State of the City 2021

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

3 arrested after $500,000 watch is stolen off the wrist of Beverly Hills restaurant patron May 12, 2021

Alleged gang members stole $500,000 watch from man dining outdoors in holdup that left woman shot in the leg

Michael Finnegan

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: How have you responded to microaggressions? May 12, 2021

Many Asian Americans deal with microaggressions that may not seem like a big deal to others but can take a toll. What are your strategies for how to respond?

Jennifer Lu, Ada Tseng

Two more drivers report car windows being shot out on 91 Freeway in Inland Empire May 12, 2021

Authorities said the windows were shot by a BB or pellet gun. There have been a handful of similar reports over the last week.

Lila Seidman

Latino and Black Californians less likely to have received COVID-19 vaccine May 12, 2021

A Los Angeles Times analysis finds disparities in who's getting vaccinated, also showing lower figures in more disadvantaged parts of California.

Sean Greene, Rong-Gong Lin II

Redistricting commission accused of violating open-meetings law and other failures May 12, 2021

The independent redistricting commission was created to stop secretive map drawing.

Seema Mehta

Newsom proposes transitional kindergarten for all California 4-year-olds in budget plan May 12, 2021

Providing transitional kindergarten for all 4-year-old children could cost $2.7 billion a year at full implementation.

John Myers, Sonja Sharp, Howard Blume

'You cannot do anything': Indian American doctors struggle with COVID-19 crisis back home May 12, 2021

The dire COVID-19 situation in India has been particularly hard to watch for many Indian American healthcare workers.

Soumya Karlamangla

How vaccine 'passports' became a battle cry for COVID-19 conspiracies, 'anti-vaxx' forces May 12, 2021

The debate in Orange County signifies continuing skepticism toward the government's handling of COVID-19 and speaks to the larger politicization that has plagued nearly every other aspect of the pandemic.

Hayley Smith, Priscella Vega

California could fast track endorsement deals for NCAA college athletes May 12, 2021

California is already set to allow college athletes to be compensated beginning in 2023, but a new push aims to make it happen sooner.

Melody Gutierrez

California attorney general launches racial justice bureau to combat hate crimes, police bias May 12, 2021

State attorney general launches racial justice bureau to fight exploding Asian racism, extremism and discrimination.

Anh Do

24 fires a day: Surge in flames at L.A. homeless encampments a growing crisis May 12, 2021

In the three years since the Los Angeles Fire Department began tracking them, fires related to homeless camps have more than doubled.

Doug Smith, James Queally, Genaro Molina

People are still dying from COVID in California despite huge progress. Here's who they are May 12, 2021

Despite a statewide mood of optimism, about 52 Californians are still succumbing to the novel coronavirus each day.

Hayley Smith, Soumya Karlamangla

Op-Ed: California must fix its school inequality problem. Early screening for risk of dyslexia is a start May 12, 2021

Failure to read at grade level is one of the biggest challenges kids face in achieving academic success. A bill implementing screening for dyslexia risk can help.

Bill Lucia

He was injured during BLM protests last spring. Now he's suing the LAPD and his uncle on the force May 12, 2021

Jamal Shakir said his uncle in the LAPD directed other officers to shoot projectiles at him during a Black Lives Matter protest in May 2020

Faith E. Pinho

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Today’s Global Headlines

Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk May 13, 2021

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept Bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists.

Israel-Gaza: Rockets pound Israel after militants killed May 13, 2021

Palestinian militants fire a barrage of rockets after some of their commanders die in air strikes.

Chinese county bans birthday parties in bid to be frugal May 13, 2021

The rules only apply to all communist party members, civil servants and village organisation leaders.

Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal May 13, 2021

It comes after an inquiry found evidence of criminal activity and money laundering at Australian casinos.

Liz Cheney: Republican ousted from leadership for challenging Trump election claims May 13, 2021

After being removed, Liz Cheney said she would continue to speak out against former President Trump.

Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m May 13, 2021

The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes.

'Cocaine of the sea' threatens critically endangered vaquita May 12, 2021

The vaquita marina in Mexico is threatened by a clash of interests between fishing and conservation.

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

The BBC's Ros Atkins looks at the reasons behind the increased hostilities in the region.

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

With the pandemic shutting down Hollywood over the past year, actors have been starting companies.

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 to vaccinate the world May 12, 2021

What happens when vaccines are slow to arrive - and what it means for ending lockdowns.

Uyghur imams targeted in China's Xinjiang crackdown May 12, 2021

China has targeted Muslim religious leaders, according to a new report, charging many with extremism.

Russia shooting: Suspect Ilnaz Galyaviev charged with murder May 12, 2021

Seven pupils and two members of staff were killed in the attack on Tuesday in the city of Kazan.

Woman charged after entering US school to promote her Instagram May 12, 2021

Police say Audrey Nicole Francisquini handed out fliers to promote her Instagram account.

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

France has had a low uptake of the AstraZeneca vaccine which is creating stockpiles of the drug.

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

Rawiri Waititi was ordered to leave as he did the ceremonial dance in protest against the opposition.

Israel-Gaza violence: The strength and limitations of Hamas' arsenal May 12, 2021

The militant group possesses thousands of missiles of varying ranges that it can fire towards Israel.

Israel-Gaza: Locals scramble for cover, some hiding in wardrobes May 12, 2021

Locals in Israel and Gaza are terrified amid the worst flare-up in the conflict for years.

Israel-Gaza violence dominates Arab media May 12, 2021

The escalation of violence dominates TV and press coverage across the Middle East.

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.

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