The warning signs about L.A. trial lawyer Tom Girardi flashed year after year. Yet through it all, his record remained pristine.
A survey of police departments in 16 major U.S. cities found a total of 122 anti-Asian hate crimes in 2020 — a 149% increase from the 49 in 2019.
The county will keep 11 of its 12 Project Roomkey sites open through September, but budget constraints will keep it from expanding the program.
Recipients of Stockton’s $500 guaranteed monthly income benefited in myriad ways.
Gorman she had been followed by a security guard who questioned if she lived in her own building.
In order to appease moderate Sen. Joe Manchin, Senate Democrats had to reduce the weekly federal unemployment supplement to $300.
None of the 58 counties has signed a contract with the insurance giant.
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Venues in eligible counties eye April 1 relaunch.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has warned that vaccinated people should not assume travel is safe. But there’s a lot of pent-up demand for vacations
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Here’s a graphic look at where California stands after a dry winter.
Historian Alison Rose Jefferson takes us on a tour of what remains of Santa Monica’s once tight-knit Black community, decimated by racist policies.
When asked to name people they know who do great good for others, readers responded in a big way in hundreds of emails.
“You can wear high heels,” he said in a voice that conveyed this would turn him on. “I don’t wear high heels anymore,” I responded. “They’re too uncomfortable.”
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Los Angeles has launched a program with over a dozen preapproved designs from top architects for backyard dwellings, cutting the bureaucracy for needed housing.
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A new report from the nonpartisan California Policy Lab also found that fewer people are moving to the Golden State.
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Marion Lewin and her twin brother, Steven Hess, were sent to the Nazi camps as young children and knew little of their previous life in Amsterdam — until now.
'WandaVision'
The first installment of the MCU’s Phase 4, “WandaVision” draws from the franchise’s 20-plus-year history and Marvel comic books for its story. But our critic says it’s not just for superfans. As you unravel the series’ mysteries, here is our episode-by-episode guide, including those commercials. And once you’ve finished, read our explainer about how the finale sets up Wanda’s future.
In Marvel’s “WandaVision,” nothing is as it seems. So we prepared an episode-by-episode guide to the Disney+ series for you to keep handy as you watch.
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For decades, Jeff Grosso lived and breathed skateboarding, spreading his passion for the sport in person and in his digital series with Grosso’s YouTube series is “Loveletters to Skateboarding” His friends and family recall his passion, his character and what made him a skateboarding legend.
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know
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There’s been a lot of frustration over the past 12 months, but a new study confirms that our sacrifices were worth it — including the old T-shirt that became your first mask.
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There’s still a risk if one person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and another person hasn’t been, experts say.
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When activist Tarana Burke coined Me Too she unleashed a dynamic, grass-roots-driven paradigm shift.
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Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced it will stop publishing six of his books. His oeuvre shows the author’s work evolved and he was willing to learn from past mistakes.
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Now that a rational president sits in the Oval Office, Biden’s political opponents are straining for material with which to trash him.
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Ellen DeGeneres, LeBron James, Bryan Cranston and Jimmy Fallon are all putting homes on the market in a busy week for big listings.
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Building a plant to remove the salt from seawater in Huntington Beach is not just bad for the environment; it’s bad for California ratepayers.
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Former Sierra Canyon star Cassius Stanley will attempt original slam dunks during the NBA All-Star contest, which features legendary dunkers as judges.
The film’s stars discuss Disney’s first Southeast Asian princess, an ‘imperfect’ dragon and diversity vs. representation.
Reviews of digital and streaming genre movies including “The Stylist,” “Dementer,” “Lucky,” “The Canyonlands,” “The Devil Below” and “Son.”
Oprah Winfrey’s highly anticipated interview with Prince Harry and Meghan airs Sunday. Winfrey promises it’s a ‘shocking’ tell-all with the couple.
Billy Eichner has been tapped to co-write, executive produce and star in “Bros,” a romantic comedy about gay men from Universal Pictures.
It’s only spring training, but Shohei Otani has looked dominant as a hitter and a pitcher for the Angels.
Nciolas Batum was deemed dispensable by Charlotte after his career-worst 12th season in the NBA. He was drawn to the Clippers because of their similar arc.
UCLA and USC enter Saturday showdown looking for some redemption — and a possible chance to grab first place in the Pac-12 — after recent struggles.
Newbury Park’s Colin Sahlman ran the 3,200 meters in 8:47.05, the fourth-fastest time ever by a California junior, last week at a meet in Arizona.
Pope Francis and Iraq’s top Shiite cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence after their meeting in Iraq.
Air quality has been terrible for decades in the city of Bergamo. Now, scientists are investigating whether one longstanding health crisis has played a role in making a new one worse.
Any kind of coordinated action at the U.N. will be difficult since two permanent members of the Security Council, China and Russia, are likely to veto it.
A Des Moines Register journalist faces trial on charges stemming from her coverage of a protest against racial injustice.
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The new services typically promise a flat rate or commission fees that are much lower than the major third-party delivery companies.
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The sobaquera from El Ruso showcases amazing flour tortillas
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This re-creation of the classic Girl Scout cookie features a snappy cocoa cookie enrobed in minty-fresh melted chocolate.
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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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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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Inside the business of entertainment
The Wide Shot brings you news, analysis and insights on everything from streaming wars to production — and what it all means for the future.
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This week, our Food section does a deep dive into third-party delivery apps and ordering services and what they mean for restaurants.
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Viet Thanh Nguyen brings his new novel, “The Committed,” to the L.A. Times Book Club Wednesday.
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A sewing machine, a Pacific freighter and a Detroit family’s loss: The story of one body bag’s life cycle and the hands that touched it along the way.
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Never experiencing the relief of seeing COVID patients recover takes it toll on crematorium workers. One worries he’ll develop a ‘hard heart, a cold heart.’
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In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate some of our favorite women-owned design businesses in and around Los Angeles.
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From fashion denim to the Malibu Country Mart, Segal shaped the SoCal shopping landscape like few others
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When Shawna Christian turned 50, she left her IT job and invested all her money in Tansy, a Burbank plant store. Then the pandemic hit.
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“El Pino,” a beloved East L.A. bunya tree, is generating controversy. Developer Art Gastelum says he won’t damage it. These organizers don’t trust him.
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Today’s car traveler must be a road warrior, never caught unawares by this strange new travel world.
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The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, after being forced to close two weeks into its 2020 season, is set to reopen with new social distancing rules on Monday.
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California is sending 40% of vaccine supplies to communities hardest hit by COVID-19, hoping to improve equity, halt spread of the disease and hasten reopening. Will the radical shift work?
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Los Angeles has launched a program with over a dozen preapproved designs from top architects for backyard dwellings, cutting the bureaucracy for needed housing.
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Despite facing a budget shortfall, Los Angeles hasn’t applied for millions in reimbursements for money spent to house homeless people amid the pandemic.
EVENTS AND OFFERS
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‘WandaVision’ may be over, but it’s not the last we’ll see of Wanda Maximoff, Monica Rambeau and other key characters from the Disney+ series.
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What’s on TV tonight, Saturday, March 6, plus Sunday talk shows: Oprah interviews Andra Day on “OWN Spotlight”; NBA Basketball and more
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An underage ticket scalper is sent to a boys’ home near the end of Soviet-era Afghanistan in Shahrbanoo Sadat’s Bollywood-tinged drama “The Orphanage.”
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‘No longer will [trans women] be seen as disposable,’ said ‘Pose’ star Mj Rodriguez after showrunner Steven Canals announced Season 3 would be the show’s last.
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Newsom moves forward with a deal to reopen schools amid a recall effort. Officials also unveiled a new vaccination strategy.
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For decades politicians were happy to take Tom Girardi’s money and put up with his requests for something in return. Along with his family and employees, Girardi contributed more than $7.3 million to candidates.
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At Fountain Valley’s Mile Square park, the lighting of luminaries was not only a COVID memorial but also a message that the Asian American community will not stay silent to injustice.
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Officials offered a road map that could lead to reopening — with limits — as soon as April.
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Mission Viejo’s Shlomo Bass has the size but is new to football. He’s working on his game with hopes of bringing his family to the U.S. from Israel.
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Saturday’s card at Santa Anita Park features 11 races starting at noon. Five are stakes races.
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Michaela Onyenwere scored 24 points, and No. 9 UCLA beat No. 11 Arizona 58-49 to advance to face Stanford in the Pac-12 women’s tournament title game.
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Valeri Nichushkin scored his second goal of the game in overtime, and Colorado rallied to win 3-2 over the Ducks, who are 0-6-3 in their last nine.
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A former aide in the Trump State Department has been charged with participating in the deadly Capitol siege and assaulting police.
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Eric Swalwell, who served as a House manager in President Trump’s second impeachment, has filed suit against him and his allies over the Capitol riot.
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Optimism has begun to grow among Americans, but widespread economic pain remains, especially among those who started with less.
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President Biden relied on the authorizations last week to carry out a retaliatory airstrike against Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria.
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Paul Rusesabagina disappeared in August during a visit to Dubai and was paraded in handcuffs days later in Rwanda.
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How some Iranians in exile are smuggling banned books into Iran while inspiring the next generation of writers
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Pope Francis encourages Iraqis to treat Christians as a precious resource to protect, not an ‘obstacle,’ as he begins first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
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Fifty protesters have died in Myanmar this week during the military crackdown. The U.N. special envoy calls for ‘robust’ Security Council action.
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Native American designer Bethany Yellowtail is making waves. And she’s taking Indigenous women with her.
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If enacted, a new wildlands act could bring protection for 191,000 more acres to L.A. Plus learn how to ride an e-bike.
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Metallic sparkle, second-screen visuals and turtlenecks galore help add sizzle to the virtual event.
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Jason Sudeikis, who won a Golden Globe for his role in “Ted Lasso,” lit up the internet with buzz about his acceptance speech and casual appearance.
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Disneyland and other California theme parks could reopen their outdoor rides and attractions as soon as April 1 if they’re in counties where coronavirus transmission is low enough.
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Prosecutors say cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee used his Twitter account to push a variety of digital currencies without disclosing that he was being paid millions for the promotion.
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Rising expectations for the economy and inflation have caused U.S. Treasury yields to spurt higher, with the jump unsettling stock markets.
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Wall Street capped a volatile day of trading Friday with a broad rally that snapped the market’s three-day losing streak.
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A musical app to unlock Griffith Park, gardens for rent and the Carlsbad flower fields will help you experience nature.
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L.A. is full of phenomenal pools, spectacular spas and supercool five-star hotels waiting for us to explore. Now there’s a way to do that on a budget.
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A section of L.A.'s iconic road was washed out by heavy rains Jan. 28. Repairs start Monday.
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Channel Islands National Park is a gem hiding in plain sight. Here’s how to experience it online or in person.
