Governor Newsom Highlights State’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Efforts

Time's running out — today — on a $26-million lottery ticket sold in Norwalk May 13, 2021

If no one steps up, the prize will become one of the five largest SuperLotto Plus jackpots to go unclaimed in more than 20 years.

Lila Seidman

Officers who fired projectiles at protesters violated LAPD policies, panel rules May 13, 2021

Officers who shot one protester in the head and another in the groin with projectiles last spring violated LAPD policy Police Commission rules.

Kevin Rector

Fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, CDC says May 13, 2021

People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely stop wearing masks in most places, except on planes, trains, buses and airports, the CDC announces.

Hayley Smith, Rong-Gong Lin II

Husband of former Los Angeles County D.A. Jackie Lacey avoids jail in gun case May 13, 2021

Jackie Lacey's husband will enter diversion program after facing assault charges for pointing a handgun at unarmed protesters outside his home.

James Queally

Suspect in Stockton officer shooting death was on parole for armed theft in L.A. May 13, 2021

The man police say fatally shot a Stockton officer had previously been arrested in downtown Los Angeles on firearms charges, court records show.

Richard Winton

Newsom proposes grants up to $25,000 for thousands more California businesses hit by COVID May 13, 2021

Additional funds from federal aid would mean $4 billion total for small-business grants, making it the largest state program of its kind in the U.S., Newsom says.

Patrick McGreevy

Here's how to get your teenager the COVID-19 vaccine May 13, 2021

Teenagers 12 to 15 are able to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine starting today. No appointment is needed at L.A. County-run sites.

Hayley Smith

Donors gave millions to Garcetti nonprofit but kept their identities secret, Times analysis finds May 13, 2021

Nearly $4 million has flowed into the Mayor's Fund for Los Angeles from donors who use accounts that allow them to shield their identities.

Dakota Smith, Melody Gutierrez

L.A. County considering $1,000 for 1,000 residents in basic income program May 13, 2021

L.A. County Supervisors Holly Mitchell and Sheila Kuehl are proposing that the county provide at least $1,000 to at least 1,000 residents for three years.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

'Microfarms' come to South L.A. frontyards, bringing fresh produce to food deserts May 13, 2021

Jamiah Hargins wants microfarms to feed Los Angeles one frontyard at a time.

Donovan X. Ramsey

Column: Newsom gets to play Santa Claus to California voters while Gray Davis was the grinch May 13, 2021

Newsom has been traveling around California making expensive promises to voters who very likely will be deciding in a fall recall election whether to keep or toss him, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

A rising rapper, an ill-fated Instagram post and a killing in the Hollywood Hills May 13, 2021

The death of Pop Smoke stunned the music world last year. Now, new details of the slaying and how detectives tracked his alleged killers have come to light.

Matthew Ormseth

San Marino man who drove through Pasadena protest pleads guilty to firearms charges May 13, 2021

A San Marino man who drove his truck through a crowd of protesters last year in Pasadena pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of conspiring to bring guns into California.

Matthew Ormseth

California's bold plan: adding a full school year before kindergarten. How will it work? May 13, 2021

Gov. Newsom's budget is flush with money he has to spend on education. He sets sights on transitional kindergarten for all.

John Myers, Howard Blume, Sonja Sharp

Homeless person burned in attack near Lincoln Park, source says May 13, 2021

A homeless person suffered serious burns after someone threw a flammable liquid at them near Lincoln Park, a source told The Times.

James Queally

Brush fire destroys at least one home east of Palmdale before crews stop its spread May 13, 2021

The Pine fire destroyed at least one home Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the community of Pinon Hills near the San Gabriel Mountains east of Palmdale. Those orders have been lifted.

James Queally

Priest who said President Biden's inaugural Mass resigns from Santa Clara University after investigation May 13, 2021

The California priest who said President Biden's inaugural Mass resigned as president of Santa Clara University this week after an investigation found he violated the Jesuit order's "protocols and boundaries."

James Queally

Younger teenagers will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Thursday in L.A. County May 13, 2021

All vaccine sites run by L.A. County will begin offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children 12 and older starting Thursday.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Hayley Smith

California could lift most COVID-19 mask requirements by June 15, Newsom says May 12, 2021

California could lift most COVID-19 mask requirements by June 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

Hayley Smith

Los Alamitos school board approves controversial social justice teaching standards May 12, 2021

Los Alamitos school board adopts standards meant to help students embrace their identities, avoid bias and respect people from different backgrounds.

Hayley Smith

For information on California’s response to COVID-19, visit covid19.ca.gov

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Israel shores up Gaza border as conflict rages on May 13, 2021

The country deploys additional tanks and troops as it mulls whether to launch a ground operation.

Kenya MP Moses Kuria admits taking $1,000 parliamentary bribe May 13, 2021

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Israel-Gaza: BBC reporters' reaction on the ground May 13, 2021

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Woman gives birth in Kyiv metro underpass May 13, 2021

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Russia picks team for film shot on International Space Station May 13, 2021

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WE Charity: Trudeau cleared of ethics wrongdoing in political scandal May 13, 2021

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Pierre-Charles Boudot: Top French jockey under investigation for rape May 13, 2021

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Israel-Gaza: Tensions high as violence continues May 13, 2021

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Amazon set to hire 75,000 workers in US and Canada May 13, 2021

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Alireza: Alleged killing of Iranian gay man sparks outcry May 13, 2021

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Colombia protests: Shortages in Cali as demonstrations rumble on May 13, 2021

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Film studio sorry for dubbing Laverne Cox's voice with a man May 13, 2021

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What is going on between Israel and the Palestinians? May 12, 2021

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I love being a mogul: Hollywood stars go into business May 12, 2021

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Lampedusa: Italy's gateway to Europe struggles with migrant influx May 12, 2021

Italy appeals for EU help as 2,000 arrivals within days fill Lampedusa's migrant camp.

Covid: The race against the variants May 12, 2021

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Why is this French doctor throwing away vaccines? May 12, 2021

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New Zealand: Maori MP thrown out of debate after haka May 12, 2021

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Liz Cheney ousted from Republican leadership over Trump criticism May 12, 2021

Representative Cheney had challenged former President Trump's claims that the election was stolen.

Governor Newsom Highlights State’s Wildfire Preparedness and Response Efforts

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