California Politics
Retail riddle
A spate of store closures near Union Square, a tourist destination and the heart of San Francisco’s shopping core, has concerned business leaders and economists.
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Debt deal
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a deal to increase the government debt limit so the U.S. can avoid a default and economic turmoil.
Magic Castle
Larsen transformed a decrepit Hollywood mansion into an iconic private club that attracted top magicians and their fans from around the world.
Californians Are Reading
'Zev's Los Angeles'
‘Zev’s Los Angeles,’ a memoir by former L.A. County supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, covers an era when L.A. transformed radically — and does it really well.
Food
This week’s recommendations include savory cheesecakes in Pasadena and Pico-Robertson.
'Almost Healed'
Durk’s new album, ‘Almost Healed,’ features J. Cole, Morgan Wallen and unusually frank talk of seeking professional help.
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Amid a series of booming eruptions, Mexican authorities have told millions who live near the Popocatépetl volcano to prepare for possible evacuation.
The Times’ 101 list
Maharis, the handsome New York actor who became an icon to American youth on the 1960s TV series ‘Route 66,’ has died at 94.
The Los Angeles National Cemetery hosted its first public Memorial Day event since 2019, after halting for the pandemic.
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