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L.A. County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit three-month low while MIS-C cases climb February 26, 2021

Although hospitalizations are down, the county is reporting 10 additional cases of MIS-C in children.

Hayley Smith, Rong-Gong Lin II

Despite concerns over increasing student stress, standardized testing to go on with some limits February 26, 2021

The state Board of Education met to discuss standardized testing after the Department of Education declined to issue waivers for assessments.

Melissa Gomez

COVID-19 vaccines prioritized for California educators will focus on struggling communities February 25, 2021

Guidelines released Thursday show California's new program earmarking 10% of COVID-19 vaccines will be reserved for K-12 school employees and those who work in child care positions.

John Myers

Riverside man arrested in Capitol riot after employer identifies him in news photo February 25, 2021

A Riverside man identified as a QAnon believer was fired and arrested after a coworker saw him in Capitol riot photos

Michael Finnegan

Highway 1 washout near Big Sur expected to be fixed by summer February 25, 2021

A section of L.A.'s iconic road was washed out by heavy rains Jan. 28. Repairs start Monday.

Christopher Reynolds

Four reasons why Zoom is so exhausting and what you can do about it February 25, 2021

Turns out, there's scientific literature to support why we find videoconferencing so draining.

Jennifer Lu

Burning trash barrel sparks wind-driven fire in San Bernardino February 25, 2021

Gusty Santa Ana winds fanned the flames that eventually engulfed two acres and damaged three houses.

Erin B. Logan

I'm fully vaccinated. Can I hug a friend? Eat indoors? See a movie? Here are answers February 25, 2021

There's still a risk if one person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and another person hasn't been, experts say.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Chris Megerian

Earthquake: 3.5 quake recorded near Healdsburg, Calif. February 25, 2021

A magnitude-3.5 earthquake was reported Thursday at 11:30 a.m. 11 miles from Healdsburg, Calif.

Quakebot

Two workers critically injured in electrical 'explosion' in downtown L.A. February 25, 2021

The men were replacing cables to an on-site industrial station on Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lu

Teens younger than 16 may not be tried as adults, California high court rules February 25, 2021

The California Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of a state law that prevents offenders under age 16 from being tried as adults.

Maura Dolan

Educators eligible for vaccine in San Bernardino, Ventura counties February 25, 2021

Teachers, school staff and childcare providers are among those eligible for vaccinations in San Bernardino and Ventura counties.

Jennifer Lu

Deputy dies after his motorcycle is hit by a car; hours earlier, SUV hits LAPD officer February 25, 2021

Sheriff Alex Villanueva confirmed the deputy's death on Twitter. An LAPD motorcycle officer struck earlier was injured and hospitalized.

Faith E. Pinho

Sheriff's Department reform in Antelope Valley has lagged for years, court monitors say February 25, 2021

Court monitors say that the Sheriff's Department has not prioritized a 2015 settlement agreement to improve policing tactics in the Antelope Valley.

Leila Miller

Disneyland COVID-19 vaccine site shuttered amid Santa Ana winds February 25, 2021

Officials worry that heavy winds could topple the large white tents set up in the Anaheim parking lots. The site is expected to reopen Friday if winds subside.

Erin B. Logan

L.A. County discovers 806 additional COVID-19 deaths overlooked in winter surge February 25, 2021

The backlog of coronavirus-related fatalities, most of which occurred in December and January, was discovered following extensive checks of death records.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Hayley Smith

After Lady Gaga's dog walker shot in Hollywood, she offers $500,000 for dogs' return February 25, 2021

A man was hospitalized Wednesday after being shot while walking pop star Lady Gaga's French bulldogs in Hollywood. Two of the dogs were abducted.

Christi Carras, Kevin Rector

COVID-19 vaccine tiers may disappear as supply chain ramps up, Garcetti says February 25, 2021

Tuesday was the second-busiest day at city-run vaccination sites, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said, and doses are expected to improve in coming weeks.

Hayley Smith

Riverside County's district attorney holds onto ballots in fight with elections officer February 25, 2021

Riverside County's district attorney has held 91 ballots since election day that haven't been turned over to the registrar of voters.

John Myers

Uproar at KCRW as former producer accuses public radio giant of 'blatant racism' February 25, 2021

Former producer Cerise Castle claims she experienced a pattern of racist behavior while working at KCRW. The station disputes some of her allegations.

Randall Roberts, Daniel Hernandez

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his administration’s plans for economic recovery.

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Biden approves US airstrike on Iran-backed militias in Syria February 26, 2021

The Pentagon said the strike on Syria was in response to an attack on US and coalition personnel in Iraq.

North Korea: Russian diplomats leave by hand-pushed trolley February 26, 2021

The diplomats had no choice as Pyongyang has banned trains from leaving as part of Covid measures.

Covid-19: Sri Lanka reverses 'anti-Muslim' cremation order February 26, 2021

Critics said the forced burial order was intended to target minorities and did not respect religions.

Melissa Caddick: Missing fraud suspect's foot found on Australian beach February 26, 2021

The disappearance of Melissa Caddick - who is accused of stealing from investors - has flummoxed police.

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: How a massacre in the sacred city of Aksum unfolded February 26, 2021

Eritrean troops killed hundreds in Aksum in Ethiopia's Tigray region, witnesses tell Amnesty and the BBC.

Covid-19: US high school band students rehearse in individual bubbles February 26, 2021

Wenatchee High School in Washington state found a creative way for their band students to practise safely.

Golden Globes: Celebrity make-up artists on their job in the pandemic February 26, 2021

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

Why Greenpeace is dropping huge boulders into the sea February 26, 2021

Fishing community leaders say Greenpeace's action is dangerous and illegal.

K-pop superstars Blackpink in climate change message February 26, 2021

K-pop superstars Blackpink have emerged as the latest force in the global fight against climate change.

Fijian rugby league players sing tribute to Sydney quarantine staff February 26, 2021

The rugby league players performed a song from their balconies in hotel quarantine in Australia.

'Op Silent Viper': How an Indian rape suspect was caught after 22 years February 26, 2021

The case went cold after the man accused disappeared following a brutal 1999 gang rape in India.

Analysis: Can Asia help Myanmar find a way out of coup crisis? February 26, 2021

While Western sanctions may not help, China and South East Asia's influence may have some sway.

Amazon rainforest plots sold via Facebook Marketplace ads February 26, 2021

Protected land reserved for Brazil's indigenous communities is being traded on the social network.

Jamal Khashoggi: Biden raises human rights in call with Saudi king February 25, 2021

The murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018 still overshadows US-Saudi relations.

Mr Potato Head to lose "Mr" title in gender-neutral rebrand February 25, 2021

The toy's maker, Hasbro, says it will drop the "Mr" to "promote gender equality and inclusion".

John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges February 25, 2021

John Geddert, who headed the 2012 US women's gymnastics team, took his own life, officials say.

Alexei Navalny: Jailed Putin critic 'moved out of Moscow prison' February 25, 2021

Alexei Navalny's aides suggest the anti-corruption activist may have been sent to a prison camp.

Lady Gaga's dog-walker shot and bulldogs stolen February 25, 2021

The star is offering a reward for the safe return of her French bulldogs Koji and Gustav.

Looming battle for Yemen's Marib city risks humanitarian disaster February 25, 2021

A rebel attack on the government's northern stronghold of Marib threatens mass displacement.

Kenya: A sustainable solution to locust swarms? February 25, 2021

An NGO is training and paying communities in Kenya to catch locusts, so they can be turned into animal feed.

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