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As Coachella raged, the L.A. tech world made plans to live on Mars

NASA’s InSight lander has likely detected its first ‘marsquake,’ seismologists say

Can California boost home building without supercharging gentrification?

By Andrew Khouri

• California housing bill targeting wealthy cities could rezone nearly all of Palo Alto

‘Not even a little’ worried? Trump’s anti-media tweet storm says otherwise

‘Not even a little’ worried? Trump’s anti-media tweet storm says otherwise

• Kushner plays down Russia’s interference in 2016 election

In a shift, Trump targets foreign travelers who overstay their U.S. visas

In a shift, Trump targets foreign travelers who overstay their U.S. visas

By Molly O'Toole

Supreme Court conservatives appear ready to OK Trump’s census citizenship question

The Trump administration wants to ask all households about the citizenship of their residents. That could have deep implications for California.

By David G. Savage

Islamic State claims it was behind Sri Lanka bombings

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Islamic State claims it was behind Sri Lanka bombings

By Shashank Bengali

Drug executives are criminally charged in major opioid case

Drug executives are criminally charged in major opioid case

She offered him a ride, then they died together. A double homicide mystery in O.C.

Firefighters battle Soledad fire near Agua Dulce

Watchdogs open second ethics probe of top Interior Department officials

College admissions scandal: 2 more, including former USC coach, agree to plead guilty

Saudi Arabia beheads 37 people, mostly minority Shiites, convicted of terrorism

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The official domestic beer power rankings

One man's opinion on the best (and worst) domestic beers on the market.

By Lucas Kwan Peterson

On a sinking Louisiana island, many aren’t ready to leave

By Jenny Jarvie

Will Newsom end oil drilling in California? Many environmentalists are betting yes

Looking for new glasses? These companies are focused on disrupting the eyewear market

By David Lazarus

Police never informed of sexual assault allegation against Luke Walton, officials say

Police never informed of sexual assault allegation against Luke Walton, officials say

Beware of late-night lane closures on your way to (and from) LAX

‘Game of Thrones’ star Maisie Williams addresses fans’ discomfort over her sex scene

‘Game of Thrones’ star Maisie Williams addresses fans’ discomfort over her sex scene

Review: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ brings the Marvel saga to a thrilling, time-twisting conclusion — for now

By Justin Chang

Bavel is our 2019 Restaurant of the Year

USC and UCLA prospects could be bypassed in NFL draft's first two rounds for first time since 1965

The anti-‘Avengers’: In indie gem ‘Fast Color,’ a powerful new superhero story is born

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Review: Ry Rocklen sets the table with his surreal, supersize sculpture

By Christopher Knight

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Around California

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

As historically black colleges struggle, Bennett College for women fights to stay afloat

Apr 22, 2019

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

A historic L.A. mural was whitewashed, and the artist is fed up with the lack of respect

Apr 19, 2019

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

The crowd-sourced, social media swarm that is betting Tesla will crash and burn

Apr 12, 2019

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Avenatti indicted on 36 charges of tax dodging, perjury, theft from clients

Apr 11, 2019

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

The Masters’ cellphone ban is a tradition unlike any other: ‘Wonderful, isn’t it?’

Apr 10, 2019

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

One of California’s last black enclaves threatened by Inglewood’s stadium deal

Apr 10, 2019

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

One house is still parked next to Augusta National despite club’s attempts to buy it

Apr 8, 2019

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Is Mexico City the PDA capital of the world?

Apr 8, 2019

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Nipsey Hussle’s brother found him dying. These are his final moments

Apr 4, 2019

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

An unhappy Marriott rewards points customer is leading a revolt

Apr 4, 2019

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Before his death in South L.A., Nipsey Hussle was trying to buy back his ’hood

Apr 2, 2019

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

The bizarre story of the L.A. dad who exposed the college admissions scandal

Mar 31, 2019

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

What’s behind all those executive orders Trump loves to sign? Not much

Mar 27, 2019

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Michael Avenatti’s life of luxury hangs by a thread as IRS comes calling

Mar 27, 2019

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

The ending of ‘Us’: Jordan Peele on who the real villains are

Mar 25, 2019

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Jared Harris talks truth-telling in ‘Chernobyl’ and playing the guy who dies too soon

By Mary McNamara

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- Lakers
Kelli Tennant says she waited to bring up sexual assault allegations for fear of losing job

By Richard Winton

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- Politics
California housing bill could have 'far-reaching effects' in Los Angeles, report says

By Liam Dillon

20m

- World
Islamic State claims it was behind Sri Lanka bombings

By Shashank Bengali

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- Opinion
Remember when Trump promised to drain the swamp, not restock it?

By Scott Martelle

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Twitter’s user growth and sales impress, and its stock leaps more than 15%

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By Michael Hiller

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CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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Katie Lowes, Adam Shapiro, Darren Criss, Lea Michele take part in ‘A Grand Night’ gala

By Ellen Olivier

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7 novels coming out in May that you won't want to miss

11:30 AM
Bill McKibben on how humans’ disconnection from nature is harming the environment

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The official domestic beer power rankings

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Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean opens in El Segundo and Crispy School opens in Santa Monica

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Why Kanye West’s $50 Sunday Service socks were actually a bargain

Apr 22, 2019

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