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Following hours of protests on the streets of downtown L.A. in which demonstrators clashed with police, closed the 110 Freeway and vandalized cars, the LAPD declared an unlawful assembly order for the city center.
Get live updates from Los Angeles Times journalists on the ground as they report on the protests around the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency early Saturday to activate the state National Guard as violence flared in Atlanta and in dozens of cities nationwide
The Minneapolis officer fired after George Floyd’s death was involved in police shootings during his 19-year career.
George Floyd’s death at the hands of police quickly became a symbol of inequality
Restaurants in L.A. County get the green light, but most will stick with takeout for now due to safety concerns.
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L.A. County, the epicenter of California’s coronavirus outbreak, can reopen restaurants for in-person dining and resume services at hairstyling shops. -
The city’s “L.A. Al Fresco” program grants temporary permits to expand outdoor seating into public spaces
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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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Orange County Board of Supervisors Chair Michelle Steel condemned what she deemed to be a death threat against County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick this week.
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President Trump said Friday the U.S. would pull out of the World Health Organization and threatened to revoke financial benefits afforded to Hong Kong, to sanction Beijing for its crackdown there.
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Telluride Film Festival, set for early September, said it will proceed this year
Reopening California
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.
Trails and some lifts are ready, but options and open days are limited
Supreme Court rules in a case in which a San Diego-area church challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order limiting attendance because of the coronavirus.
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.
The summer of staying home
What are we going to do now? Welcome to the summer of staying in your community. Here are ways to responsibly do things with your friends, spruce up your outdoor space or backyard so it looks like a getaway spot, and spend time with your kids and pets.
What to do this summer locally and at home
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Ron Flatter of the Vegas Stats and Information Network offers up some crystal ball comments on the Belmont Stakes.
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For black voters who lived through segregation, this election is the new front line for fairness
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Pacific Symphony presents a virtual salute to film composer John Williams. Here’s how you can watch on demand.
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Hours after what began as a peaceful protest of the killing of George Floyd began in downtown L.A., the situation took a dark turn.
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Jordan Lorenz and his groundskeeping crew have kept the field at Dodger Stadium in immaculate shape, just in the case the season starts soon.
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Fired Police Officer Derek Chauvin was charged in connection with the death of George Floyd after a bystander’s video of him kneeling on Floyd’s neck accompanied by three other officers ignited protests.
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While the NBA and NHL take steps to resume, MLB is arguing with its players over money. Baseball will lose a great deal if no season is played.
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Court documents in the George Esparza case allege that a billionaire Chinese real estate developer played a crucial role in helping L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar settle a sexual harassment lawsuit as he was seeking re-election.
California’s future high-speed rail line from Burbank to Los Angeles would follow an existing 14-mile rail corridor but run through dozens of businesses, a draft environmental study found.
Investigators say a senior Trump administration official misused his office to help get his son-in-law hired at the Environmental Protection Agency.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a top contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate, has faced skepticism from black activists over her criminal justice record. The recent killing of an African American man in her home state by a Minneapolis police officer has sharpened concerns.
The death rate in Los Angeles County is far greater for Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, black and Latino residents than for white people, data show.
L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer says his office and other law-enforcement agencies are investigating car dealer Hooman Nissani.
Newly declassified transcripts confirm that Michael Flynn, who became President Trump’s first national security advisor, discussed U.S. sanctions with then-Russia Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before Trump’s inauguration.
While the NBA and NHL take steps to resume, MLB is arguing with its players over money. Baseball will lose a great deal if no season is played.
Authorities say one person has been arrested after eight homeless people were given poisoned food that sent several to the hospital.
Footage of Denzel Washington went viral after the actor was seen mediating an encounter between a black man and police on La Cienega Boulevard.
Kevin Harrington may be the happiest man in quarantine
COVID-19 has Thom Mayne, Michael Maltzan, Barbara Bestor, Rachel Allen and more Los Angeles architects rethinking design, from balconies to doorknobs.
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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 were infected with 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.
Netflix has finalized its purchase of the Egyptian Theatre more than a year after the deal was first announced. Now the hard part begins.
Madonna is getting heat on Twitter for posting a video of one of her children dancing to Michael Jackson “to honor and pay tribute” to George Floyd, who was killed Monday.
On Friday, pop star Britney Spears released ‘Mood Ring,’ a track that was formerly unavailable to most fans from her 2016 album ‘Glory.’
Director Ridley Scott joined Times film critic Justin Chang for a conversation about “Alien,” the Week 4 winner of the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown, He recalled casting Sigourney Weaver and the influence of “Star Wars.”
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A special Friday newsletter edition to equip you for the weekend and get you up to date on what’s happening, from L.A. County’s progress toward reopening restaurants to how a would-be deal with the state exposed the Wild West of the mask trade.
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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.
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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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
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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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Help the Los Angeles Times reimagine what California should look like after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
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El equipo de opinión de Los Angeles Times está tratando de imaginar cómo debería ser el sur de California, el estado y la nación después de la pandemia.
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Trump is trying to silence his critics with his clearly illegal order that seeks to limit liability protections for social media companies.
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There is anger on the streets in Minneapolis. It is understandable given the killing of yet another unarmed black man as he was arrested.
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Desde peluquerías hasta centros comerciales y restaurantes, muchos negocios cerrados durante meses comenzaron a volver a la vida esta semana, ya que los funcionarios del gobierno levantaron rápidamente las órdenes de quedarse en casa que ayudaron a frenar la propagación del coronavirus.
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Los trabajadores de Amazon dicen que necesitan saber cuántos casos de coronavirus han llegado a los almacenes y a las tiendas Whole Foods. Como los totales han subido, la compañía se ha vuelto reticente.
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Jordan Lorenz and his groundskeeping crew have kept the field at Dodger Stadium in immaculate shape, just in the case the season starts soon.
Power Five college conference commissioners want Congress to enact a name, image and likeness policy before the NCAA or states make decisions.
Former Chargers running back Melvin Gordon says he’s ready to play in empty stadiums amid the coronavirus outbreak because the Chargers didn’t have many fans.
Kings defenseman Matt Roy said the team voted for the NHL plan to resume play even though it ended their season because it was best for the league.
The Greek Orthodox Church insists no disease, including the coronavirus, can be transmitted through Holy Communion, and keeps using a communal spoon.
Amid national unrest over the death of George Floyd, hundreds march in Louisville urging justice for Taylor, a black woman killed in her home.
A doctor who performed a court-authorized inspection of the federal detention center in Manhattan where financier Jeffrey Epstein died last summer says symptoms indicating an outbreak of COVID-19 at the facility were neglected and ignored.
As China’s outbreak eases, migrants are bearing the brunt of the lockdown’s economic cost.
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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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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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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is releasing her new book, “The Ickabog,” in free online installments. The first two chapters are out now.
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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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During a week in which everything that can go wrong with this country did go wrong, Trump’s worst qualities were on display.
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Another edition of your regular field guide to the world of movies in your living room and beyond.
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For Trump, a fight with Twitter provides a change of subject and a chance to strike a tough-guy pose. Expect to see much more as he seeks a comeback
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The coronavirus is hitting Los Angeles County’s less-affluent black and Latino communities in disproportionately high numbers, a surge that experts attribute to dense living conditions, health disparities and high-risk jobs.
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The death of George Floyd has fueled emotional demonstrations across the U.S.
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Hollywood wants to get back to work but with the threat of COVID-19 unabated, producers are turning to virtual filmmaking to complete shoots
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Amazon workers say they need to know how many cases of coronavirus have hit warehouses and Whole Foods stores. As totals have climbed, the company has grown reticent.
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California is reopening, but when it comes to coffee shops, will anyone ever feel comfortable ordering their drink to stay and lingering for a while in the presence of others?
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Black and Latino shop keepers, already outraged by George Floyd’s death, feel victimized again as city officials fail to stop looting and fires.
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Missouri’s only abortion clinic will be able to keep operating after a state government administrator decided that the health department was wrong not to renew the license of Planned Parenthood’s St. Louis facility
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Sparsely populated Lowndes County has the sad distinction of having both Alabama’s highest rate of COVID-19 cases and its worst unemployment rate.
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The death of George Floyd sparked protests in Minneapolis, Los Angeles and New York. The officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter on Friday.
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One good thing about quarantine? All the additional time we have with our pets. Here’s how to make the most of it.
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It’s going to be a long summer. But that just means there’s plenty of fun to be had if you’re willing to explore, experiment and enjoy (and make all the adults you know envious). Here’s how
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Everyone’s sick of staying home. Here are 10 ideas for getting out and seeing friends while maintaining safe social-distancing standards.
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Get a new perspective on your corner of the world and yank some weeds.
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Among the big social media platforms, Twitter has taken a unique approach to moderating user speech, one that’s both unusually subjective and notably principled. That approach has allowed the company to avoid direct conflict with President Trump — until this week.
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The Malibu home that “Wild, Wild West” actor Robert Conrad owned at the time of his death is coming to market for $5.195 million.
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Your stimulus check won’t be taxed or affect your Medicaid or SSI income. Also: IRS budget cuts are slowing refund processing.
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In Atlanta, former Braves star Jason Heyward is asking $2.8 million for his three-story home he’s owned since 2014.
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The park opened for Memorial Day, then closed, and reopens again Friday
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Still sitting at home? Try these outdoors things to do that are safe and fun
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If you’re a little tired of being cooped up, we have suggestions to soothe your cabin fever.
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Restrictions are easing statewide, but L.A. County is sicker and going slower
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What’s on TV Saturday, May 30 plus Sunday talk: ‘Lucy in the Sky’ on HBO; movies on TV and more
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Joe Biden’s remarks on the death of George Floyd struck a sharp contrast with the rudderless Donald Trump on Friday as nationwide protests continued.
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‘The Masked Singer’ was the only prime-time program to average more than 8 million viewers May 18-24, 2020. ‘The Voice’ season finale averages more than 7 million.
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UCLA’s annual Spring Sing talent show, which launched the careers of Maroon 5 and Sara Bareilles, is going virtual this year. Here’s how you can watch it.
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Judge Dana Sabraw cited improved conditions at Otay Mesa Detention Center, where COVID-19 has spread rapidly.
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California prison officials said Friday that they suspended multiple employees who made racist jokes about the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis.
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Rank and file police in California Thursday said they condemn the actions of Minnesota officers involved in the death of George Floyd.
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The Ventura County directive, put in place to stem the coronavirus’ spread, is set to expire Sunday. Health officials plan to extend it, but with further relaxations.
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Angels owner Arte Moreno wants more time to make a decision on how he will develop the Angel Stadium property.
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Letters from readers to the Los Angeles Times sports department.
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In a call with the league’s Board of Governors, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presented multiple return-to-play scenarios and set July 31 to resume games.
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Recently acquired pitcher David Price said he will donate $1,000 to 221 Dodgers minor leaguers in June to help make ends meet in the absence of a season.
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On Friday, Taylor Swift responded to Donald Trump’s recent tweet threatening violence on protesters in Minneapolis. “We will vote you out in November,” she tweeted.
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The president said WHO had failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has ‘total control’ over the global health organization.
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President Trump and Joe Biden took divergent approaches to the police killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests in Minneapolis.
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The alternative budget adopted by Senate Democrats differs from the governor’s proposal to address the state’s coronavirus fueled deficit in several key ways.
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