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Prop. 16: Everything you need to know about affirmative action measure October 31, 2020

Prop. 16: Everything you need to know

Phil Willon

Jackie Lacey vs. George Gascón: All you need to know about L.A County district attorney's race October 31, 2020

Jackie Lacey vs. George Gascón: Here's everything you need to know about the L.A County district attorney's race.

James Queally

Column: The pandemic and the economy top voter concerns, but there's a bigger issue October 31, 2020

"We have done an incredible job environmentally" says Trump, is a bit like Genghis Khan saying, "We've done really good work in Eurasia."

Steve Lopez

With push for progressive D.A.s, elected prosecutors feel the pressure of a changing profession October 31, 2020

A push to back progressive district attorney candidates across the U.S. is forcing some law-and-order incumbents to embrace criminal justice reform

Anita Chabria, James Queally

Halloween a do-or-die moment in California fight against fall COVID-19 wave October 31, 2020

Halloween is shaping up to be a do-or-die moment for California, which is fight to avoid a fall surge in cornavirus.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

A Cal State professor published eugenics-linked papers. Now come calls for a reckoning October 31, 2020

A professor has been accused by faculty members of publishing articles with racist content. The university said the work is antithetical to the university's values, while defending free speech.

Nina Agrawal

'I definitely feel like a minority': Beverly Hills is an unlikely outpost for Trump supporters October 31, 2020

For Trump supporters feeling alienated from family and friends, the Beverly Hills rallies are a chance to commune with like-minded people amid a festive atmosphere.

Lila Seidman

These two Californians think they're close to changing the electoral college October 31, 2020

The California-based effort has led to 15 states agreeing to award their electoral college votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote, but it won't take effect until more states sign on.

John Myers

Will the pandemic turn our favorite old-time L.A. shops and restaurants into memories, or can we do more together to save them? October 31, 2020

Can seeing old L.A. restaurants and shops up close stir us to fight to help them survive COVID-19? Kieran Wright is creating miniature versions of some of our favorites

Nita Lelyveld

Nearly 100 firefighters battle blaze that engulfs downtown L.A. building October 31, 2020

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel have turned their efforts from offensive to defensive in battling a one-story blaze in downtown Los Angeles on Friday.

Andrew J. Campa

Body camera video shows Fred Williams jumping a fence, holding a gun when he was shot by deputy October 31, 2020

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officials on Friday released footage of the first deputy shooting captured on newly rolled out body-worn cameras. Fred Williams III was killed this month during a foot chase in Willowbrook.

Alene Tchekmedyian

PG&E should be fined $166 million for botched power shut-offs, watchdog agency says October 31, 2020

The company failed to notify tens of thousands of customers that blackouts were imminent.

Sammy Roth

Sheriff's investigators seek information on shooting death of man in South L.A. October 31, 2020

A homicide investigation is underway in South Los Angeles after an unidentified man was shot to death Friday afternoon at the 3700 block of Slauson Avenue.

Andrew J. Campa

California unemployment agency director to retire after months of delayed jobless benefits October 31, 2020

The resignation of Sharon Hilliard comes nearly three months after state lawmakers sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom requesting changes at the Employment Development Department.

Patrick McGreevy

Nayeri gets life without parole in kidnap-mutilation case. Victim decries 'sick act' October 30, 2020

Hossein Nayeri was sentenced to life without parole for his role in the 2012 kidnapping and mutilation of a medical marijuana dealer. "What kind of human being does such a thing?" the victim says.

Christopher Goffard

City of Ventura moves forward with polystyrene regulation October 30, 2020

Better known as Styrofoam, the material is commonly used for takeout and would be banned from local restaurants and other businesses.

Hayley Smith

Amid coronavirus uptick, San Francisco pauses further reopenings October 30, 2020

Indoor restaurants, places of worship, movie theaters and museums will remain at 25% capacity, and indoor pools, bowling alleys and locker rooms at fitness centers will remain closed.

Maura Dolan

CSUSB investigating university officer who allegedly pulled a gun on another officer October 30, 2020

Cal State San Bernardino is investigating an incident involving two university police officers — one of whom drew a gun and allegedly aimed it at the other.

Colleen Shalby

Officers use chemical agents to break up brawl at Folsom State Prison October 30, 2020

About 20 inmates were involved in the brawl, authorities said. Five were taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Faith E. Pinho

Stuck between allies in tech and labor, Newsom won't weigh in on Uber-backed Prop. 22 October 30, 2020

Newsom's reluctance to take a position has sidelined him in one of the biggest debates about the future of work in California.

Taryn Luna

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Kendall and Kylie Jenner Win Halloween After Recreating Their Childhood Costumes
October 31, 2020
When it comes to Halloween, the Kardashian-Jenners always show up and show out. This year, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner decided to take a walk down memory lane with their nostalgic…
Heidi Klum Creates a Horror Movie and Proves Once Again She's the Queen of Halloween
October 31, 2020
Heidi Klum's Halloween may look different this year, but that doesn't mean the model isn't celebrating the spooky holiday in a huge way. This year, in lieu of Heidi's…
Sean Connery Dead at 90: Look Back at the James Bond Star's Most Famous Movie Roles
October 31, 2020
His name was Connery, Sean Connery. The Scottish actor, Oscar winner and movie icon has died at age 90, his family announced on Saturday, Oct. 31. Connery was best known for…
Lil Nas X's Nicki Minaj Halloween Costume Will Make You Feel That "Super Bass"
October 31, 2020
Forget about that "Old Town Road," because Lil Nas X is bumping to a new beat. It's no secret the 21-year-old star is known for his incredible sense of fashion. From turning…
Sean Connery Dead at 90: Daniel Craig, Hugh Jackman and More Honor the Legendary Actor
October 31, 2020
Hollywood stars are honoring a silver screen icon. On Saturday, Oct. 31, news broke that Sean Connery had died at age 90 in the Bahamas, where he had been living for the past few years….
YouTuber Tati Westbrook Is Accused of Fraud in Lawsuit Filed By Her Business Partner
October 31, 2020
Tati Westbrook can't seem to escape the drama. According to court documents obtained by E! News, the YouTube star and her husband, James Westbrook, are being sued by former business…
Sean Connery Dead at Age 90
October 31, 2020
Hollywood has lost a legend. Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery, the first of seven actors to play James Bond in a movie, has died at age 90. He passed away in the…
Tyler Cameron Says Matt James "Dodged a Bullet" by Not Competing on Clare's Bachelorette Season
October 31, 2020
Everyone has an opinion about Clare Crawley's season of The Bachelorette–and Bachelor Nation insiders are no exception. Three weeks into season 16, it's apparent that Clare is…
This Weekend's Best Sales: Michaels, Casper, Fenty Beauty & More
October 31, 2020
We love these products, and we hope you do too. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!….
Could There Be a Halloweentown Reboot? Phillip Van Dyke Tells All
October 31, 2020
Being normal is vastly overrated. Then again, for Halloweentown star Phillip Van Dyke, who played the goblin Luke in the first two films, normal is exactly what he wanted to be. In an…

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Coronavirus: Hungary and Poland see record cases October 31, 2020

Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave.

Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90 October 31, 2020

He was the first to bring James Bond to the big screen and played the role seven times.

Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott October 31, 2020

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal.

Typhoon Goni: Philippines braced for year's most powerful storm October 31, 2020

Torrential rain and 215kph winds are expected to hit the main island of Luzon on Sunday.

Niger: American hostage rescued by US special forces October 31, 2020

Philip Walton, an American citizen, was abducted from a village in Niger by armed men on Monday.

Oregon voters to decide on decriminalising hard drugs in US first October 31, 2020

A ballot measure calls for possession of small amounts of drugs like heroin to be decriminalised.

Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble October 31, 2020

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake.

ICYMI: Big wave surfing to socially-distanced theatre October 31, 2020

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.

Obituary: Sir Sean Connery October 31, 2020

Sir Sean Connery left school at 13 and delivered milk, polished coffins and laid bricks.

The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest October 31, 2020

More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada.

Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote October 31, 2020

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent.

US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden? October 31, 2020

An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.

Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for rethink October 31, 2020

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical.

Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers October 31, 2020

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual.

How social media is preparing for US election chaos October 31, 2020

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day.

US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win October 31, 2020

Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected.

US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week October 31, 2020

The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims.

The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job October 31, 2020

The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult.

Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island October 31, 2020

Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will.

Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too? October 31, 2020

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution?