COVID-19 Response Update from Mayor Garcetti

Crowds gather ahead of white supremacy rally in Huntington Beach April 11, 2021

The so-called White Lives Matter rally is scheduled to take place Sunday in Huntington Beach at the seaside community's famous pier.

Alex Wigglesworth, Hayley Smith, Ruben Vives, Priscella Vega, Matt Szabo

Mother arrested in death of three children was embroiled in custody dispute April 11, 2021

Liliana Carrillo was arrested in Tulare County after leading authorities on a long-distance chase that included a carjacking, police say.

Richard Winton, Alex Wigglesworth

California's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 60,000 April 11, 2021

California's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 60,000

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Latino areas devastated by COVID-19 are reopening slowly, with caution and fear about future April 11, 2021

Even with California on schedule to fully reopen in June, Whittier Boulevard business owners fear their customers will not return.

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

As protesters on left and right target public servants at home, one city pushes back April 11, 2021

After protesters in Sacramento vandalized the mayor's house and threatened the city manager, a broad coalition is urging "Sactivists" to cool it.

James Rainey

Earthquake: Magnitude 3.1 quake near Ridgecrest, Calif. April 11, 2021

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported at 2:45 a.m. Sunday seven miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Burbank erects fence around restaurant that has repeatedly defied COVID health orders April 11, 2021

The city erected the fence around the Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill to prevent the owners from reopening under unsafe conditions.

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Huntington Beach braces for another demonstration — a White Lives Matter rally Sunday April 11, 2021

The rally at the Huntington Beach Pier, which was advertised via social media, is one of several such demonstrations scheduled across the country.

Alex Wigglesworth, Hayley Smith

L.A. opens up COVID-19 vaccine appointments for everyone age 16 and up April 11, 2021

Anyone 16 or older can now book COVID-19 vaccine appointments in L.A., ahead of California's planned statewide expansion.

Rong-Gong Lin II

'An angel shouldn't ... go that way': Neighbors in Reseda horrified by killing of 3 young children April 11, 2021

Neighbors stunned by killing of three 'beautiful' young children in Reseda.

Alex Wigglesworth

Mother arrested after three young children found slain in Reseda April 10, 2021

The mother of the children, 30-year-old Liliana Carrillo, was taken into custody in Tulare County after fleeing the scene.

Alex Wigglesworth, Richard Winton

LAPD rejecting most complaints against officers from summer protests; others still under review April 10, 2021

Of the 73 allegations of less serious force, 33 have been resolved by the department with zero resulting in a finding that officers were in the wrong.

Kevin Rector

'It's alarming': 4 gray whales found dead on Bay Area beaches in 9 days April 10, 2021

The whales spend the winter off Mexico's waters, then they head back north and stay off the coast of California in spring and summer.

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Earthquake: Magnitude 3.4 quake reported near Santa Rosa, Calif. April 10, 2021

A magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported Saturday at 7:13 a.m. Pacific time three miles from Santa Rosa, Calif., according to the USGS.

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Irvine doctor back home with family, after moving out for a year to keep everyone safe April 10, 2021

When Bobby Sasson moved out, she thought she'd be able to return home to her husband and three children quickly. That didn't work out.

Steve Lopez

Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes near Calexico, Calif. April 10, 2021

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake was reported Saturday morning five miles from Calexico, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Life in the pandemic in-between: Do we leap toward total freedom or tiptoe cautiously? April 10, 2021

Around Los Angeles, people are emerging from their pandemic cocoons, eager to be cooped up no longer.

Nita Lelyveld

Low-fare Avelo Airlines launches in Burbank this month April 10, 2021

A new low-fare airline, Avelo, launches from Hollywood Burbank Airport with 11 routes. Its CEO explains why this is a great time to debut.

Hugo Martín

High school revisited: Students reflect on their year away from campus April 10, 2021

High school students recall their year at home as they prepare to return to campus for the first time since the pandemic began.

Christina House, Genaro Molina, Mel Melcon, Francine Orr

In 5-4 vote, Supreme Court lifts California's COVID ban on group Bible study in homes April 10, 2021

Citing religious freedom, Santa Clara County residents objected to state restrictions on Bible study gatherings in homes. The Supreme Court agreed.

David G. Savage

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St Vincent volcano: Power cuts after another 'explosive event' April 11, 2021

Monitors report another "explosive event" at a volcano on the now ash-covered Caribbean island of St Vincent.

Chad presidential election: Idriss Déby seeks sixth term amid boycott April 11, 2021

Turnout is unclear in the vote boycotted by opposition candidates over brutality against protesters.

Benin elections: The fight for a democratic future April 11, 2021

Several opposition leaders are barred from Sunday's poll in a country once seen as a model for Africa.

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims April 11, 2021

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling.

Iran nuclear: 'Terrorist act' at underground Natanz facility April 11, 2021

Iran's top nuclear official says an incident at its Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism".

New Christ statue in Brazil's Encantado to be taller than Rio's April 11, 2021

A head and outstretched arms have been added to Christ the Protector in the southern city of Encantado.

Sydney remembers Prince Philip: ‘We feel more connected now’ April 11, 2021

More than 500 people attended a church service in Sydney, Australia, where Prince Philip was remembered.

US army officer sues police over violent traffic stop April 11, 2021

A black army lieutenant files a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after being pepper-sprayed.

US soldier faces guns and pepper spray in traffic stop April 11, 2021

A black army lieutenant is suing police after he was pulled over by two officers in Virginia.

Jordan royal family pictured together following 'royal rift' April 11, 2021

They appear in public a week after Prince Hamzah was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom.

Elephant calf rescued from bottom of well in India April 11, 2021

An elephant calf has been rescued from the bottom of a dug well in India's Odisha state.

Covid-19: India vaccination crosses 100 million doses April 11, 2021

But despite the huge inoculation drive, India has just registered another record increase in cases.

Cyclone Seroja: Western Australia braces as category two storm nears April 11, 2021

Officials warn of a threat to lives as the tropical storm approaches Western Australia.

China mine rescue: Crews race to free trapped workers in Xinjiang April 11, 2021

Twenty-one people are trapped underground after a coal mine flooded in the Xinjiang region.

Ghana's farmers eye sweet success from chocolate April 10, 2021

Ghana is the world's second largest cocoa producer but sees little of the profits from chocolate - for now.

Moscow's palatial Yeliseyevsky food hall closes after 120 years April 10, 2021

The iconic supermarket on Tverskaya Street in central Moscow first opened its doors 120 years ago.

Ecuador picks president under the shadow of Covid April 10, 2021

The young left-wing candidate Andrés Arauz faces pro-market former banker Guillermo Lasso.

Saving green turtles... by cooling their eggs April 10, 2021

Warmer sand temperatures from climate change are leading to way more females being hatched than males.

Myanmar coup: 'Dozens killed' in military crackdown in Bago April 10, 2021

Activists say more than 80 people were killed in the city of Bago in protests against the military coup.

Ash falls like snow after St Vincent volcano eruption April 10, 2021

Huge plumes of smoke filled the sky above the Caribbean island, forcing thousands from their homes.

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