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L.A. Teachers walk out

Teachers union says it is ready to go back to the bargaining table

Leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles said they were waiting to hear from the school district but expected bargaining to resume Thursday.

By Sonali Kohli, Hannah Fry and Matthew Ormseth

• L.A. teachers bask in support for strike, but pressure grows to settle amid financial losses
• Subs crossing the picket line, iPad learning: Inside the LAUSD strike at one school

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With teachers on strike, LAUSD schools turn into movie theaters — and parents aren't thrilled
Teachers strike at L.A. charter schools too, a first for California
As L.A. teachers strike, students take off around the city
What happens if students don't go to school during the LAUSD strike? Your questions answered
¿Serán penalizados los estudiantes que se queden en casa durante la huelga del LAUSD? Aquí las respuestas a sus preguntas

How the teachers’ strike is playing out at the school with the most homeless students in the district

How the teachers’ strike is playing out at the school with the most homeless students in the district

• For moms at a shrinking South L.A. school, the teachers' strike is about survival

California’s historic overhaul of cash bail is now on hold, pending a 2020 referendum

California’s historic overhaul of cash bail is now on hold, pending a 2020 referendum

Bail groups fought the legislation since it was first proposed, saying it would result in the release of violent offenders to the streets and decimate a $2-billion national industry.

By Jazmine Ulloa

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J. Herman Sitrick, WWII veteran credited with single-handedly capturing 21 Nazis, dies at 93

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California candidates and elected officials could use campaign funds to pay for child care under new bill

California candidates and elected officials could use campaign funds to pay for child care under new bill

By Melody Gutierrez

Even the venerable State of the Union address can’t escape shutdown’s bitterness

Even the venerable State of the Union address can’t escape shutdown’s bitterness

By Eli Stokols and Noah Bierman

Bob Costas ends NBC Sports career ‘quietly and happily’

Bob Costas ends NBC Sports career ‘quietly and happily’

By Chuck Schilken

Snap CFO Tim Stone’s exit after just 8 months adds to concerns about exec turnover

Snap CFO Tim Stone’s exit after just 8 months adds to concerns about exec turnover

John Bogle, Vanguard founder who revolutionized investing with low-fee funds, dies

John Bogle, Vanguard founder who revolutionized investing with low-fee funds, dies

Here’s a secret: We may be winning the war on terrorism

Here’s a secret: We may be winning the war on terrorism

By Doyle McManus

MOCA to close its Pacific Design Center location

The Museum of Contemporary art will close its satellite location in West Hollywood where it has held exhibitions on architecture and design for more than 20 years.

By Deborah Vankin

In blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving some Mars spaceship and booster work to Texas

In blow to Los Angeles, SpaceX is moving some Mars spaceship and booster work to Texas

‘SMILF’ showrunner Frankie Shaw addresses misconduct reports: ‘I was learning on the go’

‘SMILF’ showrunner Frankie Shaw addresses misconduct reports: ‘I was learning on the go’

By Nardine Saad

Review: M. Night Shyamalan's eccentric thriller 'Glass' doesn't break new ground

Fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon says her husband poisoned her over three years

Fantasy author Sherrilyn Kenyon says her husband poisoned her over three years

By Michael Schaub

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Amid protests, UC regents weigh plan to build housing on beloved UC Santa Cruz meadow

Amid protests, UC regents weigh plan to build housing on beloved UC Santa Cruz meadow

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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Around the world, miles of rock are missing. Could ‘Snowball Earth’ be the culprit?

Around the world, miles of rock are missing. Could ‘Snowball Earth’ be the culprit?

Jan 3, 2019

As Gov. Jerry Brown leaves office, he seems unlikely to retire from the only profession he's ever known

As Gov. Jerry Brown leaves office, he seems unlikely to retire from the only profession he's ever known

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Friends took this photo at their favorite bar in Thousand Oaks. Minutes later, the shooting started

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Finding Chinese food, and home, in Nashville, Tennessee

Finding Chinese food, and home, in Nashville, Tennessee

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Across a diverse landscape, L.A's hidden homeless live hard lives in fanciful 'homes'

Across a diverse landscape, L.A's hidden homeless live hard lives in fanciful 'homes'

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