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As Washington awaits Mueller’s report, here’s what we know about the investigation

As Washington awaits Mueller’s report, here’s what we know about the investigation

By Del Quentin Wilber and Chris Megerian

Pentagon to investigate whether Shanahan used office to help Boeing

Pentagon to investigate whether Shanahan used office to help Boeing

A watchdog group alleges that the acting defense secretary has used his office to promote his former employer, Boeing Co.

Fed downgrades U.S. growth forecast and signals no more rate hikes until 2020

By Jim Puzzanghera

Disney-Fox deal fallout: Hollywood braces for big changes

USC has lost its way. Here’s how the new president can put it back on track

• USC selects Carol Folt as new president as university tries to move past scandals

Wealthy parents in admissions scandal under intense pressure to make deals. Here’s why

Wealthy parents in admissions scandal under intense pressure to make deals. Here’s why

By Richard Winton and Hannah Fry

Bay Area leads charge on fixing housing crisis. Will it work for the rest of California?

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More California students may be banned from using cell phones at school under new bill

710 Freeway reopens near Compton after intense rain and hail move out of area

Body of missing 5-year-old girl found after days of searching Stanislaus River

Mother of Trinity Love Jones, girl found dead in duffel bag, charged with murder

Bernie Sanders, at UCLA, highlights his longtime support for organized labor

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Veterans to Trump: Enough already with the attacks on late Sen. John McCain

Even veterans who voted for Trump and may do so again are offended by his attacks on war hero John McCain.

• Trump goes to Ohio to tout jobs and then attacks McCain at length

Racing experts discuss the future of the sport after rash of horse deaths at Santa Anita

How one of the most noticeable Lakers season-ticket holders is happy with the team missing the playoffs

By Arash Markazi

‘Influencers’ on social media: A new low in marketing history?

By Michael Hiltzik

Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

By Mary Forgione

Where to find the super blooms in Southern California

Are crowds ruining California’s super bloom? A debate over ‘poppy mania’

L.A. promised more housing for homeless people — but some neighborhoods are way behind

As Southern California cougars near ‘extinction vortex,’ a radical rescue plan emerges

She’s 25 and on the rise: How L.A. choreographer Micaela Taylor became a hot name

New produce guide shows eating kale is a lot dirtier than you think

New produce guide shows eating kale is a lot dirtier than you think

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Lindy West on turning her memoir into Hulu’s ‘Shrill,’ leaving Twitter and Miss Piggy

By Meredith Blake

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Around California

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

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College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

Mar 19, 2019

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

Mar 18, 2019

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

Mar 15, 2019

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

Mar 15, 2019

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mar 14, 2019

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Mar 13, 2019

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Mar 8, 2019

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

Mar 6, 2019

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

Mar 5, 2019

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Mar 5, 2019

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

Mar 2, 2019

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Mar 1, 2019

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

Feb 28, 2019

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Feb 26, 2019

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Review: Saving the big cats in documentary ‘Tigerland’

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How one of the most noticeable Lakers season-ticket holders is happy with the team missing the playoffs

By Arash Markazi

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More California students may be banned from using cell phones at school under new bill

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Catholic priest accused of groping woman during last rites

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Trump’s obsession with McCain ought to make Americans very nervous

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Pentagon to investigate whether Shanahan used office to help Boeing

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- Travel
Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

By Mary Forgione

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Get revved up for events close to home this weekend

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At City Lights in San Francisco, the boss is turning 100 and the party is on

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May 11 set for Las Vegas culinary event celebrating talents of off-Strip chefs

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Spring in Las Vegas brings blossoms inside. Take a peek at the Bellagio’s garden

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Superbloom in California and the West

Mar 19, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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Hailey Bieber, pro surfer Kelia Moniz talk Roxy Sister line

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