The protest, which drew about 75 people, was the third in Beverly Hills organized by the Black Future Project, but the first that resulted in arrests, an organizer says.
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In Mohave County, Arizona, which went 73% for Donald Trump in 2016, some residents are starting to question their support for the president.
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Los Angeles County public health officials on Saturday reported a continued rise in new coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, saying the increase came at “a critical moment” in the county’s reopening.
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The videos Facebook removed were from the Freedom Angels Foundation, known for its opposition to California’s efforts to mandate vaccinations.
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The Democratic Party of Orange County officials passed an emergency resolution condemning film legend John Wayne’s “racist and bigoted statements” and calling for an airport name change.
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As Black Lives Matter protests continue, San Mateo County this week agreed to spend $1 million on hundreds of new tasers, even as it was recognizing the BLM movement.
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Citing his racist views, Princeton University says it will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its school of public and international affairs.
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As we rush into a “cashless” society to slow the coronavirus, know that there are trade-offs. Businesses could make existing racial inequities worse.
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The pedestalizing and supersizing of the white male ruling class expresses too much racist conquest ideology — and too little art — to let these statues command our parks and plazas.
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Mississippi lawmakers are close to erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the 126-year-old state flag
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California officials are cracking down on scofflaw businesses and putting the brakes on reopening as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike.
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As COVID-19 cases spike, Latino and Black residents of Los Angeles County now have double the mortality rate of white residents.
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Of the many coronavirus metrics rising in California, one of the most troubling is the rate in which coronavirus test results are now coming back positive.
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Fans in attendance at MLB games this shortened season is a possibility, according to the Operations Manual and other factors.
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Lucy Jones has gotten us through many a crisis. The coronavirus pandemic may be different from an earthquake, but her analysis of it, in a new podcast, is as steady and clear as ever.
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The older you are, the greater your risk for a severe case of COVID-19, the CDC says as it expands its list of risky underlying health conditions.
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Californians live in the land of wildfires, earthquakes and other natural disasters. Here’s what we can learn from people who take preparedness very seriously.
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Quarantine can still be fun — or at least interesting. Plant your own victory garden. Try your hand at your own home repair. Or take up this increasingly popular sport. If none of that sparks your interest, there is always the internet.
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Parks and other facilities are reopening in California, including pickleball courts. Here’s what pickleball is, how to play and where to find equipment.
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California’s Proposition 209, an anti-affirmative action law, never did “level the playing field”; instead it reinforced historic patterns of discrimination.
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Biden’s way ahead in the latest polls. But election day is the only poll that counts.
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Maybe the white friends I have need to have more Black friends, so I don’t have to carry the full load of their angst.
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The attorney general — again — is acting as the president’s enabler.
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A special Friday newsletter edition to equip you for the weekend. Here are the places that are pausing reopening as coronavirus infection rates surge.
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Cities and states are pressing ahead with plans to do so. But has anything changed about the coronavirus that makes it safer to go out now?
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Can you get fired if you don’t return to the office because of coronavirus concerns? Yes — but with a lot of caveats. Here are some strategies and legal protections.
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Gaspar Gomez, 51, died of COVID-19 in April. He is the first known day laborer to have died from the disease. This is his story.
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Under Armour has informed UCLA that it wants to terminate the $280-million deal the apparel maker signed with the school in 2016.
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Satellite photos show an explosion that rattled Iran’s capital came from an area analysts think hides a tunnel system and missile production sites.
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The Latino Coalition of L.A. held a press conference Friday to demand justice and law enforcement cooperation in the killing of Daniel Hernandez.
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American Airlines touts its cleaning protocols. Health experts say the risk of COVID-19 infection rises as more passengers are crammed into a plane.
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A woman tried to shame the Starbucks barista over the store’s mask policy by posting a photo of him to Facebook. It went viral and led to an outpouring of support for the barista.
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A growing number of professors in China have been punished for ‘improper speech.’ Some are reported by students, harking back to the Cultural Revolution.
The man behind the ‘I [Heart] New York’ logo and New York magazine’s pop-psychedelic punch in the 1960s shaped how we use symbols.
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High school and college commencements have become a mobile rite of passage amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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It takes enormous effort to arrange a big wedding — to find the perfect spot to say “I do,” to settle the guest list, the music, the food.
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Masks, gloves and protective clothing all help protect photographers out on the streets.
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“Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi.
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Through archival footage, husband Patton Oswalt and her own words, the late Michelle McNamara’s legacy lives on in “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.”
Milton Glaser, designer of iconic ‘I [heart] NY’ logo and Bob Dylan silhouette poster, dies on 91st birthday.
Singer Justin Bieber has filed a $20-million defamation lawsuit against two Twitter accounts that accused him of sexual assault in 2014 and 2015.
“Pop, Lock & Drop It” rapper Huey was fatally shot late Thursday night in his Missouri hometown, and another man was wounded, police said Friday.
More than 100 family and friends of former Santa Margarita High and USC offensive lineman Max Tuerk celebrated his life Saturday with a paddle out in Dana Point.
As the anniversary of Tyler Skaggs’ death nears, he is still throwing strikes, hurling his strength into the hearts of the two women he loved most.
Phil Krueger, an assistant coach on USC’s 1967 national champion team and later part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ first coaching staff, dies at 90.
Andrew Toles, who last played for the Dodgers in 2018 and is on the restricted list, was arrested behind Key West (Fla.) Airport late Monday night.
In a major border wall ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says the Trump administration broke the law using defense funds for wall construction.
The president called for the arrest of protesters involved in the attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson and also tweeted that he had signed an executive order to protect monuments, memorials and statues.
Monuments honoring figures from Belgium’s colonial era are coming under scrutiny in that country and elsewhere.
The Jalisco New Generation cartel, one of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups, is blamed for the early-morning ambush on Paseo de la Reforma.
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Simple syrup can be customized easily by changing the sugar, liquid and infusing the syrup with seasonings.
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Southern California is home to a groundswell of Mexican plant-based and vegan cooking.
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Jocelyn Ramirez of Todo Verde shares her vegan jackfruit carnitas recipe with smoky chipotle tomato salsa from her new cookbook, “La Vide Verde.”
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Trying to determine where my heart falls on the spectrum of being attracted to more than just one gender is not a new feeling for me. I’ve come to terms with how you can’t keep hiding who you truly are.
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As rules shift, many L.A. pools remain shut, but others are open
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A mature urban forest and dense tree canopy can provide relief on the hottest days. Here are 15 places to cool off this summer.
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How to push back when you’re not sure your office is ready to reopen, even with social distancing. Plus: How to ask to work from home forever.
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Safe Fourth of July celebrations used to be about managing fireworks and sparklers. Now, in a pandemic, it’s all about keeping family and friends safe. Plan, designate food servers and mingling times — and don’t forget your masks and keeping your distance.
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This guide to kosher salt, sea salt and table salt describes their differences and the best ways to cook with them.
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A medio a?o de la pandemia, es difícil imaginar que alguien, en cualquier lugar, no haya oído hablar del coronavirus.
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El programa para ayudar a los inmigrantes afectados por el coronavirus continúa plagado de problemas
El programa para ayudar a los inmigrantes afectados por el coronavirus continúa plagado de problemas
?Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso
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Los obispos católicos de EE.UU. contaron 4.434 acusaciones de abuso sexual contra el clero en 2018-19, el triple que el a?o anterior.
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Actor Leslie Odom Jr. and playwright Antoinette Nwandu talk equity, plus updates on statue topplings and a new L.A. arts center — in Essential Arts
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Joining the raft of homeowners planting for-sale signs in the L.A. area are Grammy winner The Weeknd and ‘Big Bang Theory’ actor Kunal Nayyar.
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Here’s a look at the top stories of the last week, including the rise in coronavirus cases and the fall of an L.A. city councilman.
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Of the many coronavirus metrics rising in California, one of the most troubling is the rate in which coronavirus test results are now coming back positive.
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As COVID-19 cases spike, Latino and Black residents of Los Angeles County now have double the mortality rate of white residents.
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As Black Lives Matter protests continue, San Mateo County this week agreed to spend $1 million on hundreds of new tasers, even as it was recognizing the BLM movement.
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UNICEF says that millions of Yemeni children could face starvation as funding for humanitarian funding amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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EU envoys are close to finalizing a list of countries whose citizens will be allowed back into Europe and the U.S. is unlikely to be on it.
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A federal judge has ordered the release of children held with their parents in U.S. immigration jails and denounced the Trump administration’s prolonged detention of families during the coronavirus pandemic.
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While India’s leaders have promised coronavirus care for all who need it, treatment options are as stratified and unequal as the country itself.
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Kanye West and Gap are partnering for a collaboration on his Yeezy brand, minus the sneakers. Ye even has a history with the clothing chain.
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Nugg Club’s cheeky branding and novel product mix add a dash of retro fun to scoring cannabis.
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Frank Rojas was seeking community and understanding and found it, in person and on Zoom, through L.A.-based organization the Wall Las Memorias Project.
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Federal lands may score much-needed bucks in the Great American Outdoors Act. On the weekend, consider hiking to L.A.'s high point or a virtual running coach.
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Ravenseye, a striking Malibu modern designed by architect Harry Gesner, was built to withstand earthquakes and wildfires. Asking price: $14 million.
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As part of a larger strategy to boost your profile or sell other items, writing and publishing a book can pay off.
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Kunal Nayyar of ‘Big Bang Theory’ lists his Hollywood Hills home; The Weeknd looks for a Hidden Hills payday and Carson Palmer hands off Del Mar home.
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Amazon said Friday that it is buying self-driving technology company Zoox, which is developing an autonomous vehicle for a ride-hailing service that people would request on their phones.
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Many lodgings and some campgrounds are opening. Also Muir Woods. Alcatraz? Not yet.
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You can make reservations starting Monday. More campgrounds will open later.
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Pre-tested travelers will be able to skip 14-day confinement if they have proof of a negative COVID test.
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In Alaska and around Europe, airport coronavirus testing is taking wing.
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“The Young and the Restless” won best drama at the first virtual Daytime Emmys on Friday night, with some winners speaking out about racial injustice.
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Frida Kahlo photos now on view on Catalina Island. Other weekend options: “Crazy Woke Asians for Black Lives” and a Maria Bamford comedy special.
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What’s on TV Saturday, June 27, plus Sunday Talk shows
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Although the 1967 movie made millions, Webb lived in poverty. The writer gave away his earnings, inheritance and the occasional house he bought, calling it a “purifying experience” to run out of money.
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A San Jose Police Department spokeswoman confirmed the agency was conducting an administrative investigation into the comments.
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Local and state officials were to meet in El Centro on Saturday to create a plan to deal with a high number of coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.
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For three months, as much of life froze across San Diego, the Route 7 bus kept rumbling along, connecting City Heights to downtown San Diego.
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California lawmakers sent a $202.1-billion state budget to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday, a spending plan crafted to erase a historic deficit triggered by the coronavirus crisis.
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Kevin Harvick ended an 0-for-38 skid at Pocono Raceway, taking the checkered flag Saturday at one of two active tracks where victory had eluded him.
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Brendon Todd equaled Dustin Johnson’s career-low 61 with one of his own to grab a two-stroke lead through three rounds of the Travelers Championship.
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The North Carolina Courage defeated the Portland Thorns in the opening game of the National Women’s Soccer League Challenge Cup tournament.
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Memorable moments in sports history from June 27, including left-hander Jerry Reuss throwing a no-hitter for the Dodgers against the Giants in 1980.
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Joe Biden is sharply criticizing President Trump over a report that he says, if true, contains a “truly shocking revelation” about the commander in chief and his failure to protect U.S. troops and stand up to Russia.
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Vice President Mike Pence has called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona for this coming week as the states experience a surge in new coronavirus cases.
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A federal judge is giving Trump ally Roger Stone an additional two weeks before he must report to serve his federal prison sentence.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a request by Texas Democrats to allow all the state’s registered voters to vote by mail during the COVID-19 pandemic.
