The 23-year-old woman told her father she wanted to follow in his footsteps in the U.S. On Tuesday, she was among those killed in a crash near the border.
Kamala Harris’ central role in the White House’s first fight with the party’s left, over how hard to push for a higher minimum wage, shows the pitfalls ahead for her.
One of the rulings will make it harder for immigrants to fight deportation if they have minor crimes on their records.
The legislation, which Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign on Friday, is the most far-reaching effort by legislators in more than six months to address the educational challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Petaluma City Council voted unanimously to prohibit building any more gas stations in the city, the first move of its kind in the nation.
Most who left San Francisco stayed in the Bay Area economic region, and some 80% remained in the state.
Republicans have pledged to make finalizing the bill as difficult for Democrats as possible, forcing them to vote on hundreds of amendments.
The efforts target residents who live in low-income areas where homes are crowded — areas that have suffered high rates of disease and death from COVID-19.
Rare is the issue on which coastal and inland California agree, but fear of Blue Shield overseeing distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is one of them.
Few people outside of the skateboarding world knew of Jeff Grosso before his death a year ago of a drug overdose. Yet few led as influential a life.
Chemotherapy and radiation can cause too much collateral damage to treat some brain tumors. Crumb-sized robots could be the solution.
The son of “Fox & Friends” host Steve Doocy has fast become a noisy fixture in the briefing room.
“Gone With the Wind,” “Psycho” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” are among the classic films that TCM will air and reconsider in its new series “Reframed.”
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The Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘Dream’ brings live actors to online audiences, who can interact with the play like they would a video game.
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Native American designer Bethany Yellowtail is making waves. And she’s taking Indigenous women with her.
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The team behind n/naka is opening n/soto, a new restaurant in West Adams, with reservations set to go live on Friday.
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El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana has let homeless people camp on its property. Volunteer Ben Vazquez asks why Orange County hasn’t done more to help those without housing.
Almost a year has passed since Gordan and Diane Norman last saw each other in person — separated by Alzheimer’s and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three people were injured early Thursday when an SUV plowed into a homeless camp in Brentwood next to Los Angeles National Veterans Park.
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Photo highlights through the eyes of Los Angeles Times photojournalists from February 2021.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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California will devote 40% of available COVID-19 vaccines to people in the most disadvantaged areas, a major policy shift intended to slow the spread.
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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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Labor’s effort to unionize 5,800 Amazon workers in Alabama has echoes of Martin Luther King Jr.’s fight for striking sanitation workers in Memphis.
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It’s always the same script: Scare the majority by dehumanizing the minority — in this case, transgender Americans.
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The Calgary Flames fired coach Geoff Ward and replaced him with Darryl Sutter, who will lead the team for the second time.
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UCLA held off Washington 58-46 while USC fell to Stanford 92-53 in the second round of the Pac-12 women’s basketball tournament on Thursday.
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Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82.
Directed by Craig Brewer (‘Dolemite Is My Name’), the lavish 33-years-later sequel plays like an extravagant act of fan service.
Each commercial in the Disney+ series has revealed key information about what’s really going on. Before the finale, read our guide to what they mean.
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Other arts to watch: Flamenco dance, the songs of Alanis Morissette and the Music Center’s kid-friendly Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival
Like other California theme parks, Universal Studios Hollywood can’t operate its rides because of state pandemic rules. Its Taste of Universal event will invite people to explore the park.
Lawyers representing high school athletes in San Diego County have reached a settlement that would allow all sports to resume statewide.
LeBron James made Giannis Antetokounmpo the first selection in the All-Star game draft, while Kevin Durant chose Nets teammate Kyrie Irving second.
Pitcher Jimmy Nelson feels good to be back on the mound, but Dodgers are shut out by Cubs in their first spring training loss.
Clippers lose to Wizards 119-117 without Paul George to extend losing streak on Thursday in Washington.
Kyal Sin wore a T-shirt that said ‘Everything will be OK’ when she was shot by Myanmar security forces on the deadliest day since the military coup.
Mexico City has launched the first of what it hopes will be several aerial tramways in the poorer outskirts of the city of 9 million.
The remains of thousands killed in the Philippines’ war on drugs could be tossed in pits as families struggle to pay for burial sites amid a pandemic.
A firm hired to monitor Texas’ power markets says the region’s grid manager overpriced electricity over two days during last month’s energy crisis, resulting in $16 billion in overcharges.
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The sobaquera from El Ruso showcases amazing flour tortillas
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This re-creation of the classic Girl Scout cookie features a snappy cocoa cookie enrobed in minty-fresh melted chocolate.
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The iconic and trendy Melrose Avenue shopping district in Los Angeles has seen its business struggling as the COVID-19 pandemic hits its one-year anniversary. The reopening of Pink’s Hot Dogs after a two-month shutdown reflects the cycle of hope and despair.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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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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If enacted, a new wildlands act could bring protection for 191,000 more acres to L.A. Plus learn how to ride an e-bike.
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The low number of Latinx artists in front of and behind the camera at Netflix show how far it needs to go to reach a hungry audience.
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From fashion denim to the Malibu Country Mart, Segal shaped the SoCal shopping landscape like few others
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When Shawna Christian turned 50, she left her IT job and invested all her money in Tansy, a Burbank plant store. Then the pandemic hit.
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In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate some of our favorite women-owned design businesses in and around Los Angeles.
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“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.
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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 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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The Northern California health provider said more doses were on the way after informing thousands their second vaccine shots had been canceled,
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The two governors were once lauded for pandemic leadership but now are fighting for political survival.
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Despite facing a budget shortfall, Los Angeles hasn’t applied for millions in reimbursements for money spent to house homeless people amid the pandemic.
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Find a flick with our guide to new and classic movies playing outdoors at L.A.-area drive-ins, pop-ups and rooftops.
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What’s on TV tonight, Friday, March 5: ‘Magnum P.I.,’ ‘MacGyver’ and ‘Blue Bloods’ on CBS and more.
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Jill Li’s epic political documentary “Lost Course” goes inside protests and their aftermath in the Chinese village of Wukan.
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“Adam,” Morrocco’s Oscar submission. Directed by Maryam Touzani.
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At a public event Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said that even though some states have decided to relax their mask rules, Californians should double down on face coverings.
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Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo are the first non-human primates to receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine, zoo officials said Thursday.
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A brazen robbery ended in gunfire that left one person injured after a shooting near the Beverly Hills restaurant
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More people are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in Orange County, and more sites have opened. Here’s how to schedule your appointment using Othena or other systems, get your second dose, and more.
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The retooled Sparks added Nia Coffey to the roster Thursday. Coach-general manager Derek Fisher likes his new mix of players heading into WNBA season.
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Chris Taylor thought he might have a shot at playing second base every day, but Gavin Lux got that role, leaving Taylor a content super-utility player.
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Official football practice for City Section could begin on March 15
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Chargers GM Tom Telesco says not to get stuck on offensive-line issues being all the team needs to become a Super Bowl contender.
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Former Presidents Obama and Trump promised big infrastructure plans but didn’t deliver. President Biden says he can, despite a polarized Congress. Why the optimism?
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Law enforcement is on high alert around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a ‘possible plot’ by a militia group to storm it again.
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Nearly one-fifth of all electricity use in California goes to moving and treating water.
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The apparent lack of heavy support in the former Republican stronghold of Orange County is one reason why the GOP-backed effort to recall Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom seems headed for failure if it qualifies for a statewide ballot, columnist George Skelton writes.
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A magnitude 8.1 earthquake has struck off New Zealand, prompting thousands to evacuate and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
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The House of Representatives has passed a landmark election bill as Democrats and Republicans battle over voting rights.
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SpaceX’s futuristic Starship has exploded after what looked like a successful touchdown.
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s 99-year-old husband, has had a successful heart procedure in a London hospital.
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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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‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon is asking $15 million for his New York penthouse, a quirky space that combines four units across three stories.
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Freddie Mac reports the average interest rate for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has risen to 3.02% from a record low of 2.65% in early January.
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Bond yields rose sharply after Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said inflation is likely to pick up in the coming months but not enough for the Fed to alter its low-interest rate policies.
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Square Inc. will pay $297 million in cash and stock to acquire a majority stake in Tidal, the streaming music service led by rapper Jay-Z.
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A musical app to unlock Griffith Park, gardens for rent and the Carlsbad flower fields will help you experience nature.
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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.
