Crowe stopped by one of Mitchell’s jam sessions in which a small group of musician friends get together to make music. He shares his observations and sat down with the legend herself for a rare interview.
Colt Brennan was a star football player at Hawaii who finished third in Heisman Trophy voting before years of substance abuse problems cost him his life.
A reporter reflects on years spent covering killings in Los Angeles County and what that’s taught her about people and human nature.
Officials say a driver unintentionally slammed into spectators at the start of a Pride parade in south Florida, killing one person and seriously injuring another.
The lack of progress in developing an effective Alzheimer’s drug that will treat the disease once it arises suggests that we’ve been looking at this problem in the wrong way.
More than 40 law enforcement groups have kept records of misconduct from the district attorney.
Authorities believe there may have been other firearm-brandishing incidents beyond the one that allegedly led to Aiden’s death.
Just over 50% of the city’s first responders are vaccinated.
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Portal is an optional alternative to paper cards, not a “passport,” officials say.
June gloom will make a comeback in coastal areas, though hot weather and fire conditions will continue in other areas through Monday.
The Clippers continue their postseason trek against the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals on Sunday.
Allyson Felix is determined to make the U.S. Olympic track and field team for the upcoming Tokyo Games as she looks to add to her legacy in the sport.
Letters found after the death of William Morris agent Ed Limato led to the documentary “P.S. Burn This Letter Please” and untold stories of queer life.
A beginner’s guide to the salty, sweet, sour, spicy world of Mexican candy
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Here are ideas for activities with dads who like being in the outdoors, from running to hiking to birdwatching.
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Sitting with my 96-year-old dad, and my partner, Dennis, I’d look back and forth between the two of them and see love past, present and future.
‘The Trials of Frank Carson’ is a true crime podcast about power, politics and law in California’s Central Valley. Carson was Stanislaus County’s most controversial defense attorney, a wizard with juries and a courtroom brawler with an unapologetically caustic style.
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He taught me that a father’s life isn’t measured by achievements but by the lives he inspires by being a dad.
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If you are a public figure trying to come back from a scandal, we need proof that you understand what you did and why it was wrong.
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In the digital era, racist ideas are often presented as innocent propositions for debate. It’s one way free speech is used against anti-racism.
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A proposal to launch a new version of the New Deal-era project would help struggling writers and journalists — and give us a COVID-19 chronicle.
LGBTQ history
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Pride Month is being celebrated in L.A. and around the world.
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From protests and parades to the homes of early gay rights activists, the Southland has played a key role.
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Comb through newspaper articles from nearly 50 years ago and you’ll find political arguments against gay rights that are still being used now.
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Josey Peters has been on a mission since 2007 to clean up other people’s messes in public areas.
Transportation officials and drivers are waiting to see traffic and transit patterns altered by the COVID-19 pandemic offer clues to the future of commuting or mark only a temporary change in L.A.'s gridlock.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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To an amazing degree, life can now return to something close to pre-pandemic normal. But to enjoy these newfound freedoms, there’s one thing we need: trust.
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No quiere asustar a sus hijos, pero sí necesita que estén preparados para saber qué hacer antes, durante y después de la sacudida de un terremoto importante (o incluso menor).
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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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With the frenzy surrounding Fernando Valenzuela in 1981, the complexion of the Dodgers’ predominantly white fanbase transformed into something that looked a lot more like Los Angeles itself.
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With supreme confidence and politically incorrect bluster, businessman Dan Pena made a fortune. He prods and pokes his students to do the same.
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How people with disabilities, often overlooked in the food community, are improving accessibility in the world of cooking and recipes
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After a long road out of their COVID-19 funk, theaters are offering deals and special screenings of ‘Summer of Soul’ and ‘Black Widow’ to bring people back to the movies.
With “Big Shot,” on Disney+, the “Full House” veteran has found the perfect part in a lovely show. Perhaps the Stamossance is already here.
Defter and more surefooted than Pixar’s Oscar-winning “Soul,” Enrico Casarosa’s directing debut opens at the El Capitan and streams on Disney+.
As TikTok users discuss the separation of legitimate sex work from teenage grooming, 'Élite’ depicts a perilous mix of sex, cameras and money.
The Dodgers look to sweep the three-game series when Tony Gonsolin faces a struggling Diamondbacks team that has lost 16 consecutive games.
With one week to go, let’s salute those who made the season happen during an uncertain year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles’ greatest sports fan Mo Fascio, a unifying force and spine of the LAFC club, is honored after losing his battle with COVID-19.
Three share the lead after three rounds of the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, as longshots and major winners like Bryson DeChambeau have a chance to win.
Podcasts
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Every weekday, our podcast ‘The Times’ will take listeners beyond the headlines, with our West Coast outlook on the world.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American, featuring conversations with special guests like Kamala Harris, Sandra Oh and Viet Thanh Nguyen.
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There is still an awards season. And, as always, The Times will be right there to capture all of it, from those living in the spotlight to those working backstage on ‘The Envelope’ podcast.
Afghanistan’s former president said the United States came to his country to fight extremism and bring stability and was leaving having failed at both.
Top diplomats say the effort to restore a landmark 2015 agreement to contain Iranian nuclear development is advancing.
Polls have closed in Armenia’s national parliamentary election, which was held to help resolve tensions after last year’s conflict with Azerbaijan.
Vehicles likely hydroplaned on wet roads, killing nine children and one adult, including eight girls from an Alabama youth ranch.
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A separate Los Angeles Times Food Bowl event will celebrate Anthony Bourdain’s legacy.
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The new cookbook from Rodney Scott, America’s preeminent barbecue pitmaster, offers lessons on barbecuing and life in the smokehouse.
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The meaning of Juneteenth is evolving for chef Ray Anthony Barrett after a year of travel and healing.
The perils of parenting through a pandemic
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Steak, chicken, seafood and even dessert — the best way to show Dad you care is by grilling his favorites for Father’s Day.
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Here are 10 things I think need to be fixed in racing.
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Earthquake preparedness is about communication, resilience and understanding and mitigating your risks. Our newsletter course will teach you how.
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Staples for a “cook’s kit” to keep with your emergency supplies. They’ll make make eating during the fallout more enjoyable.
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MyShake is the early-warning app recommended for Southern Californians. But there are others you can download. What are they and which ones might you want?
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Off-black walls, African-inspired murals and comfortable vintage furnishings make Adrien Beard’s DTLA loft an inspiring place to hang. That’s the point. They call this fresh, unique style Neo Afro Eclectic.
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By Rachel Schnalzer Design and illustrations by Jade Cuevas Good morning, fellow Escapists.
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How 5 places named Inspiration Point stack up
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Siri Lorece Hirth turned the front lawn of her tiny house rental into a densely planted microfarm. Here, she shares how she created a bounty for her community.
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Southern California is facing triple-digit temps well into next week, so now is the time to uncoil the hose and give your plants a good deep drink to help them withstand the heat. Here are some tips for keeping your plants alive when the weather is blistering.
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With restrictions lifting everywhere, venturing out doesn’t mean abandoning your books. Ten summer reads to help you mark the return of beach season
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In Los Angeles, Zapotec street vendors organize free weekly cookouts — but it’s done for more than charity.
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Jennifer Rocha decided to take the pictures with her parents in the fields because she remembered with pride the moment when her dad took her and her two older sisters to work there.
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‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ unabashedly hails the performer, and illuminates her recent defense of ‘In the Heights’ casting.
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A survey after the insurrection in January found that 56% of Republicans agreed that force might be needed to save “the traditional American way of life.”
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In a rare interview, Joni Mitchell talks with Cameron Crowe about the state of her singing voice and the making of “Blue,” 50 years after its release.
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More than 40 of the county’s law enforcement agencies have yet to provide the district attorney’s office names of officers who have histories of dishonesty and other misconduct that could affect their credibility in court.
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Police say Paul K. Kiyan, 34, was arrested by Los Angeles police after a homeowner saw him on surveillance video inside the house.
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Moises and Daniel Monterrubio heel-toed across a 2,800-foot-long highline strung across Yosemite gullies plunging as deep as 1,600 feet.
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High school softball: Southern California Regional pairings
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High school baseball: Southern California Regional pairings
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‘Black Panther,’ ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ and the first three films in the ‘Raiders’ franchise lead our curated list of classic flicks playing in L.A. this week.
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‘Battle of the Vaccinated Bitches,’ Wild Up, Lynn Nottage’s ‘Sweat’ and an acclaimed solo show about the DACA experience: Plan your weekend here.
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The landmark Mt. Wilson Observatory reopens after COVID-19, plus wildfire closures.
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Warning: Justin Chang’s “return to the movies” essay is a tear-jerker. But you’ll laugh too as he revisits cinematic memories and ponders post-pandemic moviegoing.
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Jordan’s version of a trial of the century gets under way this week, with defendants facing charges of sedition and incitement.
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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett opened his first Cabinet meeting with a condemnation of Iran’s new president.
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Authorities say a driver in a pickup truck plowed into bicyclists competing in a community road race in Arizona, critically injuring several riders.
Law enforcement officials say gunmen aboard a number of vehicles have staged attacks in several neighborhoods in the Mexican border city of Reynosa.
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As rents rise post-pandemic, the Southern California market saw “Friends” star Matthew Perry close the priciest condo sale in years.
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Communities of color have reasons to distrust large banks, including racist practices such as redlining, past bank failures and a lack of transparency about fees.
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California is digitizing COVID-19 vaccine cards, making it easier for people to prove they have been inoculated. But many businesses are worried asking to see proof of vaccination could scare off customers.
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Stocks sank again on Wall Street Friday, knocking the Standard & Poor’s 500 to its worst weekly loss since February, as more steam comes out of banks and other stocks that soared earlier this year with expectations for the economy and inflation.
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After erasing a second 2-0 series deficit, the Clippers head to Phoenix for the Western Conference finals. How coach Tyronn Lue kept them together.
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A look at how the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns match up in the Western Conference finals, which begin Sunday at 12:30 p.m. PDT.
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Here are 13 incredible facts about the Clippers’ 25-point comeback to beat Utah on Friday night and advance to the Western Conference finals.
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A franchise that seemingly has been cursed for most of its existence underwent a transformation in Friday’s playoff series victory over the Utah Jazz.
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San Bernardino County school officials failed to provide proper oversight of millions of dollars meant for the neediest students, state officials said.
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Retired teachers say the desire among students to pursue a trade rather than college is admirable and should be supported, not belittled.
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Hope View Elementary teacher Holly Sjogren presented Guide Dogs of America with a $2,000 check Wednesday.
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The allegations of misconduct and inappropriate “boundary crossing” at the Thacher School date to the 1980s.
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The USC Song Girls program and longtime coach Lori Nelson were the subject of a 2016 Title IX investigation, which turned up insufficient evidence that Nelson violated university policies.
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A blood test taken after his son’s wedding showed the House minority leader had been previously infected with coronavirus, he told reporters.
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Richard Montañez has for years told a story of how he dreamed up Flamin’ Hot Cheetos while working as a Frito-Lay janitor. The archival record, former employees and Frito-Lay itself say otherwise.
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Current and former employees of ICM Partners allege that the talent agency tolerated harassment and misconduct toward women and people of color.
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When I came out to my father, he cursed me. I considered his words as if they were a fortune teller’s: “Mijo, you’re going to have a very lonely life.”
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My boyfriend was sweet. My boyfriend was hysterical. My boyfriend always told me how much he loved me. When we would have sex, my whole body felt worshipped, cared for — nurtured, even.
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In honor of LGBTQ relationships in Los Angeles, here’s a roundup of our favorite L.A. Affairs columns.
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I was only 5 years old when a caretaker’s nephew began to sexually abuse me. He made me pinkie-promise not to tell. ‘I do this because I love you,’ he’d say. For years, I would carry this lie — that abuse was a form of love — into my other relationships.
Look at those mountains. Look at those trees. Look at all these other songs about Los Angeles that predate Randy Newman’s not-exactly-official anthem for Los Angeles.
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A South L.A. woman was told the limit on a credit card she’s held for 36 years was reduced because she didn’t use it enough during the pandemic.
Your foundation, your chimney, your gas main — those are our topics for this week. To improve your earthquake safety on some of these fronts, you may need to hire a professional.