern artists.
Nia Dennis’ growth as a person during her UCLA gymnastics career once agains shined when three Bruins competed in the NCAA championships on Friday.
The Clippers worked their way out of an early 17-point deficit to the 76ers, yet despite 37 points from Paul George, fell short in Philadelphia.
The Angels put on an offensive show in a 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday at Angel Stadium.
Junior kSean Harry made a 25-yard field goal as time expired to give San Clemente a 10-7 victory over Mission Viejo to win the South Coast League title.
Atty. Gen. Merrick Garland rescinded Friday restrictions on Justice Department’s use of consent decrees to force police departments to reform.
The State Department’s internal watchdog has concluded that former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his wife violated federal ethics rules.
Viewers reacted with outrage and grief to newly released body camera video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Nicaraguan American Nora Sandigo helps children who have crossed the border on their own to join families in the U.S.
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Freed from the tedious, anxiety-riddled prep work of turning and cooking artichokes, canned versions allow you to make delicious appetizers quickly and easily.
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The problem of food waste has some solutions. Start by being smart about shopping and storing.
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Food insecurity continues to dominate the lives of millions of Americans, and hyperlocal apps and online groups are popping up to help fill some of the gaps.
The perils of parenting through a pandemic
What’s going on with school? What do kids need? Get 8 to 3, a newsletter dedicated to the questions that keep California families up at night.
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A look at the high school football scores from Friday night.
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Your regular field guide to the world of movies in your living room and beyond.
Listen to our Great Reads
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
More Coverage
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Researchers are getting serious about understanding a disease patients call “long COVID.” Its symptoms include aches, fatigue, sleep problems and brain fog.
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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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En marzo, algo más de la mitad de las viviendas se vendieron por encima del precio de venta en Los Ángeles. En algunos lugares, la proporción fue incluso mayor.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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He would say he didn’t know if things were going to last with his girlfriend. It kept me thinking, “What if they do break up and we have a real shot?”
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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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Bird feeders are killing songbirds, thanks to a salmonella outbreak, but there are safer and better ways to attract birds to your garden space, whether it’s a balcony or backyard. Try creating habitat with native plants and cultivating the insects, nectar flowers and seeds birds love to eat.
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From Guns N’ Roses to the Go-Go’s, Julien Baker to Bad Bunny, from dance festivals to metal mosh pits, live music is finally, finally back.
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.
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April to-do list: Luminex’s outdoor light show, City Nature Challenge and cherry blossoms
Join the Conversation
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The L.A. Phil’s artistic leader has been appointed music director in Paris, where he will join one of the most celebrated opera companies in the world.
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Republicans capped state and local tax deductions in 2017. California Democrats aren’t joining their East Coast colleagues in insisting on a fix now.
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A cancer patient paid about $200 for blood tests at a doctor’s office and nearly $2,000 for the same tests at a Los Angeles hospital. This is nuts.
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A CDC advisory panel is grappling with the best way to “do no harm” regarding Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine and its risk of blood clots.
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While China pushes a complacent population toward vaccination, a health official’s suggestion to mix vaccines broaches sensitive political territory.
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Researchers are developing vaccines that could be taken as a capsule, a dissolvable tablet or a nasal spray. But the barriers to success are high.
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L.A. County has made big strides in administering vaccines in underserved communities, but they still lag far behind wealthier areas.
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Senate Bill 93 requires employers in hospitality and business services industries to offer new positions for similar work to employees laid off during the pandemic.
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The leaders’ talks Friday focused on economic and security threats from China, as well as climate change and deterring nuclear-armed North Korea.
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A heavy metal guitarist who wore an Oath Keepers hat during the U.S. Capitol riot has become the first to plead guilty in connection with the attack.
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The memo allows Justice Department prosecutors to more easily use the tool, which mandates changes at some police departments and other agencies.
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Stocks added to their recent gains Friday, driving the Standard & Poor’s 500 and Dow Jones industrial average to new highs.
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Dogecoin is up 18,000% from a year ago. The digital token’s use case is limited, making it a tool for speculators and raising concern that a bubble is inflating.
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President Biden will revoke a Trump administration gag rule that deprived Planned Parenthood of federal Title X funding.
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Media executive Chris Albrecht just sold his Pacific Palisades home for $16.25 million, the community’s third-priciest sale this year.
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The Clippers signed veteran center DeMarcus Cousins to a second 10-day contract on Friday.
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Lakers center Marc Gasol dislocates and fractures his left pinkie finger but plays through the pain to score a season-high 18 points in loss Thursday.
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Staples Center finally opened its doors again to fans for Lakers-Celtics game. This is what a reunion between an NBA champion and its city feels like.
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The Lakers played before fans at Staples Center for the first time since March 10, 2020, but a late rally came up short in a loss to the Celtics.
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies, cult favorites, film festivals, etc., playing now or coming soon to a theater, drive-in, pop-up or rooftop near you.
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8 ways to mark Earth Day, ornitherapy, and how to reserve campsites
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Spot marine life large and small in Cambria, treat yourself in Harmony or become a seal expert in San Simeon.
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Five augmented reality artworks launched Tuesday push the conversation on representation and historical accuracy in monuments.
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Thanks to therapy, to the pandemic, to stillness, to time and unbearable loneliness, I am looking back on all the people that have entered my life over the years as gifts.
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The Netflix show “Firefly Lane” sparked me to reconsider my friendships as the pandemic world reopens.
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I was sitting in a bar with two friends and looking at my Tinder app. Edan’s nickname popped up. Wait. It couldn’t be my sixth-grade crush, could it?
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The social media posts that bum me out? Sober birthdays or anniversaries by single guys. They deserve heart emojis, but my heart holds a deeper story.
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One photo shows someone wearing a T-shirt that says “Catholics vs. Convicts III,” another shows Cathedral players making a gang sign
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The late state Sen. William Craven of Oceanside promoted the school’s founding, but he upset many with his remarks in the 1990s about immigrants.
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This year’s astounding number of rejections for UC applicants reveals several big problems, including the woeful unpopularity of the humanities.
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Barriers to an equitable education include concentrated poverty in communities, high suspension rates and housing insecurity, a UCLA report found.
Here are some resources and suggested actions to support another person during such a difficult time. Also: Why you shouldn’t take a pension lump sum.
How and when can you get tickets to Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm? Will all the rides be available? What’s different?
If you’re feeling the springtime itch to go look at open houses, first of all, we’re sorry about the sticker shock. But here’s a primer the hodgepodge of home styles you’ll see around Southern California.
If you lost your job or had your hours cut in the last 18 months, you may be able to rejoin the company’s health plan for free through September. Don’t wait for a notice from the employer.