As he and his father hid from the Germans in a Polish forest, the boy who would become a kindly suburban Southern California doctor vowed to study medicine.
Overhill Farms formed a coronavirus safety committee with its workers and union after the state opened an inspection into coronavirus health violations.
The state also surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths this week, among the highest numbers in the nation.
PG&E may cut power to 21,000 customers in parts of Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties to reduce fire danger amid dryness, heat and strong winds.
China’s oppression of Muslims reaches beyond Xinjiang into Pakistan. Why does it stay quiet?
Breonna Taylor’s mother says her daughter was failed by a lack of adequate investigation into the fatal shooting by Louisville police officers.
A truck drove through a group of protesters in Hollywood on Thursday night, striking and running over at least one person as it sped through the crowd, footage shows.
Trump’s failure to contain the coronavirus has undercut his standing among older white voters.
She will also be the first Jewish American to lie in state and just the second Supreme Court justice.
California’s ban on gas-fueled vehicles calls the auto industry’s bluff on zero emissions
After initially earning praise for its handling of the pandemic, the government is now under fire for mismanagement.
The one Laker who must prove he can play at a consistently high level for them to win a championship? It’s not LeBron James. It’s Anthony Davis.
Wolfgang Puck is opening restaurants at the Pendry hotel and residences on Sunset Boulevard. An exclusive first look at Ospero and Merois.
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Authorities want communities to evacuate from the approaching August Complex fire, but some weed growers are staying put, with lucrative buds close to harvest time.
In Israel, the holiest period on the Jewish calendar has coincided with the world’s first reimposed national coronavirus lockdown.
Pandemic living
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Los Angeles parents filed a class action lawsuit against Los Angeles Unified, saying the district is failing to provide students with their constitutional right to an education during distance learning.
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The annual Carnival parade of flamboyant samba schools in Rio de Janeiro won’t be held in February because of the coronavirus.
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The wealthy are sparing no expense when it comes to masking up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus around the world
The world is in varying stages of dealing with the coronavirus. In Mexico City, the vendors have returned to the streets and parks are packed. The continent of Africa has seen just over 30,000 deaths attributed to the coronavirus despite predictions of disaster. Sweden has so far been spared from a second wave of infections, while Spain has become the epicenter of the virus in Europe.
U.S. trade bans are spurring labor reforms in Malaysia, which produces two-thirds of the world’s disposable gloves.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including how online classrooms have redefined the act of crying in school.
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In August, the Los Angeles Times published a series on the 50th anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium antiwar demonstration. After an overwhelming response, most of the series will be collected in a 36-page zine.
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Mortgage rates are at historic lows, so there’s money to be saved there by buying a home now. But when it comes to the home’s sales price, don’t expect a discount because of the economic downturn.
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Trump’s charge that Biden doesn’t know “where he is” and belongs “in a home” have worried some voters. But the debate will show us what the truth is.
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I’m a Northern Californian but I find myself inching toward a status I never dreamed of: expat.
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No homeless people should be camping in brush areas of Los Angeles that could explode with fire. They should be evacuated.
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Judicial seats on the Superior Court may seem the most obscure ballot items, but they now loom large as building blocks in a foundation of justice.
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Mail-in ballots, registration deadlines, voting centers — we’ve got you covered with the basics of voting in the Nov. 3 election.
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More Californians will vote by mail this year because of the coronavirus. Here’s how it works.
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Here are the Los Angeles Times’ editorial board endorsements for president, California ballot measures and more.
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Fire officials say the number of burned structures could rise as high as 85 as the blaze continues to grow.
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Protesters took to the streets in Louisville, Ky., and Los Angeles after a grand jury declined to charge officers in the killing of Breonna Taylor.
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Fears of a significant spread of the Bobcat fire dissipated as Santa Ana winds failed to materialize, but foothill communities remain on high alert.
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Armed Black groups like the Minnesota Freedom Fighters work to protect the streets as calls for racial justice mount.
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‘We thought we were eternal,’ said the lucha libre star known as Olímpico. ‘We never knew something like this could happen.’
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Armed Black groups like the Minnesota Freedom Fighters work to protect the streets as calls for racial justice mount.
Casting directors and actors share their experiences auditioning via Zoom, self-tapes and — in rare cases — in person amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Jeff Pearlman talks about “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil, and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty,” which he started writing before Bryant’s death.
‘SNL’ creator Lorne Michaels didn’t rule out the return of McKinnon’s RBG impression during an interview about the show’s pandemic-set new season.
Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato and actor Max Ehrich end their engagement. The pair had been dating since March, and Ehrich proposed in July.
Pac-12 Conference university presidents and chancellors voted Thursday to start playing a seven-game season on Nov. 7.
For the 3rd consecutive playoff series the Nuggets trail 3-1. The Lakers are aware of Denver’s penchant for comebacks, which starts Saturday in Game 5.
Mookie Betts is the first Dodgers player to lead the league in jersey sales since the year-end rankings started in 2010.
If the Angels leave Anaheim, it could include a $100-million to $300-million penalty, according to a new proposal.
Paris police say two suspects are in custody in a knife attack that wounded two people outside the former offices of the newspaper Charlie Hebdo.
Christopher Vialva, 40, was convicted of killing an Iowa couple visiting Texas when he was 19.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley sayd he won’t vote for a Supreme Court nominee unless she opposes Roe vs. Wade.
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘very sorry’ about the death of a South Korean official near the countries’ disputed sea boundary, in an extremely rare apology.
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With food delivery surging during COVID-19, virtual restaurants have become a booming industry
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A steady and reliable presence in the American pantry, garlic powder is finally getting the press it always deserved.
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The iconic Pacific Dining Car restaurant, opened in 1921, has closed. The original Westlake location is auctioning off its furniture, signage and tableware. The Santa Monica location, opened in 1990, shut a few months ago. The brand will continue to exist and focus on online sales, it says on its website.
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The partnership between San Francisco-based Sunrun and the French brand aims to save 10,000 households $50 a month off electricity bills.
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When Japanese immigrants moved into one of Riverside’s nicest — and whitest — downtown neighborhoods in the early 1900s, it caused an uproar. The family had to fight to stay -- and won.
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We’ve missed a lot being cooped up. These day trips, from the beaches to the desert to the valleys, will get you out there again.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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El misterio de un violonchelo raro robado tiene un final sorprendente
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A medio año de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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Since Rajon Rondo returned to the Lakers after rehabbing from thumb surgery, he’s made an impact. Now the team rallies around the Louisville native.
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The Dodgers have won eight straight division titles. Time for a World Series title to go with it.
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California Democrats will be angry if Trump wins; Republicans will be disappointed if Biden does. And are “shy Trumpers” a thing? New research is in.
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Trump’s refusal to say that he’d peacefully transfer power may just be bluster. But there are steps he could take, and Democrats are on the alert.
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A new heat wave is building in California, bringing dangerous fire weather to parts of the already fire-scarred state. And fire season is just beginning.
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About 200,000 Orange County students are back to school amid celebrations and safety concerns, a major test of school districts’ ability to reopen campuses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The median age of people with COVID-19 in the U.S. has declined, with adults in their 20s now accounting for more cases than people in any other age group.
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A constitutional crisis over the presidential election seems unlikely, but President Trump’s comments have raised concerns.
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What sparked Hong Kong’s mass protests last year — fear of extradition to mainland China — has become a dark reality for 12 Hong Kong families.
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An Australian think tank says China is expanding secret detention centers in Xinjiang, where Uighurs are targeted in a forced assimilation campaign.
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A federal judge lifts a deadline for the census, saying a shortened schedule would produce inaccuracies that would affect political representation.
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Tom Ford, Wolk Morais and Lavie by CK offered showcases of standout spring and summer 2021 collections.
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The story of Betty Reid Soskin and how to get free entry to national parks.
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What started out as a way to add feminine flair to judicial robes ended up speaking volumes.
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I was feeling cooped up in Los Angeleaves during COVID-19. I headed to a cabin in the desert for a new perspective
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Swedish supermodel Elsa Hosk just listed her picture-perfect loft for $3.5 million in the New York City’s SoHo neighborhood.
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Here’s a look at the priciest and cheapest homes in Pasadena.
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The majority of U.S. workers who took a pay cut as COVID-19 brought the economy to a halt are still earning less than they were before, a Pew study found.
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Amazon.com Inc. is diving into the new and hotly contested market for streaming video games, the company said during a press event Thursday that also revealed a refreshed lineup of Echo smart speakers and a flying home video camera.
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Here are some travel safety tips from the experts for flying during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Most foreign travel is still off the table, but some states are easing restrictions on visitors from California.
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Going it alone has definite pluses, and tour operators now are seeing an uptick in bookings.
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Fire persists nearby, but park is expanding camping options
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“Oliver Sacks: His Own Life,” Ric Burns’ majestic documentary, profiles the unconventional physician with a talent for writing bestselling books.
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Andrew Cohn’s “The Last Shift,” starring Richard Jenkins and Shane Paul McGhie, is a wan comedy-drama that takes aim at white privilege.
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The documentary “Kiss the Ground,” narrated by Woody Harrelson, makes the case that by regenerating the Earth’s soils, we can balance the climate and save the world.
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From the director of “City of Gold,” “Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles” is a fun documentary about a high-end pastry party at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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A memorial service is scheduled Friday morning in San Bernardino for Charles Morton, 39, who died while fighting the El Dorado fire.
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In the past 10 days, there have been five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.
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UC San Diego’s smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure notification system is being released while cases at San Diego State continue to grow.
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Dr. Jeff Barke, a Newport Beach family medicine physician, has been a vocal opponent of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Dodgers clinched homefield advantage throughout the postseason, but most players won’t be living at home even for the wild-card round.
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It has been a strange and frustrating year for Galaxy and LAFC fans who have been unable to attend games because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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LeBron James didn’t hold back in his efforts to keep the Lakers ahead late in their 114-108 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4.
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Westlake High junior Emma Sun is a top tennis player in the Southland and has been a featured soloist as a pianist.
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President Trump and Joe Biden are so healthy they could be long-living ‘super-agers,’ a new study suggests. But it also fears the two campaigns will continue to ‘weaponize’ the age issue.
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Companies like DoorDash, Grub Hub, Postmates and Uber Eats must sign formal agreements with local restaurants before advertising food delivery to customers.
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In a speech in North Carolina, the president makes a series of claims about healthcare policy. Do they square with the facts?
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Mary Trump, the president’s niece, files a lawsuit alleging Donald Trump and two of his siblings cheated her out of tens of millions of dollars.
