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Santa Ana winds will raise red flags on land and big waves off the coast, forecasters say October 25, 2020

Gale-force winds are likely to cause dangerous conditions in harbors on Catalina and Santa Cruz islands.

Paul Duginski

California surpasses 900,000 coronavirus cases; L.A. County approaches 300,000 October 25, 2020

Across the state's 58 counties, Los Angeles County remains by far the hardest hit, with nearly 300,000 cases and 6,989 deaths.

Christopher Goffard

More than 1 million Californians could lose power Sunday amid the windiest, driest conditions of the year October 24, 2020

Pacific Gas and Electric may cut power to more than 1 million people in Northern and Central California amid extreme fire weather

Alex Wigglesworth

Early voting centers open across L.A. County October 24, 2020

Early voting centers opened across Los Angeles County on Saturday and will remain open through election day

Benjamin Oreskes, Melanie Mason, James Rainey

Questions remain about Woodland Hills woman found alive after going missing in Zion National Park October 24, 2020

The lack of gear and preparation for her expedition has led one local search and rescue team member to question how the woman survived the ordeal.

Benjamin Oreskes

Column: Homicides are up in Fresno. This activist is right to call for defunding the police anyway October 24, 2020

With the surge in homicides, criminal justice reform and defunding the police could become harder to do. Just look at Fresno.

Erika D. Smith

Racial disparities in LAPD stops fueled by failed crime-fighting strategy, audit finds October 24, 2020

An independent review of stops conducted by LAPD officers last year found that racial disparities previously identified in a Times investigation were in part the result of failed strategies to use traffic and minor violations "as a pretext to identify or suppress more serious crimes."

Kevin Rector, Cindy Chang

Arcadia, a WWII incarceration site, names its first police chief of Japanese descent October 24, 2020

Arcadia announced that 28-year veteran Capt. Roy Nakamura will officially take over as head of the police department Jan. 9

Andrew J. Campa

Crime novelists dish on writing about cops in a moment of reckoning October 24, 2020

Writers Rachel Howzell Hall, Attica Locke and Ivy Pochoda talked with Times reporter James Queally for a 2020 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books event.

Dorany Pineda

Column: They're young and don't love Biden, but can't take any more of Trump October 24, 2020

"Young people of all ages are fed up": Trump has awakened young voters, turned bystanders into activists and brought them to a common cause.

Steve Lopez

In a toss-up Central Valley district, Republicans and Democrats wage a vicious campaign October 24, 2020

In 2018, Democrat T.J. Cox won the seat by fewer than 1,000 votes over Republican David Valadao. They are facing off again. California's Central Valley is a bastion for President Trump, but the congressional race in District 21 could go either way.

Hailey Branson-Potts

Along California's ring of fire, residents face decades of danger, destruction October 24, 2020

Parts of California face an existential threat from growing wildfires due to global warming

Joe Mozingo

Column One: She's pregnant, she has COVID-19, and she can't breathe October 24, 2020

Very little is known about the impact of COVID-19 on women and the babies they carry.

Maria L. La Ganga

Garcetti faces new questions as top aide is accused of sexual misconduct October 24, 2020

A spokesman for Mayor Eric Garcetti on Friday denied that the mayor, First Lady Amy Wakeland and Garcetti's chief of staff discussed political risks associated with advisor's behavior.

Dakota Smith, Benjamin Oreskes, Richard Winton

Damaging Santa Ana winds are on tap for Monday in the Los Angeles region, forecasters say October 24, 2020

Ingredients are aligning for what could be major wind events in Southern California.

Paul Duginski

L.A.'s budget crisis worsens as deficit projections climb to $600 million October 23, 2020

L.A.'s financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus has gotten worse, with analysts warning the shortfall could reach $600 million

David Zahniser

CSU graduation rates continue to climb, but stymied by stubborn equity gaps October 23, 2020

The 23-campus system awarded nearly 110,000 baccalaureate degrees this spring, an all-time high for the California State University, and continues to make steady progress toward its 2025 graduation goals.

Nina Agrawal

Violent hate crimes in L.A. hit highest level in more than a decade; white supremacist acts jump 38% October 23, 2020

Attacks on the transgender community surged 64% in 2019, with overall hate crimes in the region continuing an upward trend

Richard Winton

Photos: Aurelio Jose Barrera, a Pulitzer-winning Los Angeles Times photojournalist October 23, 2020

Take a look at images by the late Times photojournalist Aurelio Jose Barrera, a Pulitzer Prize winner.

Aurelio Jose Barrera, L.A. Times photographer who helped paper win Pulitzer, dies October 23, 2020

As an intern, Barrera shot black-and-white photos of everyday moments in overlooked Latino communities, which his team felt were covered only when crime occurred. Their project won the 1984 public service award, despite initial skepticism from The Times' editor.

Steve Marble

Anger. Rage. Hurt. Fear. These are all emotions that many of us have felt and are still feeling as we ponder the increasing numbers of…

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France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check' October 25, 2020

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check".

US election 2020: Trump on three-state campaign blitz after casting vote October 25, 2020

The US president's frenetic schedule sees him visiting three key states in one day after voting in Florida.

Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online October 24, 2020

The pandemic has interrupted a centuries-old Indian tradition, the yearly performance of an ancient Hindu epic.

'Not just numbers': The women disappearing in Peru October 24, 2020

Thousands of women go missing in Peru every year and many are never found.

British-bred Royal Enfield speeding ahead in Asia October 24, 2020

One of the world's oldest motorbike brands is expanding in Asia, the biggest market for two-wheelers.

My search for novelist Rumer Godden's famed French summer October 24, 2020

Hugh Schofield looks for the truth behind Rumer Godden's The Greengage Summer in northern France.

Mario Kart Live: Mixed-reality karts race around the home October 24, 2020

Nintendo reveals a mixed-reality version of its top-selling game, but is it more than a gimmick?

Socially-distanced Sesame Street calms children's Covid fears October 24, 2020

The Middle East's version of Sesame street 'Ahlam Simsim' hopes Muppets will help calm children's fears about coronavirus.

Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence October 24, 2020

The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades.

Cameroon: Children killed in attack on school in Kumba October 24, 2020

Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.

Venezuela opposition figure Leopoldo López leaves Spanish embassy October 24, 2020

Leopoldo López, who took shelter in the Spanish embassy in Caracas, is going to Spain, his father says.

Trump comment on 'blowing up' Nile Dam angers Ethiopia October 24, 2020

Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.

Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 18 October 24, 2020

The suicide attack outside the private facility in the Afghan capital has wounded dozens more.

Thai king in rare praise for pro-monarchists October 24, 2020

The king praises a man who held up a royal portrait during a recent anti-government protest.

US election 2020: President Trump casts his vote October 24, 2020

President Donald Trump votes early in the US election, while on a campaign visit in Florida.

Guinea elections: Alpha Condé wins third term amid violent protests October 24, 2020

The opposition leader says he will contest the result giving Alpha Condé, 82, a third term.

Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus October 24, 2020

Andrzej Duda, 48, contracts coronavirus as his country hits a daily record of new cases.

ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities October 24, 2020

Our weekly video round-up, In Case You Missed It, brings you some of the stories that might have passed you by.

Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia October 24, 2020

Paraguay believes the seven "migrants" may have wanted to travel only from Serbia to Croatia.

Protests in Naples over possible lockdown October 24, 2020

Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown.

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