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USC selects Carol Folt as new president as university tries to move past scandals

The former chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will become the first female president in USC’s 139-year history.

By Harriet Ryan, Matt Hamilton and Hailey Branson-Potts

Wealthy parents in admissions scandal under intense pressure to make deals. Here’s why

By Richard Winton and Hannah Fry

• No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in admissions scandal
• Two former USC football recruiters point out how administrator could have manipulated admissions

Bay Area leads charge on fixing housing crisis. Will it work for the rest of California?

Bay Area leads charge on fixing housing crisis. Will it work for the rest of California?

As Washington awaits Mueller’s report, here’s what we know about the investigation

As Washington awaits Mueller’s report, here’s what we know about the investigation

By Del Quentin Wilber and Chris Megerian

Israel’s Netanyahu gets election campaign boost, courtesy of Trump administration

By Tracy Wilkinson

Trump visits Ohio factory for tanks Army didn’t want, as tariffs hurt other workers

Fed downgrades U.S. growth forecast and signals no more rate hikes until 2020

• Hiltzik: Not even Trump is expecting 3% growth anymore

Border Patrol says detention centers are full — and starts releasing migrants

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Molly O'Toole

• California is pulling the National Guard from the border to protect against fires

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A busy traffic link between L.A. and Orange counties is closed for at least a year

Google fined nearly $1.7 billion for ad practices that violated European antitrust laws

Mother of Trinity Love Jones, girl found dead in duffel bag, charged with murder

Robert Kraft files motion to prevent release of video in massage parlor case

Civil suit against Newport Beach doctor on hold pending criminal sex assault case

Recent superbug cases linked to weight-loss surgeries in Tijuana prompt fresh warning

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Veterans to Trump: Enough already with the attacks on late Sen. John McCain

Even veterans who voted for Trump and may do so again are offended by his attacks on war hero John McCain.

As Southern California cougars near ‘extinction vortex,’ a radical rescue plan emerges

By Louis Sahagun

L.A. promised more housing for homeless people — but some neighborhoods are way behind

L.A. promised more housing for homeless people — but some neighborhoods are way behind

By Emily Alpert Reyes

‘Everything is already decided’: Thailand’s army is set to cement power with an election

Most 2020 Democrats say capitalism is a system that needs fixing

'Influencers' on social media: A new low in marketing history?

By Michael Hiltzik

Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

By Mary Forgione

Where to find the super blooms in Southern California

Are crowds ruining California’s super bloom? A debate over ‘poppy mania’

She’s 25 and on the rise: How L.A. choreographer Micaela Taylor became a hot name in dance

‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ trailer takes us back to 1969

Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan explain that mysterious ‘Catastrophe’ finale. Sort of

Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan explain that mysterious ‘Catastrophe’ finale. Sort of

New produce guide shows eating kale is a lot dirtier than you think

New produce guide shows eating kale is a lot dirtier than you think

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Lindy West on turning her memoir into Hulu’s ‘Shrill,’ leaving Twitter and Miss Piggy

By Meredith Blake

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Around California

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

No soccer experience, but she still got a spot on elite UCLA team in college admissions scandal

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College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

College admissions scammers found ‘the hole in the Death Star’

Mar 19, 2019

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

California’s Real ID driver’s license? Still confusing. What you need to know now

Mar 18, 2019

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

How an L.A. parent’s tip uncovered massive college admissions scandal

Mar 15, 2019

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

How a 50-year-old design came back to haunt Boeing with its troubled 737 Max jet

Mar 15, 2019

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mediocre grades? Weak SATs? Rick Singer got you into an elite college — for a price

Mar 14, 2019

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Destruction from sea level rise in California could exceed worst wildfires and earthquakes, new research shows

Mar 13, 2019

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Sick marine mammals turning up on California beaches in droves

Mar 8, 2019

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

As Nazi horrors fade into history, some youths are seduced by hate, others will never forget

Mar 6, 2019

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

From video game to day job: How ‘SimCity’ inspired a generation of city planners

Mar 5, 2019

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Post-Hurricane Harvey, NASA tried to fly a pollution-spotting plane over Houston. The EPA said no

Mar 5, 2019

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

In Central Valley towns, California’s bullet train isn’t an idea: ‘It’s people’s lives’

Mar 2, 2019

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Firefighter suicides reflect toll of longer fire seasons and increased stress

Mar 1, 2019

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

A February to remembrrr in L.A.: It never even reached 70 degrees

Feb 28, 2019

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Emma Thompson’s letter to Skydance: Why I can’t work for John Lasseter

Feb 26, 2019

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Matisse Thybulle’s ability to conjure instant defense makes him Washington’s big threat

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Bernie Sanders, at UCLA, highlights his longtime support for organized labor

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All safe after school bus driver sets bus ablaze with 50 children inside in Italy

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Trump’s obsession with McCain ought to make Americans very nervous

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Stocks end the day lower after brief rally set off by Fed's decision to halt interest rate hikes

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Super bloom takes off at LAX, but you have to be on a plane to see it

By Mary Forgione

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Get revved up for events close to home this weekend

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At City Lights in San Francisco, the boss is turning 100 and the party is on

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May 11 set for Las Vegas culinary event celebrating talents of off-Strip chefs

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Spring in Las Vegas brings blossoms inside. Take a peek at the Bellagio’s garden

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Superbloom in California and the West

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Recent superbug cases linked to weight-loss surgeries in Tijuana prompt fresh warning

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