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How soon you get COVID-19 vaccine may depend on where you live January 15, 2021

Some counties begin vaccinating older residents. Others, including L.A. County, need to finish inoculating first responders and medical workers first.

Hayley Smith, Colleen Shalby, Sara Cardine, Jonathan Wosen

Diaper masks, close quarters: Fast-food restaurants have struggled to protect workers from COVID-19 January 15, 2021

Across the country, fast-food restaurants have struggled to maintain the health and safety of front-line workers who face conditions that frequently put themselves and their families at risk of COVID-19.

At Lake Tahoe, unfurling the statewide welcome mat is 'awkward' as pandemic rages January 15, 2021

Tahoe's western shore will be partly reopened for the holiday weekend, helping the economy but renewing fears about COVID-19 and crowds.

Susanne Rust, Luis Sinco

State lowers threshold for reopening schools, but high COVID-19 rates hold districts back January 15, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced some changes to his plan to reopen schools, which includes a small decrease in the case rate that would allow for campuses to open.

Paloma Esquivel

L.A.'s big bet: Turning Dodger Stadium into mass COVID-19 vaccine site January 15, 2021

Dodger Stadium and other mass vaccination sites will be key in California's effort to accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Maya Lau, Laura J. Nelson

Column: Just when they need it most, 800 Compton residents are about to get free money January 15, 2021

With COVID-19 ravaging essential workers, there's no better time to study how cash infusions can help people trapped by poverty and systemic racism.

Erika D. Smith

More COVID-19 restrictions on malls, gyms possible in L.A. County January 15, 2021

A decision hasn't been made on whether closures or additional restrictions on capacity are needed. But settings that may be scrutinized could include outdoor gyms and indoor malls and retail.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Hayley Smith

Evacuation orders lifted but Thousand Oaks brush fire continues to burn January 15, 2021

A brush fire ignited Thursday evening in Thousand Oaks, prompting evacuations as Santa Ana winds pushed the flames toward some homes, authorities said.

Matthew Ormseth

L.A. County tells providers not to throw away unused COVID-19 vaccine January 15, 2021

The clarification comes after reports that county policy called for opened doses to be discarded if the intended recipients didn't keep their appointments.

Jaclyn Cosgrove

Los Angeles man admits flying drone that struck LAPD helicopter over Hollywood January 15, 2021

Andrew Hernandez admitted in federal court that he flew a drone that struck an LAPD helicopter over Hollywood.

Matthew Ormseth

Newsom orders National Guard protection for California's state Capitol January 15, 2021

Newsom said the governor's Office of Emergency Services is coordinating the security response with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.

Phil Willon, Anita Chabria

Mass confusion over new COVID-19 vaccine rollout, as L.A. senior citizens face weeks of delays January 14, 2021

It was a day of frustration for seniors trying to make appointments. Some were able to schedule them at retailers but it's unclear whether those will be honored.

Hayley Smith

Will California students have to take standardized tests at home? Educators are wary January 14, 2021

The State Board of Education favors seeking a federal waiver for federally required standardized testing, which presents insurmountable challenges.

Melissa Gomez

Hospitals teeter on edge of 'last-resort' guidelines for care January 14, 2021

'Crisis care' means a hospital has reached a point where resources and staffing are so overwhelmed it can't care for all patients the way it normally would.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

How to sign up to find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine in L.A. County January 14, 2021

L.A. County isn't administering vaccines to people 65 and older just yet. But here's how to sign up to find out when you get can one.

Jessica Roy

Pioneer of the L.A. look: Paul R. Williams wasn't just 'architect to the stars,' he shaped the city January 14, 2021

Six buildings that tell the design story of Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect in the AIA. His work is little studied, but his archive, acquired by the Getty and USC, is about to change that.

Carolina A. Miranda

L.A. firefighters union offers financial concessions in deal to avoid budget cuts January 14, 2021

Los Angeles city officials, facing a budget crisis, hope a tentative deal with firefighters will spur the police union to make concessions as well.

David Zahniser

FBI arrests California man in siege of U.S. Capitol January 14, 2021

An officer spotted Hunter A. Ehmke of Glendora summoning rioters toward a window in the Capitol, which he broke with his fist, according to a complaint.

Michael Finnegan

Mother sentenced to more than 14 years for toddler's death in a hot car January 14, 2021

Lacey Ana Mazzarella passed out in a nearby car from drinking alcohol. Five hours later, she found her daughter dead.

Erin B. Logan

Earthquake: Magnitude 3.8 quake recorded in Concord, Calif. January 14, 2021

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported at 11:18 a.m. Thursday in Concord, Calif., according to the USGS.

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Dutch Rutte government resigns over child welfare fraud scandal January 15, 2021

Mark Rutte's cabinet resigns after families were wrongly accused and many faced financial problems.

North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile January 15, 2021

The show of military strength comes days before the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president.

Joe Biden unveils $1.9tn US economic relief package January 15, 2021

The US president-elect says the nationwide vaccine rollout so far has been "a dismal failure".

German sports doctor jailed over blood doping scandal January 15, 2021

Mark Schmidt masterminded an international doping ring exposed by police in "Operation Aderlass".

Biden Twitter account 'starts from zero' with no Trump followers January 15, 2021

Joe Biden's presidential Twitter account launches with no followers transferred from President Trump.

Uganda elections 2021: Museveni takes early lead as Bobi Wine cries foul January 15, 2021

President Museveni's rival alleges the internet shutdown allows for rigging in the election count.

Nazi Buchenwald camp no place for sledging, authorities warn January 15, 2021

German officials say some people have used Buchenwald mass graves as a toboggan run.

Indonesia earthquake: Sulawesi hospital among collapsed buildings January 15, 2021

Dozens are thought to be killed and hundreds injured in an earthquake on the island of Sulawesi.

North Korea: Kim Jong-un oversees huge military showcase January 15, 2021

Planes, missiles and marching troops are on show as North Korean state media broadcasts a massive parade.

NYC bendy bus left drooping from overpass in Bronx January 15, 2021

Several people are hurt as a bus plunges from an overpass in the Bronx on to an access road below.

Uganda social media ban raises questions over regulation in Africa January 15, 2021

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say.

Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer January 15, 2021

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets.

Colourising historical photos of the civil rights movement January 15, 2021

Jordan J Lloyd has added digital colour to black-and-white photos of Dr King and the civil rights movement.

China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang January 15, 2021

In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”.

Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos January 15, 2021

Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly.

German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job January 15, 2021

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there.

Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil January 15, 2021

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil.

Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest e-sports player's mansion January 15, 2021

Johan "N0tail" Sundstein has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date.

Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy January 15, 2021

The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive.

Electric eel: An Amazon predator that 'zaps' prey January 14, 2021

Researchers working in the Amazon filmed eels gathering in packs to herd prey, then stunning them with a synchronised electric shock.

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