Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Vanessa Bryant wants to make public names of deputies accused of sharing Kobe crash photos February 27, 2021

Vanessa Bryant wants to make public the names of L.A. County deputies accused of sharing Kobe crash photos, which the county seeks to keep under seal.

Richard Winton

Lopez: On Wednesday, his leg was amputated. On Thursday he was back at work with the homeless February 27, 2021

Union Rescue Mission director Andy Bales is indefatigable, despite major health challenges.

Steve Lopez

Rural California county says Newsom-backed coronavirus testing clinic is a 'boondoggle' February 27, 2021

Lassen County officials say they were handling coronavirus testing just fine until the state got involved. Workers with the company hired by the state were coughing on-site and too few tests were performed, the county says.

Hailey Branson-Potts

How SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be used to vaccinate LAUSD teachers February 27, 2021

The $5-billion SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as a vaccination site for L.A. Unified School District teachers and staff starting on Monday.

Sam Farmer, Gary Klein

Private schools sought early vaccines with access codes or by claiming healthcare duties February 27, 2021

Some L.A.-area private schools used restricted access codes and other strategies to get staff vaccinated while the county's supply was limited. As of Monday, the scramble will be on for all schools.

Howard Blume

As recall threat grows, California Gov. Gavin Newsom shifts his governing style, pushing reopenings February 27, 2021

Newsom flatly rejects the suggestion that politics have played a role in his pandemic decisions and has not publicly acknowledged the recall effort even as he shifts to campaign-style events in major media markets across the state.

Taryn Luna

He shares conspiracy theories and won't mask up. It got him elected in Huntington Beach February 27, 2021

To many in Huntington Beach, former UFC star Tito Ortiz is almost a Trump-like figure — a larger-than-life celebrity with a brash social media presence and a legion of loyal fans.

Hannah Fry

Op-Ed: Grocery workers deserve 'hero pay.' Kroger shouldn't close stores to avoid paying it February 27, 2021

Long Beach's "hero pay" boosts grocery store workers' pay during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kroger responded by closing two stores. That's just wrong.

Robert Garcia and Anthony Rendon

Two men get life terms for murder of boy, 3, caught in crossfire February 27, 2021

Two men were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 3-year-old boy caught in the crossfire of a gang shooting in Compton.

Matthew Ormseth

Lady Gaga's French bulldogs recovered after being stolen during shooting February 27, 2021

Capt. Jonathan Tippet, who leads the Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, confirmed Friday that Lady Gaga's dogs "have been located and are safe."

Matthew Ormseth, Kevin Rector

UC says Blue Shield sought 'expansive' patient data as part of its COVID-19 work for California February 27, 2021

The concerns over patient privacy offer a glimpse into questions being raised about the scope of Blue Shield's role as an independent overseer of California's network of COVID-19 vaccine providers.

Melody Gutierrez

Fire, vandalism rock Buddhist temple in Little Tokyo February 27, 2021

A glass window was destroyed, two wooden lantern stands burned and two metallic lanterns vandalized at Little Tokyo's Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple.

Andrew J. Campa

L.A. is cutting back on street sweeping. That could mean fewer parking tickets February 27, 2021

L.A.'s Bureau of Street Services saw 10% of its workers take buyouts as part of budget cuts. Now there aren't enough drivers to provide weekly street sweeping, officials said.

David Zahniser

Strong winds possible in the San Gabriel Valley area Sunday morning, forecasters say February 27, 2021

Potential for downed tress and power outages from a wind event is reminiscent of one in 2011.

Paul Duginski

A rare gray wolf trekked from Oregon to California's Central Sierra. Not everyone is thrilled February 26, 2021

The young male known as OR-93, who is outfitted with a GPS collar, was most recently tracked in Mono County, hundreds of miles from his birthplace in northern Oregon.

Lila Seidman

Man who left a dead cat in front of Asian-owned business is investigated for a possible hate crime February 26, 2021

Sacramento police are investigating the incident at a butcher shop owned by a family of Chinese descent as a possible bias or hate-related crime.

Jennifer Lu

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits in Simi Valley February 26, 2021

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Friday afternoon in Simi Valley, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

Witness shares video of robbers shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker February 26, 2021

Video of a violent robbery in which Lady Gaga's dog walker is shot shows the two purebred French bulldogs were clearly the target of the attackers.

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton

Driver used realistic mannequin to sneak into carpool lane, CHP says February 26, 2021

A driver and his mannequin were busted sneaking into the carpool lane of the 210 Freeway in Glendora last week, authorities said.

Alex Wigglesworth

Mutant coronavirus variants are a growing threat. Vaccinations, mask wearing are essential February 26, 2021

While coronavirus variants remain a threat, health experts say they are hopeful that masks and rising vaccination rates can blunt potential new waves.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Melissa Healy

Barrett will take the place of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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Pompeii: Archaeologists unveil ceremonial chariot discovery February 27, 2021

The ornate discovery was used during festivities and parades almost 2,000 years ago, experts say.

Coronavirus: Biden's $1.9tn Covid relief bill passes House vote February 27, 2021

The coronavirus aid bill passes despite total Republican opposition, but must now go to the Senate.

LeBron vs Zlatan: Who won the politics bout? February 27, 2021

"I will never shut up," James tells Ibrahimovic in political activism spat.

Myanmar coup: UN ambassador fired after anti-army speech February 27, 2021

The ambassador made an emotional appeal urging countries to help remove the military from power.

Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight February 27, 2021

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

Venice: Low tides leave canals dry February 27, 2021

In stark contrast to floods in December, some of the city's boats and gondolas are beached.

Nigeria kidnappings: Hunt for 300 girls as second abducted school group freed February 27, 2021

Some 317 girls remain missing in Zamfara state, but 42 people abducted in Niger state are freed.

Haiti prison escape: Hundreds of inmates flee from Croix-des-Bouquets jail February 27, 2021

The prison's director is among 25 people killed in the mass escape near the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Lady Gaga's dogs found safe after armed robbery February 27, 2021

The US singer's two French bulldogs were stolen after gunmen attacked and wounded her dog walker.

Tiger Woods car crash: Golfer 'in good spirits' after latest treatment February 27, 2021

The golfer received successful "follow-up procedures" following Tuesday's serious car crash in LA.

The Dissident: Jamal Khashoggi documentary points finger at Saudi Arabia's crown prince February 27, 2021

The Dissident explores what happened to the Saudi journalist and who might have ordered his murder.

Mourning the sisters killed as they taught handicrafts February 27, 2021

Ayesha and Irshad were breadwinners in a former Pakistani tribal area where militancy is rising again.

Monsters, mania and the unstoppable march of Pokémon February 27, 2021

Several waves of Pokémania have swept the globe, keeping this lucrative franchise relevant for 25 years.

John F Kennedy: When the US president met Africa's independence heroes February 27, 2021

A photo archive reveals John F Kennedy's efforts to court African leaders in the post-colonial era.

How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble February 27, 2021

Could the cryptocurrency's huge electricity consumption also sink it?

Week in pictures: 20-26 February 2021 February 27, 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.

Ros Atkins on... Is Facebook too powerful? February 27, 2021

Ros Atkins looks at the consequences of Facebook's power on events in Myanmar, Washington DC and Australia.

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic February 27, 2021

Hollywood make-up artists on their experiences of working in the time of Covid-19.

Texas sea turtles released back into sea after cold front eases February 26, 2021

Thousands of "cold-stunned" turtles were rescued as temperatures dropped to record lows this month.

Mother drops children from window to escape Istanbul apartment fire February 26, 2021

The four children were all caught by volunteers holding a blanket on the street in Istanbul.

Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in as Supreme Court justice

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