State of the City 2021

Search for missing L.A. woman leads to Castaic landfill November 30, 2021

Heidi Planck, 39, was last seen Oct. 17. Police said forensic evidence has led them to believe she is dead.

Hayley Smith, Gregory Yee

Attorney agrees to plead guilty to bribery in kickback scheme tied to DWP billing case November 30, 2021

Paul Paradis, an attorney who was hired by City Atty. Mike Feuer's office, has agreed to plead guilty to one count of bribery in a case growing out of the LADWP's 2013 billing scandal.

Dakota Smith, Julia Wick

Body found in pond near La Sierra University in Riverside November 30, 2021

Riverside police were investigating the discovery of a body near the entrance to La Sierra University on Monday morning.

Christian Martinez

Facing Omicron threat, CDC says all adults should get COVID-19 booster vaccine November 30, 2021

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday strengthened its recommendations on who should get boosters.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

In L.A. County, low-income areas have been less likely to get COVID-19 boosters November 29, 2021

The percentage of vaccinated L.A. County residents who have gotten COVID-19 booster shots is much lower in poorer neighborhoods, health data show.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

1 dead, 2 rescued after 100,000-pound oak tree smashes into Encino home November 29, 2021

A 64-year-old Encino man was killed Sunday night after a massive oak tree crashed atop a home. Two women and a dog were rescued without injury.

Lila Seidman

Enforcement begins today for L.A.'s COVID-19 vaccine requirements November 29, 2021

Proof of vaccination is now required at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms and scores of other businesses.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

How big a threat is the Omicron variant of coronavirus? Here's what we know November 29, 2021

The recent discovery of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus has upended the outlook for a pandemic that was expected to get worse over the winter.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Father arrested after 4 children, mother-in-law shot to death in Lancaster home November 29, 2021

A 29-year-old man was arrested Monday morning in connection with the slayings, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Nathan Solis, Hayley Smith

To protest COVID mandates, this California town declared itself a 'constitutional republic' November 29, 2021

The Northern California town of Oroville this month declared itself a "constitutional republic" because of COVID-19. Residents have mixed feelings.

Hailey Branson-Potts

How the theft of 44 firearms from an L.A. gun store exploded into an LAPD scandal November 29, 2021

According to an investigation by The Times, the theft of 44 guns from an L.A. gun store has spurred a cascade of allegations against LAPD officers and a roiling department scandal.

Kevin Rector, Richard Winton

Failures of California's first plan to stop offshore oil drilling cast shadow over new efforts November 29, 2021

The failure of California's 'Rigs to Reefs' program is a cautionary tale to those who seeking a drilling ban after the recent Orange County oil spill.

Phil Willon

Photos: Christmas returns to Hollywood November 29, 2021

The Hollywood Christmas Parade returned for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing marching bands, floats, balloons and celebrities including Danny Trejo and Tom Arnold to a 3.2-mile route in Hollywood.

Brian van der Brug

Omicron variant spreads globally, sparking fears of winter COVID-19 surge November 29, 2021

Officials warn of new winter COVID-19 wave with new 'highly transmissible' variant.

Connor Sheets, Diana Marcum

Four suspects identified in Home Depot smash-and-grab robbery November 29, 2021

Authorities have identified four suspects — including two teenagers — in a smash-and-grab robbery at a Home Depot in Lakewood on Friday.

Laura Newberry

Beverly Hills police investigating antisemitic fliers left at residents' homes November 28, 2021

The flier included "propaganda style hate speech related to the COVID pandemic and the Jewish people," police said.

Connor Sheets

How can you protect yourself amid Omicron variant alarms? Here's what we know November 28, 2021

How you can protect yourself amid Omicron variant alarms: Here's what we know.

Alex Wigglesworth, Rong-Gong Lin II

Facing new Omicron variant, L.A. County urges mask wearing, testing, vaccinations November 28, 2021

L.A. County health officials are urging the public to wear masks in indoor public settings and at outdoor "mega events" and be vaccinated.

Alex Wigglesworth, Rong-Gong Lin II, Sarah Parvini

San Diego Comic-Con is back, and the heroes are masked November 28, 2021

All donned face masks and red wristbands after proving they had either been vaccinated against or had recently tested negative for the greatest villain of all: COVID-19.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Can former Scientologists take the church to court? Or are religious tribunals the only recourse? November 28, 2021

Danny Masterson's case has refocused attention on religious arbitration, in which disputes are settled outside of courts, with little or no public scrutiny.

Maura Dolan

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Today’s Global Headlines

Westpac: Australia bank pays out over charging dead people November 30, 2021

Australia's second largest bank Westpac has agreed to pay $81m in penalties and compensate customers.

Jack Dorsey: What's next for Twitter's co-founder? November 30, 2021

The last time the tech visionary left Twitter, he set up another company now worth $100bn.

Capitol riot: Michael Jackson imitator clashes with judge in court November 30, 2021

Investigators say the man wore a "Bad" world tour jacket to the riot and brought a homemade shield.

Biden says Omicron lockdowns not needed 'for now' November 30, 2021

The president says a new US lockdown can be avoided "if people are vaccinated and wear their masks".

Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship November 30, 2021

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name.

Jussie Smollett: Actor hatched 'secret plan' for hate hoax November 30, 2021

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies.

Yemen: The children haunted by 'ghosts' of war November 30, 2021

BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen meets terrified families running from civil war in Yemen.

Why France is declaring Josephine Baker a national hero November 30, 2021

Josephine Baker is the first black woman to be remembered in the resting place of France’s national heroes.

Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe November 29, 2021

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

Ghislaine Maxwell accused of preying on young girls for Epstein to abuse November 29, 2021

Prosecutors say Ghislaine Maxwell was "essential" to Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, as her trial opens.

Video appears to show UK F-35 fighter crash after take-off November 29, 2021

Dramatic footage of what appears to be a jet crashing off the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth was posted on Twitter.

Mark Esper: Former Pentagon chief sues Pentagon over book release November 29, 2021

Trump's fired defence secretary opposes the Defense Department's redactions to his new memoir.

The Simpsons: Tiananmen episode not found in Hong Kong November 29, 2021

The episode includes jokes about China's censorship of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

China surveillance of journalists to use 'traffic-light' system November 29, 2021

Documents detail how one province is making a facial-recognition system to spot "people of concern".

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison November 29, 2021

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground.

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day November 29, 2021

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president.

Omicron: Is India ready for a third wave? November 29, 2021

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system.

Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions November 29, 2021

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals.

Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile November 29, 2021

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile.

Gay and Muslim: Family wanted to 'make me better' November 29, 2021

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family.

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