The majority of shoppers at the Orange County mall wore masks on the first day it was no longer required by the state amid its full reopening.
The disgraced mogul turned convicted rapist faces five counts of sexual assault in Southern California.
The political attack on critical race theory is all about avoiding the truth of American history and events like Juneteenth.
The aerial strikes at suspected militant sites in Gaza were the first since a May 21 cease-fire ended an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas.
The former Orange County congressman says he participated in the march outside the Capitol, but insists he did not storm the building with others.
To the governor’s benefit, the lockdowns and missteps that fueled dissension could be faded memories by fall’s recall election, political observers say.
As of Tuesday, restrictions were lifted at most businesses, and Californians fully vaccinated for COVID-19 could go without masks in most settings.
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A turbocharged economy and rising wages are adding to pricing pressures.
The two leaders, veterans on the global political stage, meet in Geneva with the relations between their countries arguably at their worst in decades.
Digital sex crimes devastate women’s lives in South Korea but are inadequately punished, a human rights group found
Former Eight Tray Gangster Crip member’s memoir brought attention to the sobering truth of gang life in South L.A.
Mookie Betts hit a seventh-inning go-ahead homer, lifting the Dodgers to a 5-3 win before a sellout crowd of 52,078 as Dodger Stadium reopened to full capacity.
Pacific movie theaters at the Grove in Los Angeles and at the Americana in Glendale would add to AMC’s Southern California portfolio.
The hot conditions will continue throughout Wednesday, with gradual cooling later in the week.
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Bay Area counties prep for extended drought, particularly Santa Clara, which had to drain water behind a key dam deemed vulnerable to earthquakes.
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With California’s economy reopening, rent in Los Angeles and other big cities is beginning to rise.
Are Californians ready for the next big earthquake? Our panel of peril weighs in.
REOPENING CALIFORNIA
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As vaccinations picked up and case counts dropped, Valley Boulevard has slowly come back to life. Locals are starting to gravitate to their favorite noodle eatery or dim sum diner.
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Here’s what is reopening as statewide travel rebounds
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Even if you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you don’t need to stop wearing a mask if doing so would make you uncomfortable.
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Audubon Middle School is pulsing with energy and ideas, but the South L.A. campus needs students -- and many of them need more engagement. Enter the music moguls.
A mother and daughter vanish in Irvine. A husband offers a bizarre story. What happened?
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The G-7 is worse than irrelevant. It gives the appearance of solving global problems, while leaving them to fester. But its leaders do like mugging for the cameras.
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A New York judge did the right thing in sending the film producer Harvey Weinstein back to L.A. for trial.
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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Ever wonder how everything works in an earthquake kit? Well, we’re here to fumble through it all just for you.
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California está a punto de eliminar las normas sobre el uso de mascarilla para los trabajadores vacunados y la regla de distanciamiento para todos en los centros de trabajo.
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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.
Chrissy Teigen’s past has come back to haunt her as previous targets detail how she bullied them online. Here’s everything to know so far.
To be hired for the Disney+ series, starring Tom Hiddleston as the god of mischief, the director knew she had to impress. And her plan worked.
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert made a euphoric return to New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday for the first time since the pandemic struck.
“Manifest” has risen to the top spot on Netflix, but NBC has decided to cancel the series. Fans and some of the cast have taken to Twitter to save the show.
The Clippers could face a different Utah team in Game 5 of their series as Mike Conley is making progress for his return from injury.
Dodgers win first two games of three-game set against Philadelphia.
Jon Rahm acknowledges he was vaccinated but hadn’t cleared the 14-day window before he tested positive at the Memorial Tournament this month.
The Chargers have been revamping their offensive line, and signing center Corey Linsley is a key to finally building a fortress in front of their quarterback.
Podcasts
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‘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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“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.
Fearful of Republicans regaining control of the Senate next year, progressive Democrats are ramping up calls for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to step down.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has faced rumors about his health on previous occasions when he walked with a cane and missed a major state anniversary.
The Chinese government says that a nuclear power plant near Hong Kong had five broken fuel rods in a reactor but that no radioactivity leaked.
The Southern Baptist Convention is facing a showdown over racial justice, the role of women and how to handle sexual abuse allegations within the church.
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Even as restaurants fully reopen, I’ll also keep covering pop-ups.
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The San Pedro Fish Market, beloved by generations of Latino families and lately by Instagramers, needs to relocate. The owner has big plans to expand.
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The meaning of Juneteenth is evolving for chef Ray Anthony Barrett after a year of travel and healing.
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While Liga MX gets much higher ratings than MLS, leaders of both leagues hope they can grow their partnership and boost revenue.
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Who decided “In the Heights” was supposed to be the Latino “Crazy Rich Asians”?
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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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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People are much more important than kits. People will help each other when the power is out or they are thirsty. And people will help a community rebuild and keep Southern California a place we all want to live after a major quake.
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You don’t want to scare your kids, but you do need them to be prepared for what to do before, during and after the shaking of a major (or even minor) earthquake.
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We couldn’t do much to celebrate Juneteenth 2020. We’re making up for it now. Here’s a list of Juneteenth 2021 events around L.A.
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Fatherhood means stepping up. That’s one of the many lessons shared over the years in L.A. Affairs columns that tackled issues of fatherhood, and family. In honor of Father’s Day, here are 11 of our favorites:
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On Father’s Day, treat the plantsman in your life to one of these houseplants, in stock at Los Angeles plant stores.
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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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How 5 places named Inspiration Point stack up
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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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Hollywood’s history with Latino representation is a muddy mess. Why even Washington politicians are taking action.
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Rehashes such as “Charmed” and “One Day at a Time” put Latinos on TV. But narratives wholly shaped by Latino points of view are much harder to find
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My last chance at Hollywood fame was going to live or die on Olvera Street. But overcoming the tropes wasn’t going to be easy.
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A Hollywood rookie and an Oscar-nominated producer trade notes on the hurdles they’ve encountered trying to bring Latino stories to the screen.
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For the second June in a row, California emerges hopefully from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This time, the odds for success are better.
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Consumer behavior veered sharply during the pandemic. As COVID-19 restrictions let up in California, we’ll see whether these changes endure, or if they too will fade.
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High school basketball: Southern California Regional results and updated pairings
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High school softball: City playoff results and updated pairings
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Havard-Westlake’s Bryce Rainer strikes out nine in 3-2 win over Orange Lutheran; JSerra defeats Ayala 11-7.
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High school baseball: City and Southern Section playoff results and updated pairings
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What will happen now that MLB has put out its memo reinforcing rules about foreign substances on baseballs.
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The Ducks have hired Geoff Ward and Mike Stothers to replace assistant coaches Mark Morrison and Marty Wilford.
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The Senate has passed a bill that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery.
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A labor-backed investment firm says Activision postponed a shareholder vote on executive compensation in a “desperate attempt” to avoid scrutiny. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick received a pay package worth more than $150 million last year.
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Michele Harper brings her memoir, “The Beauty in Breaking,” to the L.A. Times Book Club.
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Pride Month is being celebrated in L.A. and around the world.
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You don’t need land to grow food. We talked to six L.A.-based experts who explain how you can easily grow veggies, fruits and herbs in pots on your balcony or any other small space.
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“Boogie Nights,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” lead our curated list of classic flicks playing in L.A. this week.
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President Biden’s summit with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva is far different from Putin’s meetings with President Trump.
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At least 1,900 U.S. military firearms were lost or stolen over the last decade, according to a new investigation.
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The Biden-Putin summit won’t look much like the Russian’s meetings with Trump. Expected topics include hacking, election interference, human rights.
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President Biden’s picks for high-profile ambassadorial postings include career diplomats, political allies and an American aviation hero.
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U.S. stocks slipped from their record heights Tuesday as investors wait to hear whether the Federal Reserve will give any clue about when it may let up on its massive support for markets.
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‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry has sold a Century City penthouse touted as a ‘mansion in the sky’ for $21.6 million, the priciest Southern California condo sale in years.
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MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist and Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, gives $2.7 billion to a variety of charities — $8.5 billion since July 2020.
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Her brother succumbed to COVID-19 in February. It took months to bury him. And longer still to secure a death certificate.
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The Clippers, a franchise that never got its act together for a legitimate title run, appear on the verge of taking the next step to greatness.
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Kawhi Leonard’s dunk heard round the NBA during the second quarter of Game 4 embodied the Clippers’ win Monday that evened the best-of-seven series.
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Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was named to the NBA’s all-defense second team, joining Joel Embiid, Matisse Thybulle, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.
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LeBron James will continue to chase down Michael Jordan’s legacy next season, but he’ll do it after switching to jersey No. 6, not the iconic No. 23.
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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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The new magnet high school will be based at Audubon Middle School. The campus in Leimert Park has experienced a sharp enrollment decline, as have nearby high schools.
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After being off campus during this entire COVID-19 year, graduates get to return
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When the nation’s second-largest school district fully reopens in the fall, students and staff will wear masks, regardless of vaccine status, and all will be be tested for the coronavirus at least once every two weeks.
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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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An F-15C air-to-air combat jet was placed on alert in case of unrest over the pandemic or election, sources and records say. The Guard denies it.
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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.
Leaving your job isn’t always an easy decision. Here’s what you should know before you decide to quit your current role.
You can buy a plethora of earthquake kits online, but which ones are the best for the price? Here’s a look at four off-the-shelf options.
L.A. chefs, restaurateurs and the Food staff share the food and drink items they would want in their earthquake kits.
Staples for a “cook’s kit” to keep with your emergency supplies. They’ll make make eating during the fallout more enjoyable.