Earthquake: 3.6 quake recorded near Porterville, Calif. February 28, 2021
A magnitude-3.6 earthquake was reported at 5:46 a.m. Sunday 63 miles from Porterville, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Quakebot
Column: Why not use pandemic-emptied buildings as homeless shelters? One woman is trying February 28, 2021
In a post-pandemic world, will L.A. be a city of empty buildings and homeless people sleeping on the ground outside of them? Not if Rose Rios has a say.
Erika D. Smith
Energy company to breed endangered California condors to replace birds killed by turbine blades February 28, 2021
After being rescued from the brink of extinction, endangered California condors now face the threat of being killed by wind turbines.
Louis Sahagún
Families of prisoners hospitalized with COVID-19 say they're not notified until too late February 28, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged California prisons, some families say that officials have failed to inform them when their loved ones have been hospitalized.
Leila Miller
Newsom expected to value death penalty opposition in a new California attorney general February 28, 2021
With Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra up for a Cabinet post, activists have recommended, among others, a district attorney who has stopped seeking the death penalty in murder cases.
Patrick McGreevy, Phil Willon
These parts of L.A. barely felt the winter coronavirus surge. Here is why they were spared February 28, 2021
Much of Los Angeles saw weekly case rates soar by 450% during the surge, but some communities fared far better.
Matt Stiles, Hayley Smith
Backlash in Fresno as evangelical church tries to buy Tower Theatre, a bohemian landmark February 28, 2021
A battle over the Art Deco theater has brought chasms to the fore over LGBTQ rights, religion, arts, the pandemic and more.
Diana Marcum
Earthquake: Magnitude 3.8 quake recorded near King City, Calif. February 28, 2021
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported at 12:45 a.m. Sunday 28 miles from King City, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Quakebot
Victims rights advocates launch recall effort against newly elected L.A. Dist. Atty. George Gascón February 28, 2021
A group opposed to Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón plans to file a notice of intent to begin the recall process in March.
Ben Poston
Small crowd protests outside Dodger Stadium vaccination site February 27, 2021
The protest started around noon and drew 20 to 30 people, said LAPD Officer Sean Murray. No arrests had been reported by 2 p.m., nor were vaccination efforts interrupted, he said.
Alex Wigglesworth
Lady Gaga's dogs recovered, but mystery only deepens about the violent theft February 27, 2021
The mystery over Lady Gaga's stolen French bulldogs and attack on her dog walker deepened even after the dogs were safely recovered.
Richard Winton, Kevin Rector, Matthew Ormseth
Reopening high schools gets ugly, divisive in Bay Area district where rich and poor mix February 27, 2021
In San Mateo County, a high school reopening plan is emotionally fraught, revealing deep divides between parents, teachers and rich and poor areas.
Susanne Rust
More Santa Ana winds in Southern California are on the way February 27, 2021
Parts of Southern California are bracing for another round of potentially damaging Santa Ana winds that could take out trees and power lines and elevate the risk of fire.
Alex Wigglesworth
Two men become first skiers to descend Yosemite's Half Dome February 27, 2021
Jason Torlano and Zach Milligan completed the descent by carving their way in crusty snow and using ropes to rappel several sections of bare rock.
Associated Press
'More people are going to die': Immigrant detainees wonder when they'll get vaccinated February 27, 2021
Immigrants in California detention centers worry and wonder when they'll get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Andrea Castillo
New fears of next coronavirus wave as case declines slow and variants grow February 27, 2021
Federal officials are expressing worry that the decline in daily new coronavirus cases nationwide is starting to flatten and warned states against relaxing COVID-19 restrictions.
Rong-Gong Lin II
Vanessa Bryant wants to make public names of deputies accused of sharing Kobe crash photos February 27, 2021
Vanessa Bryant wants to make public the names of L.A. County deputies accused of sharing Kobe crash photos, which the county seeks to keep under seal.
Richard Winton
Lopez: On Wednesday, his leg was amputated. On Thursday he was back at work with the homeless February 27, 2021
Union Rescue Mission director Andy Bales is indefatigable, despite major health challenges.
Steve Lopez
Rural California county says Newsom-backed coronavirus testing clinic is a 'boondoggle' February 27, 2021
Lassen County officials say they were handling coronavirus testing just fine until the state got involved. Workers with the company hired by the state were coughing on-site and too few tests were performed, the county says.
Hailey Branson-Potts
How SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will be used to vaccinate LAUSD teachers February 27, 2021
The $5-billion SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as a vaccination site for L.A. Unified School District teachers and staff starting on Monday.
Sam Farmer, Gary Klein

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New York Governor Cuomo faces fresh claims of sexual harassment February 28, 2021
New York's governor denies wrongdoing and orders an external inquiry after claims by a second ex-aide.
Myanmar coup: Deadliest day of protests as police open fire February 28, 2021
At least 18 people are killed as police try to disperse huge anti-coup rallies in several cities.
CPAC: Trump to return to political stage at conservative conference February 28, 2021
The former US president will address the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Florida.
Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine: FDA approves single-shot jab February 28, 2021
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, made by Belgian firm Janssen, is the third jab authorised in the US.
Doctor joins Zoom court hearing while operating on patient February 28, 2021
Medical officials in California say they will investigate surgeon Scott Green.
Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Blinken says US concerned about atrocities February 28, 2021
Human rights violations have taken place in Tigray region, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Hong Kong charges 47 activists in largest use yet of new security law February 28, 2021
The pro-democracy figures are accused of "subversion" under the controversial security legislation.
Dominican Republic announces plans for Haiti border fence February 28, 2021
The 380km barrier will curb the flow of illegal migrants, drugs and stolen vehicles, the president says.
Has China lifted 100 million people out of poverty? February 28, 2021
President Xi says China has achieved his poverty reduction pledge - but has it?
Maids in Lebanon: 'My employer treats me like a slave' February 28, 2021
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The Florida coffee shop where Trump is king February 28, 2021
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Covid vaccine: Germany urged to back AstraZeneca jab for over-65s February 28, 2021
A senior German immunologist tells the BBC that his country should reverse its decision on the jab.
Cryptocurrencies: Why Nigeria is a global leader in Bitcoin trade February 28, 2021
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Covid: How this Indian firm is vaccinating the world February 28, 2021
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El Salvador polls: More power for President Nayib Bukele? February 28, 2021
While the election is for the legislative assembly, it is seen as a key test for President Bukele.
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