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For Ed Buck's victims, being believed was the first mountain to climb July 30, 2021

The victims of Ed Buck, who was convicted in the overdose deaths of two Black men, say it felt like no one believed them.

Hailey Branson-Potts

'Breakthrough' cases rising in L.A., but the vaccinated are still strongly protected, data show July 30, 2021

Unvaccinated Angelenos continue to be infected with the coronavirus and fall seriously ill at significantly higher rates than their vaccinated counterparts — further evidence of the protective power the shots provide

Luke Money

California's long history on assault weapons on the line in court battle July 30, 2021

After a federal judge's ruling declared it unconstitutional, gun safety advocates fear California's trailblazing work is in jeopardy, concerned that the decision could help unravel decades of hard-fought progress here and across the country.

Patrick McGreevy

New alarms over the Delta variant as L.A.'s coronavirus surge worsens July 30, 2021

Public health experts are hoping L.A. County's reinstated requirement that people wear masks in indoor public places can help slow the spread.

Luke Money

Shasta County D.A. considers PG&E 'criminally liable' for deadly Zogg fire; no charges filed yet July 30, 2021

Shasta County's top prosecutor has decided Pacific Gas & Electric is "criminally liable" for its role in sparking the Zogg fire, which killed four people, destroyed more than 200 homes and burned 56,000 acres last year.

Matthew Ormseth

Ojai boarding school strips former head's name from campus after sexual abuse report July 30, 2021

The Thacher School will remove the name of its former head of school from campus. The move is part of a series of steps following a report last month that detailed decades of allegations of student sexual misconduct, harassment and "boundary crossing" by faculty members of the elite school.

Brittny Mejia, Colleen Shalby

Bacteria increase at beaches near Hyperion sewage discharge triggers a warning July 29, 2021

Health officials issued advisories for Dockweiler and El Segundo beaches after finding elevated bacteria levels in water samples.

Lila Seidman

LAUSD to require testing of students, staff regardless of vaccination status July 29, 2021

In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced it will require all students and district employees to undergo weekly coronavirus testing regardless of vaccination status.

Howard Blume

'Possible jetpack man in sight,' LAX air traffic control reports July 29, 2021

A pilot reports spotting an object possibly resembling a jetpack 15 miles east of LAX at 5,000 feet altitude, FAA spokesperson says.

Rachel Schnalzer

NBA player Jaxson Hayes arrested after altercation with officers, LAPD says July 29, 2021

NBA player Jaxson Hayes is arrested in Woodland Hills after an altercation with officers responding to a call about a domestic dispute, according to the LAPD.

Kevin Rector

More than 40 structures burn and thousands more are threatened as Dixie fire keeps growing July 29, 2021

The Dixie fire is now the 13th largest wildfire in California's recorded history. It is burning an area larger than the size of New York City.

Hayley Smith

Southern California swimmers should beware of strong currents after Alaska earthquake July 29, 2021

Stronger currents are to be expected in coastal bays after the magnitude 8.2 earthquake in Alaska, the U.S. National Tsunami Warning Center said.

Faith E. Pinho

Black and Latino L.A. firefighters call for investigation of alleged racial bias, other wrongdoing July 29, 2021

The demand for a federal investigation follows a Times report on allegations that a high-ranking white official received preferential treatment after he was reported to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty.

Paul Pringle

'One giant French kiss wrapped in money': Cannabis magnate admits bribing San Luis Obispo County supervisor July 29, 2021

A high-profile figure in the Central Coast marijuana industry will plead guilty to bribery, the first charges made public in an ongoing investigation.

Matthew Ormseth

As violent crimes surge, Californians' faith in gun control slips in new poll July 29, 2021

A new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times found that 56% of the state's voters surveyed believe stronger laws restricting the sale and possession of guns help make their communities safer, but the number is down from 60% who felt that way three years ago.

Patrick McGreevy

California sees small boost in vaccinations but needs much more July 29, 2021

With California's coronavirus surge worsening, officials are unveiling new rules and redoubling efforts to get more people to wear masks in an urgent push to boost vaccinations and slow the spread of the Delta variant.

Luke Money

Ron Popeil, TV pitchman who hawked Veg-O-Matic, Mr. Microphone and more, dies July 29, 2021

Ron Popeil, the legendary pitchman and father of the infomercial, has died at 86.

Valerie J. Nelson

Contentious George Washington mural at San Francisco school can stay, judge decides July 29, 2021

San Francisco Unified School District broke the law when it voted to cover up a contentious mural at George Washington High School without first examining the environmental impacts, a judge ruled.

Faith E. Pinho

Investigators reportedly searching Arroyo Grande hills for Kristin Smart's remains July 28, 2021

A podcaster said listeners sent him tips about the area, which he shared with law enforcement.

Hayley Smith

After an earthquake, neighbors will need to help neighbors. Here's how to get your community ready July 28, 2021

When disaster strikes, it's possible that your neighborhood will have to fend for itself for a while. Building up your community beforehand, with CERT or Map Your Neighborhood or both, can help improve your resilience.

Madalyn Amato

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Covid-19: Biden tells states to offer $100 vaccine incentive as cases rise July 30, 2021

The US president also announced that all federal workers must be vaccinated or subjected to testing.

Djokovic's 'golden Grand Slam' bid thwarted July 30, 2021

Novak Djokovic's hopes of winning a 'Golden Slam' are over after losing to Alexander Zverev in the Olympic tennis semi-finals.

Covid-19 pandemic: Japan widens emergency over 'frightening' spike July 30, 2021

The Olympics host is facing record Covid case numbers, fuelled by the virulent Delta strain.

Turkey fires: Blazes threaten Marmaris and other coastal resorts July 30, 2021

Villages and hotels are evacuated as firefighters attempt to put out dozens of blazes.

Hong Kong: First person jailed under security law given nine years July 30, 2021

Tong Ying-kit rode a motorbike into police officers while flying a flag with a protest slogan.

Nanjing: New virus outbreak worst after Wuhan, say Chinese state media July 30, 2021

Almost 200 people have been infected since the virus was first detected at Nanjing airport on 20 July.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming of Black Widow July 30, 2021

The star says box office takings for Black Widow were hit when it was streamed at the same time.

Hong Kong crowd booing China's anthem sparks police probe July 30, 2021

Police are investigating an incident where hundreds jeered while watching an Olympics broadcast.

Russian module mishap destabilises International Space Station July 30, 2021

The ISS was pushed out of position after engines on a new Russian module unexpectedly fired up.

Olympics: The hidden sight of Tokyo's homeless July 30, 2021

For many among Tokyo's homeless community the Olympics are far from a cause for celebration.

Covid in Sydney: Military deployed to help enforce lockdown July 30, 2021

Authorities say the deployment is needed, but critics argue it will "pick on" marginalised groups.

US sailor charged over massive USS Bonhomme warship blaze in 2020 July 30, 2021

More than 60 people were injured, and the $1bn USS Bonhomme Richard had to be scrapped.

Dressage: How to make a horse dance July 29, 2021

For some, it's an oddity to watch only at the Olympics... for others, it's a lifetime of training.

'My bakery lets you take a bite out of celebs' July 29, 2021

Funny Face Bakery shot to fame when Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian posted about its cookies.

Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 July 2021 July 29, 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

The separated refugees brought back together by judo July 29, 2021

Sanda Aldass and Muna Dahouk have trained together since childhood but the war in Syria separated them.

China warns UK as carrier strike group approaches July 29, 2021

A fleet of British ships is currently sailing through the South China Sea en route to Japan.

The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste July 29, 2021

Bacteria, fungus and enzymes can all digest plastic, but can they work at a useful commercial scale?

Covid and a coup: The double crisis pushing Myanmar to the brink July 29, 2021

A surge in virus cases has dealt a fresh blow to a country already dealing with military coup.

Deal agreed for patients and children of fertility doctor who used own sperm July 29, 2021

Former fertility doctor Norman Barwin used his own or unknown sperm to impregnate patients.

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