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'We're losing our Abbey Road': Famed L.A. music studio United Recording lays off staff March 20, 2023

The real-estate company that owns the studio responsible for landmark albums from Frank Sinatra to Green Day announces mass layoffs and a shift in direction.

Kenan Draughorne

Unions and environmentalists push for California referendum reform March 20, 2023

A bill to reform state referendum law could become one of the most high-profile political fights between business and labor in California this year.

Taryn Luna

How a long history of racism and neglect set the stage for Pajaro flooding March 20, 2023

Founded as a labor camp for agricultural workers, the small community of Pajaro has long languished in the shadow of nearby Watsonville.

Susanne Rust, Ruben Vives

Torrance pays $750,000 to man after police allegedly decorate his car with a swastika March 20, 2023

The city of Torrance has paid a Redondo Beach man $750,000 after two city police officers allegedly spray-painted a swastika inside his car in 2020.

Christian Martinez

Column: Newsom shouldn't shy away from a State of the State speech March 20, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom made a mistake by not delivering a State of the State address, a tradition that shows respect for the Legislature and government.

George Skelton

Prescription for housing? California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rent March 20, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a bold push for Medicaid health plans to provide more housing support. He argues it's cheaper to pay for rent than to allow homeless people to fall into crisis.

Angela Hart

Younger Angelenos have far more negative view of police than elders, poll finds March 20, 2023

What L.A. residents have to say about police, public safety and racism among officers.

Libor Jany

Thousands of Central Valley residents told to leave homes ahead of another rain onslaught March 20, 2023

Thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in California's Central Valley as another storm arrives.

Ian James, Paige St. John

Labor board won't halt LAUSD strike for now, but could still act after a Monday review March 20, 2023

The L.A. Unified School District contends that Local 99 acted illegally in calling a three-day strike, starting Tuesday. For now, the strike is still on.

Howard Blume

Newsom proposes bond measure, sweeping mental health reform in California March 19, 2023

Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for sweeping mental health reforms to generate billions for behavioral health facilities throughout California.

Hannah Wiley, Taryn Luna

Photos: Undeterred by the weather, runners take to the streets for the 38th L.A. Marathon March 19, 2023

The 38th L.A. Marathon kicks off at Dodger Stadium under cloudy skies with about 20,000 participants.

Times Photography Staff

Four killed in wrong-way crash on 71 Freeway in Chino Hills March 19, 2023

Four people were killed early Sunday morning in a wrong-way collision involving several vehicles on the 71 Freeway in Chino Hills, authorities said.

Jack Dolan

L.A. Marathon 2023: Thousands hit the streets for the 38th annual trek from downtown to Century City March 19, 2023

With cloudy skies and cool temperatures, more than 20,000 participants took to the streets Sunday for the 38th annual Los Angeles Marathon.

Jeong Park, Andrew J. Campa, Andrew Khouri

Silicon Valley Bank's demise animates early days of California's 2024 U.S. Senate contest March 19, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank's recent failure highlighted how the financially precarious state of American life will be a key theme in the race

Benjamin Oreskes

Maternal deaths surged during the pandemic. How California is fighting that trend March 19, 2023

Deaths of pregnant women surged by 40% during the pandemic, according to new federal data. California has been a leader in reducing maternal mortality.

Marissa Evans

KCAL News meteorologist recovering after fainting on air March 19, 2023

Alissa Carlson, a meteorologist for KCAL News, fainted on air at the start of the Saturday morning weather forecast.

Matthew Ormseth

These essential workers of LAUSD are about to bring the school district to a halt March 19, 2023

They drive buses, clean bathrooms and care for children who are disabled. They are the fearless lunch ladies and the entry gate supervisors. These "essential workers" of LAUSD are about to go on strike for higher salaries and respect.

Christopher Goffard, Andrew J. Campa, Howard Blume

'None of those were mercy killings': A vigil for disabled people killed by family March 19, 2023

In the United States, people are nearly four times as likely to be a victim of a violent crime if they are disabled, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics analysis.

Emily Alpert Reyes

Bass faces pushback as unhoused people are abruptly moved from one hotel to the next March 19, 2023

Critics complain that some of the homeless people served by the mayor's Inside Safe program have been shuffled from hotel to hotel.

David Zahniser

Column: Manhattan Beach is trying to close the book on Bruce's Beach. It should try harder March 19, 2023

A new plaque at Bruce's Beach acknowledges the racist act of eminent domain that destroyed what had been a haven for Black families and beachgoers.

Erika D. Smith

Old Routines – or New Opportunity to Flow? The Journey-Centered Life

Old Routines – or New Opportunity to Flow? The Journey-Centered Life

By Gina Kegel on January 12, 2021

Before the pandemic, my life was like many middle-class parents in America: I did my best to balance building my businesses, shuttle my children to…