Following Biden’s announcement, people up and down the Golden State began to foreshadow what their future might look like with a California-born politician in the second-highest job in the land.
The running mates hold their first joint appearance. Both hew toward the party’s center, disappointing the left, but a possible general election plus.
California is also a state of immigrants. And fittingly, Sen. Kamala Harris is the daughter of immigrant parents — a father from Jamaica, a mother from India.
Joe Biden has chosen California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate. She could be the first woman and first person of color to be vice president.
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As more Americans benefit from federal aid during the pandemic, some believe the discourse about the role of government in U.S. life could shift.
President Trump is promising voters he will replace the Affordable Care Act, forge a new Iran nuclear deal, end the payroll tax and achieve other ambitious goals within weeks if reelected. His ability to deliver on them is close to zero.
Lawmakers are near agreement on how to revamp the Paycheck Protection Program. But it may not be enough to help small businesses shut out of previous rounds of the government loans.
For swaths of the U.S. with concentrated Chinese populations, WeChat is a way of life. President Trump’s executive order banning the app could upend that.
A new poll shows that a majority of Californians support sweeping reforms to law enforcement — including measures that would make it easier to prosecute and sue police officers.
The UC Berkeley Labor Center study urges California officials to stockpile masks, gowns, gloves to avoid shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Naason Joaquin Garcia, leader of La Luz Del Mundo, is charged with raping young members of his church. Prosecutors have begun to make their case in court.
Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota has survived a stiff Democratic primary challenge from a well-funded opponent who tried to make an issue of her national celebrity.
Redstone’s lasting imprint will be accelerating media consolidation and hard-fought battles to build, then maintain his empire.
L.A. Board of Education approves agreement with union for structured online teaching. Critics say it needlessly shortens the traditional school day.
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The council president has set out plans for a “caretaker” to manage Huizar’s district until former state Senate Leader Kevin de León is appointed in October.
A judge labels the anti-AB 5 argument of Uber and Lyft ‘nonsense’
After seeing the impact of the coronavirus on Filipino healthcare workers, Tenzing and Zubin Carvalho came to the rescue and donated 12,500 face shields to nursing homes, schools and hospitals.
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired murals honoring Black lives and people killed by police brutality. But time poses a threat to the art.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the outbreak at San Quentin State Prison and what it means for a herd immunity strategy.
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If the coronavirus has you reaching for hand sanitizer, don’t use one with methanol. It can be toxic if absorbed through the skin, the FDA warns.
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Scam calls and COVID-19 rackets are on the rise as a result of people being stuck at home, officials warn.
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By the time we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, preventable violence will have scarred the lives — and even cost the lives — of children in the U.S.
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Police brutality didn’t just spring from the minds of racist police. It reflected the will of white people to segregate. In many ways it still does.
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The only way to guarantee Trump doesn’t ignore election results is a Biden win so decisive it’s apparent on election night.
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Pebble Mine remains a mortal threat to the people, native culture and watershed of pristine, rich and wild Southwest Alaska.
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José Roberto Álvarez worked at one of several food distribution facilities briefly closed by officials after the county said they failed to report COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Moderna agrees to supply 100 million doses of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in a deal with the Trump administration worth up to $1.5 billion.
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By the time we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, preventable violence will have scarred the lives — and even cost the lives — of children in the U.S.
POC and nature
Meet the plant power couple in Koreatown who sell fresh plant-core merch and use their platform to uplift and advocate for POC in the plant world. When COVID-19 hit L.A., Amorette Brooms reinvented her boutique as a houseplants shop and saved her business.
Mo Jackson wanted to share their love of camping with other people of color. They started BIPOC Camping Kits with that in mind
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Public health experts say the rampant spread of the coronavirus at the prison shows the dangers of trying to achieve ‘herd immunity’ with the coronavirus.
Life inside the NBA’s closed environment in Orlando means constant surveillance and medical checks. And sometimes wine. Lots and lots of wine.
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Second wave of coronavirus has businesses and the public moving from indoors to the great outdoors
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Funeral service is held for L.A. Police Officer Valentin Martinez, the agency’s first sworn employee to die of complications from COVID-19.
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When the coronavirus shut down the Smithfield pork factory in Sioux Falls, it also decimated the city’s only Spanish-speaking Catholic congregation.
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The Big 12 Conference announces its decision to forge ahead with a fall sports season, a day after the Pac-12 and Big Ten pulled the plug.
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Is your next job interview over video chat? Don’t stress. We asked the pros for their tips on nailing your next Zoom interview.
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The Sparks will partner with the L.A. County Public Health Department for a virtual roundtable discussion on Aug. 17 on the pandemic and other issues.
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The L.A. police are investigating a possible prank call that led to its SWAT team descending on the block of a leading Black Lives Matter activist.
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Sarah Cooper, who became a sensation by lip-syncing to Donald Trump on Twitter and TikTok, is getting her first comedy special thanks to Netflix.
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British Transport Police say three people died and six were injured after a passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland amid stormy weather.
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Ventura County judge refuses to close Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park and find its pastor in contempt of court for holding indoor services.
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Musician Sam Farrar of the bands Phantom Planet and Maroon 5 recently dropped $1.659 million on a single-story home in Sherman Oaks.
James Corden, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Sarah Cooper react to Joe Biden choosing Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate.
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Look for “Bad Education” to take home a couple of trophies alongside “Watchmen’s” strong haul.
Rachel Brosnahan may have three seasons of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” in the can but she still delights in the experience -- and photographs special moments.
“I can’t promise you you’re not going to get infected,” Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said to a group of his players on a videoconference call. “I got infected.”
Mookie Betts won an MVP Award as the Red Sox’s everyday leadoff hitter. Yet, the Dodgers have him batting second even as his teammates struggle at the plate.
The Dodgers, who lost 6-2 to the Padres, aren’t the only team struggling offensively. The collective batting average across the majors is the lowest since 1968.
UCLA coach Chip Kelly and players react to the Pac-12’s decision of canceling fall sports this season.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has expressed support for the far-right conspiracy theory QAnon, won the nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
British Transport Police say three people died and six were injured after a passenger train derailed in northeast Scotland amid stormy weather.
The British economy shrank by a fifth in the second quarter, marking the deepest coronavirus-related slump among the world’s seven leading economies.
Somalia’s parliament considers a bill that would allow a girl to be forced into marriage once her sexual organs mature and her family gives consent.
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Pickle tips from Porridge + Puffs chef Minh Phan, Birdie G’s chef Jeremy Fox, pickle workshop instructor Jessica Wang and Dr. Arielle Johnson.
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These versions of pickled jalapeños, one crunchy and one cooked, are easy to make for a tangy, spicy condiment.
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We asked readers for their most pressing coronavirus questions. The topics included schooling, passports, and healthcare. These are answers from experts.
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The Pavilion, on the first floor of South Coast Plaza’s North parking structure, is accessible only by appointment. About 100 boutiques are participating.
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Mo Jackson wanted to share their love of camping with other people of color. They started BIPOC Camping Kits with that in mind
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The near daily hang-outs dropped off, and the texts and phone calls plummeted — without any obvious cause.
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We’re still in a pandemic. Cover up with some of our favorite face masks.
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Fishing the L.A. River offers a respite from the stresses of a global pandemic, social unrest and partisan politics — in a convenient socially distanced setting.
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El misterio de un violonchelo raro robado tiene un final sorprendente
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At 82, Jerry West doesn’t try to hide the cracks in a fabled life. “I wish I would have done something really important in my life.”
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Kamala Harris, California’s junior senator, had been considered a top contender for VP the role since she dropped out of the presidential race in December.
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Long considered a rising star in Democratic politics, Sen. Kamala Harris will be Joe Biden’s running mate.
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The Pac-12 and Big Ten have canceled college football this fall.
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As more Americans benefit from federal aid during the pandemic, some believe the discourse about the role of government in U.S. life could shift.
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By the time we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, preventable violence will have scarred the lives — and even cost the lives — of children in the U.S.
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President Trump is promising voters he will replace the Affordable Care Act, forge a new Iran nuclear deal, end the payroll tax and achieve other ambitious goals within weeks if reelected. His ability to deliver on them is close to zero.
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In a coronavirus-induced innovation, a Texas court held what the state says was the nation’s first virtual trial by jury in a criminal case.
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The coronavirus and a heat wave are weighing heavily on Belgium, where people are living under a new series of health restrictions.
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People who have been arrested since late May on nonviolent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Portland, Ore., won’t be prosecuted.
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In a race against tides and time, workers have pumped tons of fuel from a Japanese bulk carrier ship grounded in the shallow waters of Mauritius.
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The 40-year-old pastry chef had long dreamed of opening her own bakery. Then, when she lost her job during the pandemic, she realized she had an opportunity on her hands: The Kirsh Baking Co. will now deliver freshly baked cookies to your door.
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Following stay-at-home orders, Amorette Brooms pivoted her fashion business to houseplants.
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Can students safely return to campus during the coronavirus pandemic? Parents are anxious.
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It’s critically important that schools have a solid plan in place for testing, contact tracing, quarantine and treatment.
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A reverse mortgage is one option to ease financial hardships caused by coronavirus-driven job loss.
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Amid pandemic, hotels and sports arenas get cleanliness seal from chemical companies
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Tesla Inc. is splitting its elevated shares in a 5-for-1 exchange, a move timed to make the stock less expensive for individual investors.
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Federal Trade Commission considers options after 9th Circuit appeals panel overturns lower court’s ruling that Qualcomm violated anti-monopoly laws.
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From her birth in Oakland to the Senate in Washington, D.C., these locations have helped form the new candidate for vice president.
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U.S. officials are easing warnings, but virus rates vary and other countries are nervous about Americans
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Coronavirus restrictions continue around California but most public spaces are open. The Apple fire and the Dam fire have some trails closed.
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Elvis isn’t in the building, but here’s how to connect with events and people inspired by the King
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In one of the most dramatic celebrity coronavirus messages so far, singer Stevie Nicks is imploring younger people to wear a mask.
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The deal with Albatros underscores ICM Partners’ global ambitions as it expands its footprint in Europe.
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The author discusses her quartet of novels, written fast on the heels of Brexit, Trump and the ensuing horrors and concluding with “Summer.”
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‘Vanishing Half’ author Brit Bennett talks about the inspiration behind her bestselling novel.
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A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning at 4:45 a.m. 11 miles from Clearlake, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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A woman who was 35 weeks pregnant was killed Tuesday night in a suspected DUI crash in Anaheim, authorities said.
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The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for much of Southern California this weekend, forecasting that temperatures will near record highs throughout the region.
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While on duty, an LAPD officer allegedly fondled the breasts of a woman he had found dead. Her family is suing the officer and the city of L.A.
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Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County will be Aug. 24, chosen by county supervisors for the jersey numbers 8 and 24 the late Laker wore during his career.
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The Paris Marathon has been canceled because of the coronavirus crisis after repeated attempts to find a new date fail.
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A look at some of the greatest moments in sports history to occur on Aug. 12.
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Anthony Rendon homered for a second straight game and Dylan Bundy’s hot start continued with seven scoreless innings as the Angels beat Oakland 6-0.
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Most living former EPA heads, who served under GOP and Democratic presidents, have crafted extensive recommendations for a change of course at the agency.
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Trump has gone on a rampage of executive orders, some real, some empty, some completely bogus. It’s Potemkin government – announcements that pretend to do something but don’t.
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Kamala Harris’ ascension is not unexpected. She has been a rising Democratic Party star for years.
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After presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, people online shared their thoughts on the historic decision.
