Instead of drawing up lists of guests and gifts, we’re cataloging the things we cannot do as temperatures drop and coronavirus cases soar.
Students created a 90-minute video in remembrance of the one-year anniversary of a violent shooting on the Santa Clarita campus that left two students dead and three others injured.
The festival of lights takes on new meaning this year for Indian Americans in California who supported Biden and Harris.
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
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It turns out Trump supporters read my column, and they don’t like it much.
Younger people are driving the increase in new coronavirus cases, with those under 50 comprising nearly three-quarters of the cases reported Saturday.
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As Texas surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases, the state, like much of the nation, is overwhelmed by a virus that is more stubborn than the will of many quarantine-fatigued Americans who want to wish it away.
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A federal judge in New York has ruled that acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf assumed his position unlawfully, therefore invalidating his suspension of DACA.
Trump supporters, white nationalists and others gather in the nation’s capital to echo his baseless claims of election fraud.
USC was fortunate to beat Arizona, but at least the Trojans are playing and coach Clay Helton is keeping things in perspective during the pandemic.
A massive celebration after the Notre Dame-Clemson game was a potential super-spreader event, but experts say it could shed light on the coronavirus.
2020 would be my year. I updated my online dating profile, I planned two international vacations and scheduled several road trips with friends. And then the pandemic hit.
A New York man has been arrested in connection with an unprovoked assault against Rick Moranis last month.
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Georgia has long been a reliably red Southern state. Biden becomes the first Democratic presidential candidate to win it since 1992.
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The post-election divisions in America run deep. The nation is polarized. But many efforts are underway to get people who don’t vote the same talking and listening to on another.
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A blue-state liberal and a red-state conservative discuss the election and what comes next.
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I had nothing except a functioning immune system to offer in the war against the pandemic, but I figured it ought to be put to use.
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The energy I’ve seen from young Black people who went to the polls came from a desire to oust a far-right president who shows no respect for American democracy. But that energy cannot be taken for granted.
News From Space
If you need a break from the news here on Earth, check out what’s been happening beyond our atmosphere. A NASA spacecraft safely stored samples from an asteroid, but not before spilling some of the precious material into space. The moon might have more water than previously thought. A mystery object heading toward Earth may be an old rocket. Increased space travel means more toilets are needed, so NASA is testing a $23-million potty.
On Sunday, SpaceX will embark on the first of its regular missions to launch crew to the International Space Station. It’s expected to usher in more commercial opportunities in low-Earth orbit.
Visual Storytelling
John Levin, a wax cylinder collector, purchased a box of cylinders from someone in the Midwest. After months of research, he thinks he discovered some of the earliest musical recordings from Los Angeles.
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Two families’ struggle for justice reveals the dark truth of Saudi Arabia’s labor system.
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When George Floyd was killed, Jesse Ugstad filmed his white mom, who did a one-person Black Lives Matter march in their small Minnesota village of under 700. The small act of protest spurred a reckoning.
“Moonbase 8,” “Alex Rider,” and “The Astronauts” will transport you to barren deserts, snowy mountainsides and the far reaches of space.
A certain character from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” has finally been referenced on “The Mandalorian.” Here is her back story.
Actor Vince Vaughn is getting some of the best reviews of his career for his ‘thoughtful’ performance in ‘Freaky,’ a new horror-comedy from Blumhouse.
Friday’s ‘Science and Medicine’ panel featured Nicholas Christakis, Debora MacKenzie and Sonia Shah, with The Times’ Soumya Karlamangla moderating.
Dustin Johnson fired a seven-under-par 65 on Saturday for a four-stroke lead going into the final round of the Masters, where he’ll try to slam the door Sunday.
The Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and the Chargers’ Justin Herbert, the Nos. 5 and 6 picks of the 2020 draft, face off in Miami as quarterbacks on the rise.
With UCLA set to play Cal after its game against Utah was canceled because of positive coronavirus tests, the Bruins must make quick adjustments.
Golf players and officials hope that allowing fans to bet on player performances and tournaments, like the Masters, will help drive engagement.
Iota became the 13th hurricane of the Atlantic season early Sunday, threatening to bring another dangerous system to the two countries.
The leader of Ethiopia’s Tigray region has confirmed firing missiles at neighboring Eritrea’s capital, and he is threatening more, saying that “we will take any legitimate military target and we will fire.”
Under a cease-fire, Armenia is ceding territories outside the Nagorno-Karabakh region to Armenia, a move certain to aggravate ethnic animosity.
Priests, lay experts and canon lawyers say the Vatican needs to revisit how the church protects its seminarians, nuns and even rank-and-file parishioners from problem bishops and cardinals.
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Stone Soup Farm in Oak Glen, Calif., shows visitors how to make apple butter during weekends in November.
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After almost a year of being at home and the same old, same old, reinvigorate your Thanksgiving table with a fresh outlook on the traditional holiday staples.
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After barely hanging in for months amid a multitude of pandemic-related challenges thrown at restaurants, the husband-and-wife team behind Hope Cafe & Catering in Old Town Pasadena might throw in the towel.
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AAA says nearly 48 million people are expected to hop into their vehicles for the Turkey Day trek this year. If you’re getting on the road, keep hand sanitizer, gloves and masks fully stocked.
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Be prepared for bus and rail services to operate less frequently, or sometimes not at all. Here’s what else to know about using Metro bus and light rail, Metrolink trains or the LAX FlyAway Bus.
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There’s a limited number of tickets sold to allow for social distancing, and reservations will be required for seats on popular Southern California routes.
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Airplane fares are rising, middle seats are filling up and the number of people flying has nearly doubled since June. Here are things to know if you’re traveling by plane.
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With care, you can reduce the risks that come with spending a night in a hotel or motel. Use these tips when choosing a room and for when you arrive at your destination.
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For those looking to travel this holiday season with kids, take advantage of technology, keep lots of hand sanitizer at the ready and do some research beforehand.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Una oleada invernal de COVID-19 es inevitable, dicen los expertos, aunque su magnitud depende de lo que hagamos. Cientos de miles de vidas penden de un hilo.
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¿Por qué los Dodgers capturarán su primer título de Serie Mundial desde 1988? Hay una confiabilidad en este equipo que estuvo ausente en años anteriores
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Dejará la Casa Blanca, pero Trump no se irá. Su política tóxica perseguirá a los republicanos y al país durante años.
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A nude statue honoring feminist Mary Wollstonecraft gets flamed. Plus, the Hammer’s biennial in COVID limbo and more in our weekly arts newsletter
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L.A. Times Book Club explores the many worlds of science fiction writer author Octavia E. Butler.
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A coronavirus outbreak tied to a wedding reception caused 177 infections and 7 COVID-19 deaths. It shows why health officials are nervous about holiday gatherings.
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With lines of communication fraying between right and left, the L.A. Times hands over its letters page to conservatives, most of whom support Trump.
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Officials reported nearly 3,800 new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, the highest number of confirmed cases in one day since July.
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A season of disappointment and depression as COVID-19 rages
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As Texas surpasses 1 million coronavirus cases, the state, like much of the nation, is overwhelmed by a virus that is more stubborn than the will of many quarantine-fatigued Americans who want to wish it away.
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A massive celebration after the Notre Dame-Clemson game was a potential super-spreader event, but experts say it could shed light on the coronavirus.
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Neve Campbell, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan and other “Scream” stars are back for a virtual reunion today benefiting the National Breast Cancer Coalition.
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Singer-songwriters Isbell and Shires were dumbfounded that Wednesday’s CMA Awards didn’t honor John Prine or Billie Joe Shaver, or promote mask-wearing.
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What’s on TV Saturday, Nov. 14, plus Sunday Talk shows: The premiere of “History’s Greatest Mysteries” on History Channel; Golf’s “2020 Masters Tournament”
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Rich, whose position at the company was elevated in 2018, has been with Warner Bros. for more than two decades.
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USC officials had hoped to bring 5,000 students back into campus housing, but a surge in L.A. County coronavirus cases has dashed those plans.
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Joe Biden won the 2020 election. But even amid celebrations in California, the coronavirus continues to spread.
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A travel advisory issued Friday encourages Californians to stay local and avoid nonessential travel, and asks those who arrive from another state or country to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Warm weather, gusty offshore winds and low humidity will elevate fire danger in Southern California
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Kedon Slovis passed for 325 yards and led USC to another comeback victory, but he admits he wasn’t at his best and vows to fix his throwing mechanics.
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USC flirted with disaster for a second consecutive week before earning a comeback victory, this time prevailing 34-30 in the last minute at Arizona.
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No. 9 Miami rallied to edge Virginia Tech, while No. 2 Notre Dame prevailed at Boston College and No. 11 Oregon won at Washington State.
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The roles have switched, the Seahawks riding their offense and the Rams relying on defense, but the matchup is still key to supremacy in the NFC West.
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Republican leaders in four critical states won by President-elect Joe Biden say they won’t participate in a legally dubious scheme to flip their state’s electors to vote for President Trump.
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Joe Biden is president-elect, yet Democrats are consumed by infighting and finger-pointing after failing to win hoped-for gains in Congress and state legislatures.
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Oakland voters were told the ballot marking device kept a digital record of their selections on federal, state and local races. In reality, the device only makes marks on a paper ballot that must be deposited in a ballot box.
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After more than a week of speaking only in tweets, President Trump on Friday addressed the worsening pandemic amid calls for him to aid the transition to Joe Biden.
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The seven-day rolling average for coronavirus-related deaths reported daily in the U.S. rose from about 828 on Oct. 30 to 1,047 on Friday, data show.
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Egypt discovers at least 100 ancient coffins, some with mummies inside, and around 40 gilded statues in a vast necropolis south of Cairo.
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In Zimbabwe, a country beset by a worsening economic crisis, American $1 bills are king as shoppers rely on them to buy necessities and other small purchases.
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Tropical Storm Iota was brewing in the Caribbean Sea early Saturday, threatening another strike for Nicaragua and Honduras, countries recently hammered by Hurricane Eta.
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We trace Princess Diana’s fashion evolution in this photo timeline, from her courtship with Prince Charles to the months before her untimely death.
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Graphic designer Nemuel DePaula’s flower truck, Lenita by Grita, has become his lifeline during COVID-19. His motto: ‘Stop and smell the flores.’
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Rue Mapp started the organization to help Black people build skills and feel safe in the outdoors.
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Snow means winter sports and ski resorts opening. Plus L.A.'s unsung Verdugo Mountains and where to ride a horse in Griffith Park
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Big names listing their big homes also include rapper Logic, for $5 million in Calabasas, and National League MVP Christian Yelich, for $6.3 million in Malibu.
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In Beverly Hills, a dazzling Midcentury designed by Hal Levitt finds new ways to emphasize indoor-outdoor living across more than 6,000 square feet. Asking price: $26 million.
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When the pandemic struck, some side hustles fell by the wayside. You’d be hard-pressed to find work as a mystery shopper or dog sitter, for instance. Now those jobs are coming back.
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The Standard & Poor’s 500 closed at a record high on Friday as optimism built among investors that a coming vaccine for the coronavirus will help end the shutdowns that have devastated the economy.
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Reserving a vacation rental with Airbnb or Vrbo may be a good way to minimize contact with others and enjoy a change of scenery. Here are things to consider before you book.
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Traveling through the second busiest airport in the country isn’t usually stress free. Use these tips, including arriving extra early and going nuts with hand sanitizer, to make your trip a little easier.
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How to travel this holiday season by plane, train and car, and how to safely stay in a hotel or a rental. If you’re staying local, we have ideas for how to spend the time.
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Experts urge travelers to avoid ride share, but if you have to use one, be aware of these guidelines. For example, Uber requires passengers to wear masks and Lyft forbids passengers from sitting in the front seat.
