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2019 Academy awards

Oscar nominations deliver milestones for Netflix and Marvel, as well as a few surprises

The snubs and surprises: Bradley Cooper out and ‘Buster Scruggs’ sneaks in

Yalitza Aparicio becomes second Mexican best actress nominee

With ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ Sony Animation becomes a front-runner

Supreme Court rules for Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military

Supreme Court rules for Trump’s ban on transgender troops in the military

By David G. Savage

• Court takes no action on whether Trump properly terminated protections for ‘Dreamers’

Trump slams media over portrayal of confrontation between Catholic students and tribal elder

Trump slams media over portrayal of confrontation between Catholic students and tribal elder

LAUSD teachers’ strike: Joint announcement at 9:30 a.m.

By Howard Blume

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

Metro weighs charging drivers by the mile and adding freeway tolls to cut congestion

By Laura J. Nelson

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For 2019 homeless count, scores of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

For 2019 homeless count, scores of volunteers are set to deploy across L.A.

China demands U.S. drop Huawei extradition request with Canada

Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris after rape complaint

PG&E lines up $5.5 billion to fund two-year bankruptcy process

U.S. home sales plunged 6.4% in December, pushing down price growth

Windstorm downs trees, power lines, will continue through Wednesday

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2020 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

If Harris wins the presidency, she’ll be the first to take the lessons of San Francisco’s 'hard-knocks' politics to the White House.

By Michael Finnegan

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

$100 million is ordinary money in the world of ‘El Chapo’

By Sonja Sharp

Visionary Elon Musk is forced to focus on the mundane to keep his Tesla dream alive

By Russ Mitchell

Why are glasses so expensive? The eyewear industry prefers to keep that blurry

By David Lazarus

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

Rams have L.A. back in Super Bowl after breathtaking win

By Bill Plaschke

UCLA gymnastics continues perfect season and dazzles a huge crowd

UCLA gymnastics continues perfect season and dazzles a huge crowd

At APL Restaurant in Hollywood, steak that smells like foie gras and tastes like truffles

At APL Restaurant in Hollywood, steak that smells like foie gras and tastes like truffles

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

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

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Yalitza Aparicio becomes second Mexican best actress Oscar nominee

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Supreme Court rules for Trump's ban on transgender troops in the military

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

Jan 17, 2019

Review: In Las Vegas, Lady Gaga solves the problem of 'A Star Is Born'

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Around California

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

Jan 6, 2019

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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- Movies
Popular film Oscar might have made nominations morning a mess

By Glenn Whipp

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- NFL
Darren McFadden arrested after falling asleep in fast food drive-through

By Associated Press

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- Politics
Supreme Court leaves in place rulings that temporarily protect ‘Dreamers’

By David G. Savage

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Supreme Court rules for Trump's ban on transgender troops in the military

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MLK Day activities underscore the contrast between Trump and 2020 Democrats

Jan 21, 2019
Kamala Harris jumps into presidential campaign as first-tier candidate

Jan 21, 2019
Essential Politics: Sen. Kamala Harris sets her sights on 2020 — she's running for president

Jan 21, 2019
Kamala Harris was shaped by the crucible of San Francisco politics

Jan 21, 2019

- Europe
Paul Whelan, held on spy charges in Russia, will remain in Moscow jail until trial

By Sabra Ayres

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- Enter the Fray
Enough posturing already. End the shutdown and talk like grownups

By Jon Healey

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- Business
Starbucks isn’t as popular as it used to be, so it’s trying delivery

By Taylor Telford

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

By Elliott Hester

Jan 21, 2019

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

- Food
At APL Restaurant in Hollywood, steak that smells like foie gras and tastes like truffles

By Hadley Tomicki

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Sarah McColl’s ‘Joy Enough’ shares a daughter’s love for her mother — and the pain of her death

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Maer Roshan named editor in chief of Los Angeles magazine

Jan 21, 2019
What we’re into: Village Bread bakes European classics for the Inland Empire

Jan 21, 2019
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

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