July 2, 2021

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The Delta variant is estimated to be 60% more transmissible than the next-most infectious strain. Once a distant threat, it has reached every corner of the U.S.

It was supposed to be a carefully controlled explosion. Instead, windows were blasted out, nearby parked cars were smashed and homes were damaged.

Experts say more women are seeking out help since the pandemic began. Women of color are among the most affected, in part because of insurance issues.

A worsening drought is further drying out parched vegetation, which could be fuel for a disastrous fire season.

The fire has swelled to nearly 24,000 acres, while two other Northern California blazes reportedly have destroyed more than a dozen homes.

Harris’ poll numbers have consistently lagged behind Biden’s, and she’s getting bad press. Some allies worry the White House doesn’t have her back.

After poring over three condo buildings in Marina del Rey, a team of Los Angeles County inspectors concluded that there was no immediate threat of a catastrophic collapse like the one in Florida.

After Sha’Carri Richardson was effectively banned from running the 100 meters at the Olympics, people are angrily asking why authorities still consider marijuana a prohibited substance.

Showtime’s ‘The One and Only Dick Gregory’ is an enlightening and deeply moving story about the life and times of a man not easy to categorize.

In an effort to be more inclusive, Disney World has changed language in its familiar greeting at Magic Kingdom’s “Happily Ever After” fireworks display.

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Spend time outside

Hiking, biking, fishing, dining. Santa Catalina may be only an hour from the Southern California mainland, but it can feel like a world away when you have the perfect agenda.

It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.

Nature preserves provide a quiet alternative to national and state parks and a more intimate glimpse of nature.

These trips will take you to priceless places, and our pro tips will help you dig deeper.

Try these dozen routes to make you — and your pup — happy hikers.

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With one ill-advised tweet, Cosby’s longtime TV wife proved she’s no Clair Huxtable — and made a disconcerting statement about the limits of #MeToo.

José Tomás Mejía, a janitor, spent years fighting for fellow workers in California. He was killed in the apartment building where he worked.

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Tired of cultural appropriation, Black TikTok creators explain their strike and why they refuse to make a dance for Megan Thee Stallion’s latest song.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Chris Hansen, former host of NBC’s ‘To Catch a Predator,’ after he missed a court hearing in a sex-trafficking case.

Alison Saar, Ron Athey, Andy Warhol, “The Plastic Bag Store,” art quilts, Bubblefest and more: Here’s your guide to the SoCal scene.

A look at who is under contract with Clippers, who is a free agent and what options are pending, including Kawhi Leonard’s player option for 2021-22.

Angels stars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout were named All-Stars, voted by fans to be starters on the American League team.

Noelle Quinn’s L.A. roots have been a major influence during her rise to head coach of the Storm, who play their next two games against the Sparks.

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A day before the recent fighting between Israel and Hamas erupted May 10, Israel imposed a ban on all boats sailing from Gaza. It has since permitted fishermen to go six nautical miles from the shore.

Trump’s company and his longtime accountant, Allen Weisselberg, have been indicted in Manhattan on charges of tax fraud.

Hurricane Elsa lashes Barbados and takes aim at St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which are recovering from recent volcanic eruptions.

Chief Justice Roberts is often a consensus builder but a conservative champion on civil rights, voting and religion.

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Fireworks are fun — and dangerous, and possibly illegal where you are. But L.A. loves them anyways. Here’s how to be as safe as possible while using them.

Many different types of taxes come into play with an inheritance. Here’s how to sort them out. Also: figuring out your real credit score.

You can determine L.A.'s seasons by our plant life. For example, right now, it’s jacaranda-blooms-stuck-to-your-windshield season. And to understand the Southern California landscape you see, you have to realize that, like you, it is probably not from around here.

Film producers will tell you that there’s no typical day in the job -- and there’s no single path to becoming a producer. But there are traits you can develop and entertainment industry paths to follow that will set you up for a career in Hollywood.

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