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Van explosion in Montclair triggers FBI investigation June 14, 2021

The explosion of a minivan causes no injures but briefly knocks out power in the Montclair area.

Richard Winton

Personal watercraft explodes at boat launch, killing Moreno Valley man June 14, 2021

The 48-year-old was trying to start the vessel, which was still on a trailer at the launch ramp, when fuel or vapors inside the hull ignited, authorities said.

Priscella Vega

California will fully reopen Tuesday. What will change as the pandemic fades? June 14, 2021

As California reopens its economy, capacity limitations, mask requirements and social distancing will no longer be required in most venues.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Flats fire engulfs 2 homes near Palm Desert as firefighters battle blaze amid heat wave June 14, 2021

The Flats fire, which is 30% contained, is still threatening Riverside County mountain communities, including Pinyon Crest.

Lila Seidman

What could go wrong as California reopens: Variants, vaccine skepticism, inequities June 14, 2021

Although health experts see reason for confidence as California ends many COVID restrictions, here are some dangerous health scenarios they'll be watching out for.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Blistering heat bearing down, with triple-digit temperatures that threaten L.A. area June 14, 2021

An excessive heat warning was issued for 10 a.m. Tuesday through 9 p.m. Friday in the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, not including the Santa Monica range.

Faith E. Pinho, Lila Seidman

Former DOJ official is new head of pro bono law firm Public Counsel June 14, 2021

Mónica Ramírez Almadani will serve as president and chief executive of Public Counsel, a pro bono law firm that provides free and low-cost legal services to thousands of people a year.

Matthew Ormseth

California poised to drop mask rules for vaccinated workers and end distancing at workplaces June 14, 2021

California poised to drop mask rules for vaccinated workers and distancing rules for everyone at workplaces.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

The ruling overturning California's assault weapon ban was nutty. But it may be on solid legal ground June 14, 2021

Judge Roger Benitez's opinion, although it began with a nutty comparison of a Swiss Army knife to an AR-15, may be on solid ground concerning a basic point, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Column One: To return to a post-COVID normal, we must learn to trust one another again June 14, 2021

California is set for a full reopening on June 15, but experts say a full recovery is dependent on trust.

Deborah Netburn

Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine to launch what could be 'the coolest high school in America' June 14, 2021

The new magnet high school will be based at Audubon Middle School. The campus in Leimert Park has experienced a sharp enrollment decline, as have nearby high schools.

Howard Blume

Op-Ed: Reopening a city that still throbs with loss June 14, 2021

I fear the complacency that June 15 will bring in Los Angeles, the false certainty that we have 'beaten' the coronavirus.

Sunita Puri

Op-Ed: Tap the state's future surpluses to give everyone a share in California's wealth June 14, 2021

Call it universal basic capital: Every Californian gets an ownership share in the wealth created here.

Bob Hertzberg, Eric Schmidt and Evan Spiegel

Long Beach police arrest alleged drunk driver in the death of a pedestrian in a wheelchair June 14, 2021

A 26-year-old Long Beach man was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter in the death of a pedestrian in a wheelchair.

Doug Smith

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake hits near Healdsburg June 14, 2021

The temblor Sunday evening was 20 miles from Santa Rosa.

Quakebot

Wildfire forces evacuations in the mountains south of Palm Desert June 13, 2021

A wildfire has burned 400 acres in the Santa Rosa Mountains and is 10% contained. Evacuations have been ordered in Pinyon Crest.

Doug Smith

With a major heat wave expected across the L.A. region, 'summer has definitely arrived' June 13, 2021

A heat wave with record-high temperatures is expected to sweep the Los Angeles area this week, with the highest temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Kevin Rector

Los Angeles Archdiocese to drop mask, social distancing requirements for vaccinated parishioners June 13, 2021

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles issued new instructions to reopen for indoor Mass starting next weekend and for most followers to return to the pews.

Andrew J. Campa

Column: A dying girl, a fateful blessing and the lessons of California's tragic origin myth June 13, 2021

The La Cristianita saga is barely remembered — even by its putative caretakers at Camp Pendleton.

Gustavo Arellano

'Bordertown' to 'Bordertown,' this Mexican writer's journey through Hollywood June 13, 2021

My last chance at Hollywood fame was going to live or die on Olvera Street. But overcoming the tropes wasn't going to be easy.

Gustavo Arellano

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US model Chrissy Teigen apologises for online 'trolling' June 14, 2021

It comes a month after Teigen apologised to TV personality Courtney Stodden for online bullying.

Nato warns of military challenge posed by China June 14, 2021

A summit of alliance leaders in Brussels describes China's behaviour as a "systemic challenge".

China Taishan plant: 'Performance issue' reported at nuclear facility June 14, 2021

Plant owners say there was no leak at the Taishan facility - but gases were released on purpose.

Reality Winner: US ex-NSA contractor and leaker released from prison June 14, 2021

Reality Winner leaked a classified report on Russian hacking to the media and was jailed in 2018.

Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event June 14, 2021

Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing.

Car unexpectedly disappears into disused well in Mumbai June 14, 2021

The moment a car fell through a layer of concrete into a disused well in Mumbai was caught on camera.

Yemen: Dozens of migrants feared dead after boat sinks June 14, 2021

Yemeni fishermen have reportedly recovered 25 bodies, but the fate of dozens more remains unknown.

Canada truck-attack suspect charged with terrorism June 14, 2021

Police allege the attack that killed four members of a Muslim family in Ontario was "premeditated".

World War II: Hideki Tojo's ashes scattered by US, documents reveal June 14, 2021

Newly uncovered documents reveal US dropped Hideki Tojo's remains into the Pacific Ocean.

Johnny & Jugnu: Fast food staff arrested for not giving police free burgers June 14, 2021

All 19 workers at a Johnny & Jugnu fast food restaurant in Lahore were detained for hours.

Wrong seat: Netanyahu sits in PM's chair after loss June 14, 2021

After a vote installing a new government, Benjamin Netanyahu sat back down, but in a seat that was no longer his.

China denounces G7 after statement on Xinjiang and Hong Kong June 14, 2021

The country's embassy in the UK hits out after a statement criticised Beijing over a range of issues.

'We hope it's the beginning of a new Israel' June 14, 2021

Many Israelis celebrate as a new coalition government ends 12 years of Benjamin Netanyahu.

What Putin really wants from Biden June 14, 2021

The Geneva summit on 16 June between the Russian and US presidents will not be a friendly encounter.

Allied Democratic Forces: The Ugandan rebels working with IS in DR Congo June 13, 2021

The activity of the Allied Democratic Forces has recently taken on a more global jihadist dimension.

India coronavirus: ‘My little girls don’t know their mum died of Covid’ June 13, 2021

One man's ordeal in India as the second wave of coronavirus devastates his family.

Tech firms use remote monitoring to help honey bees June 13, 2021

From Ireland to Israel, companies are coming to the aid of the environmentally critical insect.

Ethiopian migrants face robbery, extortion and starvation June 13, 2021

Every year thousands of migrants risk it all on the perilous journey from Ethiopia to Saudi Arabia.

The buzzwords reflecting the frustration of China's young generation June 13, 2021

Millions in China are expressing their desire to break free of a standard definition of success.

Naftali Bennett: 'We will heal the rift' June 13, 2021

New Israeli Prime Minister, Naftali Bennett, addresses the Knesset at his first cabinet meeting.