LA Times

L.A. County offering money to renters affected by COVID-19 pandemic

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:34:30 GMT

The assistance is available to residents who live outside of the city of Los Angeles, with much of the money being directed to specific zip codes identified as especially in need of relief.

LAPD videos show violent clashes with protesters in Fairfax district in May

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 01:29:09 GMT

Newly released body-camera footage from protests near the Grove in May shines new light on two of the most controversial moments of the unrest.

Hot weather is expected into early next week for the Los Angeles region

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:45:28 GMT

High pressure over the Southwest will bring excessive heat to Southern California, especially inland areas.

Airbnb to pursue legal action after unauthorized party in Sacramento County

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:21:05 GMT

Airbnb will for the first time be taking legal action against a guest for violating its ban on unauthorized parties, the company said Wednesday.

California sees decrease in coronavirus hospitalizations as test backlog boosts number of ...

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:20:35 GMT

While hospitalizations rates decline, deaths are increasing and officials warn that Californians need to continue following safety protocols to prevent another wave of infections.

6,000-acre brush fire burns near Lake Hughes

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 00:15:53 GMT

The Lake fire has burned 6,000 acres near North Lake Hughes Road and Pine Canyon Road in the Angeles National Forest.

Newsom defends economic recovery efforts and task force amid criticism about transparency

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:06:13 GMT

The governor's defense of his administration's recovery efforts, including the work of a 108-member all-star economic task force, came as the state released updated figures on COVID-19 infections that reflect numbers from a massive backlog of cases that were unreported because of a computerized data system failure.

Sheriff's officials say Andres Guardado was killed in a crime hot spot — but not why

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:43:07 GMT

L.A. County Sheriff Villanueva gives an update regarding the shooting of Andres Guardado.

L.A. father whose tip exposed Singer's college admissions scandal gets year in prison

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 20:07:51 GMT

The L.A. financier whose tip exposed William "Rick" Singer's college admissions scam is sentenced to one year in prison for securities fraud.

Mexican Consulate in L.A. opens new coronavirus testing center

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:53:37 GMT

The testing center was opened in an effort to better serve Latinos, who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

California coronavirus deaths double, with rural areas and suburbs hit hard

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:45:42 GMT

The weekly death toll in California among COVID-19 patients is nearly twice its previous high in April as more cases shift to rural and suburban areas.

LAPD investigating possible 'swatting' incident near home of Black Lives Matter activist

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:48:09 GMT

The L.A. police are investigating a possible prank call that led to its SWAT team descending on the block of a leading Black Lives Matter activist.

Judge refuses to shutter Ventura County church that has defied COVID-19 health order

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 17:18:40 GMT

Ventura County judge refuses to close Godspeak Calvary Chapel in Newbury Park and find its pastor in contempt of court for holding indoor services.

Orange County declares 8/24 Kobe Bryant Day

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:26:04 GMT

Kobe Bryant Day in Orange County will be Aug. 24, chosen by county supervisors for the jersey numbers 8 and 24 the late Laker wore during his career.

California paid a price for mask shortage in dollars and lives, coronavirus study finds

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:00:01 GMT

The UC Berkeley Labor Center study urges California officials to stockpile masks, gowns, gloves to avoid shortages seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agent details child rape, pornography case against La Luz Del Mundo church leader

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:23:00 GMT

Naason Joaquin Garcia, leader of La Luz Del Mundo, is charged with raping young members of his church. Prosecutors have begun to make their case in court.

Inspired by essential workers, teenage brothers use a 3D printer to make face shields

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:00:26 GMT

After seeing the impact of the coronavirus on Filipino healthcare workers, Tenzing and Zubin Carvalho came to the rescue and donated 12,500 face shields to nursing homes, schools and hospitals.

A Salvadoran immigrant feared losing his food industry job. Now he's dead of COVID-19

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:00:49 GMT

José Roberto Álvarez worked at one of several food distribution facilities briefly closed by officials after the county said they failed to report COVID-19 outbreaks.

Across L.A., Black Lives Matter murals appear like billboards for justice

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:00:37 GMT

The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired murals honoring Black lives and people killed by police brutality. But time poses a threat to the art.

Commentary: Museums are closed, but you'll find respite in UCLA's remarkable sculpture garden

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 13:00:11 GMT

Some big names are here: Matisse, Arp, Bourdelle, Calder, Miró, Noguchi, Voulkos — a remarkable collection that rambles over five acres.