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The unusual CBS TV station deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership

The unusual CBS TV station deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership, The final hours of Kobe Bryant's life: An oral history, Tyronn Lue reflects on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I'm just not ready yet', How the Lakers went from LeBron's milestone to handling Kobe's death, Long Beach cuts off gas service to restaurant that refused to stop serving patio diners, In a stab at equity, L.A. hospital vaccinates older relatives of housekeeping staff, Discovery of missing woman's body at Yosemite went undisclosed for nearly a week, 'A little wetter and a little colder': Next winter storm to hit L.A. on Monday morning, The women who brought down Burger Records, How the Flaming Lips pulled off COVID-distancing space bubble shows, Here are the finalists for the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Awards, Kawhi Leonard's big game helps alleviate Clippers' woes in win over Thunder, CDC says severe allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are 'a rare event', Young L.A. 'vaccine chasers' crowd unofficial standby lines in hopes of a shot, How to sign up to find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine in L.A. County, Thar she blows! How sea shanty TikTok took over the internet, 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' served up $2 million for COVID-19 relief, After his sea shanty sparked a viral craze, this TikTok star now has a record deal, On social media, amateur digital sleuths try to help track violent Capitol rioters, Photos: Historic Inauguration Day | Trump leaves office, Biden set to take oath, Photos: History made as Kamala Harris is sworn in as the nation's vice president, End-of-life care has boomed in California. So has fraud targeting older Americans, This reporter went to cover a homicide in Mexico. Then he became a victim, Finally left at a loss, UCLA must seek answers after Stanford heartbreak, For members of a migrant caravan, Biden's immigration plan means little right now, As Mexico enters the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, its vaccination plan takes a hit, Appreciation: Larry King loved 'dumb' questions. With them, he helped write cultural history, I tried to start a pandemic pod for my 5-year-old. Here's how it went wrong

LA Times Sun, Jan 24, 2021

The unusual CBS TV station deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership, The final hours of Kobe Bryant's life: An oral history, Tyronn Lue reflects on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I'm just not ready yet', How the Lakers went from LeBron's milestone to handling Kobe's death, Long Beach cuts off gas service to restaurant that refused to stop serving patio diners, In a stab at equity, L.A. hospital vaccinates older relatives of housekeeping staff, Discovery of missing woman's body at Yosemite went undisclosed for nearly a week, 'A little wetter and a little colder': Next winter storm to hit L.A. on Monday morning, The women who brought down Burger Records, How the Flaming Lips pulled off COVID-distancing space bubble shows, Here are the finalists for the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Awards, Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes: QB superstars to collide in Super Bowl LV, CDC says severe allergic reactions to Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine are 'a rare event', Young L.A. 'vaccine chasers' crowd unofficial standby lines in hopes of a shot, How to sign up to find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine in L.A. County, Thar she blows! How sea shanty TikTok took over the internet, 'Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical' served up $2 million for COVID-19 relief, After his sea shanty sparked a viral craze, this TikTok star now has a record deal, On social media, amateur digital sleuths try to help track violent Capitol rioters, Photos: Historic Inauguration Day | Trump leaves office, Biden set to take oath, Photos: History made as Kamala Harris is sworn in as the nation's vice president, End-of-life care has boomed in California. So has fraud targeting older Americans, This reporter went to cover a homicide in Mexico. Then he became a victim, Finally left at a loss, UCLA must seek answers after Stanford heartbreak, For members of a migrant caravan, Biden's immigration plan means little right now, As Mexico enters the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, its vaccination plan takes a hit, Appreciation: Larry King loved 'dumb' questions. With them, he helped write cultural history, I tried to start a pandemic pod for my 5-year-old. Here's how it went wrong

Los Angeles Times Sun, Jan 24, 2021

The Sundance Film Festival had to be totally reimagined. Tabitha Jackson met the challenge

The Sundance Film Festival had to be totally reimagined. Tabitha Jackson met the challenge, The Sundance Film Festival is open to all this year. Here's how to navigate the virtual offerings, COVID-19 surge forces Sundance Film Festival to cancel drive-in screenings, The women who brought down Burger Records, 'Make the dream exist.' How L.A.'s Amanda Gorman became Biden's inauguration poet, Inside CBS' fraught investigation into allegations of racism and misogyny, The unusual CBS TV station deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership, Larry King, legendary talk-show host, dies at 87, Appreciation: Larry King loved 'dumb' questions. With them, he helped write cultural history, Larry King tributes and memories: 'A masterful interviewer and storyteller', Column: It took President Biden just 21 minutes to remind us who we are, Music stars bring songs of hope to Biden inauguration, but COVID and Trump cast long shadows, Watch and read L.A. native Amanda Gorman's inauguration day poem, Jurassic Park-ing lot: Where dinosaurs star in an epic drive-thru for kids, How COVID-19 led an L.A. troupe to reject Zoom theater for play-at-home games, How a California comic launched a virtual stand-up show and discovered a new star: Mom, Biden inaugural committee invites you to honor COVID-19 victims with light, Column: Get a grip, Angelenos. After months stuck at home, we've all forgotten how to drive, Commentary: Times are bad, so keep your uplift. Give me 'Crime and Punishment' and 'The Godfather', Here are the finalists for the 2020 National Book Critics Circle Awards, What's on TV Monday: 'Snowpiercer' on TNT and more, How the Flaming Lips pulled off COVID-distancing space bubble shows, Commentary: Wanna buy a Botticelli? The masterpiece coming to auction, and who might nab it, 15 culture picks: Birdland benefit with Leslie Odom Jr., the Broad on Basquiat, Commentary: Presidential inaugurations are theater. What a difference this new cast makes, Commentary: The symbolism in the Biden inaugural painting by Robert S. Duncanson, How an Altadena composer came to score music for Biden inauguration festivities, Column: Trump trolls us on his way out the door with his garden of heroes plan, How Ebony and Jet magazines aim for a comeback. New CEO: 'I want my people back', Tom Brokaw is retiring from NBC News after a 55-year career, Inviting new people to make stories. How this VP is pushing Netflix to diversify, President Biden's inauguration on track to top Trump's in TV ratings, For these Mexican filmmakers, all art is political. 'Identifying Features' makes it personal, Review: 'The Human Factor' takes a fly-on-the-wall approach to Middle East peace negotiations, Review: A Weho doctor balances sexual identity and Islam in the rom-com 'Breaking Fast', Review: Zendaya is great. The rest of 'Malcolm & Marie,' not so much, Sabrina Carpenter dropped a new song, and fans think it's about Olivia Rodrigo, John Krasinski, Dan Levy, Regina King will host 'SNL' as new episodes return, After his sea shanty sparked a viral craze, this TikTok star now has a record deal, Beach Bunny's airborne pop-punk calls out toxic dudes, with irrepressible glee, Hunter Schafer broke through in 'Euphoria.' Now she's mining her life for it, Review: Why everyone's jumping on the bandwagon of Netflix's French hit, 'Lupin', What's on TV Saturday plus Sunday Talk shows: 'Salt-N-Pepa'

Los Angeles Times entertainment Sun, Jan 24, 2021

The final hours of Kobe Bryant's life: An oral history

The final hours of Kobe Bryant's life: An oral history, Tyronn Lue reflects on Kobe Bryant's death: 'I'm just not ready yet', How the Lakers went from LeBron's milestone to handling Kobe's death, Kawhi Leonard's big game helps alleviate Clippers' woes in win over Thunder, Finally left at a loss, UCLA must seek answers after Stanford heartbreak, Rams pro scouting director Ray Agnew joining Detroit Lions' front office, Granderson: NFL teams passing over qualified Black head-coaching candidates is disgraceful, Hernández: Chargers bolting into the unknown quite a bit with Brandon Staley, Column: Boys will be boys? Men like Jared Porter are driven by entitlement and stupidity, Elliott: Ducks goalie John Gibson has been excellent, but he needs some support from offense, Plaschke: Where's the energy? Staples Center is a strange, cold place without fans, Hernández: Whom Brandon Staley hires will be as significant as the Chargers hiring him, Kobe Bryant crash anniversary: Reflecting on his death, Magic Johnson shares Kobe Bryant's legacy; fans demand it, Five takeaways from the Lakers' victory over the Bulls, Anthony Davis back on track with 37 points in Lakers' defeat of Bulls, Nicolas Batum shows his dedication to Clippers in win over Thunder, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George lead way as Clippers beat Thunder for sixth win in row, Freshman Evan Mobley scores season-best 25 points in leading USC to win at Cal, UCLA gymnastics opens season with win over Arizona State, UCLA falls to Stanford on buzzer-beating layup in overtime for first Pac-12 loss, Kiké Hernández leaving the Dodgers after reaching two-year deal with Red Sox, Dodgers bring a smile to top Venezuelan prospect who lost his father to COVID-19, Rams agree to terms with Raheem Morris to become defensive coordinator, Andrew Whitworth says Cam Akers has groundwork to lead Rams into future, Rams target Raheem Morris to be defensive coordinator, Josh Allen's NFL rise: How hometown prepped Bills quarterback for Chiefs showdown, Horse dies during race at Santa Anita; jockey Desormeaux  transported to the hospital, Knicks Go extends winning streak with victory in Pegasus World Cup, Chargers' Austin Ekeler to help build new gym for high school, USC gets commitment from top cornerback prospect Domani Jackson, Appreciation: Hank Aaron's cherished connection to Bud Selig and Wisconsin will be missed, Nia Dennis became UCLA's latest internet sensation with Beyoncé-inspired floor routine, Watch Eric Sondheimer and Randy Rosenbloom talk SoCal high school football

Sports Head Lines Sun, Jan 24, 2021

Dennis Schroder wants to be the Lakers’ starting point guard

Dennis Schroder wants to be the Lakers’ starting point guard, By The Lakers’ splashiest backcourt acquisition isn’t the shiest., Schroder started only 16 games in two seasons with the Thunder after graduating into a role as the Hawks’ starting point guard in his final two seasons in Atlanta., The Lakers functioned nearly all of last season without a traditional starting point guard with James taking on that responsibility while leading the Lakers to an NBA title., By acquiring Schroder, 27, in a trade that cost them guard Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels, the Lakers’ first-round pick, the team brought in a capable playmaker and scorer who could ease some of the point guard burden placed on James, allowing him to spend more time playing off the ball — and in essence, allowing him to conserve more energy., Nov. 27, 2020“I think that’s the reason why they brought me in,” Schroder said.

NFL running out of options for fitting in games amid pandemic

NFL running out of options for fitting in games amid pandemic, By Can an entire league be flagged for delay of game?, Utah high school football coach offers lessons learned from 14-0 season during COVID-19., Last week, the Ravens disciplined a team employee for lapses that almost certainly contributed to the outbreak., “Players arrived already prepared to work out on the field,” the team said, “and they did not enter the locker room or training room.”., The biggest test has come in Week 12, not only with the pushing back of Ravens versus the undefeated Steelers, but also with a coronavirus crackdown in Santa Clara County which prohibits the San Francisco 49ers — and anyone else involved in contact sports — from practicing or playing host to games for three weeks., But at this point, at least those games are on track to be played., The NFL also moved Washington at Pittsburgh, originally scheduled for Sunday, to Monday night, when it will be the early game before Buffalo-San Francisco., Denver Broncos practice squad wide receiver Kendall Hinton was promoted to start at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.(Jack Dempsey / Associated Press)

Newsom warns of regional stay-at-home order as COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record

Newsom warns of regional stay-at-home order as COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record, Those include “the potential for a stay-at-home order” for areas in the strictest purple tier of California’s coronavirus reopening road map, he said., The only ones that aren’t are Sierra, Marin, Amador, Alpine, Mono, Mariposa and Inyo., COVID-19 cases requiring intensive care have tripled since Oct. 14, when 600 people were in ICU beds, to 1,812 reported on Sunday., And we need to be able to avoid the worst parts of this as much as possible., The stakes for hospitals are high., “The increases we’re seeing now are not sustainable., “We urge everyone to stay home to the greatest extent that you can., However, given the lagging nature of the virus, it will take weeks before the numbers reflect either the benefits of increased public vigilance and health interventions or the ramifications of a potentially significant source of new infections — such as gatherings for the recent Thanksgiving holiday.

Hugh Grant never wanted to be Hollywood’s ‘romantic Englishman.’ So he gave it up

Hugh Grant never wanted to be Hollywood’s ‘romantic Englishman.’ So he gave it up, Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman in HBO’s limited series “The Undoing.” (Niko Tavernise / HBO), There’s not a huge number of laughs in “The Undoing.”., I go to fundraisers just like those fundraisers., Hiding behind the mask of someone else seems to loosen me up and make me better., Although they were all charming men, as you’d expect, it wasn’t terrifically helpful until my brother and his wife, who live in New York, recommended a doctor from a completely different field who was beloved of all the Upper East Side ladies., They’re scattered all over cable channels and streamers, so they must provide some service., That’s when I started getting very political and had a fascinating few years as a rabid campaigner for reform of press regulations., During this whole campaign, I got to see politics in Britain very close up, which made me angrier and angrier.

Raymond Chan, former L.A. deputy mayor, charged in federal City Hall corruption case

Raymond Chan, former L.A. deputy mayor, charged in federal City Hall corruption case, By former senior aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has been charged with conspiracy, bribery, fraud and lying to FBI agents in the ongoing federal probe into corruption at City Hall, according to court records made public Monday., Raymond Chan, a deputy mayor who oversaw economic development for Garcetti in 2016 and 2017, is the latest figure to be accused of playing a part in a sprawling scheme allegedly run by ousted Councilman Jose Huizar., Nick Hanna said Huizar, Chan and their network of associates “repeatedly violated the public trust by soliciting and accepting numerous cash bribes and other financial benefits, turning Huizar’s city council seat into a money-making criminal enterprise.”., Companies operated by the two men were also named as defendants., After Huizar failed to make interest payments on the loan, the bank seized Huang’s funds as collateral, the federal filing said., Also added to the case Monday was Lee, known widely as David Lee., Kim pleaded guilty in June, admitting he helped arrange the bribe for Huizar., The payoff, much of it delivered in a paper bag, was meant to smooth the way for Lee’s 20-story project, which faced a challenge from an L.A.-based labor organization, prosecutors alleged., Raymond Chan, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.(Los Angeles Department of Buildings / Associated Press), Real estate consultant George Chiang pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme in which a developer allegedly gave bribes in exchange for help with plans for redeveloping the Luxe City Center Hotel.(Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times)

LeBron James hurt the Pelicans from deep rather than engage Zion Williamson down low

Any kind of Kobe Bryant merchandise — even Nutella — is in hot demand, WNBA lost a huge supporter in Kobe Bryant. Who will step up?, Jaime Jaquez's three-pointer lifts UCLA over Arizona State, Anthony Davis leads way in Lakers' rout of Warriors, USC takes advantage of Arizona's cold shooting to get key win, Swing adjustments by Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez pay off so far this spring, Soccer on TV: Liverpool will attempt to break many records, Hernandez: LAFC is stretched thin by outdated MLS rules, San Fernando edges Arleta to win City Section Division III title, Late goals help LAFC move on in CONCACAF Champions League, Column: How Staples Center officials hustled to put on Kobe Bryant's memorial, Elliott: Blake Bolden continues her pioneering role in hockey as scout for Kings, Plaschke: Vanessa Bryant's honest words and emotions connected the world to Kobe and Gianna Bryant, Elliott: Kings and Ducks made lower-tier moves mostly aimed toward future at trade deadline, Markazi: The fists of Tyson Fury live up to the heavy hype, Lakers' Alex Caruso makes his presence felt when on the court, LeBron James to sit out Lakers game against Warriors on Thursday, Quiet Kawhi Leonard speaks loudly with backpack initiative for Clippers fans, Clippers grind out a win over Suns with all-around effort, Clippers want to add consistency to dominant performances, UCLA and USC continue to be underrated in betting markets, Ailing USC looks to get better on and off the court, UCLA is looking to become a crowd favorite at Pauley Pavilion, Mick Cronin has revived UCLA's season and looks to continue momentum against Arizona State, Pitcher Tony Gonsolin shines in Dodgers' spring training win over Indians, Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base, Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition, Matt Andriese, battling for a berth in the Angels' rotation, pitches well in loss, Angels send pitcher Griffin Canning for MRI on elbow, Basketball: City championship results, Prep baseball roundup: Jake Brooks of Fountain Valley throws shutout in 3-0 win over Servite, If the Patriots decide to re-sign Tom Brady, salary-cap rules behoove them to not stall, Kobe Bryant's Lakers jerseys, sneakers to be put up for auction, A rattled and nostalgic NASCAR returns to Fontana for Auto Club 400, MLB monitors coronavirus as leagues in Japan and South Korea take action, Kim Clijsters gets a wild card entry into BNP Paribas Open, Mater Dei preparing to face newest James gang in Open Division playoffs, Home-field advantage seems to be a wagering play in the XFL, Column: Did Astros win by cheating? The numbers say no, City Division IV final features half-court shot, 39-point performance, Basketball: City championship results, Prep baseball roundup: JSerra is off to a 6-0 start, Soccer: City championship schedule, Darryl Butler, Rod Miller and the 1980 Taft title team set for reunion, UCLA's Joshua Kelley was inspired by a visit to Rams camp, NFL's hurry-up strategy on a new contract aims to counter leverage by players, MLB appoints its first African American and Mexican American umpire crew chiefs, Kings check all boxes in win over Penguins, LAFC faces a huge challenge in CONCACAF Champions League match against León, Griffin Canning pitches two good innings, but Angels fall to Dodgers in exhibition game

Sports Head Lines Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight

Review: Rick Owens' puffer capes will have you hoping for a cold snap, Kobe Bryant's Lakers jerseys, sneakers to be put up for auction, How do you get perfect brows? Experts share their tips, L.A. eyebrows: Best places to get yours done, Gardening Calendar: Classes on raised beds, composting, herbs and finding native bees, My therapist's orders: Go on 35 first dates, He broke up with me by text. But I wish he had just ghosted me, I was in L.A. to cover the Oscars. But on the red carpet, love found me, Tomatomania starts earlier than ever, with sales kicking off this weekend, A unique housing solution in the tough L.A. market: Make her gym her home, Vegan cuisine, rave gear and a pawn shop in West Covina: Four Hours, Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave, Backyard landlord: What to know before building an ADU or granny flat, Garden Calendar: 'Bonsai-A-Thon,' bird watching and mushroom walks, Seating solutions that won't make you dread guests stopping by, Chris Erskine: In this common house, we raised four uncommon kids, Review: Doomsday chic? Here's how Marine Serre, Kenzo see you dressing for fall, Wearing a mask, Gwyneth Paltrow cracks a coronavirus joke: 'I've already been in this movie', Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight, Tyra Banks' modeling theme park, ModelLand, is finally opening in Santa Monica, Rowing Blazers pops up in Santa Monica. Just don't call it 'preppy' fashion, Got zits? New teen skin-care products from L.A. hit the market, Philipp Plein's fashion tribute to Kobe Bryant garners mixed reaction, Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa, Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her, Calling all tomato lovers: It's Tomatomania! time, Raf Simons joins Prada as the fashion label's new co-creative director, Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets. Here's how it got so huge, Will we wear jeans in the future? The costume designer for 'Avenue 5' has thoughts, Amazon is primed to change the fashion industry with 'Making the Cut', Retail Happenings: Gucci grows, C magazine opens a stylish store, Gwyneth Paltrow shares her favorite beauty tips and the story behind the vagina-scented candle, Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence, Jason Schneidman, the Men's Groomer, is continuing his desire to 'surf and serve' in L.A., Review: In 'The Times of Bill Cunningham,' the late fashion photographer tells his own story, Griffith Observatory: Take a picnic, take a pal. Just remember, we are all stardust, Faces of Frieze 2020: Picturing the art crowd at Los Angeles' premier fair, Take a break from spring training in Arizona on these 7 great side trips, How Daniel Patrick turned his love of sports, hip-hop and 1990s nostalgia into a brand, The five biggest fall 2020 style trends we saw at New York Fashion Week, Bong Joon Ho's tips on how he stays so chill: 'I'm actually very anxious', What 'dry fasting' is and why you shouldn't do it, Column: We have a fake eyelashes epidemic. I blame Fox News and the Kardashian sisters, It's words, not bullets, for the 'bear whisperer' of the Eastern Sierra, Browsing: Higher Standards brings luxe smokeshop concept to Malibu, Skin matters: Seven beauty treatments for your future red-carpet moments, Before & After: See how the 'Red Queen' author reimagined her dream home, Shop like a celeb, eat like a royal and party like a rock star on the Sunset Strip: Four Hours, Oscars 2020: Our favorite Vanity Fair party looks

Los Angeles Times lifestyle Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Opinion: Milwaukee takes a bullet to its heart

Op-Ed: Billionaires aren't all alike. Michael Bloomberg is no Donald Trump, Op-Ed: How my Korean immigrant parents taught me to pursue my own version of the American dream, Editorial: America is facing a deadly coronavirus pandemic. Stop playing politics and protect us, Op-Ed: Forget freedom and justice. Cruelty is the thing that drives the Supreme Court, Editorial: California housing prices are too damn high. Cities can help change that if they want to, Opinion: Someone is smearing L.A. City Council candidate Loraine Lundquist as a socialist AND a right-winger, Opinion: Milwaukee takes a bullet to its heart, Opinion: Do Bernie Sanders supporters think he'll actually keep any of his promises?, Opinion: With Sanders the clear front-runner, it's time for Democrats to take the gloves off, Opinion: Like Bloomberg, Trump wants to buy the election. He just plans to use your money, Opinion: Bloomberg, Klobuchar and Biden each had cringe-worthy debate moments, Opinion: Surprise, Surprise. Bernie Sanders now thinks the front-runner should get the Democratic nomination, Column: The shtick is wearing thin for the Democrats' trio of crotchety geezers, Op-Ed: Think you want to die at home? You might want to think twice about that, Op-Ed: How baseball's bungled investigation gave the Astros amnesty for cheating, Op-Ed: What's behind the rise of Bernie Sanders? Voter concern over economic inequality, Column: Adam Schiff says this about spending his days inside Trump's head: 'It's pretty scary in there', Op-Ed: There's a Ukrainian immigrant in my crawlspace, and I see him for what he is: An American, Op-Ed: California's a climate leader? These six proposals show how much more we have to do, Column: Will Super Tuesday see a super turnout of young, Latino and Asian American voters?, Op-Ed: The only way to improve California's gang database is to abolish it, Op-Ed:  Jurors saw Harvey Weinstein for the monster he is. Here's why that's a crucial breakthrough, Column: There's a shark in the water, people! Why aren't Democrats sounding the Sanders alert?, Opinion: Welcome to the debate stage, Michael Bloomberg. Got some questions for you, Opinion: Did Pope Francis acquiesce to conservatives on married priests? Sure looks like it, Opinion: Are Andrew Yang and his Freedom Dividends a blip, or the future of progressive politics?, Opinion: Bernie Sanders may have won the N.H. primary, but moderates had the best night, Op-Ed: Here's a step you can take to help end racism — learn to talk about it, Op-Ed: U.S. hospitals are unprepared for the spread of coronavirus. Here's what they should do, Op-Ed: My friend has dementia and wants to end her life. California's assisted-suicide law excludes her, Op-Ed: No place like home? Don't tell that to Fed board nominees, Letters to the Editor: Obsessing over a New York Times article on hugging in Los Angeles is so L.A., Letters to the Editor: Judge Stephen Reinhardt's defenders actually show why misconduct reporting must change, Letters to the Editor: 'Geezers' will help defeat Trump too. Insulting them is counterproductive, Letters to the Editor: Mike Pence, Trump's coronavirus czar, has a terrible public health record, Editorial: The Supreme Court just built a wall to protect border agents from lawsuits, Editorial: YouTube has censorship problems. The 1st Amendment isn't the tool to fix them, Editorial: Physical fitness tests may make some students feel bad, but that's no reason to stop doing them, Editorial: College athletes need Congress to protect them from the NCAA, Letters to the Editor: The misery of trying to get to LAX on a bus or train from much of L.A., Letters to the Editor: Trump recklessly turns the coronavirus outbreak into a political football, Letters to the Editor: It's a shame that it took a movie to make Katherine Johnson widely known, Letters to the Editor: Single-issue coal miners can tip the election for Trump? Thanks, electoral college, Letters to the Editor: Trump surely loved the Democrats' debate in South Carolina, Letters to the Editor:  Voting with L.A. County's new system: 'I really did enjoy myself. Honestly', Letters to the Editor: Trump isn't destroying democracy. Voters can still remove him in November, Letters to the Editor: In defense of the late 9th Circuit 'liberal lion' Judge Stephen Reinhardt, Editorial: A deal with the Taliban is a painful price for ending the war in Afghanistan, Letters to the Editor: Women's bravery ended Harvey Weinstein's reign of terror, Editorial: Should we let public transit riders cut to the front of LAX security lines? Absolutely

Los Angeles Times opinion Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Travel deal: Champagne comes with $149 rooms at Temecula casino-resort

Saudi Aramco surges 10% in dramatic debut, pushing value to more than $1.8 trillion, Trump pays $2 million to charities as fine for foundation abuse, Hernandez: Astros manager AJ Hinch mum about investigation, William Barr, despite report's findings, contends that FBI's Russia probe was based on ‘bogus narrative’, L.A. County Democrats endorse Gascón in competitive district attorney's race, What's on TV Wednesday: 'South Park' on Comedy Central, Suspect in library knife attack arrested after hours-long manhunt, police say, Chevron will write down  $11 billion in assets after natural gas prices slump, Camarillo man and two others arrested in alleged $722-million cryptocurrency fraud scheme, Testing tech ideas in public? San Francisco says get a permit, Onetime Jack Palance estate in BHPO offered at $3.895 million, Paso Robles: Bruce Munro's massive 'Field of Light' art exhibit extended through June, Metrolink train riders get free Lyft rides to and from Ontario airport, Smells like winter: The best holiday candles made in L.A., Democrats' impeachment articles aim to balance demands of moderates and progressives, 'Adulting' is hard. UC Berkeley has a class for that, 101 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles: How we came up with the list, Garden Calendar: Garden light shows and workshops in composting and soil, Harriet Tubman: 4 things to consider about her life and the movie 'Harriet', L.A. Affairs: I started online dating at 85 (but said I was 75!), Mixing politics and parsley: Why this spice seller spent $700,000-plus on Facebook ads for Trump's impeachment, Holiday shopping: 8 ways to give the gifts they want — from SpongeBob SquarePants to CBD skin care, Meet the Mexico City family keeping Beetlemania alive

LA Times, LATimesStories - 2019-12-11 19:28

AMC Theatre to open in Porter Ranch as cinema giant grows in L.A.

'I've seen a forklift go through a guitar case': Musicians share their air-travel horror stories, 'We were dating 16-plus hours a day': Inside the Netflix show everyone's talking about, Read our coverage of the case that became Netflix's 'The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez', Bernie Sanders' L.A. rally will 'fight the power' with hip-hop icons Public Enemy, Bob Chapek named Walt Disney Co. CEO, replacing Bob Iger, Who is Bob Chapek? He's no Bob Iger but he is steeped in Disney culture, Commentary: Bob Chapek as CEO is a vote of confidence in Disney's parks. What does that mean for Disneyland?, From movies to concerts: Five ways the coronavirus is affecting Hollywood and entertainment, Review: 'All the Bright Places,' with Elle Fanning and Justice Smith, finds romance in darkness, Ally Who? Lady Gaga returns to modern pop with new single 'Stupid Love', What's on TV Friday, Feb. 28: 'Shark Tank' on ABC, Commentary: Yuja Wang and Hélène Grimaud, two case studies in stardom, Yuval Sharon and the Industry take on the myth of America in the opera 'Sweet Land', Is it theater? Is it film? 'Cages' doesn't care. Just don't call it a 'musical', 8 best things to do in L.A. and O.C. on Leap Day weekend: Ballet BC, Ebersole, Chaplin, Review: Call it Cave Painting Modern. How Brenda Goodman taps into a primal beauty, Unmasking the artist behind John Gibson's tribute to Kobe Bryant, Otis College of Art and Design picks entertainment executive as its new president, REDCAT names a new leader: curator and writer João Ribas, Review: L.A. Phil's Ives-Dvorák cycle seemed like a bad idea. Dudamel made it a revelation, B-movie king Roger Corman and his sons settle long-running legal dispute, AMC Theatre to open in Porter Ranch as cinema giant grows in L.A., Who needs 'Friends'? Apple TV+ doesn't, Review: 'Corpus Christi' is an Oscar-nominated knockout, Review: 'Burden' is powered by the work of Garrett Hedlund and Andrea Riseborough, Review: 'I Was at Home, But ...' is a brilliant, elliptical German drama about family and loss, 'Noir City: Hollywood' returns with Rita Hayworth, military films and David Mamet, How many hidden messages did you catch in Taylor Swift's 'The Man' video?, Taylor Swift directs Taylor Swift to be 'sexier,' 'more likable' in 'The Man' video, Who is Jack Cruz? Two David Lynch songs spotlight Netflix's 'primate star crooner', Are you a Zoey or a Rob? On 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' and 'High Fidelity,' music is the lingua franca, New Meghan Markle documentary explores her struggles as a royal, 'Hillary' introduces a new, blunter Clinton — on her marriage, sexism and 2016, What's on TV Thursday, Feb. 27: 'Will & Grace' on NBC, Before 'American Dirt,' a 1980s literary hoax tested the limits of authenticity, From 'Emma' to Natalie Portman, a dress can be worth a thousand words, Review: The blue-jeaned billionaires ruining Wyoming, Author who sparked 'American Dirt' scandal is escorted away from Long Beach teaching job, What's the deal with Netflix's 'Pokémon' movie? It's the first Pokémon remake, Disney CEO shake-up: What you need to know about Bob Iger and successor Bob Chapek, LeBron James evasive about whether he attended Kobe Bryant memorial, Scott Boras will honor Kobe Bryant's wish with internship for Alexis Altobelli, Review: 'Guns Akimbo' takes gaming to a gory extreme, Plácido Domingo, two days after sexual harassment apology, goes back on the offensive, Review: 'Lost in America' boasts big names, but the real stars are its homeless teens, Review: 'Wendy,' Benh Zeitlin's loose retelling of 'Peter Pan,' soars and stumbles, Review: John Turturro's 'Lebowski' spinoff 'The Jesus Rolls' goes straight into the gutter, Review: 'Disappearance at Clifton Hill' and Tuppence Middleton find artful mood in a mystery, Review: Crime thriller 'Blood on Her Name' focuses on the poor choices of regular folks

Los Angeles Times entertainment Wed, Feb 26, 2020

Damage from wildfires' toxic air lingers long after the smoke clears

Damage from wildfires' toxic air lingers long after the smoke clears, How you can get a flu shot in Southern California, It's tough to tell COVID-19 from smoke inhalation symptoms — and flu season's coming, To evade COVID-19, dialysis patients bring their treatment home, NIH is 'very concerned' about serious side effect in coronavirus vaccine trial, In the clouds of Venus, scientists may have found signs of extraterrestrial life, Extreme heat, rare summer snow brought unprecedented West Coast firestorms, The coronavirus may have reached Los Angeles even before China announced its outbreak, Here are some easy ways to make sustainable choices during the pandemic, Companies working on coronavirus vaccines pledge to put science above politics, Dozens of hospitals poised to defy FDA on plasma therapy for COVID-19 patients, Signs of depression have tripled in the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic got underway, Clinical trial results indicate Moderna coronavirus vaccine is on the right track, A plasma shot could prevent coronavirus. But feds and makers won't act, scientists say, How dexamethasone might lead researchers to better COVID-19 treatments, China aims to 'lead the world' by winning the coronavirus vaccine race, Nearly 160 coronavirus vaccines are in the works. Here's a closer look at the science, Trump administration restarts disease research after backlash, How scientific is Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet'? We asked an expert, Health officials worry the U.S. isn't ready for a COVID-19 vaccine, Overwhelmingly strong results could end COVID-19 vaccine trials early, Fauci says, Will Phoenix rise from the ashes? Deadly wildfires decimate Oregon town

Los Angeles Times science Tue, Jul 21, 2020

Hernández: Clayton Kershaw is a wild-card dominator, but can he be a World Series winner?

Hernández: Clayton Kershaw is a wild-card dominator, but can he be a World Series winner?, Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers sweep Brewers to advance to NLDS, Terrance Gore a game-changer? Dodgers speedster ready for his Dave Roberts moment, Ring envy aside, Anthony Davis and LeBron James are all good, Dave Roberts to Dodgers: Please don't talk to ESPN while playing the game, Lakers' Dwight Howard opens up about feeling depressed in NBA bubble, Column: Three football-playing brothers get creative with training, Column: Danny Green is just what the Lakers expected from the playoffs, Plaschke: Lakers make a Finals statement; this might be over already, Hernández: Walker Buehler's blister saga reveals a deeper truth — Dodgers aren't invincible, Granderson: An unprecedented doubleheader makes 2020 a little better for L.A., Hernández: People-pleasing Dave Roberts knows Dodgers fans need a World Series title to be happy, It might sound a bit odd, but NFL is making some noise by re-creating fan reactions, World Series quest begins despite the lack of playoff atmosphere at Dodger Stadium, Banged-up Heat have no choice but to embrace underdog role, One big Lakers win: Five takeaways from Game 1 rout of Heat, Rajon Rondo lives up to his 'Playoff Rondo' nickname in Game 1, Commentary: NBA Finals in the bubble just feel flat, Dave Roberts changes his stance of Kenley Jensen's Game 1 performance, Dodgers vs. Brewers lineups: Joc Pederson will not start in Game 2, As with every week, blocking Aaron Donald becomes Giant concern, Forced to step up, Jared Goff delivered a near-comeback against the Bills, Rams' Darrell Henderson not sore about rushing performance against Bills, The story behind two calls that were pivotal in the Rams' loss to the Bills, Rams' 35-32 road loss to Buffalo Bills by the numbers, Injuries lead Chargers to bring back Jahleel Addae as safety measure, Chargers' Josh Kelley aware he can't afford to fumble another opportunity, Chargers paying penalty for untimely mistakes from strong defense, Chargers could be without Chris Harris Jr. for a while, USC and UCLA get clearance from state officials to start full football practices, Pac-12 unveils new COVID-19 testing partnership to enhance safety, Alijah Vera-Tucker and Jay Tufele haven't said if they'll return for USC, Pac-12 basketball teams have work to do finding and preparing for games, Former Clippers coach Doc Rivers reaches agreement to coach 76ers, Barcelona spent plenty for Dest; could see if it got its money's worth in Sevilla game, With Clippers job open, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson make their cases  — for each other, Brewers' Game 2 hopes against Dodgers tonight rest with Brandon Woodruff and Josh Hader, Dodgers' Julio Urías does what he's asked, and against Brewers that meant putting up zeros, Southern Section sees a drop in sports transfer numbers, Coronavirus: NFL postpones game between Steelers and Titans until later in season, Jon Spencer leaves Servite to take over Orange Lutheran soccer program

Sports Head Lines Tue, Jul 07, 2020

China’s criticism of Hong Kong ruling on face masks stokes fears of tightening control

'We had some issues,' exec says on Disney+ glitches, Caroline Canales of Calabasas wins CIF state girls' golf championship, Dodgers' Kenley Jansen supports MLB call for harsh penalties for cheaters, UCLA hopes to select an athletic director by May, Helen Hunt didn't disappear. You just haven't been paying attention, Man stabbed to death aboard Bay Area commuter train, Google's do-good arm tries to make up for everything else, Retiring Costa Mesa police chief alleges he's being forced out and has been threatened with investigations, Airlines order 50 Boeing 737 Max planes, a boost for the grounded jet, Stock indexes edge mostly down as retailers sink, San Juan Capistrano-based team rescues horses from wildfires and other disasters , TV ratings for Nov. 11-17: The CMA Awards, Newsom blocks new California fracking pending scientific review, How one game fights the millennial burnout epidemic, El Chapo's wife doesn't want your judgment. 'Cartel Crew' won't help , Julie Andrews talks ‘Mary Poppins,’ 'The Sound of Music' and her favorite Hollywood moments, $35 million in Pentagon aid hasn't reached Ukraine, despite White House assurances, Women — two in particular — poised to dominate Grammy 2020 nominations , How to watch the 2020 Grammy nominations , House passes short-term spending bill as talks falter, After child deaths, doctors pressure Border Patrol to let them administer flu vaccines, Opinion: Diplomats are having an impeachment moment in the sun. It won’t last, So long, Bei Bei. U.S.-born panda leaves for China, Jimmy Kimmel settles Martin Scorsese's feud with Marvel: Meet 'Irish Man', Kings have the perfect response to Taylor Swift banner prank, Is Gordon Sondland credible enough to be a good impeachment witness for either side?, South Dakota’s governor defends ‘Meth. We’re on it’ campaign, Opinion: California's San Onofre nuclear plant is a Chernobyl waiting to happen, Column: As Chargers and Chiefs learned, NFL fans in Mexico City aren't just curious onlookers, As Epstein died, guards allegedly shopped online and slept, How long will it rain? What to expect from Southern California's 1st storm of the season, Watch live: Trump impeachment hearing Day 3, Two years after Las Vegas massacre, California woman becomes 59th fatality, Troll armies, a growth industry in the Philippines, may soon be coming to an election near you, Kid-friendly California wineries are just the ticket for families who love wine country, Police surround last holdouts at Hong Kong university, A new horse racing safety coalition is formed in hopes of regaining public confidence, Majority says police should do more to clean L.A. streets clogged with homeless camps, Times poll finds, What time is the Democratic debate in Atlanta?, Juul wanted to revolutionize vaping. It took a page from Big Tobacco's chemical formulas, How a maker of knockoff Bollywood tapes became the king of YouTube, Opinión: ¿Le preocupa cómo se utiliza la tecnología de reconocimiento facial? Está en lo cierto, Madre asesinada en San Diego sufrió meses de hostigamiento y amenazas, según los registros de la corte, Kanye West alaba al Señor - y a sí mismo - en la mega-iglesia de Joel Osteen, Russia repatriates 32 children of Islamic State members from Iraq, Taliban frees U.S. and Australian hostages in a deal for 3 militants , Qantas' $100 airfares overwhelmed its website. Still, the sale will continue, Kim Kardashian channels the 1990s for cheeky Skims infomercials, Moncler's latest Genius offerings include luxe winter coats, new dog vests and streetwear, What we love and hate about Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop gift guide, Another day, another gateway city for Qantas' $200 round-trip fare to Australia, Kylie Jenner sells $600-million stake in beauty line to Coty, Behind the Story: Tracking abalone in the lab, by boat and under the sea, She feeds Bel-Air's mega-mansion boom. But lunch is a battlefield 

LA Times, LA Times Stories - 2019-11-20 03:56

Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes using state-owned trailers to house the homeless

Gov. Gavin Newsom promotes using state-owned trailers to house the homeless, L.A.'s citation program is 'unnavigable' for homeless and disabled people, lawsuit argues, An empty hospital. An exploding homeless crisis. Are you thinking what I'm thinking?, L.A. council president: It's time to reexamine how we're handling homelessness, UC proposes five straight years of annual tuition increases, UCLA gets $25-million gift from Uniqlo CEO for Japanese humanities endowment, This firm spent big to see if 'earthquake lights' could warn of temblors. It didn't work, California sends disaster specialists to help Puerto Rico recover from earthquakes, 3.3 quake felt near Ridgecrest, Calif., Earthquakes: 3.0 quake centered in Brea, Imagining a different future for the gentrifying neighborhood of Historic Filipinotown, Llamas and ostriches were taken from an exotic meat farm. Was it theft or rescue?, O.C. jail scandal led to no answers or charges. Critics want an explanation, Free tuition at California public colleges helped the state prosper. There's no reason it can't again, Lori Loughlin told Rick Singer her daughters 'love USC' months before arrest in admissions scandal, Owners of electric cars get a break on the gas tax. It's costing California $32 million, California lawmakers say pot taxes must be cut to help an industry 'on the brink', To stop Trump fracking plans, California is going to court, Public service, celebrations mark Martin Luther King Jr. holiday in L.A., Number of bodies found buried in Tijuana home now up to 4, A baby gorilla is born at L.A. Zoo, the first in over 20 years, Family skeptical about integrity of San Diego State investigation into student's death, Suspect in killing of MMA gym owner dies after fight with fellow inmate, officials say, Woman stabbed to death in Arlington Heights; 2nd woman in custody, Weinstein trial is a milestone for #MeToo and a moment of wrenching truth for survivors, Column: A female mayor denounced the harassment she receives. Hours later, a man was arrested at her office, Op-Ed: California's forgotten slave history, Actor Alan Alda and Scripps Research will transform scientists into master storytellers, 'Kiwi Queen' Frieda Caplan, produce-industry pioneer, dies at 96, Authorities move L.A. attorney Michael Avenatti to New York ahead of trial, Police arrest 19-year-old woman in attack that left 7-Eleven clerk in a coma, While Women's March unfolds, L.A. Archdiocese offers its own social justice festival, At Cudahy town hall meeting, residents express anger over environmental injustice, Thousands turn out for Women's March in downtown L.A., Sign showing councilman as 'corrupt' donkey at center of 1st Amendment tiff, LAPD releases photo of bicycle part it says prompted fatal police shooting, Q&A: Will I be screened for coronavirus at the airport?, L.A. council president pushes back on proposed 'detention center' for immigrant children, Delta jet fuel dump unlikely to cause long-term health problems, experts say, Frank Cruz had a short fuse for second-class treatment. So he blazed a path for himself, Cheating scandal leaves Dodgers fans feeling tagged out at home, Are you a fan of L.A.'s charm? These historic bungalows need a savior with deep pockets, In spite of this week's storm, Northern California's seasonal precipitation remains below normal, Former North Hollywood teacher's aide convicted of sexually abusing half a dozen girls, Column: Momentum is building to use St. Vincent's as a homeless service center. Let's not squander it, Delta is cited by air quality regulators after jet dropped 15,000 gallons of fuel over L.A., Thief steals $145,000 in cannabis revenue from van in Santa Ana, 4 teachers sue Delta after jet fuel dump over elementary school, Activists call for justice for man killed in police shooting, Thousands expected at Women's March in Los Angeles