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Column: Sharks moving north, redwood growth slowing, mosquitoes biting — this is California's altered state September 19, 2020

We need to listen to nature's chorus about the alarming effects of climate change and act to reverse it, columnist Steve Lopez writes.

Steve Lopez

California was choked by wildfire smoke. How bad is it for our health? September 19, 2020

For weeks, millions of Californians were smothered by smoke from wildfires. Many worry about long-term health impacts.

Tony Barboza, Joseph Serna

L.A. suffered deadly heat, yet chairs sat empty at its cooling centers September 19, 2020

Fewer than 300 people used the six centers that were set up at Los Angeles city facilities over the blistering Labor Day holiday weekend.

Emily Alpert Reyes

This new citizen's view of America might help cut through the rancor and division September 19, 2020

Clemencia Morales from Guatemala just became a new U.S. citizen. She's been thanking America by making thousands of masks and big pots of food to give out for free

Nita Lelyveld

In D.A.'s race framed by reform, George Gascón's police career is under a microscope September 19, 2020

In his bid to become L.A. County's next district attorney, George Gascón has touted his record as a reformer. While many praise his history, questions are being raised about his handling of LAPD.

James Queally

Criticism of Sheriff's performance intensifies, but Villanueva insists he's not concerned September 19, 2020

Some of the people who hold the purse strings and oversee the Sheriff's Department want Sheriff Alex Villanueva out, but he and other elected sheriffs wield substantial power.

Leila Miller

'Tsunami' of hotel closures is coming, experts warn September 19, 2020

The Luxe Rodeo Drive is the first L.A.-area luxury hotel to go out of business because of the pandemic. An unusually high loan delinquency rate may mean more hotel closures are likely to follow.

Hugo Martín

Full coverage: Jackie Lacey and George Gascón face off in L.A. County district attorney race September 19, 2020

The November contest between Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey and former San Francisco Dist. Atty. George Gascón to oversee the nation's largest prosecutor's office has been framed as a test of appetites for criminal justice reform.

Governor again overrules parole board recommendation to free ex-Mexican Mafia member September 19, 2020

Rene Enriquez, a Mexican Mafia member who defected 18 years ago and helped law enforcement authorities incarcerate dozens of his onetime confederates, was denied parole for a fifth time.

Matthew Ormseth

Earthquake: 4.5 quake rattles Southern California; no major damage reported September 19, 2020

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake was reported Friday evening at 11:38 p.m. Pacific time in Rosemead, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Stephanie Chavez, Dakota Smith, Julia Wick

Want to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Show up to vote Nov. 3 September 19, 2020

Ginsburg showed me the power of working from a disadvantage — the more they underestimate you, the more satisfying the victory. Her 22-year battle against various cancers was an inspiration for someone who lost his mother just last year to ovarian cancer.

Gustavo Arellano

John Wasson, UCLA cosmo chemist who chased after meteorites, dies at 86 September 18, 2020

Helped create the UCLA Meteorite Gallery, the largest collection of space debris in the West

Steve Marble

California job growth is sluggish — and experts say it may get worse September 18, 2020

California gained 101,900 jobs in August, mostly due to the temporary hiring of federal census takers.

Margot Roosevelt

Attorney for actor Danny Masterson alleges rape charges are politically motivated September 18, 2020

Actor Danny Masterson is charged with raping three women at his home between 2001 and 2003. His lawyer claims the charges are politically motivated,

Alex Wigglesworth, James Queally

'We expect structure loss': Bobcat fire forces more evacuations in Antelope Valley September 18, 2020

The blaze, which started Sept. 6, has now chewed through more than 72,000 acres and is rapidly continuing its northeastern expansion.

Hayley Smith, Dakota Smith

L.A. schools are closed — but there are loopholes for those with money September 18, 2020

K-12 schools in Los Angeles are not allowed to be open at the moment. Yet many schools have reopened anyway, either by outsourcing their facilities to established providers like the Y, or by rebranding as day camps, which are license-exempt and virtually unregulated in California.

Sonja Sharp, Laura Newberry

San Francisco, on cusp of advancing in tiered reopening, will let restaurants serve indoors soon September 18, 2020

Mayor London Breed says indoor dining in limited capacity will be allowed when the city moves into the orange tier, possibly by the end of the month.

Maura Dolan

A sigh of relief: Forecast in L.A. calls for improved air quality, lower temps September 18, 2020

A front of cold, low-pressure air moving in from the northwest may help clear out some of the wildfire smoke that has been smothering the region.

Hayley Smith

Fast-moving Snow fire, sparked by burning car, prompts evacuations near Palm Springs September 18, 2020

The Snow fire, which began Thursday and has grown to 2,500 acres, is forcing evacuations and threatening power lines near Palm Springs, officials say.

Luke Money

Graduate student who claimed to be Black loses faculty job offer at Fresno State September 18, 2020

Fresno State University said CV Vitolo-Haddad would not become a faculty member there after the University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate student acknowledged having falsely posed as a person of color.

Nina Agrawal

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Today’s Global Headlines

Central African Republic: Ex-officer arrested for war crimes September 19, 2020

Eric Danboy Bagale, a guard under ex-President François Bozizé, was arrested by French police.

Cyclone Ianos: Two dead as 'medicane' sweeps across Greece September 19, 2020

The rare "medicane" storm flooded buildings, toppled trees and triggered landslides in central areas.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Republicans vow to vote on Trump pick September 19, 2020

Senate leader Mitch McConnell said he will push ahead within hours of Supreme Court justice's death.

Rochester shooting: Two dead after mass shooting in New York September 19, 2020

Fourteen people have also been injured after the shooting at a house party in Rochester, New York.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 'Inspiring, revolutionary, a fighter' September 19, 2020

Hundreds of people have been visiting the US Supreme Court to pay their respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Thailand protests: Thousands gather for mass anti-government rally September 19, 2020

Demonstrators are calling for the prime minister's resignation and reform of the monarchy.

Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's ex-PM Abe visits controversial memorial September 19, 2020

Shinzo Abe, who last visited the Yasukuni Shrine in 2013, made the trip days after stepping down.

Syria war: US deploys reinforcements to Syria after Russia clashes September 19, 2020

A US official says the move sends a "signal to Russia" to avoid "provocative actions" in Syria.

Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg remembered September 19, 2020

The Supreme Court justice has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Relief, pride and the 'new normal' September 19, 2020

As the "worst phase of the epidemic" is overcome, experts delve into the data to learn more about Covid-19.

Pakistan outcry over police victim-blaming of gang-raped mother September 19, 2020

A police chief's comments spark an unprecedented backlash after a woman was raped in front of her children.

How many people does it take to oust a political leader? September 19, 2020

How big does a protest need to be to topple a political leader? One estimate says 3.5% of the population will nearly always succeed.

Obituary: Ruth Bader Ginsburg September 18, 2020

US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazer to women of all stripes.

Danny Masterson: That ’70s Show star denies rape charges, his lawyer says September 18, 2020

The actor's lawyer dismisses the charges as politically motivated at a court hearing in Los Angeles.

Coronavirus: what Israel's second lockdown feels like September 18, 2020

Two Jerusalem residents give their thoughts to the BBC from Israel, the first country to reimpose a nationwise lockdown.

Rock climbing when you're blind September 18, 2020

Matthew Shifrin took up the sport almost a year ago - with the help of a friend and a childhood toy.

Covid-19: Lockdown in parts of Madrid amid virus spike September 18, 2020

New restrictions in the Spanish capital come as Europe braces itself for a second wave of infections.

Coronavirus: US health chiefs reverse advice on Covid-19 testing September 18, 2020

The CDC caused controversy in August by saying that anyone without symptoms should not be tested.

Brazil's Pantanal fires: Animals 'dying of hunger and thirst' September 18, 2020

The forest fires have had a devastating impact on the wildlife of the world's largest wetland.

TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours September 18, 2020

The ban on downloading the apps in the US takes effect on Sunday unless President Trump intervenes.

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