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Newsom vetoes bill to provide rehiring protections for workers laid off amid COVID-19 pandemic October 1, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 3216 on Wednesday, which would have provided sweeping new labor protections for workers laid off during the pandemic by requiring hotel, airport and janitorial employers to rehire based on seniority.

Melody Gutierrez

Police in L.A. and across California disproportionately cite Black people for minor infractions, study finds October 1, 2020

Police in Los Angeles and other major cities across California issue citations to Black residents for minor infractions at far higher rates than white residents, according to a new study.

Kevin Rector

Swarm of small earthquakes strikes Salton Sea area October 1, 2020

The biggest of the temblors measured 4.4 magnitude and struck about 4:30 p.m. near the town of Westmoreland.

L.A. Unified's high-stakes bet that untested start-up can run its coronavirus testing program October 1, 2020

The success of L.A. Unified's massive testing program depends on SummerBio, a company just started by a former business associate of Supt. Austin Beutner. The deal came outside the district's normal contracting process, under Beutner's emergency powers.

Howard Blume

How to help young children get the most out of online school September 30, 2020

Experts say many students in kindergarten through third grade will struggle with online school. Here are some ideas to help make virtual learning work as well as you can.

Ada Tseng

Newsom signs law mandating more diversity in California corporate boardrooms September 30, 2020

Many California firms will have to increase the diversity of their boards of directors under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Patrick McGreevy

L.A. will be ticketing on street-sweeping days again starting Oct. 15 September 30, 2020

L.A. is set to resume parking enforcement on street sweeping days and other enforcement actions after a city report cited complaints about trash piling up on roadways and a drop in revenue.

Dakota Smith

U.S. appeals court blocks Trump from shutting down the census count early September 30, 2020

A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals refuses to lift an injunction barring President Trump from shutting down the census count early.

Maura Dolan

California task force will consider paying reparations for slavery September 30, 2020

In a year of national protests against racial injustice, state lawmakers approved Assembly Bill 3121 to force the state to begin to confront its racist history and systemic disparities that persist today.

Taryn Luna

L.A. County allowing shopping malls, nail salons and playgrounds to reopen September 30, 2020

Malls and nail salons in L.A. County can resume indoor operations with restrictions. Outdoor playgrounds also can reopen

Colleen Shalby

Second child dies after motorist hits 2 boys in Westlake Village September 30, 2020

Authorities have arrested a woman in connection with the fatal crash.

Faith E. Pinho

In latest clash with NRA, Newsom signs bill to help police trace guns September 30, 2020

New pistols introduced in California will have to include technology that micro-stamps bullets with identifying characters to help law enforcement better trace firearms.

Patrick McGreevy

COVID-19 outbreak spreads at Cal State Long Beach, with 17 more students infected September 30, 2020

An additional 17 students have been infected with the coronavirus. School officials said the additional cases were linked to off-campus gatherings.

Faith E. Pinho

Deadly violence in L.A. up 15% so far this year, mirroring national trends September 30, 2020

But L.A. isn't alone. Many big cities see rise in killings, likely exacerbated in part by the coronavirus crisis and economic hardship, study finds.

Richard Winton

Fourth death confirmed as fires continue to torch Northern California September 30, 2020

The Zogg fire has burned nearly 52,000 acres and claimed a fourth victim, while the Glass fire has charred 48,440 acres in Northern California.

Luke Money, Joseph Serna

Man charged in shooting attack on two L.A. County deputies in Compton September 30, 2020

Attempted murder charges have been filed against Deonte Lee Murray, 36, in the attack at the Compton Metro station earlier this month.

Alene Tchekmedyian, Hayley Smith, Richard Winton

San Francisco reopens indoor dining with coronavirus restrictions September 30, 2020

The city will also allow worship services to resume inside in limited capacity and may reopen indoor movie theaters with restrictions next week.

Maura Dolan

L.A.'s poorest patients endure long delays to see medical specialists. Some die waiting September 30, 2020

Thousands of patients in L.A. County's public hospital system face long, sometimes deadly waits to see specialists, a Times investigation has found. The system serves primarily the region's poorest and most vulnerable residents.

Jack Dolan, Brittny Mejia

How we reported the story: Deadly delays in L.A. County's public hospital system September 30, 2020

The Times' investigation finding long, sometimes deadly waits to see specialists in L.A. County's Department of Health Services started with a phone call from a doctor in 2018.

Brittny Mejia, Jack Dolan

Fires again ravage a California wine industry already reeling. 'It's very heartbreaking' September 30, 2020

California's wineries in Napa and Sonoma are being hammered on multiple fronts. Vintners are growing weary.

Sarah Parvini, Hayley Smith

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Technical glitch halts trading on Japan's exchanges October 1, 2020

Stock markets in Tokyo and other cities suffered suspended trading on Thursday.

Families of 12 Hong Kong activists captured at sea by China look for answers October 1, 2020

The families of 12 activists captured by China in August demand their swift return.

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict: Russia offers to host Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks October 1, 2020

The offer comes as Azerbaijan vows to fight for full control of the disputed Armenian-majority area.

Trump now tells far right to 'stand down' amid white supremacy row October 1, 2020

He denies knowing the Proud Boys group, after earlier failing to condemn it in an election debate.

Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China October 1, 2020

As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

Nigeria turns 60: Can Africa's most populous nation remain united? October 1, 2020

Nigeria's greatest challenge on its 60th anniversary remains its diversity, writes Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani.

Coronavirus: How Italy has fought back from virus disaster September 30, 2020

Italy was the first country in Europe to be overwhelmed by the virus but is so far keeping it in check.

US Election: Whoever becomes the next president, social media is changing September 30, 2020

Both Trump and Biden want to take away the US law that protects platforms from being liable for what their users post.

Onions, ironing and 'sex appeal': Who is Tony Abbott? September 30, 2020

The gaffe-prone former prime minister is a polarising figure in Australia.

Nxivm: Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman jailed in 'sex cult' case September 30, 2020

Seagram heiress Clare Bronfman has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison.

US election 2020: Debate pulled in 65 million TV viewers September 30, 2020

Once online streaming figures are counted, the audience could have been tens of millions higher.

Madrid coronavirus: Spain orders lockdown amid rise in cases September 30, 2020

The central government imposes restrictions in the capital region as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.

LA police 'ambush': Deonte Lee Murray charged with attempted murder September 30, 2020

Deonte Lee Murray is accused of shooting two officers in their car, an attack that was caught on video.

'I don't know who the Proud Boys are' - Trump September 30, 2020

The US president calls on the far-right group to "stand down" - a day after telling them to "stand by".

Pope rejects US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meeting September 30, 2020

The Vatican suggests the US is trying to exploit the Pope ahead of November's US election.

Activists on trial over attempt to steal African staff September 30, 2020

The leader of the group said they had come to claim Africa's stolen property from a Paris museum.

Presidential debate: How the US news networks reacted September 30, 2020

There's been a range of opinions on the major US cable news channels after Trump and Biden's first clash.

Extinction crisis: World leaders say it is time to act September 30, 2020

As world leaders line up to address the UN biodiversity summit, experts say our future is at stake.

Sonic boom heard across Paris September 30, 2020

People in the French capital are interrupted by a loud bang as a plane travels at supersonic speed.

Quino, creator of Mafalda comic character, dies aged 88 September 30, 2020

Cartoonist Joaquín Salvador Lavado, better known as Quino, has died in his native Argentina.