Gov. Newsom made the announcement a day after the first reported U.S. case caused by that particular coronavirus strain was detected in Colorado.
County officials have been concerned about the risk of strokes, heart attacks and seizures among patient waiting in ambulances outside of hospitals
California students in kindergarten through second grade would be allowed back on campus when pandemic conditions improved under a proposal announced Wednesday.
Southern California mortuary and funeral home operators say they are having to turn away bereaved families because they can’t handle more bodies.
Skid row activists plan a car blockade to stop Sean Feucht from staging what is billed as a “massive outreach” on skid row amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Alongside Ginger Grant, the late performer’s Mary Ann Summers left a mark in the collective pop consciousness that long outlasted “Gilligan’s Island” itself.
Rebecca Grossman, co-founder of the Grossman Burn Foundation, faces murder charges after a September car crash that killed two boys.
With scientists warning that singing can spread the coronavirus, choirs have fallen silent. Singing over Zoom falls flat, but one inventive baritone has found a way to let many harmonize together.
Health experts hope to nudge people of color to the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line without explicitly saying race, ethnicity influence priority.
The $186-million sale to Russell Geyser and LPC West shows entertainment industry strength during the pandemic and a bet that open spaces will be popular post-COVID.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made clear he is unwilling to budge, despite political pressure.
Samuel Little was serving a life sentence for multiple counts of murder. He had nearly 60 confirmed victims.
The landmark approval of an abortion-rights bill in the Senate makes Argentina the region’s biggest country to allow the procedure.
The two groups skirmished over masks and social distancing, as singer Sean Feucht launched three days of New Year’s gatherings.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln was vandalized over the weekend, weeks after a recommendation was made to change the name of a high school bearing his name.
I had wanted to drive the Mojave Road for years but was intimidated by the obstacles and the prospect of getting lost in one of the remotest spots in California. Last spring I was ready.
LeBron James becomes the first player to score at least 10 points in 1,000 consecutive NBA games in the Lakers’ victory over the San Antonio Spurs.
Becky Hammon took over head-coaching responsibilities for the San Antonio Spurs against the Lakers on Wednesday after coach Gregg Popovich was ejected.
What You Need To Know
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COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered to healthcare workers in the U.S. What are your questions about the timeline, the safety or the science?
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The L.A. Zoo and campgrounds are closed, playgrounds open.
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The new coronavirus economic stimulus package includes direct payments to many Americans. How much can I expect to get and when?
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The year brought into focus some hard truths that we cannot now unsee, try as we might. We were presented with a rigorous stress test, and we failed.
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Without a mandate from Sacramento that requires schools to reopen when infection rates are low enough, rather than encouraging them to, many will stay closed.
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Patrick Beverley and Damian Lillard engaged in some feuding on social media last season, but the two took it down a notch in the Clippers’ 128-105 win.
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A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported at 8:22 p.m. Wednesday eight miles from Clearlake, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Photos look back at 2020’s wild ride in the Golden State.
Despite, or perhaps because of, the struggles of 2020, the year included moments of compassion and joy.
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What will future generations think of 2020 as they sift through the hidden caches of face masks, hand sanitizer and “I Voted” stickers? That it was a blip of infection and insanity, the moment the world changed forever — or both?
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A timeline looking back at the triumph, tragedy and push for change in the sports world in 2020.
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Five women take the top 3 spots, with Taylor Swift’s quarantine album leading our year’s best.
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From the death of Kobe Bryant in January to the presidential elections in November and the creation of the COVID-19 vaccines, 2020 was an eventful year.
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Nowhere has the hospice industry’s growth been more explosive, and its harmful side effects more evident, than in Los Angeles County.
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Mexican journalists call the crime beat “la nota roja,” the red story. Lurid details guarantee web hits, but documenting the mayhem is among the riskiest assignments.
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Skid row activists plan a car blockade to stop Sean Feucht from staging what is billed as a “massive outreach” on skid row amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Netflix’s hottest new couple, Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, stopped by “Good Morning America” to talk “Bridgerton,” Shonda Rhimes’ latest smash.
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Total COVID-19 deaths exceeded 25,000 in California and will likely hit 10,000 in Los Angeles County by Jan. 1
The Colombian-American singer has released her first Spanish-language album, one that pays homage to her musical heroines while challenging cultural barriers.
Rizwan Manji, who played Ray on “Schitt’s Creek,” wishes his character had been more dimensional but defends the Indian accent some found offensive.
Is Ken Jennings cleaning up his life as he replaces the late Alex Trebek as interim “Jeopardy!” host? He just issued a big apology for “insensitive” tweets.
2020 was not a great year for movie theaters but no postpandemic boom is going to boom louder than the sound of audiences rushing back to the cinema.
The NHL’s COVID-19 protocols presents challenges for the Kings and Ducks as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing seasons.
Patrick Beverley and Damian Lillard engaged in some feuding on social media last season, but the two took it down a notch in the Clippers’ 128-105 win.
Greg Vanney, who took Toronto FC to an MLS title in 2017, is expected to become the Galaxy manager next week. Talks to keep Cristian Pavón continue.
2020 began with the Dodgers grumbling about the Astros’ sign-stealing but turned positive with the acquisition of Mookie Betts and an overdue World Series title.
If Trump restores Cuba to terrorism list, it will complicate Biden efforts but boost GOP electoral efforts in Georgia
Federal officials say they will allow operators to fly small drones over people and at night, potentially giving a boost to commercial use of the machines.
Yemeni officials say an explosion hit Aden airport after the Cabinet arrived. Later, a blast struck near a palace and a bomb-laden drone was shot down.
Argentina legalizes abortion, becoming the biggest Latin American country to do so in a move likely to reverberate across the region.
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Cocktails and finger foods for your all-night happy hour
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Details on Fellow Traveler, a new natural wine bar and restaurant in West Hollywood, Good Luck Wine Shop, a new natural wine store and Vin de California, a new natural winery in Pasadena.
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These are six of our critics’ favorite Korean restaurants from The Times’ 101 list.
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Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Los Ángeles advierten sobre un posible aumento en los casos de COVID-19 luego de las reuniones familiares y los viajes a otras ciudades durante las fiestas, a pesar de las pautas pandémicas que solicitan al público quedarse en sus hogares.
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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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Se proyecta que Cyber Monday alcanzará $12.7 mil millones impulsados por la pandemia
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With the pandemic disproportionately hurting communities of color, authorities are focused on equity in determining how vaccines should be allocated.
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In the latest episode of “The Envelope: The Podcast,” “Unorthodox” star and Emmy nominee Shira Haas talks about finding common ground with her character, Esty.
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Much of California will have to remain under a strict stay-at-home order for now.
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Among all the loathsome recipients of Trump pardons or commutations, healthcare fraudster Philip Esformes stands out.
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The number of people with COVID-19 inside ICUs has broken records for 16 consecutive days.
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After bizarre dithering by President Trump, a $900-billion relief package will become law. But for a healthy recovery, America is going to need more support in 2021.
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Nowhere to go on New Year’s Eve? Dress down, grab the remote and celebrate at home with TV specials and livestreams from New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
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What’s on TV tonight, Thursday, Dec. 31: New Year’s specials; UCLA basketball; USC basketball
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Movies on TV this week: Dec. 27, 2020 - Jan. 2, 2021: “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”; “The Graduate”; “The Wizard of Oz” and more
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“Bad Guy” singer Billie Eilish clapped back at people — maybe 100,000 of them — who seemingly unfollowed her on Instagram after she shared a drawing of breasts.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday appointed Rita L. Saenz to oversee the state’s unemployment benefits department.
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The California National Guard has consistently sent medical corps members to hospitals during the pandemic.
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In an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Santa Monica Pier will be closed to the public during New Year’s weekend.
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Penny Lambright spent her entire $125,000 inheritance on starting a nonprofit to help veterans, who show up throughout the day to pick up all manner of home furnishings.
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Rams quarterback John Wolford says he’s ready to make his NFL debut Sunday, but he likely won’t have receiver Cooper Kupp at his disposal vs. the Cardinals.
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On their first trip since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, the Lakers decided to play it safe by not holding a shoot-around before playing San Antonio.
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Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is expecting a tough game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday even though Patrick Mahomes won’t be starting.
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Obi Eboh joined several Bruins teammates in capitalizing on NCAA rules that have granted players an additional season of eligibility amid the pandemic.
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Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump’s plan to exclude people in the country illegally
Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump’s plan to exclude people in the country illegally
The Census Bureau plans to announce it will miss a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats.
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Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri says he’ll object to the certification of electoral college votes for Joe Biden, despite Republican warnings.
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Donald Trump’s presidency has revealed the surprising number of Americans who align with the racist side of Thomas Jefferson’s dual legacy.
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When 2020 began, the Democratic nomination was wide open, Trump’s impeachment trial was about to begin, and it seemed certain that politics would dominate the year’s news.
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The first person in the U.S. reported infected with COVID variant is a Colorado National Guardsman who was sent to nursing home to help amid outbreak.
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A Chinese court has handed prison terms of up to three years to 10 pro-democracy activists and protesters who sought to flee Hong Kong by speedboat.
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Britain’s House of Commons votes resoundingly to approve a trade deal with the European Union, paving the way for an orderly break with the bloc.
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Jonathan Pollard, who spent 30 years in prison for spying on the U.S., arrives in Israel to a welcome from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Grand Park will not host an in-person party for New Year’s Eve but will bring the music, dance and sense of community to you. Or you can try a drive-in concert or even a mindful transition to 2021.
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The legendary designer put his name not just on ready-to-wear clothes but also on sunglasses, luggage, carpets and kitchen appliances.
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UCLA student Shay Rose made her own 12-foot social distancing dress. The Orange County creator can’t stop going viral on TikTok and Instagram.
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Known as “Mallory With the Flowers’’ on Instagram, Mallory Browne has virtually documented her journey as a self-taught florist.
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Businesses raised almost $300 billion through initial public offerings globally in 2020, including a record $159 billion in the U.S., according to data provider Refinitiv.
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Jeff Bezos, David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg all fueled Southern California’s luxury market to a historic year that saw multiple sales of over $100 million.
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Elon Musk went on a selling spree just before Christmas, unloading three adjacent homes on a Bel-Air cul-de-sac for a combined $40.9 million.
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Stocks eked out modest gains Wednesday, keeping the major stock indexes on Wall Street at or near record highs.
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Amazon’s and Airbnb’s new virtual reality services are cheap, fun, allow you to dream — and plan — where you’ll go when travel becomes safer.
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It’s 2021 -- finally! Where can you go and what can you do?
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Our travel writer sees a big challenge ahead for travelers and their hosts.
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This week’s storm dumped up to 2 feet of snow on some slopes.
