July 13, 2020

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The stricter measures to close gyms, churches and other services are targeted at some of the most populous regions in the state, where 80 percent of California residents live.

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For many, the 215-year-old mission church was where they went to Mass, married, celebrated. For others, it’s a reminder of Spaniards’ brutal domination and near-extermination of Native Americans.

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Back to school

What exactly will college look like when school starts in the fall? Everything from dorm life to lecture halls are being reimagined with social distancing in mind. Staying connected to your friends and community will be more important than ever, but should go beyond just social media. Student media, group chats and Zoom — in moderation — will be key to student life in the age of coronavirus.

Last school year, you might have spent weeknights in a study room with poor circulation, surrounded by friends as you crammed for exams.

The pandemic in photos

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Interviews with more than a dozen BIPOC performers and staff at the Groundlings and UCB reveal systemic problems within L.A.'s sketch and improv world.

Amid nationwide marches for Black lives, Black animation professionals speak about systemic racism in the industry and the need for diversity.

Highland Park has long been the heart of L.A.'s musical bohemia, home to Chicano punk and Billie Eilish. Now, COVID-19 threatens the scene’s very existence.

An annual PwC report on the podcast industry projects that ad revenues will increase nearly 15% in 2020, piercing $1 billion, versus a pre-pandemic forecast of 29.6%.

The Washington Redskins are changing their controversial name. Possible new monikers include the RedWolves, Warriors or RedTails.

Pitcher Patrick Sandoval is the first Angels player to acknowledge testing positive for COVID-19. He joined the team in training camp last week.

The Galaxy will face the Portland Timbers while LAFC will take on the Houston Dynamo in their opening matches of the MLS Is Back tournament Monday.

Hong Kong also ordered gyms and bars to close for a week, restored strict limits on public gatherings and introduced fines for anyone refusing to wear a mask on public transport.

China is banning entry to U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz over their criticism of its policies toward minority groups, including Muslim Uighurs.

Video showing a Pennsylvania police officer with his knee on a man’s neck trying to restrain him has prompted protests.

Pope Francis says he is pained over Turkey’s decision to change Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, built as a Christian cathedral, from a museum to a mosque.

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