Coronavirus
The shift took some officials and others by surprise, coming just a few weeks after California found itself the American epicenter of the coronavirus.
California will switch to an age-based eligibility approach for COVID-19 vaccinations. Many questions remain, but it could mean people over 50 would be the next focus.
A California website being piloted in Los Angeles and San Diego counties lets residents check COVID vaccine eligibility and make appointments.
With survival at stake, L.A. restaurants rush to reopen, pray the roller coaster ride is over
The current school year ends June 10, and a parent group is pushing for campuses to reopen, but it depends on how quickly teachers can be vaccinated.
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It’s been one year since his death, but the Lakers legend’s impact on our lives and the tragedy of his loss remain all too real.
The artist known as Mr. Wash re-created a lost painting for the Hammer’s ‘Made in L.A.’ biennial. Then a funny thing happened: The original turned up.
Democrats hope that strong Republican denunciations of Trump after the Jan. 6 riot will translate into a conviction.
Protesters condemn the attack, which police say has yielded no suspects. But critics of the church also say they feel compelled to suspend protests against a preacher who spreads hate.
CBS took action following a Times investigation into complaints of racism and misogyny in the TV station group.
Forty-five Senate Republicans supported a resolution by Sen. Rand Paul that said the trial is illegal because Trump is a private citizen and no longer president.
President Biden’s latest executive order seeks to better track hate crimes against Asian Americans, which rose after Trump’s talk of ‘the China virus.’
President Biden had his first call with Vladimir Putin, raising concerns about Alexei Navalny’s arrest while pressing Putin on bounties on U.S. troops.
A federal judge has barred the U.S. government from enforcing a 100-day deportation moratorium that is a key immigration priority of President Biden.
Officials fear an atmospheric river expected to deliver a lot of rain and snow could bring mudslides to burn scars in the Bay Area and Central Coast.
In Southern California, an area code can say a lot about a person. Are you a 310, a 213 or a 323? What does it mean if you have a 562 or an 818?
With his ‘Justice League’ cut due on HBO Max in March, Zack Snyder said he was ‘just kind of done with it’ when he left the movie after his daughter’s suicide.
CBS took action after a Times report into complaints of racism and misogyny in the TV station group.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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How did California go from shining example to cautionary tale? Its early successes seem to have given people a false sense of security.
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L.A. County will start vaccinating older residents soon. Here’s how to sign up to find out when you get can one.
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To stop extremist groups — including those involved in the Capitol attack — states have to start enforcing their anti-militia laws.
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Biden vows to vaccinate 100 million Americans against COVID in his first 100 days. That’s an attainable goal, based on the Trump vaccination program he inherited. He should aim higher.
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Teachers, rightly, are high priority for vaccines. But even vaccination isn’t enough to make some teachers unions ready to return to campuses.
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Gov. Newsom needs to do a better job communicating California’s statewide COVID restrictions with the public, and with other state officials.
The final hours of Kobe Bryant’s life: An oral history
Today marks one year since Bryant, his daughter Gianna, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. This is a collection of texts, radio communications, quotes and scenes from those last hours.
A look at how Kobe Bryant’s widow took to social media throughout the year to honor her husband and daughter while sharing her struggles after their deaths.
Kobe Bryant’s former teammates Robert Horry, Rick Fox, Brian Shaw and Devean George share their thoughts about what made the Lakers legend so great.
Lakers star-turned-entrepreneur Magic Johnson often is asked about Kobe Bryant, taking time to preserve his memory and celebrate a life that was cut short.
The former Lakers star-turned-executive made the draft-day trade that brought Bryant to L.A. It’s an emotional time for Jerry West.
Visual Storytelling
People visited murals around Los Angeles on Monday dedicated to Lakers star Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna, who were killed along with seven others in a helicopter crash Jan. 26, 2020. Fans’ words of admiration held a theme: Don’t take life for granted.
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Trying to create a social pod so her daughter could again play with her friends led this mom down a rabbit hole of awkwardness, rejection and frustration.
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With little else to do, the COVID-19 pandemic has given D&D players a reason to gather virtually to go on heroic quests in the increasingly popular role-playing game.
‘These gloves aren’t even for COVID — just for this office,’ Jimmy Fallon joked while tidying up his NBC colleague Steve Kornacki’s haphazard quarters.
One of the remaining opening-day attractions Walt Disney oversaw himself, the Jungle Cruise will return with less racially insensitive depictions of other cultures.
When six directors — David Fincher, Paul Greengrass, Regina King, Spike Lee, Aaron Sorkin and Chloé Zhao — recently got together to talk about their latest projects, they shared candid feelings about control on-set and the movie business in a post-COVID world.
Paul Audley, president of FilmLA, answers questions about Hollywood’s return to work and the organization’s own challenges.
LeBron James scores 21 of his season-high 46 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers stay unbeaten on the road with a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Rams signed quarterback Devlin Hodges to a reserve/future contract, the team announced Monday.
A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the Angels and MLB brought by Bubba Harkins, who was fired by the team for providing sticky substances to pitchers.
MLS will open its season in April instead of its traditional March date because of coronavirus concerns, although CBA negotiations must be finalized.
After declaring three years ago that his country fulfilled it decades-long ambition to become a nuclear power, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un turned his attention to fixing an ailing economy that was undermining his pledge to better the lives of his people.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned after a key ally yanked his support, leaving Italy rudderless at a key moment in the pandemic.
Ted Wheeler, the mayor of Portland, Ore., pepper-sprayed a man who confronted and videotaped him and a former mayor as they left a restaurant.
After a pet-less stretch during the Trump presidency, the White House now echoes with the patter of paws of President Biden’s two dogs.
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It’s a cookie! It’s crème brûlée! This week, Jenn introduces us to the crème brûlée cookie from Dough & Arrow bakery in Costa Mesa.
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The team behind Catch L.A. will open Catch Steak steakhouse on Melrose Place this summer.
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Ready to become a farmer? You can do it on a small scale — without soil.
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Lodgings at Yosemite and Death Valley national parks to reopen soon
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Reopening of accommodations in the rest of California will be county by county
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The coronavirus pandemic, wintertime, the daily stressors of life — it all can take a toll on our mental health. Here are some resources to help you understand therapy, how to find a therapist and more.
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My family has spent 308 days together in the house. Which brings us to “Jurassic Quest,” the drive-thru dinosaur experience now touring the country.
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Tomatomania, Southern California’s harbinger of spring gardening for 30 years, is back with a traveling show of more than 200 tomato varieties.
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As people continue to stay at home, many first-time plant owners are looking to elevate their plant game in 2021. Here are the hot trends to watch for.
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Los funcionarios del condado dicen que tienen la mayoría de los recursos - grandes centros de vacunación y personal para dirigirlos - pero carecen de las dosis que necesitan.
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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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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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The action by state officials means restaurants and gyms could soon reopen outdoor services. Counties will make the final call, however.
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L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner says reopening K-12 campuses will require the vaccination of teachers and staff. But UTLA says virus case rates also must drop.
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Small businesses remember last year’s federal loan efforts as difficult, confusing and unfair. The new round of funding is supposed to be better.
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A popular player with the Dodgers, Kiké Hernández is now with the Boston Red Sox.
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Sundance begins (virtually) this week. Our top story is a two-part investigation into the fraught workplace culture of CBS TV Stations and alleged misconduct by its top executive.
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MLS has probably done the best it can with a bad situation.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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Dr. Anthony Fauci now answers to a new president — but he’s revealing some of his thoughts from when he was working for the other guy. Like, “Oh my goodness.”
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Actor Faizon Love and NBCUniversal have settled a legal dispute over an international movie poster for “Couples Retreat” that allegedly excluded his likeness.
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‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ led Tuesday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards nods. Chadwick Boseman was nominated and women dominated the director category.
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Dax Shepard, chatting with Justin Timberlake, shares a tip for protecting his girls from their parents’ fame: Don’t out your mom as Princess Anna from “Frozen.”
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Southern California Edison to pay $2.2 billion to settle insurance claims related to the devastating Woolsey fire, which was caused by its equipment.
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On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the lifting of all regional stay-at-home orders in California, clearing the way for a wider reopening in many regions.
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The San Francisco Bay Area won kudos for tamping down the coronavirus. Then it came roaring back. Now the region is partly reopening again.
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Carmela Coyle, who represents California’s hospitals in the state Capitol, is a power player that has helped shape the state’s response to the crisis.
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Santa Anita has been proactive in its weather-related track surface management since the spike in horse fatalities in 2019.
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On the one-year anniversary of the tragic death of Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Vanessa Bryant shared a letter from a close friend of Gianna on Instagram.
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Thirteen Moorpark High varsity baseball players had 4.0 GPAs during the fall semester when prep sports were shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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One year after Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash, sports figures, celebrities and fans took to social media to remember the Lakers icon.
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Democrats unveil legislation that would increase the minimum wage from the current $7.25 an hour to $9.50 this year and $15 by 2025.
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Here’s an impeachment Q&A, but we don’t have all the A’s.
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Blinken has pledged to be a leading force in the administration’s bid to reframe the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world.
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Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell said he’s dropping a key demand and is ready to move toward a power-sharing agreement after two Democratic senators pledged they won’t vote to do away with the filibuster.
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Oregon teachers are eligible for COVID-19 shots before senior citizens after Gov. Kate Brown decided to prioritize reopening schools.
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Biden to announce a moratorium on new oil and gas leasing on U.S. lands in push to reverse Trump administration policies and address climate change.
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Officials say a tornado killed a teenager who was huddling with his family in the basement of their Alabama home when it struck.
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Reopening brings high risks for California, but also potential economic rewards.
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Older people were in a loneliness epidemic before the coronavirus pandemic began. Here’s how to reach out to the seniors in your life.
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Coming out is a lonely experience, and while I had friends and support along my journey, friends and support do not do the work for you.
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Needing a beach getaway and pandemic workouts, personal trainers and Instagrammers — some from L.A. — went to Tulum. And they posted about it.
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Sole Folks is a boutique that offers space for Black entrepreneurs to sell merchandise and for aspiring fashion designers to learn about the industry.
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The GameStop stock-trading frenzy is all about punishing short sellers, but why?
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Reggae star Shaggy just paid $2.15 million for a laid-back abode near the ocean in Coral Gables, Fla.
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There were fewer air travelers in the United States last year, but a higher percentage of them were carrying firearms, according to TSA figures.
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President Biden’s executive orders and other directives include such topics as the eviction, stimulus checks, food benefits, worker safety, student loans and anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
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Scores of Los Cabos resorts offer rapid COVID tests.
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Because flight attendants are potential COVID-19 super spreaders, it’s up to us to follow protection protocols, including remaining alone in my hotel room.
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From dinosaur digs to Salvador Dalí, here a few favorite virtual museum experiences you can enjoy from the comfort of home.
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Many of these local mountain spots are wearing a new coat.
