Coronavirus: L.A. County officials address region's COVID-19 response

Coronavirus hospitalizations worsen in California, raising new alarms November 28, 2020

The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus infections in California has doubled in the last two weeks and is rapidly headed to breaking past its summertime high, according to a Times analysis.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Before disasters hit California, these workers get the word out in many languages November 28, 2020

Listos California, a new state campaign, attempts to reach non-English-speaking immigrants and other vulnerable populations who have historically faced barriers to vital emergency information.

Ruben Vives

Woman found dead in Pasadena park identified as homeless outreach worker November 28, 2020

A victim found Tuesday in Pasadena's Hahamongna Watershed Park is identified as an outreach worker at homeless encampments.

Anh Do

L.A. County's new restrictions on gatherings: What you need to know November 28, 2020

In L.A. County, gathering with people outside your household is prohibited starting Monday. Businesses and playgrounds are further restricted too.

Times staff

Earthquake: 3.1 quake strikes in Loma Linda November 28, 2020

The earthquake occurred one mile from Redlands, San Bernardino and Colton.

Quakebot

L.A. County adopts further restrictions on public and private gatherings to slow spread of virus November 28, 2020

The temporary and limited stay-at-home order that takes effect Monday in Los Angeles County is not as restrictive as limits adopted earlier this year.

Bettina Boxall

Nearly 100,000 Edison customers may lose power amid fire risk November 27, 2020

Nearly 100,000 Southern California Edison customers are at risk for power outages as officials try to guard against wildfires.

Anh Do

Life, death and pandemic greet California's struggling Main Streets November 27, 2020

As coronavirus cases surge during the busy holiday shopping season, uncertainty and unease have set in on Main Streets.

Hailey Branson-Potts

New COVID-19 surge spreading beyond urban areas to all corners of California November 27, 2020

This fall increase in coronavirus rates is moving beyond densely populated urban areas like Los Angeles into the far northern rural reaches of the state.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Sean Greene

South L.A. medical school receives $7.7-million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies November 27, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies gifts Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science its largest private donation of $7.7 million to invest in future Black doctors.

Kailyn Brown

A short guide to quarantining after holiday travel November 27, 2020

If you traveled during the holidays, you need to quarantine for 14 days when you return to California. Here's what that means.

Jessica Roy

Along the crumbling Sonoma coast, an ambitious project paves the way for 'managed retreat' November 27, 2020

At Gleason Beach, a major highway realignment shows the complicated realities of dealing with climate change on the California coast.

Rosanna Xia

Who has it harder than homeless people when the pandemic closes indoor spaces? November 27, 2020

Our homeless neighbors worry about staying well in a deadly pandemic. But they have at best a thin membrane of tent to protect them.

Nita Lelyveld

He lost his quesadilla stand to the pandemic. Now he feeds needy people November 27, 2020

While the reasons to despair are numerous, there is also a hope fueled by plates of hot food and optimism served up by East Hollywood's Heleo Leyva.

Andrew J. Campa

SoCal Edison cuts power to more than 8,000 homes on Thanksgiving amid wildfire concerns November 27, 2020

More than 8,000 SoCal Edison customers had their power shut off on Thanksgiving because of increased wildfire risk, and approximately 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

L.A. County officials were providing updates on COVID-19 as cases continue to surge in the region

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Channel crossings: More officers to patrol French beaches November 28, 2020

The UK and France agree new measures to help stop migrants crossing the Channel.

France: Tear gas fired as protesters rally against police security bill November 28, 2020

Protesters throw fireworks and set up barricades while police use tear gas in tense clashes in Paris.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Iran blames Israel for killing top scientist November 28, 2020

Israel says it has 'no clue' who was behind the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in an ambush on Friday.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Army 'enters regional capital of Mekelle' November 28, 2020

The Ethiopian military is carrying out an offensive against the Tigray People's Liberation Front.

Wilton Gregory: Pope appoints first African American cardinal November 28, 2020

Wilton Gregory is one of 13 new cardinals installed by Pope Francis at a ceremony on Saturday.

Zappos ex-boss and Las Vegas entrepreneur Tony Hsieh, 46, dies after house fire November 28, 2020

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Deadly flooding hits Sardinia after heavy rains November 28, 2020

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Carrie Lam: Hong Kong's leader says she has to keep piles of cash at home November 28, 2020

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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap November 28, 2020

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The Kraken: What is it and why has Trump's ex-lawyer released it? November 28, 2020

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Coronavirus lockdown sees share of women on India's stock market rise November 28, 2020

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Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, is finally going free November 28, 2020

For decades, Kaavan performed from his lonely enclosure. Now, with a hand from Cher, he's retiring.

Tigray crisis: Ethiopian soldiers accused of blocking border with Sudan November 28, 2020

Families fleeing the conflict in Tigray tell the BBC they have been cut off from relatives.

Swiss vote on making firms liable for rights abuse November 28, 2020

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Maradona: Funeral worker apologises over coffin photos November 28, 2020

The Argentine funeral worker took photos next to the open casket of football legend Diego Maradona.

Climate change: The woman watching the ice melt from under her feet November 28, 2020

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Losing Cinema Park: Tears over demolition of Kabul's iconic cinema November 28, 2020

Why the demolition of a 70-year old cinema hall in Kabul went viral in Afghanistan.

Jane Fonda: 'It's much harder to be young than it is old' November 28, 2020

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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice November 28, 2020

Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.

Coronavirus: L.A. County officials address region’s COVID-19 response

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