President Trump and The First Lady Participate in a National Veterans Day Observance

Victims rights advocates launch recall effort against newly elected L.A. Dist. Atty. George Gascón February 28, 2021

A group opposed to Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón plans to file a notice of intent to begin the recall process in March.

Ben Poston

Small crowd protests outside Dodger Stadium vaccination site February 27, 2021

The protest started around noon and drew 20 to 30 people, said LAPD Officer Sean Murray. No arrests had been reported by 2 p.m., nor were vaccination efforts interrupted, he said.

Alex Wigglesworth

Lady Gaga's dogs recovered, but mystery only deepens about the violent theft February 27, 2021

The mystery over Lady Gaga's stolen French bulldogs and attack on her dog walker deepened even after the dogs were safely recovered.

Richard Winton, Kevin Rector, Matthew Ormseth

Reopening high schools gets ugly, divisive in Bay Area district where rich and poor mix February 27, 2021

In San Mateo County, a high school reopening plan is emotionally fraught, revealing deep divides between parents, teachers and rich and poor areas.

Susanne Rust

More Santa Ana winds in Southern California are on the way February 27, 2021

Parts of Southern California are bracing for another round of potentially damaging Santa Ana winds that could take out trees and power lines and elevate the risk of fire.

Alex Wigglesworth

Two men become first skiers to descend Yosemite's Half Dome February 27, 2021

Jason Torlano and Zach Milligan completed the descent by carving their way in crusty snow and using ropes to rappel several sections of bare rock.

Associated Press

'More people are going to die': Immigrant detainees wonder when they'll get vaccinated February 27, 2021

Immigrants in California detention centers worry and wonder when they'll get vaccinated for COVID-19.

Andrea Castillo

New fears of next coronavirus wave as case declines slow and variants grow February 27, 2021

Federal officials are expressing worry that the decline in daily new coronavirus cases nationwide is starting to flatten and warned states against relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.

Rong-Gong Lin II

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

Arlington, VA

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment February 28, 2021

New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab February 28, 2021

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US.

Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty? February 28, 2021

President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?

Golden Globe Awards 2021: Stars prepare for virtual ceremony February 28, 2021

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to host the year's first major film and TV awards ceremony on Sunday.

Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave' February 28, 2021

Lucy's dream of working in the Middle East turned into a nightmare of abuse. She's not the only one.

The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king February 28, 2021

A look inside a "liberal-free zone" and meeting spot for people on the political right.

Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s February 28, 2021

A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.

Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade February 28, 2021

A devaluing currency and hard economic conditions make cryptocurrencies attractive despite the risks.

Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world February 28, 2021

The Serum Institute of India isn't a household name, but it's the world's largest vaccine maker.

El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele? February 28, 2021

While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.

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.

Covid-19: Belgium prisoners quarantined after virus outbreak February 27, 2021

All inmates at Namur prison have been confined to their cells amid the virus outbreak, officials say.

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 bird 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.

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.

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

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

President Trump and The First Lady Participate in a National Veterans Day Observance

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