Trump signs executive order on police reform

Californians divided on party lines about climate change's role in fires, poll finds September 24, 2020

Despite widespread agreement among California voters that wildfires now pose a greater threat, large divisions remain over role of climate change

Joseph Serna

Orange County school reopenings: joy, anxiety and gallons of hand sanitizer September 24, 2020

Thousands of Orange County students are headed back to school this week amid both celebrations and deep safety concerns among teachers, parents and students.

Stephanie Lai

Remote learning has created a new audience for an old ritual: Crying in school September 24, 2020

Crying has part of school life from time immemorial. But never has it had such a vast and motley audience, as young kids' emotional literacy is tested by COVID-19 and virtual class.

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

Column: It's time for California to retrofit buildings for wildfires as it does for earthquakes September 24, 2020

We've made a pretty good stab at bracing against quakes but have only recently begun to wake up about wildfires, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Off-duty L.A. County deputy shoots man in parking lot after seeing him looking in cars, department says September 24, 2020

According to the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, the man moved toward the off-duty deputy while reaching for his waistband after being confronted about looking into cars parked near the Whittier Courthouse.

Richard Winton

San Marino man accused of driving into protesters allegedly sent arms to training camp for 'civil disorders' September 24, 2020

San Gabriel Valley man accused of driving into Pasadena protesters is charged with illegally obtaining and transporting firearms

Leila Miller

'These voices aren't going to stop': Hundreds in L.A. protest over Breonna Taylor case September 24, 2020

Wednesday evening, the decision in Louisville, Ky., not to charge police officers with the death of Breonna Taylor prompted new outrage.

Matthew Ormseth, Kevin Rector

Federal judge deems L.A. in contempt of court over 'bulky item' notices September 24, 2020

A federal judge found that L.A. defied an order that prohibits the city from seizing and destroying bulky objects such as mattresses and carts based solely on their size.

Emily Alpert Reyes

LAPD says it has found no body-camera video in wounding of plaintiff in BLM protest lawsuit September 23, 2020

The LAPD says its investigation into a woman's claim that her jaw was fractured by a police projectile during this summer's protests has turned up no police video of the shooting.

Kevin Rector

Northern California and Bay Area face high winds, critical fire danger this weekend September 23, 2020

Gusty offshore winds will lead to critical fire danger in parts of Northern California over the weekend. PG&E is watching to see if power shutdowns will be needed.

Maura Dolan

L.A. agrees to $23-million settlement after man lost legs in crash September 23, 2020

L.A. has agreed to spend up to $23 million plus interest to settle a lawsuit from a man who had both legs amputated after being struck by a city employee driving a truck.

Emily Alpert Reyes

L.A. County COVID-19 transmission rate increases as officials await Labor Day numbers September 23, 2020

The novel coronavirus has killed more than 6,000 people in the county. Officials announced 31 additional deaths and 2,165 cases Wednesday.

Colleen Shalby

Here is Newsom's plan to allow only zero-emissions car sales in California by 2035 September 23, 2020

Here are the key points of Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to allow only zero-emissions car sales in California by 2035.

Times staff

Think this fire season is bad? 'This isn't the worst of it,' retired U.S. Forest Service chief says September 23, 2020

With a warming climate and increased human development, more fires are in our future, firefighting veteran says.

Joseph Serna

Yosemite to reopen Friday with more campsites open September 23, 2020

Fire persists nearby, but park is expanding camping options

Christopher Reynolds, Mary Forgione

Bobcat fire leaves moonscape of crumbled rock, ash and dust. Did beloved cabins survive? September 23, 2020

Access to Big Santa Anita Canyon has been blocked since the Bobcat fire swept through, and property owners don't know whether their homes survived.

Hayley Smith

Newsom orders 2035 phaseout of gas-powered vehicles, calls for fracking ban September 23, 2020

California would be the first U.S. state to mandate 100% zero-emission vehicles, though 15 countries have committed to phasing out gas-powered cars.

Phil Willon, Tony Barboza

Bobcat fire investigation includes Southern California Edison equipment September 23, 2020

The U.S. Forest Service is investigating a piece of the utility's equipment that reported an incident about the time the Bobcat fire started near Cogswell Dam.

Joseph Serna

Cal State gets its first chancellor of color: Fresno State president Joseph I. Castro September 23, 2020

Castro, grandson of Mexican immigrants and the first in his family to attend college, will become chancellor of the nation's largest four-year university system.

Nina Agrawal

Crews 'turn a corner' in Bobcat fire as containment doubles September 23, 2020

Progress in fighting the Bobcat fire has been so significant that the estimated containment date has been moved up by one month, to Sept. 30.

Hayley Smith

The President delivers remarks and signs an executive order on safe policing for safe communities.

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Breonna Taylor: Two officers shot during Louisville protests September 24, 2020

Anger erupts in the US over a decision not to charge police who shot dead a black woman in her home.

Pablo Escobar: Money hidden in wall found in drug lord's house September 24, 2020

A plastic bag with money worth $18m (£14m) is found in a wall by one of the drug lord's nephews.

France street harassment: Strasbourg woman attacked 'for wearing skirt' September 24, 2020

The woman in Strasbourg says she was attacked in broad daylight by three men for wearing a skirt.

Google removes Uluru virtual walk from Street View September 24, 2020

Parks Australia had requested user-generated images from the sacred site be immediately removed.

Coronavirus: Israel tightens second lockdown to avoid 'abyss' September 24, 2020

Ministers approve new restrictions to try to combat a surging Covid-19 infection rate.

Belarus: Video shows protester's 'taxi escape' from police September 24, 2020

Demonstrations have continued in Belarus since the president declared victory in last month's election.

Dutch celebs face backlash over Covid rebellion September 24, 2020

Young stars have been criticised after announcing they were abandoning efforts to combat the virus.

Breonna Taylor: Two officers shot during Louisville protests September 24, 2020

Large crowds demonstrated in Louisville over the decision not to prosecute police for Breonna Taylor's killing.

US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power September 24, 2020

The president also predicted the US election result would be determined before the Supreme Court.

Man dies from eating more than a bag of liquorice a day September 24, 2020

The 54-year-old construction worker ate a bag-and-a-half of black liquorice every day, doctors say.

North Korea 'killed and burned South Korean official' September 24, 2020

The man, who disappeared from a patrol boat, was killed as an anti-coronavirus measure, Seoul says.

Xinjiang: Large numbers of new detention camps uncovered in report September 24, 2020

China has a far bigger network of detention centres than was previously thought, a report says.

Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion September 24, 2020

Grace Umutoni grew up not knowing her birth name, only that her parents had been killed in the Rwandan genocide.

China’s new richest person is a bottled water tycoon September 24, 2020

Zhong Shanshan’s net worth reached $58.7bn thanks to his water and vaccine firms.

Trump on Meghan Markle: 'I'm not a fan of hers' September 24, 2020

The US president spoke out after Prince Harry commented alongside his wife on the looming election.

Transracial adoption: 'People accused me of kidnapping my son' September 23, 2020

Adopting a child can be a challenging experience, particularly for one African-American woman, Keia whose three-year-old son Princeton is white.

Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China September 23, 2020

A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.

Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk September 23, 2020

Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision September 23, 2020

Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.

Breonna Taylor: Grand jury decision presented by Kentucky attorney general September 23, 2020

Kentucky's attorney general says one police officer has been charged over the raid that led to the fatal shooting.

Trump signs executive order on police reform

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