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Demonstrators overran a police station that has become the epicenter of outrage over the death of George Floyd, even as the National Guard was called in and President Trump threatened a harsh crackdown.
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Atlanta-based CNN said that the crew, which included CNN reporter Omar Jimenez, was released later Friday morning. -
Twitter tags a tweet by President Trump as a violation of its rules on violence after he threatened a harsh crackdown on protests in Minneapolis.
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What happened to George Floyd, Christian Cooper and Ahmaud Arbery shouldn’t be characterized as sad anomalies, columnist L.Z. Granderson writes.
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Court documents in the George Esparza case allege that a billionaire Chinese real estate developer played a crucial role in helping L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar settle a sexual harassment lawsuit as he was seeking re-election.
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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Council President Nury Martinez called on Councilman Jose Huizar to resign amid an ongoing federal investigation into a City Hall “pay-to-play” scandal. Huizar has not been charged.More Coverage
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Supreme Court is set to rule in a case in which a San Diego-area church challenged Gov. Gavin Newsom’s order limiting attendance because of the coronavirus.
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The gradual reopening underscores the difficult choice facing retailers, employees and consumers alike: If stores are full, the pandemic could worsen. If they’re empty, there goes the economy.
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Los Angeles County recorded 49 new deaths on Thursday, bringing the total to 2,241. More than half of all deaths across the state have been in the county, which has been slower to reopen than areas less hard-hit.
The summer of staying home
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Reopening California
Los Angeles County officials are hoping to find out as early as Friday whether they’ll be allowed to reopen restaurants for in-person dining, along with barbershops and hair salons.
Lassen County reported its first cases, and Sonoma County has seen an increase after being among the first in the state to ease stay-at-home orders.
San Francisco will allow outdoor dining, exercise classes and spectator-free sports in the coming weeks.
Synagogues in L.A. are now allowed to reopen, but rabbis have been grappling with the right thing to do.
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For many Americans, quarantine in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a sort of prison. For Kevin Harrington, it was freedom.
Smithfield, one of the nation’s largest pork plants in Sioux Falls, S.D., shut down after nearly a quarter of its workers were infected with the coronavirus. As it reopens, refugees who work the factory floor and hog farmers wonder if the risks are worth it.
U.S. advisors are debating sanctions against China for its crackdown on Hong Kong, but Trump appears to be leaning toward a limited response.
As China’s outbreak eases, migrants are bearing the brunt of the lockdown’s economic cost.
Del Mar reacted quickly to addressing horse deaths last summer but hasn’t explained why two horses were mistakenly taken to a rendering plant after dying.
L.A. City Atty. Mike Feuer says his office and other law-enforcement agencies are investigating car dealer Hooman Nissani.
The alternative budget adopted by Senate Democrats differs from the governor’s proposal to address the state’s coronavirus fueled deficit in several key ways.
A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of a black man in police custody rocked the city for a second straight night, with protesters looting stores near a police precinct and setting fires.
The legal volley continues a long-running skirmish, involving allegations that Qatar officials tried to sabotage Ice Cube’s three-on-three basketball league
American homeowners eligible for relief under the CARES Act were provided confusing information by more than two dozen banks, a watchdog has found.
The death of 22-year-old “Terrace House” star Hana Kimura is a reminder that even the wholesome Netflix reality show can be a pressure cooker.
The coronavirus did little to slow L.A. County’s high-end real estate market in April. Top sales include Travis Kalanick’s purchase of the onetime Georgia Frontiere estate and Kylie Jenner’s latest home acquisition.
Centro Basco has fed the local Basque community for 80 years. Will its traditions survive COVID-19?
Zoom phase one was mostly pretty pleasant. Not anymore.
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From the first deaths in February, the U.S. has lost more than 100,000 lives in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Visual look at the third phase to reopen California amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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When Adam Bratt studied the faces of his Advanced Placement psychology students that morning in December, he saw trauma.
Netflix has finalized its purchase of the Egyptian Theatre more than a year after the deal was first announced. Now the hard part begins.
During a week in which Lana Del Rey battled critics over an Instagram post that drew charges of racism, the singer more quietly released a new spoken-word video
On Thursday, Lady Gaga released her new dance-pop album, “Chromatica,” featuring collaborations with Ariana Grande, Blackpink and 73-year-old Elton John.
Martha McPhee’s latest novel, “An Elegant Woman,” unearths the real past behind a family’s carefully, falsely wrought pedigree.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including 100,000 confirmed cases in California and 100,000 deaths across the U.S.
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Trying to get a handle on how California is reopening? Our guide includes updates and tips for remaining healthy and sane.
Podcasts
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Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast ‘Can’t Stop Watching’
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‘It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders’ is a podcast hosted by columnist and reporter Patt Morrison.
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From the Los Angeles Times: Coronavirus in California: Stories From the Front Line is a daily 15-minute podcast hosted by reporter Gustavo Arellano.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Help the Los Angeles Times reimagine what California should look like after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
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El equipo de opinión de Los Angeles Times está tratando de imaginar cómo debería ser el sur de California, el estado y la nación después de la pandemia.
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100,000 might be just a number, but it’s a staggering amount of loss. America needs to find some way to mourn the dead, even as the pandemic still rages.
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Twitter can’t possibly win here. The fight energizes and emboldens Trump, a self-styled counterpuncher who likes to leave marks.
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Desde peluquerías hasta centros comerciales y restaurantes, muchos negocios cerrados durante meses comenzaron a volver a la vida esta semana, ya que los funcionarios del gobierno levantaron rápidamente las órdenes de quedarse en casa que ayudaron a frenar la propagación del coronavirus.
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Los trabajadores de Amazon dicen que necesitan saber cuántos casos de coronavirus han llegado a los almacenes y a las tiendas Whole Foods. Como los totales han subido, la compañía se ha vuelto reticente.
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¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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The California Court of Appeals reversed a previous ruling that upheld former USC kicker Matt Boermeester’s expulsion from the university.
Chargers defensive lineman Isaac Rochell is using the coronavirus shutdown to come up with innovative ways to help charities and the community.
Kristine Anigwe, the Sparks’ newly acquired center, knows she can’t take anything for granted when it comes to earning and keeping a WNBA roster spot.
After a pair of frustrating losses at Darlington and in the Coca-Cola 600, Chase Elliott wins a rain-interrupted race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
No restrictions were placed on residents’ movements, and businesses from restaurants to hairdressers stayed open.
China’s ceremonial legislature endorses a controversial national security law for Hong Kong that critics say will be used to stifle dissent.
The coronavirus crisis has led to some tentative attempts at cooperation between Arab Gulf nations and Israel, which many of them do not recognize.
Manhunts have begun after hundreds of people, some with the coronavirus, fled quarantine centers in Zimbabwe and Malawi.
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Fast and easy, this pantry-staple waffle recipe includes an ingredient you already own to guarantee crispness: oil.
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Mussels cook quickly and make a fantastic dinner for one, here flavored with charred shallots, miso and rosé wine.
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More California establishments can sell alcoholic beverages to go after the state relaxed a rule to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
Staying Home
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Check out our favorite must-wear looks.
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There are at least three types of relationship issues amid the shutdown, and recognizing them may be our best protection against breakups and divorce.
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Hidden shampoo, faculty meetings from the bathroom and other pandemic confessions from readers.
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is releasing her new book, “The Ickabog,” in free online installments. The first two chapters are out now.
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This easy citrus marmalade recipe preserves the best of Southern California oranges and clementines. It’s a great coronavirus stay-at-home project.
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Sometimes you just want to unplug. But you still need to be entertained, right? We’ve got you covered. Three puzzles to print and play for the COVID-weary among us.
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For Trump, a fight with Twitter provides a change of subject and a chance to strike a tough-guy pose. Expect to see much more as he seeks a comeback
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The coronavirus is hitting Los Angeles County’s less-affluent black and Latino communities in disproportionately high numbers, a surge that experts attribute to dense living conditions, health disparities and high-risk jobs.
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The death of George Floyd has fueled emotional demonstrations across the U.S.
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Our special-edition newsletter breaks down the latest coronavirus news, including two counties in Northern California reinstating restrictions after a rise in new cases.
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Baseball’s players and owners seem far apart on many issues as fans await the return of the sport
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Hollywood wants to get back to work but with the threat of COVID-19 unabated, producers are turning to virtual filmmaking to complete shoots
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Amazon workers say they need to know how many cases of coronavirus have hit warehouses and Whole Foods stores. As totals have climbed, the company has grown reticent.
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California is reopening, but when it comes to coffee shops, will anyone ever feel comfortable ordering their drink to stay and lingering for a while in the presence of others?
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Amid national unrest over the death of George Floyd, hundreds march in Louisville urging justice for Taylor, a black woman killed in her home.
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Police leaders in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and other major cities have condemned the actions of the Minneapolis police officer at the center of an arrest that led to the death of George Floyd. But some activists say their outcry is toothless.
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Officer Derek Chauvin has been identified as the officer pinning down George Floyd in the now-viral video, and the other officer identified in the video is Tou Thao.
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One good thing about quarantine? All the additional time we have with our pets. Here’s how to make the most of it.
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It’s going to be a long summer. But that just means there’s plenty of fun to be had if you’re willing to explore, experiment and enjoy (and make all the adults you know envious). Here’s how
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Everyone’s sick of staying home. Here are 10 ideas for getting out and seeing friends while maintaining safe social-distancing standards.
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Get a new perspective on your corner of the world and yank some weeds.
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The S&P 500 is down amid widespread losses as President Trump prepares to address China’s new measures aimed at Hong Kong.
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A stylish home built and occupied by modernist architect John Lautner just sold in Silver Lake for $1.67 million — $80,000 over the asking price.
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Trump’s executive order targeting Twitter is based on a law called Section 230 — which may be the most important law for speech on the internet
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A hearing on the plan continues in Bankruptcy Court. Separately, a judge calls PG&E “a recalcitrant criminal” for resisting stricter safety measures.
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The park opened for Memorial Day, then closed, and reopens again Friday
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Still sitting at home? Try these outdoors things to do that are safe and fun
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If you’re a little tired of being cooped up, we have suggestions to soothe your cabin fever.
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Restrictions are easing statewide, but L.A. County is sicker and going slower
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“Seven Years of Darkness,” a newly translated novel from “The Good Son” author You-Jeong Jeong, probes a murder mystery in a series of deep twists.
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“Star Trek” icon George Takei and “Miss Saigon” Tony winner Lea Salonga star in the Broadway musical “Allegiance.” Here’s how to watch online.
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Readers respond to columns on a former Ms. magazine staffer’s view o “Mrs. America” and the fallout from comments by Lana del Rey and Alison Roman.
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What’s on TV Friday, May 29: ‘Haircut Night in America’; coronavirus; TV talk shows; movies on TV
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It marked the first coronavirus death in the ranks of the L.A. County public defender’s office, and it comes as courts across California chart a path to reopen services and ease restrictions.
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The demonstration, organized by the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter, was on a smaller scale than the day before.
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More than 60 Imperial County coronavirus patients are being treated in Riverside County due to a hospital surge.
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Yolo County has lifted its local coronavirus shelter in place order, but the state order remains in effect
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The coronavirus ended Mekhi Evans-Bey’s track season, then it came for his mother, who credits the Culver City standout for taking care of her.
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Fred Lynn has a crucial three-run homer as Southern California defeats Northern California, 6-2, in Game 3 of the APBA I-5 series.
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On May 29, 1977, A.J. Foyt won his fourth Indianapolis 500 after a tenacious bumper-to-bumper battle with Gordon Johncock.
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Soccer to watch on television this weekend again focuses on Germany’s Bundesliga. Can home teams get the upper hand at home? Big matchups will provide answer.
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The decision came with an entreaty from Tom Dalzell, the chairman of the state Citizens Compensation Commission, who called on California’s 132 elected state officials to each consider taking less pay during the coronavirus crisis.
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Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada said she’s not interested in serving as a running mate to Joe Biden.
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As masks have become a political issue, state and local leaders are pushing compliance to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
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Would a campaign spare Pompeo from scrutiny - or expose him to further investigations? He has a Monday deadline to decide whether to run for Senate.
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