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'These voices aren't going to stop': Hundreds in downtown L.A. protest decision in Breonna Taylor case September 24, 2020

The weekly protests generally demand the ouster of Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey. But Wednesday evening, the decision in Louisville, Ky., not to charge police officers with the death of Breonna Taylor prompted new outrage.

Matthew Ormseth, Kevin Rector

Federal judge deems L.A. in contempt of court over 'bulky item' notices September 24, 2020

A federal judge found that L.A. defied an order that prohibits the city from seizing and destroying bulky objects such as mattresses and carts based solely on their size.

Emily Alpert Reyes

LAPD says it has found no body-camera video in wounding of plaintiff in BLM protest lawsuit September 23, 2020

The LAPD says its investigation into a woman's claim that her jaw was fractured by a police projectile during this summer's protests has turned up no police video of the shooting.

Kevin Rector

Northern California and Bay Area face high winds, critical fire danger this weekend September 23, 2020

Gusty offshore winds will lead to critical fire danger in parts of Northern California over the weekend. PG&E is watching to see if power shutdowns will be needed.

Maura Dolan

L.A. agrees to $23-million settlement after man lost legs in crash September 23, 2020

L.A. has agreed to spend up to $23 million plus interest to settle a lawsuit from a man who had both legs amputated after being struck by a city employee driving a truck.

Emily Alpert Reyes

L.A. County COVID-19 transmission rate increases as officials await Labor Day numbers September 23, 2020

The novel coronavirus has killed more than 6,000 people in the county. Officials announced 31 additional deaths and 2,165 cases Wednesday.

Colleen Shalby

Here is Newsom's plan to allow only zero-emissions car sales in California by 2035 September 23, 2020

Here are the key points of Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to allow only zero-emissions car sales in California by 2035.

Times staff

Think this fire season is bad? 'This isn't the worst of it,' retired U.S. Forest Service chief says September 23, 2020

With a warming climate and increased human development, more fires are in our future, firefighting veteran says.

Joseph Serna

Yosemite to reopen Friday with more campsites open September 23, 2020

Fire persists nearby, but park is expanding camping options

Christopher Reynolds, Mary Forgione

Bobcat fire leaves moonscape of crumbled rock, ash and dust. Did beloved cabins survive? September 23, 2020

Access to Big Santa Anita Canyon has been blocked since the Bobcat fire swept through, and property owners don't know whether their homes survived.

Hayley Smith

Newsom orders 2035 phaseout of gas-powered vehicles, calls for fracking ban September 23, 2020

California would be the first U.S. state to mandate 100% zero-emission vehicles, though 15 countries have committed to phasing out gas-powered cars.

Phil Willon, Tony Barboza

Bobcat fire investigation includes Southern California Edison equipment September 23, 2020

The U.S. Forest Service is investigating a piece of the utility's equipment that reported an incident about the time the Bobcat fire started near Cogswell Dam.

Joseph Serna

Cal State gets its first chancellor of color: Fresno State president Joseph I. Castro September 23, 2020

Castro, grandson of Mexican immigrants and the first in his family to attend college, will become chancellor of the nation's largest four-year university system.

Nina Agrawal

Crews 'turn a corner' in Bobcat fire as containment doubles overnight September 23, 2020

Progress in fighting the Bobcat fire has been so significant that the estimated containment date has been moved up by one month, to Sept. 30.

Hayley Smith

Earthquake: 3.2 quake strikes near Ridgecrest, Calif. September 23, 2020

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Wednesday at 7:17 a.m. seven miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake hits near Rancho Cucamonga September 23, 2020

The earthquake occurred two miles from Rancho Cucamonga and three miles from Claremont.

Quakebot

New look, new chance. But now mercaditos, like other Latino businesses, hang in the balance September 23, 2020

A single mother opened Lupita's Market 27 years ago. Now amid the COVID-19 pandemic, her kids are pushing to keep the doors open for the community.

Esmeralda Bermudez

Column: A bike tour reveals hidden Latino history in downtown Los Angeles September 23, 2020

UCLA Chicano Studies professor Marissa López, an avid cyclist, worked with the Los Angeles Explorers Club to turn a project that tells the hidden histories of Latino Los Angeles into a 70-minute self-guided tour.

Gustavo Arellano

Fall in Southern California begins the race between rains and Santa Ana winds September 23, 2020

The arrival of fall can mean some cooler temperatures, but also Santa Ana winds in Southern California

Paul Duginski

Nearly half of voters polled back Prop. 15, a property tax overhaul aimed at California businesses September 23, 2020

A plurality of the poll's likely voters — 49% — said they favor Proposition 15, which would overhaul 1978's landmark Proposition 13

John Myers

“Running out of explanations…” As parents we know that our children ask a lot of questions, many that we may not know the answer to…

Today’s Global Headlines

Breonna Taylor: Two officers shot during Louisville protests September 24, 2020

Protesters are on the streets in Louisville, after no officers were charged over Ms Taylor's death.

US election: Trump won't commit to peaceful transfer of power September 24, 2020

The president also predicted the election result will be determined before the Supreme Court.

Westpac bank to pay record Australian fine over laundering breaches September 24, 2020

Westpac failed to adequately report 19 million transactions, some allegedly linked to child exploitation.

'How Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally shaped our lives' September 23, 2020

A plaintiff, a student and a politician speak about the late Supreme Court justice's powerful influence.

Trudeau promises 'ambitious' Canada recovery plan September 23, 2020

The plan comes as Mr Trudeau warns Canada is in the midst of a "second wave" of the pandemic.

Wells Fargo's Charles Scharf apologises over race comments September 23, 2020

The head of the US bank apologises for an "insensitive comment reflecting my own unconscious bias".

Heroes in Harm's Way: Covid-19 show sparks sexism debate in China September 23, 2020

A new drama has China asking if women are being written out of its epidemic history.

Rwandan genocide orphan's 'miracle' WhatsApp reunion September 23, 2020

A girl orphaned at two during the 1994 Rwandan genocide finds relatives thanks to social media.

Alexei Navalny: How his team found Novichok bottle evidence in Tomsk September 23, 2020

Russia's top opposition figure has left hospital but it was his colleagues who gathered the evidence.

Belarus: Mass protests after Lukashenko secretly sworn in September 23, 2020

The opposition describes the inauguration ceremony in the capital Minsk as a "thieves' meeting".

Hunter Biden: Republicans release report on Joe Biden's son September 23, 2020

His work in Ukraine was "awkward" while his father was vice-president but no wrongdoing was found.

Breonna Taylor: Protests in Louisville after grand jury decision September 23, 2020

Demonstrators gather after the news that one police officer is being charged, but not over her death.

The pandemic is fuelling a surfing boom - in Ohio corn country September 23, 2020

With beach holidays curtailed, some landlocked Midwesterners tried out the river surfing scene.

Breonna Taylor: Grand jury decision presented by Kentucky attorney general September 23, 2020

Kentucky's attorney general says one police officer has been charged over the raid that led to the fatal shooting.

Juliette Gréco: Doyenne of French singers dies at 93 September 23, 2020

Her career spanned eight decades and she charmed audiences in France and beyond.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg lies in repose at US Supreme Court steps September 23, 2020

Mourners are coming to pay their respects to the late justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last Friday.

Europe migration: EU plans mandatory pact to 'rebuild trust' September 23, 2020

Member states will have to make "flexible contributions", but the plan has already drawn criticism.

US 2020 election: The economy under Trump in six charts September 23, 2020

President Trump claims he has been responsible for the strongest US economy ever. What do the numbers show?

Nigerian fuel tanker explosion kills 25 in Lokoja September 23, 2020

A primary school pupil and students are among 25 people killed when the tanker's brakes failed.

Alexei Navalny: Russian activist discharged from Berlin hospital September 23, 2020

The Putin-critic later described his slow recovery in Germany from poisoning with a nerve agent.

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