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L.A. teachers union and school district reach a contract agreement

Smaller classes. New community schools. Here’s what’s inside the tentative deal that could end the strike.

By Howard Blume and Sonali Kohli

Trump plans State of the Union address next week, despite Pelosi request to delay

Under Roberts, Supreme Court wades into transgender debate, avoids other tough issues

Under Roberts, Supreme Court wades into transgender debate, avoids other tough issues

By David G. Savage

U.S. intelligence agencies see isolationism and weakening Western order as threats

A 36-page analysis marks the latest sign of discord between the nation’s spy services and President Trump.

By Chris Megerian

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to remove the Juvenile Justice Division from corrections officials’ control

California is one of only 10 states that houses its juvenile justice division under a state corrections agency.

By Jazmine Ulloa

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2019 Academy Award nominations are all over the map

Lady Gaga on her two Oscar nods, a possible ‘Shallow’ performance and Bradley Cooper's snub

Yalitza Aparicio becomes second Mexican best actress nominee

Behind Oscar’s snub of box-office smash ‘Won't You Be My Neighbor?’

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Suspect in Malibu shootings pleads not guilty

Suspect in Malibu shootings pleads not guilty

Newark airport flights are temporarily halted after drone sighting

For 2019 homeless count, thousands of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

L.A. City Council backs Hollywood project with new apartment towers

Google self-driving spinoff Waymo plans a factory in Detroit area

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As chaos grows in Venezuela, opposition leader calls for national protest

Roughly 80% of the people in Venezuela now live in poverty and the lack of jobs, food and medicine have forced an estimated 3 million people — 10% of the population — to flee in search of better lives.

By Mery Mogollon and Chris Kraul

• Gustavo Dudamel speaks out on Venezuela protests and tells the people of his homeland: 'I'm with you'

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

By Sonja Sharp

L.A. may charge drivers by the mile, adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

By Laura J. Nelson

Here are all the things Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s critics get wrong about federal taxes

By Michael Hiltzik

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

By Bill Plaschke

Reggie Young, guitarist for Elvis, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings, dies at 82

Mariano Rivera becomes the first Baseball Hall of Fame unanimous selection

Mariano Rivera becomes the first Baseball Hall of Fame unanimous selection

Zadie Smith, Rachel Kushner among nominees for 2019 National Book Critics Circle Awards

Zadie Smith, Rachel Kushner among nominees for 2019 National Book Critics Circle Awards

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Folia Collective, a houseplant lover's haven, reopens in roomy new Eagle Rock digs

By Lisa Boone

• 5 ways to save your plants when the temperatures dip near freezing

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Around California

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Jan 20, 2019

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Jan 20, 2019

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Jan 18, 2019

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

Jan 17, 2019

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

Jan 17, 2019

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Jan 15, 2019

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Jan 12, 2019

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

Jan 12, 2019

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

Jan 11, 2019

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

Jan 11, 2019

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Jan 11, 2019

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

Jan 10, 2019

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Jan 6, 2019

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Jan 6, 2019

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

Jan 3, 2019

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- Arts & Culture
Gustavo Dudamel speaks out on Venezuela protests and tells the people of his homeland: 'I'm with you'

By Mark Swed

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- Ducks
Up next for the Ducks: Wednesday vs. St. Louis

By Los Angeles Times Staff

13m

- Politics
U.S. intelligence agencies see isolationism, weakening Western order as threats

By Chris Megerian

33m

- World
As chaos grows in Venezuela, opposition leader calls for national protest

By Mery Mogollon and Chris Kraul

1h

- Opinion
The Supreme Court's 'peyote decision' limited freedom of religion. Is it in trouble?

By Michael McGough

1h

- Company Town
Netflix joins MPAA in a sign of the streaming company's film growth

By Ryan Faughnder

53m

- Travel
Flight attendants aren't in it for the money. That's what their second jobs are for

By Elliott Hester

Jan 21, 2019

A Bali vacation sounds magical — and it is when you help keep the island beautiful

Jan 20, 2019
The 2004 tsunami could have killed me. I escaped, but it changed my perspective

Jan 20, 2019
Highway 1 reopens in two spots near Big Sur that were closed because of storm

Jan 18, 2019
5 off-the-grid hotels where nature and comfort meet

Jan 18, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

- Books
In the "The Hod King," a man goes on a mystical quest when his wife vanishes on their steampunkish honeymoon

By Ant Jones

3h

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