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Only 63% of the nation’s estimated 121 million households have responded to the 2020 Census by mail or phone or online.
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The number of people hospitalized statewide has fallen about 10% over two weeks, and ICU admissions have fallen by 5%.
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Under a waiver procedure outlined Monday, some schools may be able to reopen with coronavirus protocols in place.
The school day would last from 9 a.m. until 2:15 p.m. It would include daily live online interaction, small group work and independent work as well as time to focus on the social and emotional needs of students.
Records show the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee was operating at a considerable deficit before the coronavirus postponed the Tokyo Olympics.
Dr. James M. Heaps, 67, faces a total of 20 felonies related to sex crimes alleged by seven of his former patients at his UCLA Health practice.
The blaze had burned 26,450 acres and was 5% contained as of Monday morning.
A new study traces how the policies adopted by Democratic and Republican states over the last several decades have helped widen the gap in life expectancy.
L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar gave his first public response to allegations that he engaged in bribery, money laundering and other crimes.
The L.A. County Department of Public Health is investigating a party at the Sassafras Saloon in Hollywood which has drawn fierce criticism.
Spain’s former monarch, Juan Carlos, says he is leaving Spain to live in another country amid corruption allegations.
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane touched down just after 11 p.m. on Monday with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
Californian donors are spending tens of millions on other states’ Senate races, including Mitch McConnell’s, Susan Collins’ and Lindsey Graham’s.
President Donald Trump claimed he has the authority to issue an executive order on mail-in ballots, though it is is unclear what he could do to curtail the practice.
Anthony Davis scored 42 points as the Lakers beat Utah 116-108 to secure the West’s No. 1 seed and take a big step in their journey with LeBron James.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including the red tape and tech woes that workers at California’s unemployment agency say are contributing to massive delays.
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Here’s a look at the jobs included in Trump’s new restrictions on visas for temporary foreign workers, and what people and businesses can do.
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Recent rulings from the Trump administration double down on cruel policies related to the coronavirus outbreak.
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As Latino COVID-19 deaths spike, a tireless stream of bodies
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Forty passengers and crew on a Norwegian cruise ship were found to be infected with the coronavirus, raising fears of spread along Norway’s coast.
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Not sure whether you’re ready to return to the workplace? We have answers to common legal questions, including this: Can you sue if you get sick at work? If you’re staying home, you might be able to get a tax deduction for your office supplies. For many parents, whether working from home or going in, child care is complicated.
Many, especially those backed by labor unions, push back against returning to their workplaces, citing employers’ failures to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Some coroners’ reports on the famous and not-so-famous are kept from the public.
Before Manhattan Beach shut it down, Bruce’s Beach was a famous Black-owned beach resort. Now, some want the city to atone for its actions.
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The coronavirus pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on L.A. communities. On one day, we look at how the pandemic is playing out across the city.
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In the coronavirus era musicians, longing to connect with friends and neighbors, and eager to practice their art, have taken to their porches, patios, driveways and yards to play for passersby.
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Second wave of coronavirus has businesses and the public moving from indoors to the great outdoors
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Mail-in balloting will definitely complicate November’s presidential election. But Trump would rather tweet apocalyptic predictions than ensure it goes smoothly.
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Businesses that earn a “COVID safe” designation could be protected from broad, sweeping closures if COVID-19 cases spike again.
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Big Tobacco has long targeted Black smokers by marketing menthol products to them. A California ban on flavored tobacco products could stop that.
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Whether the post-Trump era starts this November or in 2024, the GOP will need to build a working-class agenda and appeal to communities of color.
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Hurricane Isaias has been downgraded down to a tropical storm after making landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, according to an official with the National Hurricane Center
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A New Zealand honeymoon couple stranded on the remote Falkland Islands in March because of the coronavirus has managed to get home by hitching a ride on an Antarctic fishing boat.
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Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above
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Progress is coming slowly as lawmakers craft another major response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix’s “Umbrella Academy,” starring Ellen Page, returns for Season 2 with a journey to the past and timeless family troubles. It’s a blast.
In new book, Sean Hannity makes case for more Trump
Kelly Clarkson? Keke Palmer? Joe Exotic? Ziwe Fumudoh? Twitter has thoughts on who should have a daytime talk show instead of embattled host Ellen DeGeneres.
“Moesha,” newly streaming on Netflix, leads this week’s TV recommendations from the Los Angeles Times.
Two-way player Shohei Ohtani was diagnosed Monday with a strained right elbow and won’t pitch until mid-September at the earliest. However, he could DH soon.
The Dodgers lose 5-4 in the opening series against the San Diego Padres on Monday in San Diego.
Chris Smith’s return means that the core of a team that won 11 of its last 14 games during coach Mick Cronin’s debut season will come back intact for the 2020-21 season.
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa says his decision to hold out his rookie year may have pushed the team to avoid another contract spat with him.
A federal judge from New Jersey is calling for protection of judges after an ambush shooting at her home last month, when a man killed her son and seriously wounded her husband.
President Trump said the federal government will have to be paid a “substantial amount of money” as part of any acquisition of TikTok by Microsoft.
Progress is coming slowly as lawmakers craft another major response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In trying to persuade judge, Manhattan prosecutor cites public reports of ‘extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization.’
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This Tex-Mex restaurant is fighting for justice, one vegan taco at a time.
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The celebrated restaurant, which defined downtown dining over the last decade, will not survive the pandemic.
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Buttery, yeast-risen cake is the ideal showcase for ripe wedges of summer stone fruit.
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Part of Santa Paula Canyon — from the forest boundary to about three miles above the Punch Bowl — will remain off-limits as officials look to stave off potential crowding.
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And on the 12-mile boat ride from Oxnard, you might see dolphins
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“Rio de Los Angeles,” a new augmented reality app, brings you the story of the river from pre-history to the present
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The great American road trip is back, and California’s hotels are offering deals to help you on your way.
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These walking routes will help you explore the city and keep you fit.
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Travelers are finding many public restrooms closed these days, due to the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know about finding a place to go when you’re on the go.
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El misterio de un violonchelo raro robado tiene un final sorprendente
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Una guerra de cárteles transforma al pacífico Guanajuato en uno de los estados más letales de México
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A medio año de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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The ESPN broadcaster predicts ‘a chance to win one of the most celebrated championships of all time,’ on the eve of his call of Lakers-Clippers game.
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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Dodgers step up their protection game in face of multiple teams being hit with a coronavirus outbreak.
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Ten separate lawsuits seek changes to official voter guide descriptions of a half-dozen of this November’s California ballot measures.
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The Times sent reporters across Los Angeles to capture a single day in the life of the pandemic.
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As California grapples with a deluge of requests for unemployment benefits during the pandemic, government workers tasked with processing claims say they are hampered by outdated technology, bureaucratic red tape and a shortage of trained staff.
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Some coroners’ reports on the famous and not-so-famous are kept from the public.
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California may soon pass a law to ban the import of “trophy” animal parts from Africa. Activists are targeting an L.A. hunter whose hunt was captured on video.
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Unidentified gunmen have killed a journalist in southern Mexico along with a police officer assigned to protect him after a 2016 attack.
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California unemployment agency workers say internal problems are stalling the claims process.
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South Africa has exceeded half a million confirmed coronavirus cases, giving it more than 50% of all coronavirus infections on the African continent.
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Authorities say an Islamic State group attack on a prison in eastern Afghanistan killed at least 29 people.
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Students and alumni from the L.A.'s most exclusive private high schools have launched Instagram campaigns sharing stories of racism and bias on campus.
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We have been married for 12 years. But in spring 2020, under quarantine, and especially in the first weeks, we began talking to each other again just like in our beginning, only in person.
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Rihanna’s new Fenty Skin is available online. The singer and entrepreneur says she wanted to create “something that worked for everyone.”
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Corporate America’s rush to claim solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement conflicts with streetwear’s demand for authenticity.
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A worldwide rally on Monday sent Wall Street back to where it was just a couple days after it set its record earlier this year.
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Are you a Trader Joe’s super-fan? We’re interested in hearing from readers who shop at Trader Joe’s, in light of criticism leveled at the company for ‘racist’ product labeling.
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Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore has sold his Tarzana home for $2.625 million.
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The clubhouse of B-Bar-H, a desert ranch with a star-studded past, is on the market for $999,000 in Desert Hot Springs.
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As indoor options dwindle, outdoor spaces get attention in L.A. and beyond
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Uncruise Adventures, Lindblad Expeditions and others offer charter ship adventures while big-ship cruise travel is on hold.
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Interest in foot-powered adventures has increased since the pandemic began. Here’s what companies are doing to keep walkers safe.
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We’ve got ideas, itineraries, updates and debate on travel in the West.
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The HFPA, which presents the annual Golden Globe Awards, has been accused of monopolizing the foreign entertainment reporting market.
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What’s on TV Tuesday, Aug. 4: “What’s it Worth?” on A&E; MLB Baseball; NBA and WNBA Basketball; NHL Hockey
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Multiple movies from M. Night Shyamalan and Tom Cruise all compete in this week’s L.A. Times Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown.
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In an MSNBC programming shift, Nicolle Wallace’s “Deadline: White House” expands to two hours and Chuck Todd’s “MTP Daily” moves to midday.
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Lesa Lopez, 52, admitted to investigators she was the mother of the baby and implicated herself in the Bay Area killing 32 years ago.
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The LAPD responded Monday evening to a large party at a Beverly at a mansion on Mulholland Drive.
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A police shooting by officers responding to reports of a man with a knife killed the man and wounded an officer, the Sheriff’s Department said.
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The young predators are generally more interested in stingrays than you
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The All-American golfer four decades ago at USC is now 60 and playing in his first PGA Championship as a club pro.
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‘This is conference-wide collective action. It’s unprecedented,’ said an ex-Northwestern player who fell short in trying to organize his team into a union.
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The Big 12 will permit its teams to play one nonconference football game this year to go along with their nine league contests as plans for the pandemic-altered season continue to fall into place.
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Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been helped coping with the death of a friend by singularly focusing on basketball since his return to the NBA bubble.
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Documents show the Navy was reluctant to reinstate former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens until Vice President Mike Pence’s office appeared to intervene.
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The Trump administration will announce measures shortly against “a broad array” of Chinese-owned software deemed to pose national security risks, Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo said.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and White House advisors reported some progress in weekend talks but remained far apart, as Trump played golf and tweeted.
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The vote to renominate President Trump is set to be conducted in private later this month, without members of the news media present, a Republican official said.
