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At a weekend concert and at shops catering to hip-hop fans, the tragic deaths of young rappers from Pop Smoke to Mac Miller to Nipsey Hussle were front of mind.
The roadside slaughter of a band included victims who were members of a vigilante group — which responded by announcing that it had started training children to join the battle.
When Ahmedabad prepared to welcome its highest profile foreign visitor yet, the city decided there was only one thing to do.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will appear in a London court Monday to battle extradition to the U.S.
This year’s Proposition 13 proposes the sale of $15 billion in general obligation bonds to finance construction projects for K-12 schools, community colleges and state universities.
President Trump’s national security advisor said Sunday he had no knowledge of intelligence agency warnings that Russia is trying once again to help Trump by interfering in the 2020 campaign.
Trounced by Bernie Sanders in Nevada, Joe Biden is under pressure to finish first in South Carolina, where black voters dominate the primary electorate.
The campaign has hundreds of paid “digital organizers” boosting him on social media. A look inside the operation reveals potential downsides to this approach.
How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold.
Tacos are more popular than ever. So why aren’t there more high-profile taqueras?
Paramount’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ outpaced 20th Century Studios’ ‘The Call of the Wild’ and Harrison Ford for the top box office spot.
Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West buy an undeveloped home site in La Quinta for $6.3 million. Also: Designer Bob Mackie has new Palm Springs digs.
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Staples Center has instructed people without tickets to not enter the surrounding L.A. Live area during the service. The event will be streamed on several outlets. -
Monday’s schedule of events at Staples Center will begin with the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial and end with a Clippers game. In between comes plenty of work.
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As news of the crash spread, people set to mourning collectively and individually. Paint dried, ink settled into skin, and a city speckled purple and gold.
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Los Angeles Times editorial board endorsements for the U.S. House, California ballot measures and more.
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We need a firewall between the White House and the Department of Justice.
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Those with cancer can choose death with dignity in California. Alzheimer’s patients can’t.
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Trump’s most recent nominees to the Federal Reserve Board don’t live in the states they represent, breaking a rule once rigorously enforced.
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Tyson Fury deals Deontay Wilder his first loss and takes the WBC heavyweight title with a seventh-round TKO in their big rematch on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
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UCLA wipes out a nine-point deficit by going on a 14-point run in the second half to secure its fifth consecutive victory in a 70-63 triumph over Colorado.
Mercedez Sanchez is trying to work her way into the rotation on the UCLA gymnastics team. For inspiration, she need only look at her baby brother.
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Chef Sally Schmitt’s French Laundry was an influential Napa Valley restaurant that pioneered California cuisine — and then it was eclipsed by the Thomas Keller-helmed establishment that took its place.
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Jollof rice is a West African dish common in Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana. This Ghanian version adds chicken and peppers to the tomato rice for a one-pot meal.
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I spend a lot of time eating in the San Gabriel Valley, always learning and ever amazed by the breadth at hand: Beijing duck, Uighur lamb polo, Sichuan ginger rabbit, Hong Kong-style steamed fish, Taiwanese beef noodle soup, on and on and on.
The Auschwitz Memorial tweeted criticism of Amazon for including fictional atrocities in its new Prime series “Hunters,” starring Al Pacino.
For Universal’s “The Invisible Man,” star Elisabeth Moss and writer-director Leigh Whannell modernize the classic movie monster with a female-forward and tech-centric storyline that brings back the scares.
“A lot of us are still trying to break free from ... the colonial mentality of what a Filipina should be,” says an organizer of “Burlesque Las FilipinX.”
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The Mexican village of San Blas on the Pacific Coast is filled with history. Good food and surfing abound.
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A camping-and-snorkeling expedition to Isla Espiritu Santo showed the island’s rugged beauty and nature’s unpredictability.
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Las Pozas is a must-see destination for anyone interested in what you can do with enough cement and no permits
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Ten new judges in 3 years have turned the federal appeals court far more conservative than it has been in decades. And the full effect hasn’t hit yet, judges say.
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Forget the art of the deal, President Trump is bent on pulling U.S. troops out of Afghanistan and ending America’s longest war before the election.
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The Times spent 24 hours at LAFD’s Station No. 9 on skid row, joining firefighters on calls, for training and during meals. It’s the busiest station in L.A.
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Michael Govan responds to critics who say building a new Peter Zumthor-designed complex will leave the museum swimming in debt. With demolition just weeks away, we look at LACMA’s tax forms and current debt load.
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Rhea Seehorn understands that attorney Kim Wexler could meet a bad end on the “Breaking Bad” prequel “Better Call Saul.” She’s relishing the “great mystery.”
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Like any good fighter, kickboxer Kendra Smith figured out a way to tackle the insane L.A. housing market: Move into a storefront where she could live and work.
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TacLas Taqueras: 3 mujeres en el mundo de los tacos dominado por los hombres
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La tienda pop-up de Sundae School trae moda y cannabis al centro de Los Ángeles hasta el domingo
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Cinco años de cárcel o hasta 250,000 de multa por empleado que viole confidencialidad de preguntas del Censo
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La discusión ha estado centrada acerca de si se debe permitir el ingreso de animales de apoyo emocional en los aviones.
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Legendary sire A.P. Indy died on Friday at age 31.
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All the week’s essential arts stories, including LACMA approaching the point of no return on its Peter Zumthor building even as the project’s critics call for rethinking the plan.
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Former L.A. poet laureate Luis J. Rodriguez shared the stories behind “From Our Land to Our Land” with L.A. Times Book Club readers.
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Joe Biden’s hometown of Wilmington is known for its small size and relationship-based politics. But just as in national politics, backlash has been brewing against the status quo.
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Mike Bloomberg has hired hundreds of paid “digital organizers” to boost his presidential bid on social media. A look inside the operation reveals potential downsides to this approach.
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Chilapa de Alvarez is one of the most lawless areas of Mexico. The roadside slaughter of a band included victims who were members of a vigilante group — which responded by announcing that it had started training children to join the battle.
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Italian authorities shut down Venice’s carnival events in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, as numbers of infected persons soars.
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South Korea’s president has put the country on its highest alert for infectious diseases to fight the coronavirus outbreak.
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A federal narcotics agent has been arrested on charges of conspiring to launder money with the same Colombian drug cartel he was supposed to be fighting.
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Federal authorities are accused of failing to keep livestock out of Arizona wetlands, damaging a rare-mouse species habitat.
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HBO’s “Avenue 5" is set 40 years in the future. Costume designer Suzie Harman’s challenge: Figuring out what we’ll all be wearing then.
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Rowing Blazers’ pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart.
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My therapist was pushing me to date more, which is hard when you’re a teacher and can’t go out “on a school night.” But I’m getting myself out there. L.A. traffic willing.
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Tucked away in the San Gabriel Valley, West Covina offers a bit of an escape from the traffic-and-concrete of Los Angeles. While the big source of commercial business is at the Plaza West Covina, there several shops to explore off the beaten path.
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Technology has supercharged both the ubiquity of customer surveys as well as the lingering questions about their effectiveness.
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Automatic charges and payments are a good way to help credit-building efforts. Also: more on when to claim Social Security benefits.
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rocks the Southern California realty world with the mega-million-dollar purchase of David Geffen’s Beverly Hills estate.
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Lloyd Blankfein: “The Democrats would be working very hard to find someone who is as divisive as Trump. But with Bernie they would have succeeded.”
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Should we then ban all recreation? Boats, kayaks -- really any vessel -- disturb the marine life in rivers and oceans.
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Everyone is concerned about getting sick, and air passengers have special concern. It’s not unfounded, and it’s not just coronavirus.
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Oaxaca would wrap itself around my life for years to come.
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The annual AAA ratings include top honors for the Hotel Bel-Air and restaurant Providence, and new four-diamond ratings for several popular Southern California spots.
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Lizzo was named entertainer of the year and “Just Mercy” took home top film honors at the NAACP Image Awards
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Plácido Domingo pulled out after sexual harassment allegations. Davinia Rodríguez withdrew because of illness. But the show goes on ...
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Model, restaurateur and lifestyle guru Barbara “B” died at 70 after battling early onset Alzheimer’s disease.
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Coronavirus concerns spur K-pop sensation BTS to hold a global press conference via livestream only on YouTube.
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The man may have suffered from mental health issues.
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Concerned residents and state and local officials packed Costa Mesa City Hall to address a plan to send infected coronavirus patients to Costa Mesa.
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The Hollyhock House, which was almost demolished in the 1940s, earned Los Angeles its first World Heritage designation in July.
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The man drove off the top level of a six-story garage on 2nd Street near Colorado Avenue. Two passengers jumped out before the car went off the roof.
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis help the Lakers pull ahead in the final seconds of a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
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After giving up a 10-run to Washington in the third quarter, No. 8 UCLA’s late rally falls short in 74-68 loss.
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The Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scheme depended on real-time video transmitted to the clubhouse. MLB might ban the practice, a measure not all Dodgers support.
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As the Clippers struggle to find continuity, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris hope their arrivals don’t throw off the team’s rhythm.
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On March 3, the Democratic presidential campaign will be far from over and the arcane rules for winning in the Golden State will come into play.
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On Nevada caucus day, casino workers file into a Bellagio ballroom to vote in the Democratic presidential contest held. They picked Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden.
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Nevada caucuses: Bernie Sanders ran away with it. Here are 6 takeaways from the first Democratic presidential contest in the West.More Coverage
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Nevada caucuses: Democrats head to casinos and community centers Saturday to vote for a presidential nominee. Here’s what you need to know.
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