President Trump’s full speech at Mount Rushmore

Column: The ghosts of migrant dead haunt California. Let's honor them March 7, 2021

Migrants are essential to California, Gustavo Arellano writes, but are also seen as expendable. Those that died are forgotten cogs of the Golden State machine.

Gustavo Arellano

Many Californians have just three days of paid leave. What if they get COVID-19? March 7, 2021

Millions of Golden State workers are staring down a pandemic with no clear access to an economic safety net if they take time off, after emergency sick-leave laws requiring two weeks' paid leave expired in January. The Legislature will soon vote on whether to reinstate the mandate.

Margot Roosevelt

The conversation you don't want to have is the one you need most — especially with COVID March 7, 2021

Conversations about a person's wishes do not happen with most patients in most hospitals, let alone when they show up in the emergency room for the first time suffering from COVID-19.

Maria L. La Ganga

Los Angeles County tops 22,000 COVID-19 deaths March 7, 2021

Los Angeles County officials report 1,823 new coronavirus cases and 98 deaths; more than 22,000 have now died from the virus

Alex Wigglesworth

Beverly Hills police beefing up patrols after brazen robbery of man's $500,000 watch March 7, 2021

The city will add 12 armed security guards and six marked cars to protect the city's downtown.

Jack Dolan, Kevin Rector

More women sue UCLA over alleged sexual abuse by doctor after $73-million class action settlement March 6, 2021

Two women are suing UCLA and Dr. James Heaps over allegations of sexual assault, sexual battery, emotional distress and negligence.

Richard Winton

More rain forecast for Southern California but it won't be enough to end drought March 6, 2021

A cold storm is expected to bring rain to Southern California next week but it won't be enough to pull the region out of the drought.

Alex Wigglesworth

Column: This desalination plan stinks all the way from Orange County to Gov. Newsom's office March 6, 2021

Building a plant to remove the salt from seawater in Huntington Beach is not just bad for the environment; it's bad for California ratepayers.

Steve Lopez

My inbox overflows with tributes to great L.A. helpers March 6, 2021

When asked to name people they know who do great good for others, readers responded in a big way in hundreds of emails.

Nita Lelyveld

Vegas parties, celebrities and boozy lunches: How legal titan Tom Girardi seduced the State Bar March 6, 2021

Tom Girardi and his firm were sued more than a hundred times between the 1980s and last year, with at least half of those cases asserting misconduct in his law practice. Yet, Girardi's record with the State Bar of California remained pristine.

Harriet Ryan, Matt Hamilton

'Real Housewives' attorney Tom Girardi used cash and clout to forge powerful political connections March 6, 2021

For decades politicians were happy to take Tom Girardi's money and put up with his requests for something in return. Along with his family and employees, Girardi contributed more than $7.3 million to candidates.

Matt Hamilton, Harriet Ryan

California counties don't want COVID-19 vaccine efforts run by Blue Shield March 6, 2021

Blue Shield of California's takeover of the state's vaccine delivery system lack buy-in from counties, with none of California's 58 counties having signed the Blue Shield contract yet.

Melody Gutierrez

Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet, says security guard questioned if she lived in her own building March 6, 2021

Amanda Gorman, whose recitation of a poem about this country's halting progress in matters of race and equality at President Biden's inauguration vaulted her onto a national stage, said Friday she had been followed by a security guard who questioned if she lived in her own building.

Matthew Ormseth

When will Disneyland, Magic Mountain and other attractions reopen? Here's what we know March 6, 2021

Officials offered a road map that could lead to reopening — with limits — as soon as April.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II, Hugo Martín

California theme parks won't profit at 15% capacity. Here's why they'll reopen anyway March 6, 2021

Disneyland and other California theme parks could reopen their outdoor rides and attractions as soon as April 1 if they're in counties where coronavirus transmission is low enough.

Hugo Martín

Gabriel B. Zavala, trailblazing mariachi performer and teacher, dies March 6, 2021

In a male-dominated field, Zavala founded the Mariachi Rosas del Tepeyac, an all-girls group.

Priscella Vega

Attorney ordered to pay back $1.65 million in DWP case March 6, 2021

An L.A. judge has ordered an attorney who worked on the DWP class-action lawsuit to return $1.65 million in fees that he earned in the case.

Dakota Smith

A shot in the arm in the vaccine race: California administers 10 million COVID-19 doses March 6, 2021

After a year marked by grim milestones, California has cleared a hopeful hurdle in its fight against COVID-19: administering its 10 millionth vaccine dose.

Luke Money, Colleen Shalby

California is bone dry. Will March bring more misery or a miracle? March 6, 2021

Here's a graphic look at where California stands after a dry winter.

Paul Duginski

California theme parks, stadiums can reopen as soon as April 1 under revamped COVID-19 rules March 5, 2021

The venues will be allowed to welcome back fans far sooner than expected under new guidance the state unveiled Friday.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II, Hugo Martín

President Trump delivers remarks at the 2020 Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration.

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Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public March 7, 2021

The referendum, brought by a far-right party, could affect Muslim women who wear the burka or niqab.

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe must be released 'permanently', says PM March 7, 2021

The British-Iranian's five-year sentence on spying charges has ended, but she faces a separate court case.

Roger Federer never considered retirement despite 14-month absence from tennis March 7, 2021

Roger Federer says he never seriously considered retirement in his 14 months out from tennis as he prepares to return

Pope Francis visits regions of Iraq once held by Islamic State March 7, 2021

The Catholic leader delivers a message of hope in the former Islamic State stronghold of Mosul.

Senegal protests: The country is ‘on the verge of an apocalypse’ March 7, 2021

A top official gives a stark warning after at least five people die in anti-government protests.

US pastor on leave after Melania Trump 'trophy wife' comments March 7, 2021

Stewart-Allen Clark offered advice to women on weight and clothing and commented on Melania Trump.

Myanmar coup: Party official dies in custody after security raids March 7, 2021

Activists say the worker for Aung San Suu Kyi's party was beaten after being arrested.

Uighurs: Chinese foreign minister says genocide claims 'absurd' March 7, 2021

The Chinese government has been accused of trying to destroy the Uighur minority in north-west China.

Coronavirus: Paraguay president dismisses ministers March 7, 2021

Violent protests have broken out over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: US Senate passes major $1.9tn relief plan March 7, 2021

The major spending package is expected to be given final approval in the House next week.

George Floyd: Why is the trial so important? March 7, 2021

A US police officer is accused of killing a black man last year. Here's why the world is watching.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: 'We're the government and we know what you're doing' March 7, 2021

The BBC's Girmay Gebru recounts his experience of being detained in Ethiopia's Tigray region.

Who truly was the most dishonest president? March 7, 2021

Past US presidents have left a legacy of untruths ranging from the bizarre to the horrifying.

Raya and the Last Dragon: Disney's new heroine representing 670 million people March 7, 2021

After almost 90 years of animated films, Disney has finally ventured into South East Asia.

Ikea boss warns tariffs will lead to higher prices March 7, 2021

Jesper Brodin, who heads the firm, says he fears global trade tensions will mean customers must pay more.

The clinic where India's temple elephants come to recuperate March 7, 2021

The facility gives 'a break' to elephants who live in captivity at temples in India.

Hunger Games salute: The symbol of protest against Asia’s military regimes March 7, 2021

The three finger gesture has become a defining symbol of demonstrations in Myanmar and Thailand.

US bombers deployed to Arctic skies from Norway base March 7, 2021

The US has deployed long-range bomber planes to Norway, in a move seen as a message to Russia.

Pope Francis holds first mass in Iraq March 6, 2021

He was met by groups of people outside of Baghdad's Saint Joseph Cathedral.

Amanpour: Harry and Meghan Oprah interview 'won't be an easy ride' March 6, 2021

Christiane Amanpour, the chief international anchor of the news channel CNN, was interviewed by Oprah in 2005.

President Trump’s full speech at Mount Rushmore

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