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Los Angeles County was, yet again, under a sweeping overnight curfew, and the nation was on edge after seven nights of chaotic protests.
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Some public health experts are bracing for a spike in COVID-19 cases in the wake of protests against police brutality.
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Trump’s ‘law and order’ campaign echoes Richard Nixon’s in 1968. But Nixon was the challenger.
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Facebook, Google and Amazon have all called for racial justice, but their records in some cases tell a different story.
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It is crucial for democracy that journalists are able to bear witness to demonstrations like the Floyd protests without being targeted by riot police.
Protests in California
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LAPD will limit use of rubber bullets on protesters, Garcetti says
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During a marathon police commission meeting Tuesday, scores of residents directed anger and concern at LAPD Chief Michel Moore.
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After the death of George Floyd while in police custody, two brothers, age 12 and 9, face the fact that racism is alive and well and could kill them.
A national conversation about racial injustice
The death of George Floyd and the ensuing protests have ignited a national conversation about racial injustice, a topic all too familiar to even the most esteemed public figures. Clippers Coach Doc Rivers recalled his own bouts with racism, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said people are being pushed to the edge. It can be especially gut-wrenching for black journalists covering the events, writes columnist LZ Granderson.
That these violent uprisings and peaceful protests are happening all over California speaks to something black people know well and others ignore.
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An oral history of the coronavirus pandemic, as told by the staffs of four iconic L.A. nightclubs: the Troubadour, McCabe’s Guitar Shop, Sound and the Satellite.
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USC will bring students back to campus this fall, with online and in-person classes and more spacing in dorms as safety measures amid the coronavirus crisis, President Carol L. Folt announced Tuesday.More Coverage
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Ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd have momentarily halted progress in the fight against the coronavirus in Los Angeles County, as officials reported an additional 60 deaths and 1,202 new cases.
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Governors of Colorado, Arkansas and Michigan tell Congress that the coronavirus has caused severe problems for state budgets.
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Operation Warp Speed aims to produce 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. If scientists succeed, it would be a first.More Coverage
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The College Board scrambles to find testing sites and puts its efforts to develop an at-home exam on hold.
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Hoping for a summer road trip? Here’s a look at which parks are open, and how open they are.
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The main concern of black people right now isn’t whether they’re standing three or six feet apart, but whether their sons, husbands, brothers and fathers will be murdered by cops.
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You’re not bad if you woke up this morning and blacked out your social media in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. But there are better ways to help.
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What happened to George Floyd, Christian Cooper and Ahmaud Arbery shouldn’t be characterized as sad anomalies, columnist L.Z. Granderson writes.
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Trump’s proposal to regulate social media is unwise, but Congress should stop the social media companies from micro-targeting political ads without users’ permission.
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COVID-19 has revealed the deep vulnerabilities of California’s bifurcated economy of immense tech wealth and low-paying service businesses.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the endeavor to fast-track a vaccine.
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Trying to get a handle on how California is reopening? Our guide includes updates and tips for remaining healthy and sane.
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The city’s “L.A. Al Fresco” program grants temporary permits to expand outdoor seating into public spaces
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The new regulations allow people in the same household to sit together on the sand. Activities like football and volleyball are still banned, and parking lots and piers remain closed.
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Trails and some lifts are ready, but options and open days are limited
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L.A. is prosecuting more than 70 businesses so far for allegedly flouting COVID-19 rules. The group includes pet groomers, salons and smoke shops.
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He was known for making incendiary comments about immigrants and white supremacy throughout his nearly two decades in Congress.
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After George Floyd’s death, former NBA player Baron Davis says people are frustrated at the lack of progress they’re seeing in fighting racial injustice.
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A video shot by a bystander shows a Sacramento police officer with his arm firmly around 18-year-old Tyzhon Johnson’s neck or chin.
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President Trump says he is seeking a new state to host the Republican National Convention after North Carolina refused to guarantee the event could be held in Charlotte without restrictions because of ongoing concerns over the coronavirus.
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A magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported Tuesday evening at 9:36 p.m., 23 miles from Barstow, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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A lawyer for Scott Peterson, convicted in 2004 of murdering his wife, Laci, told the California Supreme Court Tuesday that Peterson was denied a fair trial.
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Season 2 of “Dirty John,” with Amanda Peet and Christian Slater, focuses on La Jolla’s Betty Broderick, who murdered her ex-husband and his new wife in 1989.
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How the owner of Sunnin in Santa Monica faced the aftermath of vandalism.
A black-owned Oklahoma newspaper would not let the state forget the day white mobs murdered hundreds of African Americans in Tulsa.
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Smithfield, one of the nation’s largest pork plants in Sioux Falls, S.D., shut down after nearly a quarter of its workers contracted the coronavirus. As it reopens, refugees who work the factory floor and hog farmers wonder if the risks are worth it.
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From the first deaths in February, the U.S. has lost more than 100,000 lives in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Visual look at the third phase to reopen California amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Digital-art memorials to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and other black victims of white violence are rallying cries for social justice.
“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris announced that two powerful episodes of the show will air as reruns tonight on ABC in observance of Blackout Tuesday.
Craig Gore has been fired from Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order: SVU” spinoff for threatening to shoot looters in comments on a Facebook photo.
Series creators, including Chuck Lorre and Dan Levy, exchange ideas on what new TV productions might look like. Think cellophane for starters.
Podcasts
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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‘It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders’ is a podcast hosted by columnist and reporter Patt Morrison.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Protests over police brutality and the death of George Floyd continued across Southern California on Tuesday, marking the fifth day demonstrators have taken to the streets to demand racial justice.
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Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic Belmont Park roller coaster must be run daily to keep its machinery tuned up.
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The school said it was “troubled” by reports that the stadium was used as a field jail.
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USC announced Tuesday that it will offer on-campus classes in the the fall, a move that might boost the chances that the Trojans’ football team plays this season.
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Grant Napear, a longtime TV broadcaster for the Sacramento Kings, resigned after tweeting “ALL LIVES MATTER” to DeMarcus Cousins.
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La orden ejecutiva de Trump dirigida a Twitter se basa en una ley llamada Sección 230 - que puede ser la ley más importante para el discurso en Internet
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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Un video de Twitter del oficial Jared Yuen gritando “Cállate, b -" recibe más de 11 millones de visitas.
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Doc Rivers encapsulates plight of black athletes: ‘When they’re wearing the uniform, they’re seen as an athlete. When they take it off, it’s a problem.’
In wake of George Floyd’s death, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts blamed U.S. leaders for not doing enough when it comes to stopping racism.
USC announced Tuesday that it will offer on-campus classes in the the fall, a move that might boost the chances that the Trojans’ football team plays this season.
About 125 players, coaches and staff of the Rams participated in a videoconference to discuss the death of George Floyd.
Figures across the political spectrum have been quick to defend their own citizens as peaceful protesters while accusing outsiders of fomenting the unrest.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s long silence came when a reporter asked him to comment on Trump’s threat to use the armed forces to quell violence.
Officer Derek Chauvin was disciplined for pulling a woman from her car and frisking her during stop for speeding, one of 17 times he’s been investigated.
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Quarantine baking means lots of banana bread. This whole-wheat banana muffin recipe with buttered pecans on top is another way to use overripe bananas.
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Centro Basco has fed the local Basque community for 80 years. Will its traditions survive COVID-19?
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Fast and easy, this pantry-staple waffle recipe includes an ingredient you already own to guarantee crispness: oil.
Staying Home
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Instead, trying to remain positive about the coronavirus isolation, I created a quarantine bucket list. One item on it was to try online dating again and make more of an effort. I would try to make a real connection.
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Housekeepers may not be deemed “essential workers,” but they have long been part of the family dynamic in America. As states move to reopen, is it safe for them to return?
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Check out our favorite must-wear looks.
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There are at least three types of relationship issues amid the shutdown, and recognizing them may be our best protection against breakups and divorce.
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Hidden shampoo, faculty meetings from the bathroom and other pandemic confessions from readers.
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This easy citrus marmalade recipe preserves the best of Southern California oranges and clementines. It’s a great coronavirus stay-at-home project.
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MLS appears intent on destroying itself rather than joining the players in making the financial concessions necessary to resume its 25th anniversary season.
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Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter.
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Most business owner policies cover property damage and loss in protest situations. But it’s often up to the owner to choose how much insurance to buy.
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President Trump threatened to use the military to end the civil unrest in cities.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the dilemma of protesting during the pandemic and how to do it safely.
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The LAPD has been collecting evidence throughout the protests, mostly in the form of video, that could be used to identify people and bring charges.
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Operation Warp Speed aims to produce 300 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year. If scientists succeed, it would be a first.More Coverage
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The Chargers coach shares his thoughts on George Floyd’s death, his relationship and experience with law enforcement and Colin Kaepernick.
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The Philippine president is suspending his decision to terminate a key defense pact with the United States, at least temporarily avoiding a major blow to one of America’s oldest alliances in Asia.
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A county in northern Virginia pulled its officers out of the District of Columbia after they helped clear peaceful protesters from a park so that President Trump could have a photo opportunity outside the White House.
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Images of police brutality, protest and violence are hard to avoid and present a challenge for parents. Tell us how you’re talking to your kids.
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A conversation is happening around anti-racism — what it is and what it looks like in practice. Here’s what you should know.
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After a hiatus due to the coronavirus outbreak, Garden Calendar is back with a few real-time (and virtual) plant-oriented events in Southern California.
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This has been a banner spring for plant sales in Southern California, but no one is celebrating. They’re too busy trying to keep up with demand from coronavirus gardeners.
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COVID-19 has Thom Mayne, Michael Maltzan, Barbara Bestor, Rachel Allen and more Los Angeles architects rethinking design, from balconies to doorknobs.More Coverage
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What to do this summer locally and at home
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A tech-focused civil liberties group on Tuesday sued to block President Trump’s executive order that seeks to regulate social media, saying it violates the 1st Amendment and chills speech.
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In Hollywood, a one-bedroom residence at the El Cabrillo, a complex built for filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, is on the market for $899,998.
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Jonathan Sadowski’s Valley Village home, complete with a garage converted into a lounge, is on the market for $1.098 million.
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With Facebook employees publicly protesting the company’s decision to let inflammatory posts by President Trump stand, Mark Zuckerberg hosted a companywide video call to address their concerns, but yielded little ground.
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Inyo National Forest awaits word from health and law enforcement officials before letting hikers up the 14,000-foot peak of Mt. Whitney.
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Roads and picnic areas will reopen, but campgrounds and lodgings will remain closed.
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In coming days, Yellowstone National Park will open more entrances, then lodgings and services.
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The park opened for Memorial Day, then closed, and reopens again Friday
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Chris Mason plays young Dan Broderick in “Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story” — and developed a mean impersonation of counterpart Christian Slater to do it.
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Suárez celebrated the common man and satirized the rich, corrupt and arrogant
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What’s on TV Wednesday, June 3: ‘At Home With Amy Sedaris’; COVID-19; TV talk shows; movies on TV
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For The Times’ Envelope Showrunners Roundtable, “Mrs. America” creator Dahvi Waller explained why she explored feminism through an anti-feminist’s lens.
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The helicopter, contracted by Pacific Gas & Electric, hit a power line and crashed into a Fairfield hillside.
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Thousands of people gathered outside Mayor Eric Garcetti’s residence and chanted in vigorous opposition to his response so far to citywide protests.
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Columnist LZ Granderson spoke with protesters in downtown Los Angeles and found a readiness toward goodwill and solidarity.
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The California Legislative Black Caucus reflected on the death of George Floyd and urged the passage of several bills intended to address inequality in the state.
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The NFL is requiring teams to have training camps at their team facilities and not hold joint practices in an effort to reduce coronavirus exposure.
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The NHL will choose two cities among 10 candidates to act as hubs for its potential return this summer. Here’s a look at the pluses and minuses for each city.
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Los Angeles is one of 10 cities being considered a hub for the NHL’s return. L.A. has held many big events at Staples Center, but its bid is a longshot.
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Sky Brown, an 11-year-old skateboarder with Olympic aspirations, reportedly suffered skull fractures and a broken left wrist and hand after flying off a ramp.
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Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation’s ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Biden likens Trump to violent segregationists in response to George Floyd protests, decries gassing of demonstrators for a church ‘photo-op.’
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The law does allow a president to send troops to a state over the state government’s objections, but only under specific circumstances.
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Joe Biden takes an opportunity to portray himself as a leader, stepping up events as protests nationwide appear to leave President Trump paralyzed.
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