Biden Announces Key Members of his Science Team

Rock slides close beach in Palos Verdes Estates December 9, 2022

A pair of rock slides spilled onto RAT Beach in Palos Verdes Estates on Friday morning. There were no reports of injuries or damage to structures.

Nathan Solis

Chaos erupts after Kevin de León shows up at his first L.A. council meeting since October December 9, 2022

The embattled L.A. City Council member walked into the council chamber just before 11 a.m. Protesters voiced their disapproval, and a recess was called.

Julia Wick, David Zahniser

Rain headed to Southern California, snow to the Sierra December 9, 2022

Widespread rain is forecast for Southern California and snow for the Sierra Nevada as a new storm arrives this weekend.

Alexandra E. Petri

Why L.A. is feeling 'more hopeful' about avoiding mask mandate despite COVID surge December 9, 2022

Local health officials are again strongly recommending that everyone wear a mask in indoor public spaces, but a mandate is looking more iffy.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

The top 22 Los Angeles Times stories of 2022 December 9, 2022

The Will Smith slap, the downfall of an L.A. politician and Kanye West's antisemitic comments are some of the stories that made the list.

Strippers protesting at North Hollywood topless bar were unlawfully fired, NLRB says December 9, 2022

The National Labor Relations Board found merit to allegations that Star Garden violated labor law when it fired three employees and locked out 15 others.

Suhauna Hussain

As flu surges, L.A. faces shortages of kids' medications. Stockpiling can make it worse December 9, 2022

With COVID-19, flu and RSV cases rising, drugmakers and retailers say soaring demand is leading to empty shelves.

Salvador Hernandez

Eric Garcetti led L.A. during profoundly turbulent times. How will history judge him? December 9, 2022

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti had achievements on transportation, seismic safety, COVID-19 management and higher wages but failed to curb homelessness.

James Rainey, Dakota Smith

Why legal weed is failing in one of California's legendary pot-growing regions December 9, 2022

In Trinity County, boom-and-bust cycles are part of history. Legal weed promised to be an economic shot in the arm. But that expectation quickly collapsed.

Adam Elmahrek, Robert J. Lopez, Ruben Vives

L.A. street vendors sue city over right to sell in prohibited zones December 9, 2022

A pair of street vendors along with a trio of community organizations sued the city on Wednesday, hoping to eliminate "no-vending" zones.

Andrew J. Campa

With rain expected Sunday, Karen Bass' inauguration is moving to L.A. Live December 9, 2022

With rain expected Sunday, Karen Bass' inauguration as Los Angeles mayor is being moved to the Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live.

Julia Wick

With L.A. swearing in a new mayor, crews work to move homeless encampments near City Hall December 9, 2022

Several homeless people who have been living near City Hall said they were told they needed to move in the run-up to the inauguration event for Mayor-elect Karen Bass.

David Zahniser, Julia Wick

SoCal toy drives: Where to donate and how to participate December 9, 2022

Here's a list of 18 holiday toy drives by local organizations in Los Angeles and Orange counties this year.

Karen Garcia

New allegations of sexual abuse against a Servite High School priest surface in court December 9, 2022

New allegations of sexual abuse surfaced in court against Servite High School's Father Kevin Fitzpatrick, bringing the total of alleged victims to eight.

Salvador Hernandez

P-22 to be captured for 'evaluation' after killing one Chihuahua, attacking another December 9, 2022

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife's announcement comes after the mountain lion killed a dog last month and attacked another last week.

Christian Martinez

'A huge burden': L.A. hospitals strained by COVID surge, very bad flu season December 8, 2022

California is simultaneously contending with a spike in coronavirus transmission, an early onslaught of RSV and a strong start to the flu season.

Emily Alpert Reyes, Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

Former warden at female prison known as 'rape club' guilty of sexually abusing women behind bars December 8, 2022

Ray J. Garcia is among five prison employees charged with abusing inmates in what has become one of the worst documented cases of widespread sexual abuse by staff in a women's federal prison.

Richard Winton

L.A. County hits high COVID-19 community level, but mask mandate far from certain December 8, 2022

Should hospitalization rates continue to rise this month, the county could be on track for a renewed universal mask order in indoor public settings. But that's not assured.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Girl asks L.A. County Animal Care if she can house a unicorn in her yard. Permission granted December 8, 2022

L.A. County Animal Care and Control granted a girl's request to house a unicorn — as long as she maintains the mythical creature in a humane way.

Noah Goldberg

Destination or gentrification? A sleek new arena rises in the Coachella Valley December 8, 2022

Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena is the first venue of its size in the Coachella Valley. Local officials, wary of gentrification, say 'the pros outweigh the cons.'

August Brown

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World Cup 2022: Argentina beat the Netherlands in penalty shoot-out to reach semi-finals December 9, 2022

Argentina will face Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals after beating the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out as Lionel Messi scores and Emiliano Martinez saves two spot-kicks.

Russia and Iran in full defence partnership - US December 9, 2022

The US says it has seen reports that the countries are considering joint production of drones.

World Cup 2022: Brazil 'in pain' after exit on penalties against Croatia December 9, 2022

Brazil had danced into the quarter-finals of the World Cup but their dreams of a showpiece jig in the final ended in tears at Education City Stadium.

George Floyd: Ex-officer J Alexander Kueng sentenced for manslaughter December 9, 2022

J Alexander Kueng is already serving time for a federal sentence for violating Mr Floyd's civil rights.

Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoner swap with Russia December 9, 2022

The basketball star returns home 10 months after she left the US to play the game in Russia.

King Charles and Camilla meet Ryan Reynolds in Wrexham December 9, 2022

King Charles III and the Queen Consort visited Wrexham to mark its new city status.

WTO says Trump's US steel tariffs broke global trade rules December 9, 2022

The US said it disagreed with the ruling and would not remove the border taxes.

World Cup 2022: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (4-2 pens): Tite's men knocked out December 9, 2022

Tournament favourites Brazil are knocked out of the World Cup on penalties as Croatia keep their nerve to edge through to the semi-finals.

Ex-MEP arrested over allegations of bribery by Gulf state December 9, 2022

Prosecutors suspect the country tried to influence European Parliament decisions through bribery.

Portugal euthanasia: Parliament backs assisted suicide bill December 9, 2022

The legislation will allow medically assisted suicide in certain limited circumstances.

France makes condoms free for 18 to 25 year olds December 9, 2022

The new health measure follows an increase in sexually transmitted infections in France.

Penguin Random House boss resigns after Simon & Schuster deal fails December 9, 2022

The merger of the publishing giant with rival Simon & Schuster was scuppered by competition concerns.

Kremlin critic Yashin jailed for 8 years for 'fake news' on Russia war December 9, 2022

Prominent opposition figure Ilya Yashin gets more than eight years for discussing alleged war crimes.

Huge fire engulfs Russian shopping mall Mega Khimki near Moscow December 9, 2022

Video of the blaze shows explosions at the massive Mega Khimki complex outside Moscow.

Selma Blair: 'Multiple sclerosis took my career down' December 9, 2022

The US actress says she hasn’t landed a Hollywood role since revealing her MS diagnosis.

Inside Honduras’s abortion pill black market December 9, 2022

Honduras's president pledged to relax abortion laws, but an abortion-pill black market still thrives.

How Seychelles ocean plants could help tackle climate change December 9, 2022

Seychelles is one of the first countries to map its seagrasses nationwide, which are a huge store of carbon.

Africa's week in pictures: 2 - 8 December 2022 December 9, 2022

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Emancipation movie: The true story of 'Whipped Peter' in Will Smith's new film December 9, 2022

Emancipation tells the true story of “Whipped Peter” and his escape during the US Civil War.

The brothers running the Great Wall of China December 8, 2022

Jimmy and Tommy Lindesay are covering the equivalent of a marathon every day for six months.

Biden Announces Key Members of his Science Team

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