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Sequoia National Park's General Sherman tree, one of largest in the world, still safe amid growing wildfire September 19, 2021

The KNP Complex fire in Sequoia National Park grew more than 3,900 acres overnight, but officials said Sunday that hundreds of firefighters have valiantly kept key areas of the forest under control.

Rosanna Xia

Wildfires threatening giant sequoias continue to grow with another red-flag warning day September 19, 2021

Critical fire weather conditions are expected to persist through Sunday in Sequoia National Park, where a wildfire reached the Giant Forest.

Alex Wigglesworth, Rosanna Xia

After months of COVID-closed doors, Boyle Heights' Casa 0101 gingerly steps forward September 19, 2021

Josefina López's Casa 0101 amplifies Boyle Heights voices. Even as the new Academy Museum recognizes her 'Real Women Have Curves,' small theaters like hers struggle.

Julia Barajas

L.A. County confirms its first West Nile virus-related death of 2021 September 19, 2021

The patient, a resident of the county's eastern region, was hospitalized and died from a neuro-invasive disease associated with the virus, officials said.

Kiera Feldman

FBI says fortune seized in Beverly Hills raid was criminals' loot. Owners say: Where's the proof? September 19, 2021

The FBI's attempt to confiscate tens of millions of dollars from Beverly Hills safe deposit boxes draws resistance and charges of government misconduct.

Michael Finnegan

Will the Santa Monica-Malibu schools divorce go forward? Yes, but .... September 19, 2021

The secession movement shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

Maria L. La Ganga

Dozens of protesters gather for anti-vaccine rally in front of L.A. City Hall, no problems reported September 18, 2021

About 100 people show to mostly peaceful anti-vaccine rally at Los Angeles City Hall.

Matthew Ormseth, Cindy Carcamo

The Central Valley gives California a recall rarity: a squeaker of a race September 18, 2021

In the agricultural heart of California, where the drought weighs heavy and the pandemic even heavier, the recall results were nearly 50-50.

Maria L. La Ganga, Anita Chabria

COVID-19 vaccination rates lag in younger Black and Latino residents in L.A. County September 18, 2021

Vaccination rates among L.A. County Black residents up to age 49 remain below 50%, and among Latino residents in the same age group, below 60%.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Wildfire reaches Giant Forest; fate of giant sequoias unknown September 18, 2021

The KNP Complex fire reaches the edge of the Giant Forest, which is home to about 2,000 giant sequoias.

Alex Wigglesworth

LAPD officers need COVID vaccine or negative coronavirus test to work overtime at big events September 18, 2021

LAPD officers need COVID-19 vaccine cards or negative coronavirus tests to work big events that provide them extra money.

Richard Winton

Critically ill COVID-19 patients waiting days for ICU beds in Central California September 18, 2021

One Fresno area hospital had nine critically ill patients who weren't able to get into the intensive care unit for more than three days.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

A wave of armed robberies along Melrose Avenue highlights bigger problem September 18, 2021

A string of armed robberies in a popular shopping district highlights a rise this year in the number of robberies involving guns.

Richard Winton

Column: L.A.'s first responders are suing for the right to put themselves and public at risk September 18, 2021

While some firefighters join the resistance, others speak up in support of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Steve Lopez

L.A. County juvenile halls are 'unsuitable for the confinement of youth,' state board finds September 18, 2021

Los Angeles County officials were told this week that they'll either have to remediate the problems at their detention centers or move young people elsewhere.

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Leila Miller

Column One: This feminist witch introduced California to Goddess worship September 18, 2021

Zsuzsanna Budapest helped bring Goddess religion to the U.S. in the '70s, and was arrested for reading tarot. Now she lives in a retirement community.

Deborah Netburn

Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns could help save the world's largest trees September 18, 2021

Officials are banking on a history of prescribed burns in Sequoia National Park to help keep destructive flames from reaching the towering trees of Giant Forest.

Hayley Smith

Recall bid targeting L.A. City Councilwoman Nithya Raman collapses September 18, 2021

Backers of an effort to recall Raman called off their signature gathering drive, saying they had encountered "confusing forms" and "overly complex rules."

David Zahniser

Earthquake: 4.3 quake strikes in Carson September 18, 2021

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was reported Friday evening at 7:58 p.m. Pacific time in Carson, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Matt Hamilton, Rong-Gong Lin II

Two of Gavin Newsom's children test positive for coronavirus; the governor has not September 18, 2021

Two of Gov. Gavin Newsom's four children have tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor's office said Friday.

Matt Hamilton

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Emmy Awards 2021: The Crown and Ted Lasso among early winners September 20, 2021

The 73rd Emmy Awards are currently taking place in Los Angeles.

Canada election: What you need to know about the campaign September 20, 2021

Canadians are voting on Monday and Justin Trudeau's party faces a stiff challenge to retain power.

Gabby Petito: Body matching missing blogger found in Wyoming September 20, 2021

Crews searching for missing Florida woman Gabby Petito have found a body, the FBI says.

Giving birth under the Taliban September 20, 2021

Pregnant women, new mothers and infants are bearing the brunt of a worsening healthcare crisis.

Aukus: France pulls out of UK defence talks amid row September 20, 2021

Paris is angry after Australia cancelled a submarine contract in favour of a deal with the UK and US.

Russia election: Putin's party heads for victory amid vote fraud claims September 20, 2021

The pro-Kremlin United Russia party is on course for a strong majority in a parliamentary vote.

Emmy Awards 2021: The red carpet looks in pictures September 20, 2021

Kaley Cuoco, Olivia Colman and Gillian Anderson are among the stars attending the ceremony.

My dad, held hostage in Iran September 19, 2021

London-based baker Elika Ashoori is campaigning to bring her father home from jail in Iran.

Street dreams of Nairobi dance crew hoping to beat the odds September 19, 2021

A group of street dancers in Nairobi, Kenya, struggle against the odds to become celebrities.

Migrants in Texas: US flies Haitian migrants back home from border September 19, 2021

Hundreds of would-be immigrants camped under a bridge on the US-Mexico border are returned to Haiti.

Can apps manage our chronic health conditions? September 19, 2021

A Swedish tech firm has created an app to help alleviate people's joint pain.

My husband and son fought in Afghanistan - it changed all of us September 19, 2021

America's two decades in Afghanistan impacted those who served - and the families waiting at home.

Volcano on Canary Island La Palma erupts, spewing ash and lava into national park September 19, 2021

Video shows the volcano, on La Palma, spewing ash and lava in its first major eruption since 1971.

Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash September 19, 2021

South Africa's President Ramaphosa pays tribute to Jolidee Matongo, who died at the age of 46.

US-UK-Australia pact delivers France some hard truths September 19, 2021

The BBC's Hugh Schofield assesses the harsh realities for France after Australia's US-UK deal.

ICYMI: Surfing dogs and Spain's 'ugliest tomato' contest September 19, 2021

Dogs are making a splash in our round-up of the stories you may have missed this week.

Afghanistan: Stay home, female Kabul government workers told September 19, 2021

It is the latest restriction imposed on Afghanistan's women by the country's new Taliban rulers.

Manny Pacquiao: Boxing star to run for Philippines president September 19, 2021

Manny Pacquiao is a senator in parliament and remains active in the ring after a successful career.

SpaceX: Inspiration4 amateur astronauts return to Earth after three days September 19, 2021

The four amateur astronauts landed safely in the Atlantic Ocean after three days orbiting Earth.

Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist September 19, 2021

People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases.

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