President Trump signs an executive order on Hispanic Prosperity Initiative

SoCal Edison cuts power to more than 5,000 homes on Thanksgiving amid wildfire concerns November 27, 2020

More than 5,000 SoCal Edison customers had their power shut off on Thanksgiving because of increased wildfire risk, and 100,000 more remained at risk of having their lights turned out, officials said.

James Queally

Amid COVID-19 surge, health workers and families do their Thanksgiving best November 27, 2020

Healthcare workers celebrate Thanksgiving amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Kevin Rector, Sarah Parvini

Homeless families sought shelter from COVID-19 in vacant houses. CHP officers evicted them before Thanksgiving November 26, 2020

The Thanksgiving eve evictions came as activists argued that government officials had failed to provide shelter to keep people safe during the pandemic.

Sarah Parvini

Column: Dejected L.A. restaurants serve their last meals, fear for the future November 26, 2020

From Long Beach to Chinatown, restaurant workers and customers worry yet hope for the best on the day before the coronavirus shutdown — again.

Gustavo Arellano

Earthquake: 3.3 quake reported near Palmdale November 26, 2020

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred four miles from Palmdale at 8:52 a.m. Thursday.

Quakebot

Health officials' warnings are put to the test on Thanksgiving November 26, 2020

The coronavirus is already spreading at unprecedented levels. Thanksgiving gatherings threaten a much greater crisis.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Proposed aerial tram for Dodger fans ignites controversy at Los Angeles State Historic Park November 26, 2020

A company funded by former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has proposed a $125-million gondola lift to fly customers over the park to Dodger Stadium.

Louis Sahagún

Column: Among the many volunteers deserving of thanks, this high school student is a standout November 26, 2020

To Pasadena seniors, Glendora High student Serena Lin is a big hit

Steve Lopez

Immigrant street musicians turn adversity into art to earn their daily bread November 26, 2020

This duet tours restaurants in the COVID- and recession-battered Westlake and Pico-Union neighborhoods, where they bring norteño music to diners

Soudi Jiménez

For a learning pod of homeless students, school days unfold in a motel carport November 26, 2020

The effort is part of a pilot program called Kids First to help homeless families and children in L.A. get healthcare, tutoring and permanent housing.

Laura Newberry

Retail workers fear for their safety this Black Friday: 'An anxiety attack waiting to happen' November 26, 2020

It's a uniquely difficult time to be working retail this Black Friday, as coronavirus cases in California surge higher than at any other point in the pandemic.

Suhauna Hussain

His dear colleague died but had one last gift November 26, 2020

A writer's mother and his friend never met, but they would be connected in an astonishing way. It's a tale of love, family and unending gratitude.

Carlos Valdez Lozano

Column: Newsom and legislators got a surprise windfall. They should resist the urge to spend November 26, 2020

After expecting a massive pandemic-induced deficit and instead getting a projected $26-billion windfall, Sacramento politicians would be wise to sock it away for future years, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Authorities search for suspect after two women are shot in Calabasas November 26, 2020

Two women are airlifted to hospitals in unknown condition after being shot in Calabasas. Sheriff's deputies are searching for the shooter.

Brittny Mejia

Inmate from L.A. County fatally shot by guards during attack in state prison November 26, 2020

Officers were attempting to stop three inmates who attacked a fellow inmate, authorities say.

Brittny Mejia

Concordia University coronavirus 'outbreak' attributed to more than 50 'false positives' November 26, 2020

The number of infected dropped from more than 60 to six

Brittny Mejia

Thanksgiving looks different on L.A.'s skid row this year November 25, 2020

There will still be turkey dinners, but Thanksgiving will be far less festive than usual on L.A.'s skid row this year.

Benjamin Oreskes

'Getting worse each day': 1 in 145 L.A. County residents can infect others with the coronavirus November 25, 2020

One out of every 145 people in L.A. County is infectious COVID-19, officials said — a drastic jump from two months ago, when the rate was about 1 in 880.

Soumya Karlamangla

LAUSD aims to give out 1.5 million meals, food to last through Thanksgiving weekend November 25, 2020

The nation's second-largest school district has given out more than 82 million grab-and-go meals since March in what the superintendent calls the largest such food relief effort in the U.S.

Arit John

L.A. County at perilous moment as hospitalizations rise and Thanksgiving brings new dangers November 25, 2020

L.A. County faces its worst numbers ever as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its rampage across California and officials weigh further restrictions.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

President Donald Trump signs an executive order Thursday on the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative.

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China slaps up to 200% tariffs on Australian wine November 27, 2020

It has been investigating the "dumping" of cheap wines in China - an accusation Australia denies.

Whale skeleton discovered in Thailand thought to be 5,000 years old November 27, 2020

Archaeologists believe the bones are as old as 5,000 years and remarkably well preserved.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: PM declares assault on regional capital Mekelle November 27, 2020

PM Abiy Ahmed says the military will try not to harm civilians and urges people to stay at home.

Iran diplomat to stand trial in Belgium over 'France bomb plot' November 27, 2020

Prosecutors in Belgium say he planned an attack on an Iranian opposition rally near Paris in 2018.

US election: Trump signals he is prepared to leave White House November 27, 2020

He has refused to concede the election but says he will quit if Joe Biden's victory is confirmed.

PG Wodehouse: Why India still holds a flame for the English author November 27, 2020

The Jeeves and Wooster creator was the most English of novelists so why does he have fans in India?

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Fears of a march into guerrilla warfare November 27, 2020

The government is hoping for a quick victory in Tigray but it may not be that simple.

US election results: Why the most accurate bellwether counties were wrong November 27, 2020

Of the 19 places in the US that usually correctly pick the president, only one got it right this time.

Searching 80,000 miles for the American dream November 27, 2020

Photographer Ian Brown travelled around the US in search of people's American dreams.

'This is War': Poland’s battle for abortion November 27, 2020

People have taken to the streets as the government attempts to ban nearly all abortions.

Diego Maradona: Footballer laid to rest as Argentina grieves November 27, 2020

The football legend is laid to rest in a private ceremony after a day of emotional scenes.

Singapore: Jolovan Wham charged for holding up a smiley face sign November 27, 2020

Activist Jolovan Wham faces large fines for violating public order laws in Singapore.

Can a ninja’s life teach us about staying safe in a pandemic? November 27, 2020

Genichi is the first student from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.

Paris police officers suspended over beating of black music producer November 26, 2020

Video of the three officers beating the music producer at his studio has caused an outcry in France.

Utah monolith: Internet sleuths got there, but its origins are still a mystery November 26, 2020

The metal monolith sits deep in a desert easy to get lost in, so officials did not reveal its location.

Diego Maradona: Fans weep by football legend's coffin November 26, 2020

Huge crowds gather at Argentina's presidential palace, seeking to pay their final respects to Diego Maradona.

Halima Aden quits runway modelling over religious views November 26, 2020

The 23-year-old American has modelled for Vogue, Fenty Beauty and Kanye West’s Yeezy brand.

Cancelled prom pictures win £15,000 Taylor Wessing portrait prize November 26, 2020

Alys Tomlinson's Lost Summer features school leavers denied their proms by the coronavirus pandemic.

Diego Maradona: Thousands of fans mourn footballer November 26, 2020

The 60 year-old Argentinian died of a heart attack on Wednesday.

'Please forgive me!': US tourist returns block of stolen Roman marble November 26, 2020

In a letter, the traveller asks to be forgiven for taking a marble fragment from Rome in 2017.

President Trump signs an executive order on Hispanic Prosperity Initiative

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