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2020 presidential race

Kamala Harris makes it official: She’s running for president

Kamala Harris makes it official: She’s running for president

Sen. Kamala Harris of California announced she will enter the presidential race, the first woman of color to be a top-tier candidate.

By Melanie Mason

Kamala Harris: Full coverage

Feinstein says she supports Joe Biden for 2020, and notes that Sen. Kamala Harris is ‘brand-new here’
11 photos that show Kamala Harris' childhood in Oakland and life before politics
Kamala Harris' challenge in a 2020 presidential bid? Defining herself before her opponents do
Kavanaugh hearings showcase the starkly different political styles of Sens. Feinstein and Harris
Kamala Harris should take bolder action on police shootings, civil rights advocates say

In the L.A. teachers’ strike, teaching families picket and pinch pennies

In the L.A. teachers’ strike, teaching families picket and pinch pennies

The strike at LAUSD is challenging for teachers on the picket line — especially those married to other striking teachers. They worry about the loss of the income — though they are committed to the fight.

By Sonali Kohli

L.A. has a Super Bowl team for first time in 35 years as Rams beat Saints in overtime

By Bill Plaschke

Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse as Russia questions swirl around him

• Doyle McManus: Nancy Pelosi is winning in her battle with Trump. Here's why

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

In his $209-billion state budget proposal, Newsom asked the Legislature for roughly $100 million to fund developmental and health screenings for infants and toddlers in low-income families.

By George Skelton

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

The schools are supposed to provide services to veterans in exchange for maintaining their leases at the West L.A. VA campus. They say they are living up to their agreements.

By Gale Holland

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Another suicide attack targets U.S. forces in Syria; Israel strikes at Iranian presence there

Another suicide attack targets U.S. forces in Syria; Israel strikes at Iranian presence there

Frigid air and high winds across Midwest, Northeast cause dangerous travel conditions

Teen denies provoking Native American protester: 'I will not stand for this'

Andy Vajna, Hungarian American film producer of ‘Rambo,’ ‘Total Recall’ and ‘Evita,’ dies at 74

Earthquake: 3.3 quake strikes in Northern California

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Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

The Board of Supervisors approved a plan calling for new regulations of electronic scooters in Los Angeles County's unincorporated neighborhoods, which are home to 1 million residents.

By Matt Stiles and Jon Schleuss

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

12 Catalan leaders face trial on charges of sedition and rebellion against Spain

12 Catalan leaders face trial on charges of sedition and rebellion against Spain

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We celebrate MLK for trying to rescue America’s soul. Steve King reminds us the job still isn’t finished

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Manny Pacquiao’s home burglarized while he fought in Las Vegas

What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

Review: After 70 years, Susanna Mälkki proves Messiaen’s ‘Turangalila’ is torrid no more

Review: After 70 years, Susanna Mälkki proves Messiaen’s ‘Turangalila’ is torrid no more

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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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