A flourishing subgenre of YouTube channels features North Korean refugees telling how they fled the authoritarian government and how they’ve adjusted.
There were numerous reports about the welfare of the Reseda toddlers in the months before they were killed Saturday, allegedly by their mother.
Efforts to oust the Democratic governor amount to a revolt by discontented conservative state residents, columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes.
As it marches toward the Oscars, “Nomadland” sparks continued debate over its portrayal of working conditions for Amazon warehouse workers.
A Times reporter gives a fresh perspective on that famous finale, his farewell moment and more with Kobe Bryant.
Suspension of use of the Johnson & Johnson shot would be a major blow to the effort to inoculate all Americans as quickly as possible.
The teachers union held firm and district officials retreated, resulting in less live instruction and a shorter school day under distance learning. Critics say students were shortchanged. The union challenges that conclusion.
People who are seeking shots at city-run vaccination sites must provide valid identification and be a resident of Los Angeles County.
Cutting child poverty in half could be one of President Biden’s major legacies. But a permanent program is expensive, and Biden may go for less.
We explain what vaccine passports are, how they work, where they’ve been implemented, and why some people object to them.
Five augmented reality artworks launched Tuesday push the conversation on representation and historical accuracy in monuments.
If you’re feeling the springtime itch to go look at open houses, first of all, we’re sorry about the sticker shock. But here’s a primer the hodgepodge of home styles you’ll see around Southern California.
Investment firm Blackstone acquired the genealogical site Ancestry for $4.7 billion. It says it has no plans to mine people’s DNA data for profit.
UCLA’s basketball team provided more compelling stories than any beat writer could have imagined. An inside look at the Bruins’ run to the Final Four.
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Three Florida Men — Donald Trump, Rep. Matt Gaetz and Gov. Ron DeSantis — define the Republican Party these days. But DeSantis knows how to govern effectively.
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Police in Minnesota say an officer who fatally shot a Black man accidentally drew her firearm instead of her stun gun, but some are skeptical.
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A historic drought in an agricultural region straddling the California-Oregon border could mean steep water cuts for farmers to save endangered fish.
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Whatever fortitude saw me through the pandemic dissolved the moment I heard the ArcLight was closing. The ArcLight Pasadena was my theater.
With coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations climbing nationwide, is California also headed for a fourth wave in the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Experts see little chance of another COVID-19 surge if California reopens as planned on June 15.
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With eligibility expanding, here’s a collection of L.A. Times reporting on ways to get an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Lose it? Laminate it? Post it on Instagram? Some dos and don’ts for your vaccination card, the most exciting piece of paper you’ll get this year.
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Museums, amusement parks and events are reopening. Here’s where and how to spend your time (safely) if you’re looking for something to do.
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If you can inherit wealth from your ancestors, you can inherit their debts as well.
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The court needs to keep in mind that both sides went too far when considering how to deal with the husband of former L.A. County D.A. Jackie Lacey.
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An attack on an Iranian nuclear facility must not derail talks.
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Residents and community activists of Brooklyn Center, a suburb north of Minneapolis, call for justice in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Culkin and Song, known for their respective roles in ‘Home Alone’ and ‘The Suite Life of Zack & Cody,’ are new parents to a baby boy.
The ‘Ma Rainey’ hair and makeup team had strict instructions to bring the messy, the sweaty -- and the horse hair.
The Antoine Fuqua-directed slave drama is the first major Hollywood production to change plans to film in the state after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the law last month.
Oscar voting begins Thursday. Here’s how three academy members are filling out their ballots.
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Wayne Thiebaud, Yoshitomo Nara, butterflies, Bugattis and the Disney archives: a quick scan of exhibitions at SoCal’s reopened museums.
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Frieze Los Angeles scraps plans for a July fair and instead focuses on next year, picking dates — and a new Beverly Hills location — for February.
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What’s the role of artists in times of social upheaval? Chilean playwright and director Guillermo Calderón returns to REDCAT with a micro-documentary.
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After a canceled season in 2020 — the first in 98 years — the Bowl will reopen with free shows for healthcare, grocery and other essential workers.
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Cruise the coolest pads and businesses in Palm Springs, home to more Midcentury Modern homes and businesses than anywhere else on the planet.
Cobb struck out 10 and Ohtani hit a two-run double that broke open the game for the Angels, who won 10-3 in Kansas City on Monday.
Dodgers rookie Zach McKinstry has made quite a literal impact with the Dodgers so far this season. He sees it as all part of the learning experience.
Dennis Schroder scores a team-high 21 points for the Lakers, who struggle to keep up with Knicks after committing 24 turnovers in 111-96 loss Monday.
East teams primed to challenge for the Stanley Cup were among the teams that stood out at NHL trade deadline, but the Kings also made notable moves.
India’s worst surge of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the global supply of vaccines because of the country’s leading role in manufacturing them.
A student died at the school, and an officer was wounded and taken into surgery, authorities said.
California reopens enrollment for its state health insurance exchange as new federal assistance could lower monthly premiums by $1,000 or more.
Mexico once embraced renewable energies. Now President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is doubling down on dirty fossil fuels such as coal.
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Torn and toasted, flatbreads form the foundation of many traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
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This week’s obsession: Mei Lin’s new Sichuan hot chicken restaurant in Silver Lake.
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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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LAFC opens its fourth season Saturday when it hosts expansion club Austin FC, and the Galaxy begin their schedule Sunday at David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
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It’s a reality check and signals there’s a long road to recovery for theater chains, especially smaller ones that can’t turn to Wall Street.
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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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Researchers are getting serious about understanding a disease patients call “long COVID.” Its symptoms include aches, fatigue, sleep problems and brain fog.
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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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Estados Unidos es uno de los destinos que mayor deleite genera a turistas y a sus mismos residentes.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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It can be tough navigating the world of campsite reservations in California. We break it down for you.
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April to-do list: Luminex’s outdoor light show, City Nature Challenge and cherry blossoms
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How hiking L.A. trails helped Kiana Butler find love and cope with loss after miscarriage.
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Thanks to therapy, to the pandemic, to stillness, to time and unbearable loneliness, I am looking back on all the people that have entered my life over the years as gifts.
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Cruise the coolest pads and businesses in Palm Springs, home to more Midcentury Modern homes and businesses than anywhere else on the planet.
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A crumbled section of Highway 1 near Big Sur is expected to reopen by April 30 because repair work is weeks ahead of schedule, Caltrans says.
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University of California admissions officers explain their decisions in a year of record applications that brought widespread heartbreak and some joy for high school seniors competing for spots.
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The tentative school plan would add a week in August and in January to address learning loss and student trauma resulting from campus closures due to the pandemic.
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Hollywood has long rewarded, even encouraged, monstrous behavior. And the bullies won’t be stopped until the mythmaking around them stops.
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The Republican Party supports only Donald Trump, so it needs to stir up anger. This is why it’s fighting vaccine passports, a reader writes.
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Pandemic closures have clogged the courts with a backlog of cases. That has left criminal defendants awaiting trials that are anything but speedy.
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As Ramadan begins, here’s what Muslims in Southern California need to know about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The state Department of Public Health has modified its guidance on religious gatherings, no longer mandating capacity limits in places of worship.
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Congress has a short window to undo some Trump era regulations.
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The shooting of Daunte Wright yet again ignited tensions in the Minneapolis area.
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Christine Wormuth would be the first woman to lead the Army. The White House also announced the nominations of Gil Cisneros and Susanna Blume.
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Up to 60 countries may be stalled at the first shots of their COVID-19 vaccinations because nearly all deliveries are blocked until as late as June.
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If you lost your job or had your hours cut in the last 18 months, you may be able to rejoin the company’s health plan for free through September. Don’t wait for a notice from the employer.
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COBRA, the federal program that allows people who have lost their jobs to continue paying for their former employer’s healthcare plan, is free through Sept. 30.
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At a virtual meeting with automakers and consumer electronics companies, the Biden administration sought to show it’s serious about addressing semiconductor supply constraints and softening the blow for affected industries.
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U.S. stock indexes gave up some of their recent gains Monday, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 slightly below the record high it hit last week.
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Lakers legend Magic Johnson, trainer Gary Vitti and executive John Black recall Kobe Bryant’s magical 60-point game in his farewell performance.
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Players who were on the Utah Jazz in 2016 provide another view of Kobe Bryant’s farewell game for the Lakers.
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NBA All-Star and Kobe Bryant fan DeMar DeRozan, who hails from the Southland, remembers the monumental night the Lakers legend played his final game.
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Nicolas Batum was playing well as a starter for the Clippers, but a move to the bench did not derail him. It helped Marcus Morris and the team.
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Find a flick with our weekly guide to classic movies and cult favorites playing at local theaters, drive-ins, pop-ups and rooftops near you.
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Delayed by COVID-19 closures, Avengers Campus, which will include a family-focused interactive Spider-Man ride, is set to open June 4 at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim.
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Our weekend picks also include drive-in opera, an in-person screening of “Singin’ in the Rain” and a dance party with BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors.
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BIPOC and LGBTQ actors including Jeremy Pope and Guillermo Diaz will read the Larry Kramer play in an event organized by USC’s ONE Archives.
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The Netflix show “Firefly Lane” sparked me to reconsider my friendships as the pandemic world reopens.
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I was sitting in a bar with two friends and looking at my Tinder app. Edan’s nickname popped up. Wait. It couldn’t be my sixth-grade crush, could it?
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The social media posts that bum me out? Sober birthdays or anniversaries by single guys. They deserve heart emojis, but my heart holds a deeper story.
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I told my best friend that I wasn’t sure whether it was a date or just a casual meetup. When Andrew showed up at my house in a T-shirt, shorts and flip-flops, I thought: ‘OK, not a date.’
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When Los Angeles Unified elementary and middle-school students return to school, most will spend the majority of their time in extended child care, not in class. That is raising questions about the district’s ability to deliver care.
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The high school went into lockdown Monday afternoon after sightings of a man carrying a rifle near campus.
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U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy in the fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Extras don’t get film credits or lines. But they can get union wages, meals and perks — such as getting to read novels or work on their side gigs while on the job.
Confused about filing taxes this year? You’re not alone. Here’s a guide to get you started.
Your questions about vaccination-related civil liberties, privacy and discrimination are answered.
The IRS promises to refund taxes that early filers paid on the first $10,200 of unemployment benefits earned last year. The money may not show up until summer.