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The deaths bring the county’s total to 198 as the number of people testing positive for the illness surpasses 7,500.
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UCLA poll shows overwhelming numbers of people in Los Angeles County anxious about contracting COVID-19 and the financial burden of staying at home.
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More than 80 patients at a nursing home in Riverside were being moved to new facilities after more than a dozen employees missed two days of work.
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The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world
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Coronavirus: When will California stay-at-home end? Newsom says a team is working on timing
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Coronavirus forces the Los Angeles Philharmonic to cancel the rest of 2019-20. Dudamel will forgo salary; musicians and staff face pay cuts and layoffs.
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Far from the big coastal hubs, a hospital in Albany, Ga., is struggling with one of the fiercest coronavirus outbreaks in the nation.
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The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the global food supply chain, disrupting the seafood, dairy and almond industries.
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Is it safe to have sex with my partner or with a person I met on Tinder? Can I pick my nose at home? Do I need to disinfect my groceries? A virologist answers.
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Contrary to viral videos, the FDA says to not use dish soap to wash fruits and vegetables because soap is not meant for human consumption and could make you sick.
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The people who are adapting best to working from home are the ones who have been juggling demands all along: parents.
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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
As shoppers rushed to grocery stores to stock up on food staples, they cleaned out egg aisles across the country. That has boosted egg prices.
Effective Friday, Los Angeles workers and residents must wear a mask, bandanna or other type of face covering while at essential businesses under an order from Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Data suggest the U.S. death toll from coronavirus may be around 60,000, which isn’t as high as previously projected. But the crisis is far from over.
With mechanical ventilators in short supply, doctors are scrambling to find alternatives for patients fighting the coronavirus. Here are some of their options.
Election 2020
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Bernie Sanders ends a presidential campaign that helped change the course of Democratic politics by energizing a large groups of new voters.
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Now that Bernie Sanders has left the presidential race, Joe Biden must energize a Democratic Party that is split ideologically and distracted by the pandemic and ravaged economy.
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Bernie Sanders has quit the presidential race Here are reactions from Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, President Trump, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and others.
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• Detailed maps of the cases
• The spread of the virus
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Overwhelmed by news about the coronavirus outbreak? Check out our explainer for the latest updates and ways you can prevent the spread of the virus.
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The latest updates from our reporters in California and around the world
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Our special edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including Los Angeles’ racial disparities, California’s peak predictions and how scientists are testing artificial intelligence for the ICU.
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COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles County is available by appointment only at three new drive-up sites in Palmdale, Pomona and Redondo Beach.
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How does the coronavirus spread? Should you wear a mask? What are the symptoms of COVID-19? How can you treat it? In this special edition of Coronavirus Today, we bring you comprehensive answers to some of your most pressing questions.
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Latest Coronavirus stories
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Some chocolate makers added masks to their bunnies to reflect the coronavirus era
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In the midst of this coronavirus crisis, I just wanted a simple mask for running essential errands, like a trip to the pharmacy. I made a no-sew mask out of a sock. It won’t win any fashion awards, but it will help keep my 76-year-old mother (and my husband and me) safe.
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Health and environmental groups say the study is stark evidence of the danger of weakening pollution safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic.
A slow-moving storm has unleashed steady precipitation across Southern California over the past two days, drenching urban areas with rain and pounding the mountains with powder.
A second construction worker at the SoFi Stadium development in Inglewood has tested positive for COVID-19; mandatory temperature checks are being instituted.
Showrooms are closed, but many car dealers sell online, with delivery to your door.
The next coronavirus stimulus must provide more money and more fixes
Tripp’s secretly recorded conversations with White House intern Monica Lewinsky led to the 1998 impeachment of President Clinton. She was 70.
A federal judge has denied embattled R&B singer R. Kelly’s request to be released from jail. The singer’s lawyers had argued for release based on concern about contracting the coronavirus.
Many Californians, suddenly out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, wonder how they will pay their property taxes by Friday.
Filmmakers often say the last thing they want is for people to watch their movies on a phone. Now, as Quibi launches, some are hoping they do exactly that. It may be the boldest cinematic experiment in memory.
Instagram stars Las Cardachians, a duo of Colombian satirists, capture the zeitgeist of the moment in a song that is brief and to the point.
Drake’s home-design tastes are off the charts, a new magazine spread reveals. Here are three things we took away from a visual tour of his Toronto mansion.
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For millions of Jews, Passover is the highlight of the religious year. But what do you do when the coronavirus pandemic makes it impossible to congregate?
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Streaming church services and virtual Easter egg hunts are among the ways to make the most of our first — and, we hope, last — Easter in self-isolation.
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Sichuan Impression is using WeChat and specially made delivery bags to adjust to new times
Former Times staffer Robert Hilburn opines that John Prine, who recently passed away, was one of the greatest songwriters America has ever produced.
If you love opera or “Star Trek,” have we got a show for you.
Starting this week, Latino stars from TV shows like “Vida,” “Gentefied” and “One Day at a Time” will live stream readings of student scripts.
Ross Thomas delivered 25 novels populated by colorful, chameleonic characters. Among them: “Briarpatch,” now a USA Network series.
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Coronavirus podcast
The daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano kicks off on Wednesday.
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How does the Los Angeles Times coronavirus tracker work? The people who built and maintain it explain.
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With the coronavirus spreading, mental health experts are advising people to pay attention to any feelings of anxiety or depression.
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If you have a cough and slight fever, would a call to the doctor be a sign of panic? Or in the age of coronavirus, would it be prudent?
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Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.
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Sanders spoke the plain truth where his opponents didn’t dare.
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The pandemic showed how valuable universal health coverage would be. But Sanders’ version of it, Medicare for All, is not the only way to make sure everyone is insured.
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A nation yearns for sports, a hint of normalcy, amid the coronavirus pandemic. But infectious disease experts wonder: Is it realistic?
Tayler Katoa was ecstatic when USC coach Clay Helton supported his Mormon mission, but the linebacker always wondered if the Trojans would welcome him back.
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager and top basketball executive, discusses the uncertain future of the NBA and potential title chase for the team.
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As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.
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Making gnocchi, plump potato dumplings, is as easy as making your own pasta.
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This pan-roasted honey brioche from Dyan Ng, pastry chef at Auburn, introduces a pastry technique that’s ideal for stress-relief during coronavirus.
A raucous beach party thrown by several children of Venezuela’s ruling elite has led to a cluster of coronavirus cases.
Dr. Colleen Kraft was part of the Emory University team that successfully cared for America’s first Ebola patients. She now is a cool-headed stalwart who is soothing nerves during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tens of thousands of Palestinian laborers working inside Israel can no longer travel back and forth from their homes in the occupied West Bank.
Insurgents attacked security forces in northern Balkh province and abducted the civilians, later killing them, local officials said.
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This shelter-in-place stuff has us all snacking in overdrive. Solution? Try getting something a bit healthier delivered to your front door.
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Wearing masks or other face coverings is now recommended as one way of slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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Here’s celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik’s advice for removing a gel manicure and more at home.
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Books about nature to read while avoiding the coronavirus — from classics by John McPhee and Annie Dillard to the upcoming “Book of Eels.”
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The DJ, actor, writer and former frontman for Black Flag has released the first episode of “The Cool Quarantine,” a new four-hour show on KCRW.
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These are some of the unusual new scenes across the Southland in the age of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Social and physical distancing have restricted normal gatherings. But here are a few workarounds.
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It’s our visual prompt to stay away, but stay-at-home orders have given new purpose to caution tape.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered Californians to stay at home. With businesses and popular destinations closed, The Times’ Luis Sinco documented the surreal scenes.
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Ridership on California’s largest transit system has fallen by more than half during the coronavirus outbreak as life in Los Angeles County has all but ground to a halt, officials say.
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Asian Enough Podcast
“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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TacLas Taqueras: 3 mujeres en el mundo de los tacos dominado por los hombres
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A pesar de las donaciones de los lectores del L.A. Times, Davis sigue sin recibir los más de $11.500 que ingresaron a su cuenta de PayPal
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Cinco años de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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¿Cuándo podemos volver al trabajo? Nadie lo sabe. Hasta entonces, trata de estar bien contigo mismo.
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Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Wednesday, April 8.
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Hospital and clinic officials say the federal government has taken their orders of critical supplies with no explanation.
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Who is the biggest icon in L.A. sports history? Readers get to decide.
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Need some uplifting news? Meet these three seniors who are remaining upbeat despite the coronavirus pandemic
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Hotels are housing the sick and first responders, but cruise ships are less suitable because of tight quarters and shared ventilation, experts say.
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Health and environmental groups say the study is stark evidence of the danger of weakening pollution safeguards during the coronavirus pandemic.
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In the battle for regional influence, coronavirus worries make Middle East countries vulnerable to disinformation campaigns.
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Gov. Cuomo ordered New York’s flags lowered to half-staff as the coronavirus death toll there reached 6,268, more than double the fatalities of 9/11.
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Some of the many new contraptions on the market for pets -- or are they really for pet owners?
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The pet food aisle is about to grow with dog food made from crickets, Serrano bone treats and cat food designed to curtail allergens.
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Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here’s how my days go.
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Do you want your money back for vacation lodging you didn’t get to use? Of course you do. But in many cases, you may be disappointed.
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Many people are reporting more vivid dreams while self-quarantining, taking to social media to comment on the phenomenon.
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When can we go back to work? No one knows. Until then, try to be good to yourself.
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Senator Kelly Loeffler said she and her husband are converting their investment portfolio.
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Coronavirus unemployment has hit millions. Here are some resources to help. Also, what to do when your lender won’t give you student loan relief.
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After asking $30 million for their Bel-Air abode, actress JoBeth Williams and director John Pasquin have bought a Pacific Palisades home for $9.8 million.
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The longtime Bel-Air home of late automobile executive Lee Iacocca has sold for $19.5 million.
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The Pacific Princess left on Jan. 5 for a 111-day world cruise that was cut short in mid-March. It’s currently making its way to L.A.
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Readers, show us what you’ve brought home from the world and share the back story of that weird but wonderful souvenir. And thanks for your memories.
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Amid coronavirus pandemic, these destinations have restrictions in place.
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Some ticket holders may receive extension on ticket expiration dates
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The documentary ‘Waldo on Weed’ focuses on the experimental use of cannabis to treat a 6-month-old baby boy suffering from Retinoblastoma.
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The Disney streaming service’s subscriber count has grown by 75% since February.
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Instead of recording a coronavirus public service announcement for NPR affiliate KPCC-FM in Pasadena, Randy Newman wrote a song about social distancing, “Stay Away”
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It may test the patience of adults, but “Trolls World Tour” is likely to entertain kids stuck inside during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Among parents’ top concerns is that their children will fall behind in school, a new survey shows.
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The coronavirus is widespread in Orange County. Here are the latest city-by-city case counts.
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Health officials on Wednesday reported one of the region’s largest single-day increases in confirmed COVID-19 cases and two additional deaths.
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In a statement, Orange Coast Medical Center said “the incident remained outside the hospital and our patients and staff are safe.”
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Alexis Lafreniere was ranked as the No. 1 North American skater by NHL Central Scouting in advance of the draft. Tim Stuetzle is the top international skater.
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers checks in daily with players and reminds them of their championship goal and not to use hiatus as a reason they can’t win.
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The next world track and field championships have been pushed back a year, to 2022, to accommodate the rescheduled dates of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set a record for jersey sales by an NFL team debuting a new look, with a huge assist from new quarterback Tom Brady.
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Sarah Silverman, John Cusack, Mark Ruffalo and more celebrities thanked Sen. Bernie Sanders on social media for a hard-fought presidential campaign.
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President Trump has blamed China, Obama, governors, the media and others for his administration’s failures in the pandemic. But as other presidents learned, the buck stops in the Oval Office.
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Republicans have dug in against Democratic proposals to expand mail-in balloting this fall as a fight over election rules becomes increasingly bitter.
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The masks are among the most coveted supplies needed in hospitals and medical facilities that are treating people infected with the coronavirus amid a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
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