Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is sworn into the U.S. Senate

Column: What do conductor Gustavo Dudamel and rocker John Densmore have in common? Plenty January 16, 2021

I'm not sure anything in my career can top this — one of the classical world's brightest stars seated at a piano and singing a 1969 rock 'n' roll hit to me on a Zoom call.

Steve Lopez

Limited supply of COVID-19 vaccine likely to slow rocky rollout for California seniors January 16, 2021

Vaccine supply problems could add to a chaotic vaccine rollout, just as the state seems to be gaining ground

Laura J. Nelson, Hayley Smith, Maya Lau

Caltech to remove name of founding president, a eugenics supporter, from buildings January 16, 2021

Caltech will remove the name of its founding president and first Nobel laureate, William A. Millikan, from campus buildings because of his support of eugenics, joining universities across the nation in repudiating those who backed the racist movement.

Teresa Watanabe

'Light at the end of tunnel' or a small blip? Flattening COVID-19 numbers bring hope in California January 16, 2021

'Light at the end of tunnel' or a small blip? Flattening COVID-19 numbers bring guarded optimism in California.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Soumya Karlamangla

This former politician wants politicians to know what it's like to be jobless, get COVID, scrape to survive January 16, 2021

Araceli Gonzalez-Burkle, a former politician, lost her good job in May. In December, she got COVID-19. Often, she doesn't have enough money for laundry. She wants our government to focus on the suffering out there.

Nita Lelyveld

He led the Valley's campaign to break from L.A. Now, his website is a refuge for the far-right January 16, 2021

Jeff Brain helped lead the 2002 San Fernando Valley secession movement. Now he's built CloutHub, a refuge for Trump supporters alienated by Twitter.

James Rainey

Biden plans early legislation to offer legal status to 11 million immigrants without it January 16, 2021

During his first days in office, President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a legislative proposal that would include a path to citizenship for 11 million immigrants in the U.S. illegally, according to activists in communication with his transition team.

Cindy Carcamo, Andrea Castillo, Molly O'Toole

Forum to serve as a coronavirus vaccination distribution site January 16, 2021

Health officials hope to eventually distribute up to 4,000 coronavirus vaccinations a day at the Forum in Inglewood.

Andrew Greif

Andres Guardado inquest ends without testimony from sheriff's officials or the deputy who killed him January 16, 2021

A retired judge appointed to hold a public examination of Andres Guardado's death said Friday that she had concluded the inquest without hearing testimony from the deputy who fired the fatal shots or the detectives who are investigating the case, all of whom invoked their 5th Amendment rights.

Matthew Ormseth

Dodger Stadium takes center stage in L.A.'s COVID-19 vaccination campaign January 16, 2021

Dodger Stadium takes center stage in L.A.'s COVID-19 vaccination campaign

Maya Lau

L.A. firefighters might be required to get COVID-19 vaccine, Garcetti warns January 16, 2021

Amid reports that some firefighters are refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccination, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said he would "potentially" make the vaccination mandatory in a few months if firefighters remain reluctant.

Dakota Smith

U.S. Postal Service will temporarily remove some mailboxes in the Los Angeles area as security precaution January 15, 2021

The removal of the 14 mailboxes including 11 in Los Angeles area and three in Huntington Beach -- is intended to ``protect the mail and the public, the Postal Service said.

City New Service

California unemployment fraud could top $9 billion, double previous estimate, expert warns January 15, 2021

A security specialist warns that the cost of unemployment fraud in California could be much higher than the $4 billion that was previously reported.

Patrick McGreevy

Legislation seeks to upgrade safety standards for fast-food workers amid COVID-19 January 15, 2021

Proposed legislation charges that the fast-food industry has flouted rules designed to keep workers safe during the pandemic and seeks greater protections.

A new effort to ban cosmetic genital surgery on children launches in California Legislature January 15, 2021

Senate Bill 225 would ban medically unnecessary surgeries on children with atypical genitalia until a child is 6 years old.

Melody Gutierrez

L.A. County prosecutors, public defenders got COVID vaccine ahead of time, sources say January 15, 2021

Several L.A. County prosecutors and public defenders received the COVID-19 vaccine this week, though only healthcare workers are currently eligible.

James Queally

L.A. County set to open five new COVID-19 vaccination sites, aiming for 20,000 shots per day January 15, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations will be given at five sites: Pomona Fairplex, the Forum, Cal State Northridge, L.A. County Office of Education and Six Flags.

Colleen Shalby, Jaclyn Cosgrove

Santa Ana winds and record-breaking heat raise fire fears January 15, 2021

Record-breaking temperatures, gusty Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions have Southern California bracing for a weekend of fire danger.

Alex Wigglesworth

A wild ride, a crash, a cover-up: Skateboarder alleges abuse by deputies involved in Guardado shooting January 15, 2021

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies involved in a controversial shooting are under investigation for an encounter with a skateboarder, who accuses the deputies of lying to cover up misconduct.

Alene Tchekmedyian

Daily COVID-19 death count soars to new heights in California January 15, 2021

More than 530 Californians are now dying every day from COVID-19, pushing a number of counties past new, grim milestones.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is sworn into the U.S. Senate by Vice President Pence.

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Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain January 16, 2021

K2, almost the height of Everest, is the world's last major mountain to be topped during winter.

Tennis stars' arrival angers stranded Australians January 16, 2021

Players are flown in ahead of the Australian Open while thousands of citizens are waiting to return.

Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests January 16, 2021

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security.

Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner January 16, 2021

But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence.

Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party January 16, 2021

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor.

Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out January 16, 2021

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July.

Coronavirus vaccine: India begins world's biggest drive January 16, 2021

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country.

Coronavirus: EU anger over delayed Pfizer vaccine deliveries January 16, 2021

Many EU countries are receiving significantly fewer doses due to a change in manufacturing processes.

Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns January 16, 2021

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain in the US by March.

Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style' January 16, 2021

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region.

Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation January 16, 2021

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced.

US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden? January 16, 2021

We speak to reporters in six global regions about hopes and expectations for the new US administration.

Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance January 16, 2021

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader.

Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda January 16, 2021

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda.

Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus January 15, 2021

California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic.

Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol January 15, 2021

Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington.

WhatsApp changes: Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge January 15, 2021

Signal has been downloaded millions of times since WhatsApp unveiled new privacy terms last week.

Capitol riots: Police describe a 'medieval battle' January 15, 2021

US police held back a mob for hours in a "barbaric" battle at the Capitol. Here are their stories.

North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase January 15, 2021

Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.

Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement January 15, 2021

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is sworn into the U.S. Senate

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