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2020 presidential race

Kamala Harris makes it official: She’s running for president

Kamala Harris makes it official: She’s running for president

Sen. Kamala Harris of California announced she will enter the presidential race, the first woman of color to be a top-tier candidate.

By Melanie Mason

• 2020 candidates: Who’s in and who’s on the fence?

Kamala Harris: Full coverage

LAUSD teachers to stay off the job Tuesday, even if a settlement is reached

LAUSD teachers to stay off the job Tuesday, even if a settlement is reached

Union members and the school board still would have to ratify an agreement.

By Howard Blume

UCLA and Brentwood School accused of shortchanging veterans at West L.A. facility

The schools are supposed to provide services to veterans in exchange for maintaining their leases. They say they are living up to their agreements.

By Gale Holland

Trump says Pelosi is behaving ‘irrationally’ in shutdown impasse as Russia questions swirl around him

• Doyle McManus: Nancy Pelosi is winning in her battle with Trump. Here's why

Gov. Newsom earmarks funds for a migrant shelter in his proposed budget

Gov. Newsom earmarks funds for a migrant shelter in his proposed budget

By Kate Morrissey

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

Newsom’s struggles with dyslexia prompt a ‘very personal’ quest to fund early screening

By George Skelton

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Another suicide attack targets U.S. forces in Syria; Israel strikes at Iranian presence there

Another suicide attack targets U.S. forces in Syria; Israel strikes at Iranian presence there

10% of TSA airport screeners skipped work Sunday

Magnitude 2.1 earthquake hits Inglewood

Facebook’s WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight spread of fake news

France fines Google $57 million under new EU data-privacy law

Teen denies provoking Native American protester: 'I will not stand for this'

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Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

Scooters took over Venice and Santa Monica. L.A. County has a different plan

The Board of Supervisors approved a plan calling for new regulations of electronic scooters in Los Angeles County's unincorporated neighborhoods, which are home to 1 million residents.

By Matt Stiles and Jon Schleuss

• Saints fans urge Roger Goodell to call for NFC championship redo

L.A. has a Super Bowl team for first time in 35 years as Rams beat Saints in overtime

By Bill Plaschke

• Trump congratulates the Patriots, but not the Rams, on Super Bowl berth

Patriots vs. Chiefs: Some overlooked plays from the wild AFC championship

By Mike DiGiovanna

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

Mexico struggles to identify the victims of a gas pipeline explosion that killed at least 85

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

Former CIA operative at the heart of the film 'Argo' dies at age 78

Former CIA operative at the heart of the film 'Argo' dies at age 78

What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

'Glass' tops the box office for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend but falls short of expectations

'Glass' tops the box office for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend but falls short of expectations

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Oscar nominations predictions for all 24 categories

Oscar nominations predictions for all 24 categories

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Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Why can’t Trump make deals? No one trusts him anymore

Jan 20, 2019

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Fifty years ago today, Richard Nixon took office, and for him it was a time of hope, civility and optimism

Jan 20, 2019

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Who is Ed Buck? The erratic life of the Democratic donor in whose home two dead men have been found

Jan 18, 2019

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

UCLA’s Katelyn Ohashi rediscovers her joy of gymnastics and becomes an internet sensation

Jan 17, 2019

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

This Boyle Heights teacher is the face of the L.A. teachers’ strike

Jan 17, 2019

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Why you can’t look away from that Trump fast food photo

Jan 15, 2019

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Gas shortages: A self-inflicted crisis by Mexico’s new president?

Jan 12, 2019

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

More wildfires, drought and climate change bring devastating changes to California wildlands

Jan 12, 2019

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

One day our sun will solidify into a giant crystal orb

Jan 11, 2019

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

As Coachella turns 20, its press-shy co-founder gets candid about sexual harassment and why Kanye dropped out

Jan 11, 2019

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Americans who fought alongside the Kurds in Syria feel betrayed by Trump

Jan 11, 2019

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

America’s love-hate relationship with Marie Kondo and our clutter

Jan 10, 2019

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

Whether good news or bad, northern Sierra readers can always blame the Messenger

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Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Firefighters’ fateful choices: How the Woolsey fire became an unstoppable monster

Jan 6, 2019

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

After widespread complaints, Coachella is enacting a new anti-sexual harassment policy. But is it enough?

Jan 3, 2019

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'Glass' tops the box office for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend but falls short of expectations

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Saints fans urge Roger Goodell to call for NFC championship redo

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Venezuela in turmoil: Mutiny, protests and violence in the streets

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Sure, the GOP snubbed Steve King. But when will they do something about Trump's racism?

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We celebrate MLK for trying to rescue America’s soul. Steve King reminds us the job still isn’t finished

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A T-Mobile-Sprint merger would be onerous for California's working families

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Sorry, we're stuck with the electoral college. But there is a workaround

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A DNA test restored my lost African ancestry. Or so I thought

Jan 20, 2019
The racism and irrationality that fuel blind support for Trump

Jan 20, 2019

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Facebook’s WhatsApp limits message forwarding to fight spread of fake news

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Flight attendants aren't in it for the money. That's what their second jobs are for

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A Bali vacation sounds magical — and it is when you help keep the island beautiful

Jan 20, 2019
The 2004 tsunami could have killed me. I escaped, but it changed my perspective

Jan 20, 2019
Highway 1 reopens in two spots near Big Sur that were closed because of storm

Jan 18, 2019
5 off-the-grid hotels where nature and comfort meet

Jan 18, 2019

CALIFORNIA LIFE & STYLE

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What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

By Gustavo Arellano

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The Hearth & Hound, April Bloomfield's Hollywood restaurant, to close

Jan 19, 2019
True love is my spurned suitor fixing me up with the man of my dreams

Jan 19, 2019
Balmain opens its 'Balmain universe' to the world with new app

Jan 18, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, Somali refugee turned congresswoman, to publish memoir in 2020

Jan 18, 2019
For his fall 2019 Louis Vuitton men's collection, Virgil Abloh pays homage to Michael Jackson

Jan 18, 2019

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