For many in Minneapolis, the space outside Cup Foods where Floyd died is sacred ground that should remain closed off or a meaningful site that shouldn’t become an eyesore.
Vandals left a pig’s head at the former home of an ex-Santa Rosa police officer who testified in Derek Chauvin’s defense, authorities say.
Video of Chicago police officer shooting 13-year-old Adam Toledo fuels peaceful protests.
Liliana Carrillo’s condition over the last year alarmed people in her life. She began to echo the delusion of QAnon believers.
New recommendations are aimed at helping the city develop ways to more accurately reflect its triumphs as well as its tragedies.
In-person schooling looks very different from neighborhood to neighborhood, especially at the elementary school level.
To date, officials have confirmed 1,228,997 positive cases of COVID-19 across the county and a total of 23,623 deaths.
Los Angeles County sheriff’s detectives are investigating two homicides that occurred Sunday afternoon — one in Compton and the other in Lennox.
Experts said that while the pause on the vaccine may make sense for the U.S., stoppages in poorer countries would end up costing lives.
A North Carolina woman who grew up picking cotton, got married at 14 and went on to become the oldest living American has died peacefully at home.
A three-day prizefight between the Dodgers and Padres ends with the Dodgers taking two of three games with 16 matchups to go this season.
Why do Americans — and especially Californians — fall for the lure of celebrity-politicians?
Viewers are cycling through streaming services much faster than they did a year ago, according to a new study.
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At a panel on Sunday for the Times Festival of Books, Meena Harris, author of ‘Ambitious Girl,’ talked about the power of representation in children’s books.
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Panelists will include Zooey Deschanel, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Don Lemon, Lulu Miller, Walter Mosley, Deesha Philyaw and Meena Harris.
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The shocking rupture between King Abdullah and his half-brother Prince Hamzah has caused many Jordanians to reappraise their country’s monarchy.
It’s a club no one wants to join. These Black families have lost loved ones to police brutality. The Chauvin trial could bring justice.
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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Stop obsessing over the admission rates of elite colleges, which have never been central to solving the problem of access to higher education.
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Keep warheads mobile, at sea or in the air, not in underground silos whose location hasn’t changed in decades.
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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.
Food plays a starring role in ‘City of Ghosts,’ an animated series that does a deep dive into the multicultural history of Los Angeles.
Though female country stars didn’t compete for the night’s top prize — Luke Bryan was named entertainer of the year — they owned Sunday’s ACM Awards.
Alma Wahlberg, the mother of entertainers Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and a regular on their reality series ‘Wahlburgers,’ has died.
Scott Rudin apologized after allegations of abusive workplace behavior, but he’s not the only one. Broadway, it’s time to straighten up your act.
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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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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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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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Is a tiny house really a glorified toolshed? Are the unhoused serving as guinea pigs for architect’s design experiments? Our columnist visits L.A.'s new wave of shelter solutions.
A look at the expected juggernauts for the Southern California high school football season in the fall of 2021.
Paul George saw his streak of 30-point games end at five games after he finished with 23 points, but the Clippers cruised to a 124-105 win on Sunday.
Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández said he would be better in 2021, and he delivered by scoring twice in the Galaxy’s 3-2 win over Inter Miami.
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make his first start on the mound in 16 days when he faces the Texas Rangers on Tuesday at Angel Stadium.
The former Georgia gubernatorial candidate adopts a carefully balanced response to new laws that critics call a GOP attempt to deter voters of color.
Associates of imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are calling for mass protests, saying his health is dangerously deteriorating.
New Delhi is to go into a weeklong lockdown as an explosion in coronavirus cases pushes the Indian capital’s healthcare system to its limit.
Interim Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon said officials were transitioning the search for Stephen Broderick, 41, from that area to a ‘fugitive search.’
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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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Bill Addison names his favorite cakes and pies from pastry chefs who find their audience through Instagram.
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Animal chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo are working on the food lineup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
The perils of parenting through a pandemic
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Whether you use fresh or prepared, artichokes shine in everything from soup to sandwiches, tarts and braises.
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After a disappointing third-place finish in the Arkansas Derby, Concert Tour is out of the Kentucky Derby.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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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
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It’s National Park Week, so indulge in the great outdoors at one of these five Southern California parks.
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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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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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Why the Supreme Court erred on both biblical and constitutional grounds when it struck down California’s rule on indoor religious meetings.
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Half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says the U.S. will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this week after reports of six rare blood clot cases.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Health reported 527 new coronavirus cases and 29 related deaths on Saturday.
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Attorneys in the trial of a former Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd will make their closing arguments Monday.
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Egyptian authorities say the passenger train derailment north of Cairo is under investigation.
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Police said the former FedEx employee legally purchased the two guns he used to kill eight people at an Indianapolis facility.
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Many Republicans with national ambitions are openly laying the groundwork for presidential campaigns as Trump continues to mull his own plans.
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Swiss billionaire Hansjoerg Wyss has withdrawn from a bid to buy the Tribune Publishing newspaper chain.
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Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after a child died and others were hurt.
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Southern California’s red-hot real estate market saw more than half of L.A. homes sell for over the asking price in March, and a few miles away in Beverly Park, a mansion was auctioned off for a record price.
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Disneyland and other theme parks are reopening with pandemic safety protocols, many of which lean heavily on tech.
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Center Andre Drummond had his best game for the Lakers in the defeat of Utah, making big defensive plays before helping seal the victory in overtime.
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With every All-Star player sidelined, the Lakers held off the Utah Jazz 127-115 in overtime Saturday afternoon at Staples Center.
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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.
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The Clippers signed veteran center DeMarcus Cousins to a second 10-day contract on Friday.
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Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks, and a more intimate glimpse of nature.
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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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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.
Baldwin Park had the second highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the San Gabriel Valley, yet it lagged in vaccinations. Here’s how a church and various other groups set up a clinic
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.