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A Time to Grieve in San Bernardino

The national conversation after the San Bernardino attacks has largely moved on to terrorism, gun control and Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the country. But for the families and friends of the victims, grief has just started to settle in. “He’ll always be a martyr in our eyes,” said a funeral service director to the daughter of a victim. “We cannot stop crying,” said the uncle of another. 

How the Terrorists Were Stopped

The black Ford Expedition rented by Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, turned right onto San Bernardino Avenue. Seconds later, its back window exploded. Here’s how the hunt for the shooters ended with 455 bullets fired on a suburban street.

Complete Coverage

-- The FBI has ended its search of a lake as part of the terrorism investigation.

-- Since the shootings, Muslims fear unfounded suspicions and reprisals.

-- Analysis: After the tragedy, elected leaders were notably absent.

Why China Didn’t Blow Smoke on Climate Change This Time 

Six years after climate talks fell into chaos, nearly 200 countries adopted an agreement in Paris to address global warming. A key difference, according to the U.S.: China’s engagement. With pollution a major problem at home, the Communist government may be realizing that going green will only help keep the Middle Kingdom red. In the meantime, Beijingers are buying a smog-detecting gadget called the Laser Egg. 

A Shooting, Videos and a Debate

The first video from a bystander caused outrage. It showed Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies gunning down a man as he walked away in Lynwood. The next day, officials released footage and still images showing the man was holding a silver semiautomatic handgun. "There’s going to be criticism anytime there’s a deputy-involved shooting," Sheriff Jim McDonnell said. "That's why we’ve come out today: to be as transparent as we can." 

The Force Is Strong in This One

After all the hype, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is nearly here. It premieres in Hollywood tonight, opens in theaters later this week and is expected to earn $1.5 billion to $2 billion in global box office. Will fans love it or hate it? We’ll find out soon enough. But so far it’s looking as if Disney made a great move in acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012. Our complete coverage.  

OUR MUST-READS FROM THE WEEKEND

-- Michael Hiltzik: Aiming to bring smart guns to U.S. market. 

-- Op-Ed: "I have terminal cancer. And I'm dying in a yearish."

-- College campuses are working to lessen parking pains.

-- Is 2015 the tipping point for women and minorities in Hollywood?

-- Year in review: The best in movies, TV shows, arts, music, books and video games.

-- Bill Plaschke: The time is right for Pat Haden to step down as USC athletic director.

-- Why your entire family is belting out Adele's "Hello."

CALIFORNIA

-- The complexity of creating a park in Lincoln Heights is adding to skepticism that an Olympic village could be built for 2024.

-- Police are looking into a fatal shooting at the Standard Hotel in downtown L.A. 

-- It's not a union, but there's a proposal to provide a safety net for workers in the "gig" economy. 

-- The UC system has drawn criticism after extending its transfer application deadline. 

NATION-WORLD

-- In Saudi Arabia, women were allowed to vote for the first time, and at least 20 female candidates won, according to early results.

-- France’s far-right National Front party fails to capture any region in elections in preliminary results. 

-- Sens. Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz each say they are a break from the past, but that's where the political similarities end.

-- A study shows millennials are not a big force in government jobs, but those jobs may offer the meaning they want. 

-- Why a Korean pop group was turned away from entering the U.S. at LAX.

HOLLYWOOD AND THE ARTS

-- Forget Chris Hemsworth. The whale is the true star of the film "In the Heart of the Sea." 

-- Sasha Frere-Jones experiences three nights of music, art and dancing flakes of gold in unusual places around L.A.

-- Robert Morse’s daring comedy-variety series from the '60s, "That’s Life," gets a second life. 

-- Theater review: After the seduction, the story drags in "The Bridges of Madison County." 

BUSINESS 

-- Has the Fed waited too long to raise interest rates?

-- How much could Marissa Mayer get if she and Yahoo part ways?

SPORTS

-- As DeAndre Jordan re-energizes, so do the Clippers. 

-- Can the Kings' Drew Doughty win the award for the NHL's best defenseman? 

WHAT OUR EDITORS ARE READING

-- The Miami Herald investigates allegations of wrongdoing at the nation's largest women's prison.

-- New details emerge in the death of North Face founder Doug Tompkins. (National Geographic)

-- Forbes profiles the people who drive fashion and design in China. 

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