9/16/20: President Trump Holds a News Conference

Anaheim man killed trying to stop thief from stealing his van September 23, 2020

Jose DeJesus Berrelleza, 33, was getting ready for work about 6 a.m. Tuesday when he noticed someone was trying to steal his van. In trying to stop the theft, he fell to the ground and was run over by his own van, police said.

Matthew Ormseth

Attorneys say independent autopsy shows Dijon Kizzee was shot 15 times September 23, 2020

Attorneys representing Dijon Kizzee's family said the 29-year-old sustained 15 gunshot wounds. They disputed the Sheriff's Department's version of events.

Alene Tchekmedyian

A Labor Day-fueled coronavirus surge? 'Troubling trend,' but no clear evidence September 22, 2020

Is L.A. about to see a coronavirus surge tied to Labor Day weekend? Officials are concerned, but the numbers are inconclusive so far.

Soumya Karlamangla

Program to house homeless people in hotels is ending after falling short of goal September 22, 2020

After reaching less than 30% of its goal to shelter homeless people who are vulnerable to the coronavirus, Project Roomkey is starting to phase out in the face of funding uncertainty.

Doug Smith, Benjamin Oreskes

Orange County could be set for wider reopening amid improved COVID-19 numbers September 22, 2020

With the situation continuing to improve, Orange County officials said this week that a wider reopening of businesses could be around the corner.

Luke Money

Nail salons can reopen statewide; L.A. County yet to set timing September 22, 2020

Under new state guidelines, indoor nail salons can reopen in California. The decision follows months of outcry from business owners and workers.

Colleen Shalby

2 Marines at Camp Pendleton charged in federal drug bust tied to OD of fellow Marine September 22, 2020

The two lance corporals are among five defendants accused of distributing narcotics, some laced with deadly fentanyl.

Richard Winton

Police Commission to review LAPD's facial recognition use after Times report September 22, 2020

The Los Angeles Police Commission says it will review the LAPD use of facial recognition software and how it compares to programs in other major cities.

Kevin Rector

Review: Granville Redmond, deaf from age 2, became Charlie Chaplin's favorite painter September 22, 2020

California Impressionism is unlike the French kind. Laguna Art Museum explores the difference with a painter who found a friend and patron in Chaplin.

Christopher Knight

Vanessa Bryant sues L.A. County sheriff, alleging 'cover-up' of Kobe Bryant crash photos September 22, 2020

Vanessa Bryant's lawsuit alleges that deputies took photos of the helicopter crash site, and that Sheriff Alex Villanueva failed to investigate.

Richard Winton

Bobcat fire destroys at least 29 structures, continues to threaten Mt. Wilson September 22, 2020

Fire officials say the number of damaged structures could rise as high as 85 as the blaze continues to grow.

Hayley Smith

UC admitted 64 well-connected or rich students over more qualified ones, audit finds September 22, 2020

The University of California's failure to rigorously oversee its admissions practices has allowed unqualified students to get in, state audit finds.

Teresa Watanabe

Riverside County moves to dump state's plan and allow a quicker coronavirus reopening September 22, 2020

The Board of Supervisors approved new guidelines to reopen Riverside County at a quicker pace than the state allows. But not immediately.

Faith E. Pinho

'May he rest easy in heaven': Procession honors firefighter killed in El Dorado fire September 22, 2020

Charles Morton, 39, died while engaged in fire suppression operations in San Bernardino County last week.

Luke Money, Alex Wigglesworth, Matthew Ormseth

How is Little Saigon curbing coronavirus? By respecting elders, authorities and masks September 22, 2020

The low numbers of COVID-19 cases in Orange County's Little Saigon are tied to cultural habits and consistent behavior.

Anh Do

People in this California town didn't have much. Then fire took it away September 22, 2020

Berry Creek has been many things in its long history — a stagecoach stop, a lumber town, a vacation spot, a gold mining camp.

Maria L. La Ganga

Column: She tried to rent motel rooms for homeless people. A NIMBY hospital stopped her September 22, 2020

Excuses abound as to why California can't bring more homeless people off the streets. In Bakersfield, a hospital blocked the use of a motel for housing.

Erika D. Smith

A family called 911 for son's mental health crisis. They say deputies beat and Tased him to death September 22, 2020

Eric Briceno's parents said they called the 911 to help their son during a mental health crisis. But by the end, they said, he'd been beaten and tasered to death.

Alene Tchekmedyian

'No safety, no learning': Many Orange County teachers protest reopening schools September 22, 2020

As campuses begin to reopen, teachers watch anxiously, and some are raising concerns publicly, including Orange County teachers who led a protest and signed a petition.

Howard Blume, Andrew J. Campa, Stephanie Lai

Petition for restraining order alleges unlawful use of force by Sheriff's Department at protests September 22, 2020

Plaintiffs in a class-action suit seek to limit the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's use of nonlethal force at protests of police brutality.

Leila Miller

President Trump held a conference today covering subject matters ranging from BLM, Biden to Covid19.

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Covid: US death toll passes 200,000 September 23, 2020

The US is the worst hit country in the world and cases are still continuing to rise, data shows.

Nike expects permanent shift to online sales September 23, 2020

The sportswear giant has seen digital sales soar and says few customers will revert back to stores.

Musk: $25,000 Tesla ready 'in about three years' September 23, 2020

News about cheaper batteries and cars didn't excite investors as $50bn was wiped from its value.

UK sends US evidence on Islamic State 'Beatles' September 23, 2020

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh are accused of killing Western hostages in Iraq and Syria.

Why the case of a maid who battled a millionaire has gripped Singapore September 22, 2020

The case described by some as a "David versus Goliath battle" has stirred up debate in Singapore.

Six African heritage sites under threat from climate change September 22, 2020

A recent study warns that without intervention many of the continent's ancient sites could be lost.

Gordi: The pop star doctor who answered the Covid call September 22, 2020

Australian singer Gordi is "reaching people" through medical consultations, as well as her music.

How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse September 22, 2020

From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight?

Siberia climate change: Behind the scenes reporting from Yakutia September 22, 2020

A glimpse behind the scenes of the challenges in reporting from the remote Yakutia region of Siberia.

Pascale Ferrier: White House ricin package suspect in court September 22, 2020

Pascale Ferrier, a Canadian computer programmer, is also accused of mailing poison to Texas authorities.

Ginsburg Supreme Court: Republicans secure vote for replacement September 22, 2020

Senator Mitt Romney of Utah has said he would support a vote on President Trump's court nominee.

Climate change: China aims for 'carbon neutrality by 2060' September 22, 2020

China's surprise announcement of a long-term goal to curb emissions boosts UN climate talks.

Is the world entering a new Cold War? September 22, 2020

The recent US-China tensions were laid bare in speeches by Trump and Xi at the UN in New York.

UN General Assembly: US-China tensions flare over coronavirus September 22, 2020

President Trump blames China for the Covid-19 outbreak amid warnings of a Cold War between the two.

The ‘Trump train’: 'I'm tired of people putting down our president' September 22, 2020

Trump supporters in liberal towns organise truck convoys to foster solidarity among conservatives.

Supreme Court: What Republicans said in 2016 vs 2020 September 22, 2020

Republicans are pushing to fill the vacancy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg before November's election.

Covid: US funeral directors reflect on 200,000 death toll September 22, 2020

Three funeral directors reflect on the human toll of the pandemic, as the US hits a milestone.

Anne Webster: Australian MP and husband awarded A$875,000 in defamation case September 22, 2020

National Party MP Anne Webster sued a conspiracy theorist over a series of defamatory Facebook posts.

Lebanon explosion 'destroys Hezbollah arms depot' September 22, 2020

Security sources say the blast in the village of Ain Qana was the result of an accident.

Dark web drugs raid leads to 179 arrests September 22, 2020

About 500kg of cocaine, heroin and other drugs have been seized as well as guns.

9/16/20: President Trump Holds a News Conference

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