Coronavirus cases among children and teenagers are surging in California, up 150% last month, a rate that outpaces COVID-19 cases overall and establishes minors as a small but growing share of the state’s COVID-19 cases.
Newsom said his administration has fixed a public health computer database failure that distorted test results across the state and raised doubts about actions taken to stem the spread of coronavirus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s economic task force has operated almost entirely behind closed doors, and those appointed were not required to submit state government financial disclosure forms listing their assets and business interests, which would show potential conflicts.
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The union representing Los Angeles police officers is criticizing Mayor Eric Garcetti’s plan to shut off water and power at “party houses,” saying officers should be focused on the rising number of shootings instead.
GOP operatives have put Kanye West on the presidential ballot in several states, likely in hopes of drawing votes from Joe Biden.
Russian says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use, but critics say testing is not complete.
President Trump said the Secret Service shot a ‘suspect’ outside the White House on Monday. The incident forced the president to abruptly leave his own news conference before returning.
In a video of the incident, a woman can be heard telling deputies she called 911 to report that the teens were being chased by a man with a knife.
Seattle’s police chief says she will retire as the City Council approves a plan for the department to lose as many as 100 officers.
Newsom and others called on federal officials to overcome a stalemate involving Congress and the president to provide additional funding for states.
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The declines appear concentrated in the top end of the marketplace, but there are signs rent is falling slightly on the lower end as well.
A probe by the state’s political watchdog and a civil lawsuit have resulted in a settlement that would require L.A. County to pay $1.35 million to resolve claims that it failed to report public funds to support a 2017 homeless services tax ballot measure.
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Kyle Kuzma hits a three-pointer with less than a second remaining to push the Lakers to a 124-121 win over the Nuggets, snapping L.A.'s losing streak.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the abrupt resignation of the director of California’s Department of Public Health.
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If the coronavirus has you reaching for hand sanitizer, don’t use one with methanol. It can be toxic if absorbed through the skin, the FDA warns.
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Scam calls and COVID-19 rackets are on the rise as a result of people being stuck at home, officials warn.
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Catholic schools in California are seeking waivers to open for in-person learning. In Nevada County, one has gone back to class.
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Following stay-at-home orders, Amorette Brooms pivoted her fashion business to houseplants.
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Coronavirus restrictions continue around California but most public spaces are open. The Apple fire and the Dam fire have some trails closed.
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Joe Biden is expected to choose his running mate soon. Numerous women of color have been considered. And he met with Michigan’s governor recently. There’s a lot riding on the decision for California, which has had a starring role in the search. Those who don’t get picked could end up in the Cabinet.
Good news for an anguished summer: Joe Biden’s search for a running mate is destined to have a happy ending.
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A bridge that was supposed to take a year is incomplete after four, partly because of corrosion and other problems involving California’s high-speed-rail contractors.
Even with California’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassing 10,000, some hope is emerging: Doctors are getting better at saving patients.
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Second wave of coronavirus has businesses and the public moving from indoors to the great outdoors
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The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on L.A. communities. On one day, we look at how the pandemic is playing out across the city.
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In the coronavirus era musicians, longing to connect with friends and neighbors, and eager to practice their art, have taken to their porches, patios, driveways and yards to play for passersby.
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The nation needs a major infusion of federal funding to keep communities afloat. Instead the president put forth mostly do-nothing executive orders.
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There are real privacy and security concerns associated with Chinese ownership. But U.S. privacy laws have shortcomings too.
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As a parent or guardian in the time of COVID, remember you are already a teacher — and that learning opportunities are everywhere.
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In considering the Civil War battlefield as a possible site of his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination, President Trump threatens to defile hallowed ground.
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Hong Kong residents are buying up copies of the Apple Daily newspaper in support of press freedom after its owner, Jimmy Lai, was arrested.
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The Lithuanian foreign minister says that the leading opposition candidate in Belarus’ presidential election has fled her country and is now “safe” in Lithuania
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The confirmed number of coronavirus cases in the world has reached 20 million.
The film grossed $309,694 in its opening weekend and cleared $1 million in VOD and digital sales. That performance demonstrates the theatrical bar in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a shelved episode just released on Hulu, “black-ish” offers a reminder that the politics of its greatest episodes are never less than relevant.
Luedtke, a former executive editor of the Detroit Free Press, left journalism for Hollywood. He also wrote the screenplay for ‘Absence of Malice.’
TikTok announces the first 19 recipients of payments from its creators fund. The $200-million reservoir will help retain popular talents on the app, owned by China-based tech firm ByteDance, as it faces challenges from the Trump administration.
The college football season is in serious peril because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what spurred the Big Ten to push for the season to be canceled?
Despite the Padres entering the game with a precarious pitching plan, the Dodgers fail to muster little offense to support Dustin May in a 2-1 loss.
Mike Trout hits a pair of home runs and Anthony Rendon breaks out of his offensive funk with a home run as the Angels end the Athletics’ winning streak.
UCLA football players Elisha Guidry and Otito Ogbonnia are in favor of moving the college football season to the spring.
Neighbors scrambled toward the rubble, calling out for survivors until firefighters and police officers responded and took over.
Hong Kong residents are buying up copies of the Apple Daily newspaper in support of press freedom after its owner, Jimmy Lai, was arrested.
The resignation comes as public anger is mounting against the ruling elite, blamed for the chronic mismanagement and corruption that is believed to be behind the explosion in a Beirut Port warehouse.
A rare wind storm with power similar to an inland hurricane swept across the Midwest Monday, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power.
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Restaurants and food trucks can operate but L.A. County public heath officials continue to shut out vendors who prepare food at farmers markets.
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Cacao Mexicatessen chef Christy Lujan shares her restaurant’s recipe for cilantro lime rice.
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We asked readers for their most pressing coronavirus questions. The topics included schooling, passports, and healthcare. These are answers from experts.
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The Pavilion, on the first floor of South Coast Plaza’s North parking structure, is accessible only by appointment. About 100 boutiques are participating.
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Mo Jackson wanted to share their love of camping with other people of color. They started BIPOC Camping Kits with that in mind
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The near daily hang-outs dropped off, and the texts and phone calls plummeted — without any obvious cause.
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We’re still in a pandemic. Cover up with some of our favorite face masks.
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Fishing the L.A. River offers a respite from the stresses of a global pandemic, social unrest and partisan politics — in a convenient socially distanced setting.
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Consider whether a key part of President Trump’s economic relief proposal — states using existing pandemic assistance to boost jobless benefits — is even doable.
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As COVID-19 cases surge, patients in Los Angeles are dying at a lower rate. Plus, more headlines from across California.
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President Trump tries to go it alone on providing economic relief in the pandemic, but it’s unclear whether his approach is legal — or feasible.
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A bridge that was supposed to take a year is incomplete after four, partly because of corrosion and other problems involving California’s high-speed-rail contractors.
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Dr. Sonia Angell, who held the position for less than a year, announced her resignation in an email sent to department staff on Sunday.
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Catholic schools in California are seeking waivers to open for in-person learning. In Nevada County, one has gone back to class.
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China has announced unspecified sanctions against 11 U.S. politicians and heads of organizations promoting democratic causes, including Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, who have already been singled out by Beijing
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Canada’s 4,000-year-old Milne Ice Shelf had been the country’s last intact ice shelf until the end of July.
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The report, which aggregates data from 49 states, comes amid heated debate over whether schools should reopen in the fall amid the coronavirus crisis.
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Chicago’s police commissioner says more than 100 people were arrested following a night of unrest that left 13 officers injured.
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Can students safely return to campus during the coronavirus pandemic? Parents are anxious.
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It’s critically important that schools have a solid plan in place for testing, contact tracing, quarantine and treatment.
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Looking at the numbers can give parents a sense of how the county is doing in containing the coronavirus and help them make a difficult decision.
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Many of the hands-on therapies and services that special needs students received before campuses shut down can’t be adequately delivered via distance learning. Also, the state has waived timelines that allow students to quickly receive assessments, which determine the services needed for each child.
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Some red and yellow onions sold in the West at Trader Joe’s and Ralphs are being recalled in relation to an ongoing salmonella outbreak linked to the vegetable.
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U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Monday, nudging the S&P 500 within striking distance of its all-time high set in February.
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Nextdoor founder Nirav Tolia is asking $25 million for his 104-year-old home in the San Francisco neighborhood of Pacific Heights.
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Uber and Lyft are expected to appeal the far-reaching preliminary injunction, so this ruling won’t be the last word.
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Elvis isn’t in the building, but here’s how to connect with events and people inspired by the King
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Dozens of hotels in southern Baja are open and hoping to woo Americans. Here’s how four are operating.
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The U.S. State Department says it is chipping away at a huge backlog of applications.
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Coronavirus restrictions continue around California, but most public spaces are open. The Apple fire and the Dam fire have some trails closed.
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What’s on TV Tuesday, Aug. 11: The season finale of “DC’s Stargirl” on The CW; the series finale of “Greenleaf” on OWN
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Daniel Dae Kim has launched a campaign to recognize actor James Hong on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. But raising $55,000 in four days was the easy part.
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The 2017 episode criticizing President Trump and alluding to the protests of NFL players like Colin Kaepernick was shelved over “creative differences.”
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Animated series “The Owl House,” on Disney Channel, and “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” on CBS All Access, lead this week’s TV recommendations from the L.A. Times.
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Some of the 400 vendors who peddle wares at weekend swap meets say they are the hapless victims of a dispute that has been at an impasse since May.
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An LAPD officer was hospitalized Monday night with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a possibly impaired motorist in South L.A., authorities said.
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Last week, both San Bernardino and Riverside counties reported record single-day tallies of coronavirus-related deaths.
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California Highway Patrol investigators said the bus driver did not realize the 26-year-old man had been struck by the bus’ rear tire in East L.A.
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This season’s Stanley Cup playoffs create a chance for young stars-in-the-making to shine on center stage.
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After Collin Morikawa drives into history books with PGA Championship win, what’s next after tournament in San Francisco.
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Once the young upstart who made the Rams’ roster as an undrafted free agent, Brown is now the veteran of the running backs group.
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The Angels have some of the best offensive numbers in the league, but their 5-11 record so far says something else.
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In rare challenge to Trump, several countries are trying to block his nominee to lead the Inter-American Development Bank.
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In California, any vacancy in a statewide elective office can be filled by the governor, subject to legislative confirmation.
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Questioned about Trump’s controversial new directives for pandemic relief, top aides offer contradictory, sometimes tangled responses.
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The coronavirus has forced Democrats and Republicans to stage digital national conventions — and most voters won’t miss a thing.
