Longtime friends and collaborators Thundercat and Flying Lotus are each nominated for a Grammy Award for ‘It Is What It Is,’ an album marked by loss.
Voters in a state Senate district that stretches from Century City to South L.A. will head to the polls today to elect the successor of a seat previously held by Supervisor Holly Mitchell.
There were 15 anti-Asian hate crimes reported in the city in 2020, compared to seven in 2019.
The rare veto override came as the L.A. City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti try to resolve how to spend funds cut from the LAPD to aid communities of color.
‘El Pino,’ a beloved East L.A. bunya tree, is generating controversy. Developer Art Gastelum says he won’t damage it. These organizers don’t trust him.
There were more than two dozen people traveling in the SUV when it collided with a big rig.
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Biden pulled Neera Tanden’s nomination to serve as his budget director. She didn’t have enough Senate votes to be confirmed.
Officials had projected it would be July before the U.S. had shots for all adults, but President Biden said Tuesday that milestone would come in May.
Relatively wealthy areas of L.A. County have had more than 20% of their population vaccinated while less than 10% of some lower-income areas are vaccinated.
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Chris D’Elia, who just addressed sexual misconduct that came to light in July, is sued by a woman who says he sought pictures and sex from her when she was 17.
California’s largest reservoirs are storing anywhere between 38% and 68% of capacity.
Angelenos can be spotted a mile away in other locales, waiting for the walk sign while locals jaywalk with abandon.
When the ‘Punky Brewster’ star embarked on a new documentary, she found that confronting her past, including surviving sexual assault, was the only way forward.
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In a new interview on Australian TV, HFPA member Jenny Cooney said the lack of Black members was a problem the group was previously unaware of.
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The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy says it will stop publishing six of his books because of racist and insensitive imagery.
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After Rachel Lindsay criticized Chris Harrison for defending the racist actions of a contestant, ‘Bachelor’ producers defended her against a backlash.
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Violence and hate incidents directed at Asian Americans have surged across California since the pandemic, with some blaming Asians because of the coronavirus’ origins in Wuhan, China.
Victims’ lawyers criticized the proposal, which would also include money from the Boy Scouts of America’s insurers.
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Pink’s Hot Dogs, a Los Angeles culinary institution since 1939, reopened March 1 after a nearly two-month COVID-related closure. The hot dog stand voluntarily shut down in early January amid a citywide coronavirus spike.
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Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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Racist attacks on Asian Americans have worsened during the pandemic, inflamed by anti-Chinese rhetoric. One O.C. family’s neighbors mobilized to help.
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There’s still a risk if one person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and another person hasn’t been, experts say.
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When was the moment you realized life would change? We wants readers to share their thoughts almost a year into the COVID-19 pandemic upending society.
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Are the governors of Texas and Mississippi hard of hearing? Or do they not care to listen to lady scientists? Because the head of the CDC just said states should not rush to reopen or they risk a resurgence of COVID-19.
‘The Scary of Sixty-First,’ the debut film from the ‘Red Scare podcast host, blends conspiracies and the occult as two young women move into Jeffrey Epstein’s former apartment.
The longtime friends and collaborators are each nominated for a Grammy Award for ‘It Is What It Is,’ an album marked by loss.
“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria introduced their sixth child on social media Tuesday, less than six months after welcoming their fifth child.
The self-effacing humor on display in “Mank” masks his character’s fear of inadequacy, Gary Oldman says. He speaks from experience.
The Clippers fell short against the Celtics 117-112 on Tuesday in Boston, despite Reggie Jackson’s 25-point night in the absence of Kawhi Leonard because of back spasms.
Lakers center Marc Gasol will not play against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday because of the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
USC’s 2021 football schedule provides reasons for hope that the Trojans could again be serious contenders for a Pac-12 championship.
Mickey Callaway says he had consensual extramarital affairs, according to a report by the Athletic that details how the Cleveland Indians were informed.
The measure would repeal the extraordinary powers they gave Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the start of the pandemic, limiting his directives to those ‘necessary to reduce the spread or increase vaccinations.’
Ex-Homeland Security agent Felix Cisneros Jr. is accused of taking bribes from an organized crime figure in return for law-enforcement favors.
The Biden administration’s first test over what it promised would be a tough approach to Saudi Arabia has left both Riyadh and its critics unhappy.
Supreme Court weighs Democrats’ challenge to Republican-sponsored election rules in Arizona. Do the rules discriminate based on race?
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Jorge Alvarez-Tostado sears the mushrooms for his tacos de hongos until they’re as crisp as chips, then soaks them with a salsa macha vinaigrette.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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Muchos miembros de la marginada comunidad latina LGBTQ, algunos de los cuales son trabajadores de primera línea, se han visto profundamente afectados por la pandemia y no pueden encontrar ayuda.
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Marjorie Leach, 101, is one of those men and women who are at least 100 years old and have survived COVID-19.
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A sewing machine, a Pacific freighter and a Detroit family’s loss: The story of one body bag’s life cycle and the hands that touched it along the way.
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Never experiencing the relief of seeing COVID patients recover takes it toll on crematorium workers. One worries he’ll develop a ‘hard heart, a cold heart.’
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The pandemic isn’t over. But a spate of good news has improved the outlook for Hollywood and movie theaters.
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The first week of camp was set aside for medical exams, COVID-19 testing and a coronavirus quarantine.
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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, after being forced to close two weeks into its 2020 season, is set to reopen with new social distancing rules on Monday.
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Why you should care about monarch butterflies, enjoy a musical accompaniment on your Griffith Park hike and marvel at these Yosemite firefall photos.
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Staying indoors is driving us crazy. Thanks to a new company, you can book a garden in Los Angeles just like an Airbnb.
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Today’s car traveler must be a road warrior, never caught unawares by this strange new travel world.
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The Desert X biennial in and around Palm Springs has released its artist lineup, led by Judy Chicago. She will stage her work near the Living Desert.
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The good news that LAUSD received enough vaccine doses for all elementary schools is only one aspect of union demands.
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Woods was already recovering from his fifth back surgery when he got behind the wheel Tuesday morning. By the time he was pulled from the vehicle, he was unable to stand.
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Switching to digital-only receipts for transactions would be good for the environment. But it would be another nail in the coffin of your privacy.
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CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ drew its smallest audience since its season premiere but still was the highest-rated prime-time show in the week of Feb. 22-28.
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What’s on TV tonight, Wednesday, March 3: “S.W.A.T.” on CBS; “The Conners” on ABC and more
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Nahnatchka Khan’s new sitcom pays homage to the power of pro wrestling, a spectacle that transcends language and culture. Including in her own family.
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Amy Poehler directs and co-stars in ‘Moxie,’ a comedy with Hadley Robinson as a shy teen turned campus rebel.
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Authorities said they are still unsure what brought the SUV into the path of the truck and why so many people were inside of it.
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Dangerous explosives were found and rendered safe at a Sacramento elementary school just before a group of children were expected to arrive, officials said.
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San Francisco moves into the less restrictive red tier for reopening, allowing indoor dining, salon treatments and Ferris wheel rides once again.
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The five other sailors suffered minor to serious injuries in the chain-reaction crash near San Onofre State Beach, the CHP says.
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Health and safety precautions are enforced, so attending a Dodgers or Angels Cactus League game this spring looks to be an enjoyable experience.
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Kawhi Leonard was ruled out right before the Clippers’ game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday because of back spasms.
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Participants for the NBA All-Star slam dunk, three-point shooting and skills contests were announced Tuesday in advance of Sunday’s exhibition in Atlanta.
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Nneka Ogwumike, the WNBA most valuable player when she led the Sparks to the 2016 championship, has re-signed with the team.
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Ten progressive Senate Democrats asked President Biden to support a plan to send recurring relief checks to Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vernon Jordan, a civil rights activist and former advisor to President Clinton who survived a 1980 assassination attempt, has died at 85.
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The United States and European Union will jointly impose additional sanctions against Russia for poisoning Kremlin opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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Walgreens and CVS Health pharmacies challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recent comments that the state reallocated vaccine doses based on their poor performance, saying that is “inaccurate and misinformed.”
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Police in Myanmar repeatedly used tear gas and rubber bullets against crowds protesting last month’s coup.
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The governors of Texas, Michigan and Louisiana eased COVID restrictions on bars, restaurants and other businesses, as did the mayor of San Francisco.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders have announced an agreement to give school districts $2 billion to open schools for California’s youngest students.
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Texas horned lizards, beloved creatures celebrated in local lore, were once so common that few people noticed when their numbers started declining. Now science is trying to save them.
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Metallic sparkle, second-screen visuals and turtlenecks galore help add sizzle to the virtual event.
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Jason Sudeikis, who won a Golden Globe for his role in “Ted Lasso,” lit up the internet with buzz about his acceptance speech and casual appearance.
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Despite being a mostly virtual awards show, the stars opted to skip sweatpants for designer looks for their Zoom moments on Sunday. It was the return of glam.
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This February, several Black creators went viral with videos that offered a more nuanced and in-depth exploration of the Black experience in America.
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After losing a patent-infringement trial over technology related to chip-making, Intel was ordered to pay VSLI Technology one of the largest patent-damages awards in U.S. history.
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Stocks on Wall Street lose ground during a wobbly day, giving back some of their big gains from a day earlier.
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Wall Street is enticing investors with SPACs — funds that won’t say what they’re buying.
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If Americans don’t flock to crossover EVs like the new Volvo C40 Recharge, it’s hard to see how green-car mandates can be met.
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L.A. is full of phenomenal pools, spectacular spas and supercool five-star hotels waiting for us to explore. Now there’s a way to do that on a budget.
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A section of L.A.'s iconic road was washed out by heavy rains Jan. 28. Repairs start Monday.
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Channel Islands National Park is a gem hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to experience it online or in person.
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Travel by plane will be different this year, involving rules, regulations and requirements you might not have encountered before. Here is what to expect.
