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• Have you ever been told to ‘go back’ to your country, even though you’re American? Tell us your story

As Trump doubles down on racist comments, House to vote on condemning them

By Jennifer Haberkorn

Trump moves to eliminate nearly all asylum claims at U.S. southern border

Hiding from ICE raids: ‘People are terrified to go out on the streets’

Some immigrants in the country illegally decided to not go out in public.

• Threatened ICE raids create more political noise than police action

For the doctor behind Happy Foot Sad Foot sign, a strange kind of fame comes to an end

For the doctor behind Happy Foot Sad Foot sign, a strange kind of fame comes to an end

By Frank Shyong

Radiation in parts of the Marshall Islands is far higher than Chernobyl, study says

New research finds surprisingly high levels of radioactivity in soils of four isles of the Marshall Islands, six decades after U.S. nuclear testing there.

By Susanne Rust

L.A.’s ShakeAlert earthquake warning app worked exactly as planned. That’s the problem

L.A.’s ShakeAlert earthquake warning app worked exactly as planned. That’s the problem

By Emily Baumgaertner

Toyota ordered to pay auto dealer $15.8 million in trial over Prius defects

By Ralph Vartabedian

Hot weather and bad air start off the week for Southern California

Hot weather and bad air start off the week for Southern California

11 hurt in roof collapse at Gardena casino

Woman, 69, missing in Mojave with no supplies or cellphone and wearing only a bikini

Huntington Beach woman missing in Inyo County as search enters fourth day

Remains found in Oregon likely those of ‘Seinfield’ actor Charles Levin

Great white shark pulls fishing boat around San Francisco Bay

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Andrea Arnold reportedly losing control over ‘Big Little Lies’ isn’t just about gender

But in the turf wars that emerge in an era of director-driven television, women stand to lose.

By Meredith Blake

Univision owners want to sell. After 12 years and $13 billion, what went wrong?

Reddit group becomes flashpoint in sex abuse scandal at La Luz del Mundo church

By Leila Miller

A Mississippi politician denied access to a female reporter. What is the ‘Billy Graham rule’ he cited?

By Suhauna Hussain

Uber and Lyft drivers were paid up to $100 to demonstrate against a bill that could make them employees

By Johana Bhuiyan

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Healthy living can counteract a high genetic risk of Alzheimer’s, study suggests

By Marilynn Marchione

They’re Lakers. And in a decade, the esports industry hopes they will be as well known as LeBron

By Arash Markazi

Scarlett Johansson gets dragged into the casting mud yet again

Scarlett Johansson gets dragged into the casting mud yet again

By Christie D'Zurilla

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By Daniel Miller

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Around California

It was the Coliseum’s mystery mural, until a teenage detective solved its 50-year puzzle

It was the Coliseum’s mystery mural, until a teenage detective solved its 50-year puzzle

Jul 12, 2019

Fly fishing for ‘sewer salmon’ in the L.A. River

Fly fishing for ‘sewer salmon’ in the L.A. River

Jul 11, 2019

How millennials replaced religion with astrology and crystals

How millennials replaced religion with astrology and crystals

Jul 10, 2019

Ridgecrest earthquake mystery: Why so little destruction from huge temblors?

Ridgecrest earthquake mystery: Why so little destruction from huge temblors?

Jul 10, 2019

Southern California on high earthquake alert, bringing anxiety and preparation

Southern California on high earthquake alert, bringing anxiety and preparation

Jul 7, 2019

The U.S. wants to dump 1.5 tons of rat poison pellets on the Farallon Islands. Biologists say it’s for the best

The U.S. wants to dump 1.5 tons of rat poison pellets on the Farallon Islands. Biologists say it’s for the best

Jul 7, 2019

4th of July earthquake won’t delay the Big One. And it might have worsened quake strain

4th of July earthquake won’t delay the Big One. And it might have worsened quake strain

Jul 5, 2019

Big home, big deal: The Manor in Holmby Hills sets an L.A. County price record at $119.75 million

Big home, big deal: The Manor in Holmby Hills sets an L.A. County price record at $119.75 million

Jul 2, 2019

China has a new casino: the Philippines

China has a new casino: the Philippines

Jul 1, 2019

The war on Southern California smog is slipping. Fixing it is a $14-billion problem

The war on Southern California smog is slipping. Fixing it is a $14-billion problem

Jul 1, 2019

Sex crime case renews tension in Mexico between Catholics and evangelical church

Sex crime case renews tension in Mexico between Catholics and evangelical church

Jun 27, 2019

Life on Mars gets a test run in the Utah desert

Life on Mars gets a test run in the Utah desert

Jun 23, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call

Nipsey Hussle’s death unified Crips and Bloods in grief. Now, peace talks carry on his call

Jun 23, 2019

Is this 70-year-old marathon runner from East L.A. a record setter or a cheater?

Is this 70-year-old marathon runner from East L.A. a record setter or a cheater?

Jun 21, 2019

For Santa Anita’s low-paid workers, horse deaths bring pain and fears about the future

For Santa Anita’s low-paid workers, horse deaths bring pain and fears about the future

Jun 20, 2019

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- Entertainment
Baz Luhrmann finds his Elvis Presley: Austin Butler nabs coveted role

By Christi Carras

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- Kings
Ducks hire Kevin Dineen as a minor league coach

By Curtis Zupke

2h

- Politics
Democratic candidates condemn Trump's 'go back' tweet as racist, xenophobic

By Melissa Gomez

38m

- Nation
Radiation in parts of the Marshall Islands is far higher than Chernobyl, study says

By Susanne Rust

1h

- Opinion
Trump's hostility toward immigrants isn't just Twitter trolling

By Michael McGough

5h

How the U.S. tax code keeps the illegal market for marijuana alive and well

3:15 AM
California continues to show the nation the absurdity and unfairness of money bail

3:10 AM
Breaking U.S. immigration laws saved lives in 1975. It gets you arrested today

3:05 AM
Trump is truly America’s Bigot-in-Chief

Jul 14, 2019
Reclaim your life from the jaws of Donald Trump

Jul 14, 2019

- Hot Property
NBA veteran Arron Afflalo takes a loss on sale of Las Vegas mansion

By Jack Flemming

43m

- Travel
High-tech and no-tech ways to keep your home safe without spending a fortune

By Catharine Hamm

5h

Travel is all about humiliation, and that's a good thing

5h
Matera, from Italy’s national disgrace to European Cultural Capital

Jul 13, 2019
Standing in Zion’s shadow, Gooseberry Mesa is not loud and has no crowds

Jul 13, 2019
Want to avoid Yosemite-size crowds? Sample other national parks in California

Jul 12, 2019
Las Vegas' new safety features? The city wants to stay fun -- and secure

Jul 12, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Food
How many cacao beans does it take to make a year’s worth of LetterPress chocolate bars?

By Amy Scattergood

Jul 14, 2019

Where did Forever 21 go wrong?

Jul 14, 2019
Why dating in L.A. comes down to ZIP Codes

Jul 13, 2019
Earthquake preparedness tips — for your pets: How to keep them safe

Jul 13, 2019
6 great pizza places in Los Angeles

Jul 13, 2019
For a taste of the Mediterranean at home, try this vegan lentil salad recipe

Jul 13, 2019

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