Production remains hampered by restrictions necessary for keeping the COVID-19 pandemic at bay, but filmmakers and studios are optimistic that Hollywood is finally reopening.
An FBI task force searched numerous homes used as underground casinos in San Diego on Wednesday.
Almost the entire Huntington Park finance department was placed on administrative leave and one staffer was arrested in investigation into a records breach.
Federal prosecutors won’t charge police officer who shot and killed woman during the insurrection.
The vast majority of studies have concluded that worker visas have little or no negative effect on native-born workers or the economy.
Paul Flores, who has been charged in the 1996 murder, was recently investigated by the LAPD in three sexual assaults.
Prosecutors announce a charge of second-degree manslaughter against Kim Potter, who a day earlier resigned from the Brooklyn Center Police Department.
White supremacists failed to turn out big crowds in Huntington Beach and elsewhere but have more coming, say experts on extremist groups.
Everyone 16 or older in California can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments on the state’s My Turn system.
The Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
The last time the subject of a gay “Bachelor” came up, it didn’t go well. TV history is littered with dating shows that have mishandled LGBTQ identity.
Hollywood’s iconic movie theaters, closed? Filmmakers, including Rian Johnson and Jon M. Chu, share heartfelt memories of the ArcLight Cinemas.
In latest chapter of British royal rift, estranged princes William and Harry to cross paths at family funeral
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The COVID-19 study’s results may be too late for U.S. travelers. Delta will start selling middle seats again May 1, and the nation’s other airlines already do.
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Jose Delbo, an 87-year-old comic artist, sold more than $1 million worth of Wonder Woman NFTs, which, like similar sales, got the attention of DC Comics and Marvel and helped spark a debate among artists over NFT winners and losers.
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The die-off has reignited debate over a fence near the northern tip of Point Reyes that separates elk from cattle ranches.
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Jordan’s tribes have long been the kingdom’s bedrock and a source of support for the monarchy. But accusations of seditious scheming may change that.
Though Pollo Campero has dozens of outlets in the U.S., travelers returning from Central American bring loads of its fried chicken — a literal taste of home.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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With vaccinations rolling out and film and TV production heating up, there’s a growing sense in Hollywood that things are finally on the mend.
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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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The rare side effect among younger women who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID shot doesn’t mean we should halt its use indefinitely.
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The Fox News host peddles racist claptrap about nonwhite people “replacing” white Americans. If he really cared about white people he would support policies to help working Americans thrive.
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Some 44 million Americans collectively hold about $1.6 trillion in student loan debt, and the numbers are growing. So can President Joe Biden, or anyone, actually fix the student debt crisis?
Hip-hop boy band-slash-collective Brockhampton has just released its best album to date. Could it also be its last?
A star-studded new PSA from “Be Water"director Bao Nguyen presents a timeline of anti-Asian racism and violence in the United States.
Taylor Swift’s unusual answers in a chat with Stephen Colbert lead fans to conclude she’s rerecording her fifth studio album, “1989.” Time will tell.
In Season 2, the streamer’s social media experiment/competition series reflects that age-old reality TV wisdom: ‘I’m not here to make friends.’
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Palm Springs Art Museum reopens with desert heroine Agnes Pelton, who deserves a place alongside Georgia O’Keeffe among early American Modern artists.
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Two new versions — a National Theatre film coming to PBS and a Public Theater podcast out now — bring new life to Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy.
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Angélique Kidjo, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding and Frank Gehry power artistic partnerships shaping a new direction, the Santa Monica company says.
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Cinerama Dome is L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument No. 659. City and preservation officials explain what that means for protection again demo or gutting.
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Center Theatre Group will reopen after 20 months of pandemic closure. The lineup includes ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘Hadestown,’ ‘Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.’
Their top three scorers were unavailable, leaving the Clippers short on firepower and bodies in general.
Pittsburgh police are reviewing a complaint that alleges the Rams’ Aaron Donald was involved in an assault that left a man injured last weekend.
Basketball, volleyball, wrestling can be held in LAUSD gyms starting Monday.
Charli Collier is expected to be the No. 1 selection in the WNBA draft on Thursday, and the Sparks will have options to consider with the 10th pick.
A former medical examiner says George Floyd died from a heart problem while being restrained by officers, not from Derek Chauvin’s knee on his neck.
Rejoining the Paris agreement was the easy part. Now the Biden administration must choose a new goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions that’s both ambitious and practical.
A white noncommissioned Army officer depicted in a viral video accosting and shoving a Black man in a South Carolina neighborhood has been charged with third-degree assault.
Biden announces U.S. troops will leave Afghanistan by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks that drew America into its longest war.
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Torn and toasted, flatbreads form the foundation of many traditional Middle Eastern dishes.
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Chef Brian Bornemann’s Italian-seafood pop-up Crudo e Nudo has opened a bricks-and-mortar raw bar, fish market, coffee bar and wine shop in Santa Monica.
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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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In the post-Trump internet, online fandoms offer political figures a new kind of support with risks and rewards.
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For “The Envelope” podcast, Actress Amanda Seyfried talks of how she came to recognize parts of herself in her role as Marion Davies in “Mank,” which earned her an Oscar nomination for supporting actress.
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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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From Guns N’ Roses to the Go-Go’s, Julien Baker to Bad Bunny, from dance festivals to metal mosh pits, live music is finally, finally back.
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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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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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This year’s astounding number of rejections for UC applicants reveals several big problems, including the woeful unpopularity of the humanities.
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In March, slightly more than half of homes sold for over the asking price across Los Angeles. In some spots, the share was even bigger.
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Men are more likely to die from COVID-19, but less likely to get vaccinated. The gender gap troubles public health experts.
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Orange County’s announcement it would start a “vaccine passport” pilot program has drawn negative responses from some residents who suggest the voluntary digital record of vaccination would encroach on their constitutional rights.
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U.S. health advisors told the government that they need more evidence to decide whether a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the potential risk is.
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San Francisco officials announced that indoor venues such as stadiums and theaters can reopen Thursday, but COVID-19 rules will apply.
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Lakers fans should expect extensive safety changes, including a ban on all bags, for games at Staples Center.
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The Biden administration is preparing to announce new sanctions in response to a massive Russian hacking campaign that breached vital federal agencies, as well as for election interference.
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The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to send a bill to the floor for the first time to study reparations for slavery and systemic racism in the U.S.
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Federal prosecutors won’t charge a police officer who shot and killed a woman during the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
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Bernie Madoff, who came to epitomize Wall Street corruption with his epic $65-billion Ponzi scheme, has died in prison of natural causes at age 82.
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The market was held back by drops for several heavyweight tech stocks, including Apple and Amazon, but the majority of stocks within the S&P 500 advanced.
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After buying a Beverly Hills mansion, prolific screenwriter Kevin Williamson has sold his Cape Cod-style home in Windsor Square for $9.415 million.
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‘Cheers’ actress Kirstie Alley just sold her grand 1930s villa in the hills of Los Feliz for $7.8 million after years on the market.
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An inattentive SEC was key to the success of Madoff’s fraud. Its exposure put pressure on the agency to tighten enforcement — until Trump came along.
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Alex Caruso delivered when needed off the bench during the Lakers’ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday.
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Frank Vogel was mourning a mentor and friend as he coached the Lakers past the Hornets 101-93 on Tuesday in Charlotte to finish 4-3 on a challenging road trip.
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The Clippers beat the Indiana Pacers 126-115 on Tuesday in Indianapolis to extend winning streak to six.
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In a video interview with ‘Legends of Sport,’ the late Kobe Bryant discussed the night he dropped 60 points on the Utah Jazz, then retired after 20 years.
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Five augmented reality artworks launched Tuesday push the conversation on representation and historical accuracy in monuments.
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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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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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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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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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Barriers to an equitable education include concentrated poverty in communities, high suspension rates and housing insecurity, a UCLA report found.
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UC Riverside helps underserved students, but state funding is lacking. A case in point is a UC medical school program that excludes Riverside.
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Students are elated and parents are relieved as dozens of L.A. Unified elementary and early-education campuses reopen after pandemic shutdown.
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The teachers union held firm and district officials retreated, resulting in less live instruction and a shorter school day under distance learning.
How and when can you get tickets to Disneyland, Universal Studios Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm? Will all the rides be available? What’s different?
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.
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.
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.