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Beutner presses for L.A. schools to become COVID-19 vaccine centers January 18, 2021

L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner pushes for schools to become vaccine centers, which also would become part of his plan to open campuses safely.

Howard Blume

Column: What Netflix's 'Cobra Kai' teaches us about how to deal with Trump January 18, 2021

A show about teenage karate warriors, "Cobra Kai" offers insights on repentance, redemption, forgiveness and unity in the face of existential evil.

Gustavo Arellano

Fight against COVID-19 hits wall of defiance, suspicion in rural California: 'The excuses just go on' January 18, 2021

In rural Northern California, small public health departments battle COVID-19 in a region where skepticism of the virus runs deep.

Hailey Branson-Potts

California warns against using a batch of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines after allergic reactions January 18, 2021

California's top epidemiologist told healthcare providers on Sunday to stop using a batch of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine after a "higher than usual" number of people had apparent allergic reactions at a San Diego vaccination clinic.

Laura J. Nelson

This L.A. project shows that homeless housing can be done quickly and cheaply January 18, 2021

When L.A. County nixed a plan to build a new jail, Supervisor Hilda Solis saw an opportunity to use the land for homeless housing. In under five months, the unused parking lot has been transformed into 232 units of permanent and interim housing at $200,000 per unit, a record for speed and cost.

Doug Smith

Stanford students aim to be youngest to conquer nearly 8,000-mile Triple Crown of hikes January 18, 2021

Sammy Potter and Jackson Parell set out New Year's Day to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. They plan to also traverse the Continental Divide and the Pacific Rim.

Faith E. Pinho

Column: Voting against Trump's impeachment could come back to haunt these California Republicans January 18, 2021

All but one of California's Republican members of Congress voted against President Trump's impeachment.

George Skelton

One killed, two injured in Malibu house fire January 18, 2021

One person was killed and two seriously injured in a two-alarm fire in Malibu that started at a home and spread into nearby brush, Los Angeles County fire officials said.

Laura J. Nelson

Another new coronavirus variant found across California, including L.A. County January 18, 2021

As the number of coronavirus infections in California approaches 3 million, health officials said Sunday that a new strain — different from a highly contagious variant first identified in the U.K. — is popping up across the state.

Laura J. Nelson

Why some older people are getting the vaccine in Southern California but others are striking out January 17, 2021

Many Californians 65 and older faced frustration and confusion as they tried to get the coronavirus vaccine after the state announced it was opening up vaccinations to older people.

Alex Wigglesworth, Colleen Shalby

Phil Spector, music producer convicted of murder, dies at 81 after contracting COVID-19 January 17, 2021

Phil Spector was hospitalized after he became ill with COVID-19, said a source familiar with his medical condition.

Richard Cromelin, Alex Wigglesworth, Richard Winton

O.C. congressman received vaccine dose, but tests positive for virus January 17, 2021

U.S. Rep. Lou Correa says he's tested positive for the virus. He received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Dec. 19.

Alex Wigglesworth

Column: Desert off-road festival to go ahead despite violating state guidelines January 17, 2021

Local, state and federal authorities will assist in putting on the King of the Hammers event later this month, despite pandemic restrictions on travel and crowds.

Julia Wick

On social media, amateur digital sleuths try to help track violent Capitol rioters January 17, 2021

Amateur detectives working to identify violent rioters that stormed the U.S. Capitol don't want the process to turn into an online witch hunt.

Sarah Parvini, Melissa Gomez

National Guard Humvee is stolen in Bell January 17, 2021

Thieves make off with a California National Guard Humvee, and the FBI sends out the alert.

Howard Blume

Earthquake: Magnitude 4.2 quake strikes near Prunedale, Calif. January 17, 2021

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was reported at 8:01 p.m. Saturday less than a mile from Prunedale, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

LAPD chief calls out deadly crime surge January 17, 2021

The first two weeks of 2021 saw 59 shooting victims in South L.A. compared with seven last year, Chief Michel Moore says.

Howard Blume

Strong, potentially damaging winds possible for L.A. region early next week, forecasters say January 17, 2021

Gusts of 80 to 90 mph or higher are possible in some locations

Paul Duginski

More contagious coronavirus strain detected in L.A. County as total cases top 1 million January 16, 2021

Los Angeles County surpassed 1 million coronavirus cases since recording its first infection nearly a year before.

Alex Wigglesworth

National Guard deployed around Sacramento in preparation for potential unrest January 16, 2021

Armed soldiers and armored Humvees were stationed around the California state Capitol, and at the federal courthouse and state Superior Court building.

Louis Sahagún

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