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From the first deaths in February, as President Trump still predicted none, the nation has reached the world’s highest numbers of both cases and deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University’s global tracker.
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A key architect of the nation’s first coronavirus stay-at-home order says California’s fast pace of lifting restrictions “poses a very serious risk.” -
With extensive testing for the coronavirus in Los Angeles County’s jail system, high infection rates are emerging.
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The general manager says the San Diego County property is in dire financial straits.
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Protesters briefly blocked both sides of the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening.
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The Senate plan assumes additional money for schools and social services will come from the federal government by early September.
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A former aide to L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar has agreed to plead guilty to felony racketeering in the federal “pay-to-play” investigation at City Hall.
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Renters could get funds under the plan announced by L.A. City Council President Nury Martinez.
Dining in, but different
Fans of Culver City’s Tito’s Tacos can enjoy cheesy tacos once again when the restaurant reopens Monday for walk-up service and delivery. It’s also now easier throughout the state for bars, wineries and distilleries to offer to-go drinks. In Napa Valley, some restaurants are now fully reopened, though customers are being cautious. If you’re leery, some communities are talking about opening up streets to outdoor dining that would help with physical distancing.
A look back at the past week’s top food stories
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Reopening California
Malls? Movie theaters? Hair salons? Here’s a look at which L.A. County businesses can now open and which ones are still closed.
L.A. schools could reopen with stark rules: One-way halls, lunch at desk, playing alone
Runyon Canyon reopens with limits on the number of people allowed in, a one-way hiking trail and cameras and electric counters to monitor crowds.
Gov. Newsom said California barbershops, hair salons, nail salons and other grooming services could reopen under Stage 3 of his reopening plan.
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A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked the city for a second straight night, with protesters looting stores near a police precinct and setting fires.
China’s ceremonial legislature endorses a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that critics say will be used to stifle dissent.
The coronavirus crisis has led to some tentative attempts at cooperation between Arab Gulf nations and Israel, which many of them do not recognize.
The video posted to YouTube shows deputies confronting three men in a gray sedan who complained of unlawful harassment during the stop.
For Reagan and other presidents, portrait unveilings were a time for bipartisan celebrations of U.S. history.
A day after Twitter tagged one of President Trump’s baseless tweets as fake news, he threatens to strongly regulate or close social media platforms.
Crowds gathered downtown to protest the death of Floyd, a black man who was killed Monday after a Minneapolis police officer pinned him to the ground with his knee.
Assemblyman William Brough (R-Dana Point) was removed from all committee assignments after a state investigation found he made inappropriate comments and engaged in unwanted touching with a woman who complained to the Legislature.
Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley were set to be the first people ever to launch in SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, but the liftoff was scrubbed due to bad weather in Florida.
The three prominent anchors were swept up in a corporate-wide restructuring.
Larry Kramer, the AIDS activist and writer who died today at age 84, perfectly realized both sides of his identity in his play “The Normal Heart.”
Joseph Yamada and Elizabeth Kikuchi were born two days apart, but they didn’t meet until they were both were sent to the World War II internment camp in Poston, Ariz.
Limited hours and long wait times have turned the Otay Mesa Port of Entry into an overnight campground
Videos of black men being threatened by white people or dying at the hands of police have again gone viral, including incidents in Minneapolis and New York City.
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Trained overseas, Cuban doctors treat fellow migrants on the U.S. border, which is effectively closed during the coronavirus outbreak.
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As the coronavirus lockdown severs commerce along the eastern Sierra Nevada range, rural towns look to the future with dread.
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Visual look at the third phase to reopen California amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Led Zeppelin’s concert film “Celebration Day,” captured at its 2007 reunion performance, will stream on YouTube for three days beginning Saturday.
Ridley Scott’s “Aliens” took down George Lucas’ original “Star Wars” in this week’s Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown.
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Mandy Patinkin and wife Kathryn Grody display pop culture cluelessness and enviable marital togetherness in videos that make you crave matzo.
In a Facebook message Tuesday, opera legend Andrea Bocelli said he tested positive for COVID-19 in March but kept his diagnosis secret for a reason.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including 100,000 confirmed cases in California and 100,000 deaths across the U.S.
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Trying to get a handle on how and when parts of California are reopening? Our guide includes updates and tips for remaining healthy and sane.
Podcasts
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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‘It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders’ is a podcast hosted by columnist and reporter Patt Morrison.
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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Help the Los Angeles Times reimagine what California should look like after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
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El equipo de opinión de Los Angeles Times está tratando de imaginar cómo debería ser el sur de California, el estado y la nación después de la pandemia.
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100,000 might be just a number, but it’s a staggering amount of loss. America needs to find some way to mourn the dead, even as the pandemic still rages.
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The real reason the GOP is challenging Newsom’s vote-by-mail order is to cast doubt on election results they don’t like. And there will be plenty in California.
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El coronavirus está matando a tantas personas en Tijuana, que la morgue ya no tiene espacio
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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El sindicato que representa a la mayoría de los 1.800 empleados de la planta alega que la compañía retrasó la implementación de medidas de protección hasta que los trabajadores se enfermaron
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College campuses are not considered safe for students but are for athletes? With football programs paying the bills, are colleges really just keeping finances safe?
Kentucky transfer Johnny Juzang will be immediately eligible to play for UCLA after receiving a waiver from the NCAA on Wednesday.
Phil Mickelson has many ideas on how to make ‘The Match’ with Tiger Woods an annual fundraising event showcasing young golfers and other athletes.
Three of four preseason games for the Rams are scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium, including the opener on Friday, Aug. 14, against the New Orleans Saints.
No restrictions were placed on residents’ movements, and businesses from restaurants to hairdressers stayed open.
A black market for alcohol and cigarettes has sprung up across South Africa in response to the government’s nearly eight-week-old ban on their sale because of the coronavirus.
Las Vegas casinos and Florida theme parks are set to begin opening next month as states balance health concerns with lost tourism revenue.
A college student sought by police as a suspect in a crime rampage including two slayings in Connecticut has been captured, Connecticut State Police said Wednesday night.
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Fast and easy, this pantry-staple waffle recipe includes an ingredient you already own to guarantee crispness: oil.
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Coronavirus lockdowns have exacerbated the problem of food waste. Up to 40% of food produced in the U.S. gets thrown away. Apeel Sciences is hoping to reduce that by making fruits and vegetables keep longer.
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More California establishments can sell alcoholic beverages to go after the state relaxed a rule to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
Staying Home
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Hidden shampoo, faculty meetings from the bathroom and other pandemic confessions from readers.
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is releasing her new book, “The Ickabog,” in free online installments. The first two chapters are out now.
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This easy citrus marmalade recipe preserves the best of Southern California oranges and clementines. It’s a great coronavirus stay-at-home project.
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Sometimes you just want to unplug. But you still need to be entertained, right? We’ve got you covered. Three puzzles to print and play for the COVID-weary among us.
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Even in normal times, fiction can be the best way to know the world. From Leningrad to Vietnam, Ondaatje to Adichie, choose your homebound adventure.
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If you haven’t driven much lately, your return behind the wheel may feel awkward. That’s not unusual. Here’s what to do to make yourself comfortable again.
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On Wednesday, the nation’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 100,000, marking a staggering loss of life in less than four months.
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The U.S. has recorded more coronavirus-linked deaths than any other country.
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Not so fast, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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As California and the rest of the U.S. reopen, a silent coronavirus threat still looms.
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Longtime Times sports reporter Chris Dufresne died suddenly in his home. He was 62.
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Ahead of the historic launch of NASA astronauts aboard a SpaceX spacecraft, astronauts had to finish up training in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.More Coverage
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L.A. schools could reopen with stark rules: One-way halls, lunch at desk, playing alone
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Harry Sentoso, 63, went back to work at Amazon as part of the company’s hiring wave. Two weeks later, he was dead from COVID-19.
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The police officer taped pinning George Floyd to the ground has become the target of social media posts tying him to political and racist agendas.
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The man who died in an encounter with Minneapolis police was a former Texas high school football star carving out a living in his adopted state.
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Four Minneapolis police officers were fired after the death of George Floyd, a black man. Whether his death will be considered criminal is unclear.
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Police use tear gas against people protesting the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis.
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In her videos, Tabitha Brown lifts your spirits, offers a virtual hug and helps fill your tummy during these challenging COVID-19 times.
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Las Vegas, the largest hotel city in the U.S., recycles soaps for countries that need it. And now, the U.S. is one of them
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At first corona-dating seemed like it might be fun. Distance builds interest, right? Wrong. There’s just so much sourdough and banana bread you can make. I need this to be over.
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Fight quarantine fatigue while upcycling T-shirts and napkins with natural dyes made from fruits and vegetables. Did we mention it’s free?
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Looking for a deal? The prices have been trimmed for these homes in the $300,000 range in Riverside, Hemet and Idyllwild.
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Amazon workers say they need to know how many cases of coronavirus have hit warehouses and Whole Foods stores. But as the totals have climbed, the company has grown more reticent.
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A top Huawei executive fails to persuade a Canadian judge to end extradition proceedings that could send her to the U.S. for prosecution.
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After poor weather scrubbed SpaceX’s historic launch of NASA astronauts, the NASA and SpaceX teams will try again Saturday.
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Restrictions are easing statewide, but L.A. County is sicker and going slower
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Shut down by the coronavirus, casinos get the go-ahead to start business again with social distancing in place.
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Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak will make the final announcement Tuesday at a news conference. Vegas hotel-casinos look to reopen soon.
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As more businesses reopen, public lands follow suit
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Hollywood wants to get back to work but with the threat of COVID-19 unabated, producers are turning to virtual filmmaking to complete shoots
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The Broad Stage in Santa Monica forges ahead with a 2020-21 season that starts outdoors in the fall and moves indoors in January — if it’s safe.
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What “Mrs. America” gets right and wrong about Bella Abzug’s firing by Jimmy Carter and Phyllis Schlafly’s hopes for a job in the Reagan administration.
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What’s on TV Thursday, May 28: The season finale of ‘Siren’ ; coronavirus
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California’s new guidelines come as other states are pushing for mass testing in nursing homes.
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From barber shops to shopping malls to restaurants, many businesses shuttered for months began to come back to life this week as government officials rapidly lifted stay-at-home orders that helped slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Los Angeles Police Department officers fatally shot a man who was wielding a bladed weapon, the agency said. Officers were called for a dispute between neighbors.
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Federal judge finds O.C. sheriff indifferent to jail coronavirus threat and sets new rules
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On this date in sports -- may 28
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Lakers veteran guard Danny Green is keeping busy with podcasts, workouts and representing his teammates with the players’ union during the coronavirus pandemic.
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On the day after major league owners asked players to take an additional pay cut this season, Max Scherzer threw this brushback pitch: put up or shut up.
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The induction ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett and the rest of the class will take place in early 2021, separate from the 2021 induction.
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Stepping up his fight with Twitter, Trump is expected to sign an order that could open the door for lawsuits against social media companies.
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President Trump threatens to veto the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, and House Democrats say it lacks curbs on online surveillance.
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Because of the coronavirus, the House changed its rules to allow members to vote by proxy for the first time. Republicans say it’s unconstitutional.
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Gov. Newsom says the state would release guidelines “in a week or so” for gyms and other facilities to reopen in California.
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