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Power shut off to 46,000 amid dangerous winds as fires burn in Southern California December 3, 2020

Nearly 250,000 additional customers across eight counties are under consideration for a shutoff as well, an Edison spokesman said.

Hayley Smith

Newsom to weigh in on potential California shutdown as COVID-19 soars December 3, 2020

Newsom, who is set Thursday to outline his administration's response to the rapid virus spread, has hinted that a new statewide shutdown could be on the horizon.

John Myers, Rong-Gong Lin II

Bond fire: Evacuations, road closures, parameters, shelters December 3, 2020

The Bond fire, which began Wednesday night in Orange County, has exploded to more than 3,000 acres and is threatening several canyon communities.

Rong-Gong Lin II

Column: Beware of 'debt parking' — fake debt planted by collectors in your credit file December 3, 2020

Debt parking is when a collector places dubious obligations on your credit file so they'll surface when you apply for a loan or seek a job, making it likely you'll pay just to make the problem go away.

David Lazarus

Column: Don't be a 'pandejo.' Take the pandemic seriously December 3, 2020

As the coronavirus raged on, many Latinos scoffed at the pandemic — until it's too late.

Gustavo Arellano

Photos: Intense brush fire in Orange County prompts evacuations December 3, 2020

Photos of the Bond fire, which erupted overnight in Orange County to 2,000 acres and prompted evacuations in mountain communities.

Times staff

Amid COVID-19 surge, parents must decide: When schools reopen, will they send their kids? December 3, 2020

A school district survey asks parents in L.A. to look ahead to the near but indefinite future, when campuses could reopen for in-person classes, even as health officials project dark weeks ahead.

Howard Blume

Some California prosecutors say 'tsunami' of prison unemployment fraud fuels street crime December 3, 2020

Some district attorneys and investigators say that top California leaders are not doing enough to stop unemployment fraud, even after abuses of EDD jobless benefits were exposed.

Anita Chabria, Patrick McGreevy, Richard Winton

Angry parents won't let officials slide over closed playgrounds, packed malls December 3, 2020

For many parents confounded by an array of official dictates, closing playgrounds crossed a line in the sandbox.

Hailey Branson-Potts

As Newsom mulls over a U.S. Senate pick, Latino lawmakers and activists say it's their time December 3, 2020

Newsom, who has not said when he'll make an announcement on Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' Senate successor, is facing an onslaught of competing pressures over what is perhaps one of the most pivotal and politically consequential decisions he will make during his first two years in office.

Phil Willon

California pioneered the COVID-19 stay-at-home lockdown. Now, it faces a backlash December 3, 2020

State officials are considering the kind of stay-at-home order that helped curb the virus' spread in the spring. What is unclear is whether Californians will stomach even a modified lockdown as they did in March and April.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money, Lila Seidman, Wendy Lee

Bond fire spreads rapidly, forcing more evacuations in Orange County December 3, 2020

The Bond fire is threatening homes, prompting evacuations in Silverado Canyon, Modjeska Canyon, Williams Canyon, Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Column: Newsom endures two embarrassments with French Laundry dinner and unemployment scam December 3, 2020

If Newsom doesn't tighten up his administration and partying, he could also face a competitive governor's race in 2022.

George Skelton

City of L.A. issues stay-at-home rules that mirror L.A. County order December 3, 2020

Los Angeles issued a modified stay-at-home order Wednesday night mirroring new L.A. County rules. "Just be smart and stay apart," Mayor Garcetti said.

Dakota Smith

Stunning Images Of the Dodgers' Holiday Festival December 3, 2020

Dodgers, holiday, lights, COVID-19, social distancing, Christmas, Santa

Kent Nishimura

Hawaii police arrest couple who boarded flight despite testing positive for coronavirus December 3, 2020

The couple tested positive and were instructed not to board their scheduled flight. They got on the flight anyway and were arrested when they arrived in Hawaii.

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

L.A. County sheriff says deputies can conceal their names during protests December 3, 2020

L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said deputies will replace name tags with badge numbers at protests because they've been harassed and doxxed.

Alene Tchekmedyian, James Queally

Three alleged gang members charged with killing Gardena man December 3, 2020

Three men are charged with killing a 29-year-old man, a crime prosecutors contend was committed to raise the defendants' standing in the Gardena-13 street gang.

Matthew Ormseth

L.A. police chief says city officials are 'seriously contemplating' laying off police officers December 3, 2020

Los Angeles faces a projected budget deficit expected to reach or exceed $600 million. Last month, the police union declined to return to the bargaining table, saying city leaders should look elsewhere for cuts.

David Zahniser, Dakota Smith

L.A. mayor announces $800 stipends for food service workers December 3, 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti said 4,000 food service workers will get a one-time $800 stipend to help with the losses suffered by the industry during the pandemic.

Alejandra Reyes-Velarde

“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…

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Dr Fauci: The UK 'was not as careful' as US in vaccine approval December 3, 2020

The UK has defended its process, and says the vaccine is safe and effective.

Ivanka Trump questioned over inauguration funds 'misuse' December 3, 2020

President Trump's daughter has denounced a lawsuit as "politically motivated".

Amazon rainforest rock art depicts giant Ice Age creatures December 3, 2020

Researchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.

No more peacocks on planes after US ruling December 3, 2020

Only dogs can qualify as psychological service animals, says the US transportation department.

Namibia: Man named after Adolf Hitler wins local election December 3, 2020

He usually calls himself Adolf Uunona and insists he has no plans for world domination.

Covid: Are countries under pressure to approve a vaccine? December 3, 2020

After the UK's approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, are other nations under pressure to follow suit?

Google fired employees for union activity, says US agency December 3, 2020

The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.

Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai detained for fraud December 3, 2020

The prominent pro-democracy supporter's detention comes a day after several activists were jailed.

Ethiopian Jews flown to Israel in latest operation December 3, 2020

Israel's PM speaks of tears in his eyes as he welcomes the group, the first of an expected wave.

Stockholm mother no longer suspected of imprisoning son December 3, 2020

Prosecutors say there is no evidence the adult male was held against his will, as the woman is freed.

Reptiles smuggled from Mexico found at German airport stitched inside dolls December 3, 2020

Ten of 26 rare animals from Mexico discovered at a German airport did not survive.

Top teacher wins $1m and gives half away December 3, 2020

An Indian village school teacher wins the Global Teacher Prize and shares the award with runners-up.

Coronavirus: US hits record Covid cases and hospitalisations December 3, 2020

Two records are reached on Wednesday, amid fears the pace will not slow leading up to Christmas.

David Beckham: Star appears as old man in new malaria campaign December 3, 2020

Football legend David Beckham appears as an old man in a new anti-malaria campaign. He says the cause is 'close to his heart' because it affects millions of children around the world.

'Covid ended our marriage': The couples who split in the pandemic December 3, 2020

Around the world, previously happy couples are splitting up and divorcing due to the stress of the pandemic.

Russian influence under threat in its own back yard December 3, 2020

Moscow is hailing its Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal but the war has revealed the limits of Russia's reach.

South Korea: The life-changing exam that won't stop for a pandemic December 3, 2020

Despite a third wave, nearly 500,000 South Koreans will sit for critical university entrance tests.

Why Donald Trump keeps outperforming the polls December 2, 2020

He lost the election, but did better than most experts were predicting. How does this keep happening?

Sir David Attenborough: 'Our lives depend' on climate change fight December 2, 2020

Sir David Attenborough discusses the climate crisis with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Animal crossing for Utah wildlife is 'working' December 2, 2020

The overpass aims to help animals cross between two mountains while avoiding highway traffic.

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