News from California, the nation and world
News from California, the nation and world
The 'Man versus Bear' TikTok meme went viral. Here's another way to approach the question
Instead of comparing one fear to another, women could look to years of fictional heroines who asked themselves whether they wanted the lesser evil or the greater thrill.
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California's wealthiest farm family plans mega-warehouse complex that would reshape Kern economy
The Wonderful Co., known for its pomegranate juice and pistachios, is pursuing a massive warehousing complex in Kern County that would fundamentally transform the economy in a region long reliant on agriculture and oil.
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Disneyland has already turned my hometown into a giant tourist trap. What's next?
The greatest trick Disney ever pulled was convincing Anaheimers that its bad side doesn’t exist. The few skeptics of its expansion plan have been easily drowned out by supporters.
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For the greats of the jazz age, life on the road was perilous as well as glamorous
Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong created a template for what it means for a musician to be 'on tour.' How much of their accounts was pure myth?
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Several new World War II-set TV series aim to portray life beyond conflict and survival
Several miniseries set during World War II and the Holocaust, including “We Were the Lucky Ones” and “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” have been released in succession.
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'Essentially a gas station,' fishy feast draws sea lions to Pier 39 in numbers not seen in 15 years
Some 1,100 to 1,200 sea lions have been counted flopping on and around the docks at San Francisco's Pier 39 in recent days — the highest number recorded in 15 years.
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They were wrongfully convicted as teens. Now L.A. County is paying them $24 million
L.A. County will pay $27 million to settle shooting, wrongful conviction lawsuits against Sheriff’s Department
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Fast-growing asparagus once flourished on California farms. Why is it disappearing?
At the turn of the 21st century, California growers were farming more than 36,000 acres of asparagus. Now, fewer than 3,000 acres are in production in the state for commercial sale. These are the last three farms.
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Parent burnout is real. Here's what you can do about it
In a nationwide survey of parents, 57% said they struggled with stress, exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed. When parents suffer burnout, children may suffer too.
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Inside L.A.'s greatest family feud: Warring brothers. Blood betrayal. Billions at stake
The fate of a real estate empire hinged on whether two brothers made a deal years ago. One brother said they shook on it. The other denied there was a deal. What would a jury think?
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Project Roomkey: Lessons learned from a massive program to save the lives of homeless people
A study of the state program that provided private hotel and motel rooms for homeless people during the COVID pandemic found it improved healthcare for thousands.
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That mouth-watering aroma of fresh food cooking? It may be degrading air quality
Citing the high concentration of a certain chemical compounds in restaurant-heavy urban areas, a new study found that the emissions released when cooking food may diminish air quality. The compounds are known to form smog.
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'Doctor Who' is primed to be bigger than ever. How Bad Wolf is helping lead the charge
Executive producers Jane Tranter and Julie Gardner helm Bad Wolf, the production company working with Russell T Davies, Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson on the newer, bigger "Doctor Who."
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Most young adults, renters considering leaving L.A. due to high housing costs, poll finds
Nearly three-quarters of renters and those under 35 have considered moving out of Los Angeles because housing costs are too high, according to a new poll.
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After leaving tennis to serve up comedy, Hannah Berner is getting plenty of love from TikTok
Ahead of her set at the United Theater for Netflix Is a Joke, the comic discusses her blow-up on TikTok and her pivot from playing tennis to doing stand-up
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A young actress, an obsessed stalker and a Hollywood murder that changed America
Rebecca Schaeffer's murder by an obsessed fan led to anti-stalking laws. Marcia Clark, the lead prosecutor, reflects on the case.
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Weed changed this California town. Now artsy residents are all in on psychedelics
A new Grass Valley venue functions as an art gallery, an educational non-profit and as a third space for the local community — especially those who dabble in psychedelics.
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Warmest April on record extends planet's hot streak to 11 months
With an average surface temperature of 59.05 degrees, the month was about 0.25 of a degree warmer than the previous hottest April, in 2016.
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Where to buy a bra that actually fits in and around L.A.
Complaining about an ill-fitting bra? Perhaps it's time to try a bra fitting at one of these Los Angeles shops.
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The latest threat to China? The rise of the DINKs
China lifted its one-child policy nearly a decade ago. A growing number of couples aren't having any.
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Crece la popularidad de un servicio de transporte poco conocido y gratuito al Aeropuerto de San Diego
El aumento en el número de pasajeros del servicio de transporte gratuito al aeropuerto, después de casi dos años y medio de funcionamiento, sugiere una demanda creciente de un objetivo de SANDAG que data de hace años.
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VIDEO: Eduin Caz, Grupo Firme, Seniesa Estrada en Noche de Herencia Mexicana en Dodgers
Grupo Firme y su vocalista Eduin Caz, así como la campeona de boxeo Seniesa Estrada, fueron los invitados especiales para la Noche de Herencia Mexicana este martes en Dodger Stadium.
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Jueza que preside caso de documentos confidenciales contra Trump pospone juicio indefinidamente
La jueza federal de Florida que preside el juicio contra el expresidente Donald Trump por retención de documentos confidenciales canceló el inicio del proceso previsto para el 20 de mayo, posponiéndolo indefinidamente.
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Entregan a familiares en Honduras el cuerpo de una de las víctimas de el derrumbe del puente en Baltimore; Recuperan el cuerpo del último obrero fallecido
Visiblemente consternados y en medio del llanto, los parientes del hombre fallecido recibieron el féretro
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Another strong outing by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Dodgers' victory
Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches like an ace in an eight-inning, two-run start to lead the Dodgers past the Marlins.
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A wet year boosted California's groundwater, but not enough to address long-term declines
California's groundwater levels rose significantly in 2023, one of the wettest years in decades. State officials say efforts to replenish aquifers helped.
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Brown y White lucen en los triples; Celtics pegan primero en serie ante Cavs
Jaylen Brown anotó 32 puntos el martes, para conducir a los Celtics de Boston hacia una paliza de 120-95 sobre los Cavaliers de Cleveland, en el primer duelo de su serie de segunda ronda de los playoffs.
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EEUU pausó envío de bombas a Israel para indicar preocupación por invasión a Rafah, dice funcionario
Estados Unidos detuvo un envío de bombas a Israel la semana pasada por la preocupación de que Israel estuviera acercándose a una decisión sobre lanzar un asalto a gran escala contra la ciudad de Rafah, en el sur de Gaza, contraria a los deseos de Estados Unidos, dijo el martes un alto funcionario del gobierno.
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Kevin Pillar homers twice as Angels shut out the Pirates
Kevin Pillar homered twice and drove in six runs, helping Patrick Sandoval and the Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Prep sports roundup: Anthony Murphy leads Corona to eight-inning playoff win over Mater Dei
Anthony Murphy hits home run, RBI single to lead Corona past Mater Dei 3-1
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