News from California, the nation and world
News from California, the nation and world
Column: Nobody loves Biden's Western Solar Plan. But it's what we've got
It's time to stop arguing about where to build solar farms on public lands and start doing it. Carefully.
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Edgar Alejandro wanted to sing música romántica blended with jazz. His professional mariachi parents had notes
Edgar Alejandro knows the challenges of the music industry thanks to his mariachi parents. He's finding his way by blending mariachi, jazz and bossa nova.
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Who is the Stranger? 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 finale has a major reveal
The Season 2 finale of “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” has confirmed what many fans suspected all along about the Stranger.
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Yes on Proposition 32. California’s minimum wage needs a boost
California's workers are struggling. Proposition 32 would give about 2 million of the state’s lowest-paid workers a modest pay raise.
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Lakers newsletter: Max Christie heads list of young Lakers to watch in the preseason
With Lakers training camp underway, there are a few younger players who are going to be worth watching this preseason.
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The Sports Report: Dodgers strive to keep their competitive edge while awaiting NLDS
Facing a third straight postseason that will begin with a five days off, the Dodgers changed up some things ahead of their Saturday opener.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on housing
Housing affordability is newly in the spotlight in the campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris sets a goal to end a housing shortage and former President Trump relies on his other policy ideas.
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Your guide to California's U.S. Senate candidates’ views on immigration and border security
Democrat Adam B. Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey share their approaches to border issues that affect the state and nation as they race to be California's next U.S. senator.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on abortion
Here is where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump stand on a federal ban, the Supreme Court and other issues related to abortion.
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Your guide to the LAUSD District 5 school board race: Griego vs. Ortiz
Jackie Goldberg, a political force, is retiring from the LAUSD board. Each of the two largest unions has a favorite as two district employees vie for the office.
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Paso Robles goes chic: 17 new things to do in the postcard-worthy town this fall
Make the drive up U.S. 101 and you can hear jazz in a snug basement club, sleep in a renovated mid-century motel or roar past vineyards in a motorcycle sidecar.
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English Premier League fans finding plenty of reasons — and places — to cheer in L.A.
Restaurants and bars around Los Angeles are opening early on Saturday and Sunday mornings to cater to a surging English Premier League fan base.
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Your guide to California's Assembly District 40 race: Gipson vs. Schiavo
In the race to represent the northwestern L.A. County swing district in the state Assembly, Patrick Lee Gipson aims to flip Democrat Pilar Schiavo's seat back to Republicans.
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Your guide to California's state Senate District 23 race: Mueller vs. Valladares
Democratic lawyer Kipp Mueller and former Assemblymember Suzette Valladares, a Republican, face off in blue-leaning Santa Clarita Valley for one of the most targeted state Senate seats.
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Cut the palm trees and Hollywood sign. For the 2028 Olympics, what's the real L.A.?
Los Angeles is well-versed in deception. Bring water to the desert, and everything will turn green.
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Your guide to California's 31st Congressional District race: Cisneros vs. Martinez
Gil Cisneros, a Democrat who served one term in Congress in another district, is running against Republican Daniel Martinez to succeed longtime Democratic Rep. Grace F. Napolitano.
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Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on tax policy
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump have clearly divergent tax proposals, though both candidates' plans are short on detail.
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Your guide to California's Assembly District 57 race: Elhawary vs. Martinez
Democrats Sade Elhawary and Efren Martinez are facing off to succeed Democratic Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who is forced out by term limits.
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Your guide to California's state Senate District 35 race: Chambers vs. Richardson
Michelle Chambers and Laura Richardson, two Democrats with public service backgrounds, are battling in a tight race amid renewed misconduct allegations.
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As RV camps fill neighborhoods, new law is aimed at reducing them in L.A.
A law gives Los Angeles cheap land under freeways to store RVs and feed homeless individuals. Mayor Karen Bass says it will help remove camps and get people housed.
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Your guide to Charter Amendment ER: Revamping L.A.'s Ethics Commission
After a string of City Hall corruption scandals, a ballot measure would strengthen the Ethics Commission by boosting its budget, increasing penalties for wrongdoing and giving it the power to hire its own lawyer.
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Your guide to California's U.S. Senate candidates' views on energy, the environment
U.S. Senate candidates Steve Garvey and Rep. Adam Schiff both say they want to protect the environment and combat climate change. Their approaches differ.
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To renovate an apartment — and not jack up the rent: These property owners have found a way
Small and large real estate investors are buying older apartments to renovate and significantly raise the rent. Other models are available that enable nonprofits and others to renovate properties and keep them affordable, but their expansion is hampered by lack of public subsidy and other issues.
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Some help is finally set for residents in Palos Verdes' landslide crisis. They hope it's not too late
Rancho Palos Verdes allocates $10,000 grants for residents dealing with damage and utility loss due to land movement. The city also will prepare for rain.
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New California law aims to protect free movement of mountain lions and other wildlife
A new California law requires that cities and counties plan for and protect wildlife movement to ensure animals can find food, shelter and mates.
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Child care burst into the national spotlight at the Vance-Walz debate. Here’s why.
Child care and paid family leave took priority as Walz and Vance sparred at the vice presidential debate. Here’s why these issues are finally bursting into the spotlight.
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Head of O.C. agency that is blamed for starting Airport fire quietly leaves his job
The head of Orange County Public Works left his job weeks after his department was found to have started the devastating Airport fire.
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Donald Trump turns on a firehose of lies as the election nears. It matters
It's not spin, it's not misspeaking, it's not forgivable exaggeration — Donald Trump lies, and his lies are dangerous.
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Ultimate English Premier League bar guide: Where to watch your favorite team
A look at 19 bars in Southern California where you can watch your favorite English Premier League football teams on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
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This California bill is why people hate Sacramento under Democratic rule
A piece of legislation benefiting a pet project of Steve Ballmer is as rank an example of favoritism as you can find in the annals of Sacramento — and that’s saying something.
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