JANUARY
Spiraling COVID-19 deaths leave morgues overflowing and funeral homes turning away grieving families
Feared post-Christmas coronavirus surge appears to begin in L.A. County as cases spike again
L.A. homeless sites ‘overwhelmed’ by COVID-19
L.A. hospitals race to discharge patients to make room for COVID victims but can’t keep up
New precautions urged for L.A. County residents because COVID is ‘everywhere’
Democrats on cusp of Senate control as Ossoff declares victory
Congress confirms Biden’s win after day of shocking pro-Trump violence
Dodgers great Tommy Lasorda dies at 93
How likely is it that Trump will face criminal prosecution after leaving office?
A day before Capitol attack, pro-Trump crowd threatened officials in rural California
House Democrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
Trump blasts ‘ridiculous’ impeachment, defends remarks before Capitol riot as ‘appropriate’
Live coverage: President Trump urges ‘no violence, no lawbreaking and no vandalism’
Trump is impeached a second time
L.A.’s big bet: Turning Dodger Stadium into mass COVID-19 vaccine site
Biden plans early legislation to offer legal status to 11 million immigrants without it
Kamala Harris says nation will ‘find a moment’ to celebrate inauguration amid pandemic grief
Fight against COVID-19 hits wall of defiance, suspicion in rural California
Celebrations of democracy clouded by fear
Biden poised to become the 46th president, vowing to heal and unite a nation in crisis
In Biden’s inaugural address, a message of healing to a reeling nation
Pelosi to move article of impeachment to Senate on Monday
Larry King, legendary talk show host, dies at 87
The unusual CBS TV station deal that scored one executive a $1-million golf membership
Newsom cancels California’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
Newsom’s abrupt reopening brings high risks, but also potential economic rewards
The underground COVID economy: Businesses say they sidestepped rules to survive
L.A. has avoided a New York-level COVID-19 hospital meltdown as conditions improve
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others
New clinical trials raise fears the coronavirus is learning how to resist vaccines
How Southern California became the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic
FEBRUARY
California’s outdoor dining ban was controversial. Did it help slow the COVID-19 surge?
Newsom approval plummeting; a third of voters support recall amid COVID-19 criticism
‘I was just bawling in my PPE’: Surge fades, but anguish remains for healthcare workers
Teachers face pressure to return even before COVID-19 vaccinations completed
Senate passes key budget bill for COVID-19 relief, with Harris as tiebreaker
California’s next COVID-19 peril: Super Bowl as superspreader event
For a rural family, COVID-19 felt like a distant threat. Until it devastated them
Senate readies Trump impeachment trial for a divided nation
Senate lays out trial agenda for Trump impeachment
Impeachment trial: On Day 2, House prosecutors pledge ‘devastating’ case against Trump
Impeachment managers to wrap up oral arguments
Los Angeles vaccinations sites forced to close early after running out of vaccines
In a surprise move, Senate votes to call witnesses in Trump impeachment trial
Analysis: Loyalty to Trump remains the fault line for Republicans
Support grows for 9/11-style inquiry of Capitol riot
L.A. County elementary schools cleared to fully open
L.A. elementary schools can reopen, but it’s complicated
Biden takes swing at immigration reform with ambitious bill
L.A. postpones COVID-19 vaccine appointments as weather delays shipments
The COVID-19 surge is now helping to create herd immunity
Golden Globes voters in tumult: HFPA accused of self-dealing, ethical lapses
Garcetti pledged $250 million to communities of color. Did he deliver?
California counties left in the dark on vaccine supplies
False claims in texts, emails led to misuse of vaccine codes intended for those in need
Uproar at DCRW as former producer accuses public radio giant of ‘blatant racism’
Arizona Republicans lead national push to restrict voting
Amid recall threat, Newsom shifts his governing style, pushing reopenings
Some parts of L.A. barely felt the winter coronavirus surge
MARCH
The only moments you need to see from last night’s Golden Globes
Criminals stole billions in COVID-19 unemployment benefits. New relief bill won’t stop a repeat
An SUV packed with 25 people at the border. A horrible crash, an unthinkable toll
California to reserve 40% of vaccine for needy in push to speed reopenings
Kamala Harris emerges as magnet for pressure from the left
Senate passes $1.9-trillion COVID-19 economic relief bill
Minneapolis on edge as officer charged in George Floyd killing goes on trial
Harry and Meghan say palace raised ‘concerns’ about skin color of their child
Recall looming, a pivotal moment for Newsom as he addresses a battered California
Parents struggle with a new dilemma: Is it safe to send kids back to school?
Column One: L.A. is primed for disaster, but COVID-19 took it to another level
Column One: She was dying of COVID-19. Her last hope was a Hail Mary that would save her or kill her
Millions more Californians will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine. But they face obstacles
Debate, angst and many questions emerge over L.A. school reopening plans
Restaurants, movie theaters, gyms reopen in L.A. County today
California’s vaccine expansion relies on honor system
Surge of migrant families and youths overwhelms Border Patrol in Texas
Violence has Asian Americans questioning how far they have really come in their American journey
After attacks on Asians in Oakland’s Chinatown, volunteers offer protection and support
Atlanta-area spa shootings highlight knotted intersection of sexism and racism, scholars say
Rallies against anti-Asian attacks and racism across California
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine 79% effective, no safety issues in U.S. trials
‘A tragedy and nightmare’ in Colorado after mass shooting kills 10
Suspect in Boulder shooting had history of angry outbursts, assault conviction
LAPD’s move to close homeless encampment met with protests, clashes
Column One: They were battling the psychological toll of the pandemic. Their therapist was, too.
‘Mad rush’ for COVID-19 vaccine is on for Californians as expansion nears
Thousands march in L.A. as part of ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rallies across U.S.
LAUSD goes to great lengths to show schools are safe to reopen. But it’s a tough sell
Some say ‘the pandemic is over’ in California as crowds return. Experts are worried
Biden sees opportunity to call for big spending on infrastructure
APRIL
Police seek answers after gunman kills 4, including child, in Orange mass shooting
Drought is back. But Southern California faces less pain than Northern California
A tight-knit family business is devastated by Orange shooting
English learners faltering amid California school closures
An apparent fourth wave of COVID-19 is centered in the East. Will it hit California?
Amid ‘huge tension,’ San Francisco set to formally suspend renaming of public schools
L.A.’s young and healthy head to Bakersfield for COVID-19 vaccine
UC grapples with allegations of funding inequities and racism
DMX, gravel-voiced hip-hop star who topped charts in late 90s , dies at 50
Supreme Court halts California coronavirus rules limiting home worship
California’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 60,000
UC explains admissions decisions in a record application year of much heartbreak, some joy
U.S. urges pause in use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Daunte Wright
COVID-19 vaccine appointments now open to all 16+ in California
8 killed, several wounded in shooting at Indianapolis FedEx facility, police say
Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops 3 million
Mother unraveled in depression in months before she killed 3 kids
L.A. plans nearly $1 billion in spending to address homelessness under Garcetti plan
A high-stakes moment for LAPD as city braces for verdict in Derek Chauvin in trial
Garland announces probe of Minneapolis a day after verdict in Chauvin case
Skid row is skeptical of judge’s order to sweep homeless people into shelters
Caitlyn Jenner announces run for California governor in recall elections
Biden formally recognizes killing of more than 1 million Armenians as genocide
In first 100 days, Biden combines progressive goals and a reassuring manner
‘Nomadland’ wins best picture as Oscar as Hollywood looks for a comeback
Gov. Gavin Newsom to face recall election as Republican-led effort hits signature goal
Biden Title 42 policy fuels migrant family kidnappings at border, extortion in U.S.
Analysis: Biden’s speech to Congress offers a dose of left-leaning economic populism
Dodger Stadium vaccine site to close amid demand slowdown
MAY
Eli Broad rose to service when L.A. was at a low point. His imprint is impossible to miss
USC sex abuse payout leaves bitterness, vast disparities
Here’s what UC says about the chances of being plucked from massive waitlists
At least 23 dead, scores hurt after Mexico City Metro overpass collapses
Facebook must make final call on permanent Trump ban, board rules
California’s bullet train isn’t the jobs creator some claim
In hugely disappointing report, job growth slows sharply and unemployment rises
Is Garcetti going? City Hall waits as L.A. faces looming crossroads
California high schoolers are saying no thanks to reopened campuses
Only 7% of LAUSD high school students returned to reopened campuses
Opposition to Newsom recall grows as GOP, Jenner garner little support, poll finds
House Republicans oust Rep. Liz Cheney from top post
L.A. County considering $1,000 for 1,000 residents in basic income program
House GOP elects Trump defender Elise Stefanik to No. 3 post
More than 50% of California residents are now vaccinated against COVID-19
Palisades fire — 0% contained — forces Topanga Canyon residents to flee
Supreme Court agrees to hear major abortion case challenging Roe vs. Wade
California won’t lift COVID-19 mask rules for another month
Biden Urges ‘significant deescalation’ in Israel-Hamas fighting with call to Netanyahu
Back to work with no masks or social distancing? California might allow it
Cease-fire holds in early going as Palestinians, Israelis take stock
How Orange County stumbled in its virus response
California gas tax is rising again, but road fixes stall
Another summer of California power outages poses threat to Newsom as he faces recall
On anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Minneapolis reflects on how it’s been forever changed
L.A. cut millions from the LAPD after George Floyd. Here’s where that money is going
Scientology’s secrets spill into open in Danny Masterson rape case
Senate Republicans block Jan. 6 commission to study Capitol insurrection
Workplace shootings are all too common in California
Mayoral scandal in wine country haunts newspaper
Lopez Obrador’s vision for Mexico is put to the election test
JUNE
The Queen Mary is in danger of sinking. Can it be saved?
California’s economy is poised for a ‘euphoric’ recovery
Freedom from masks is coming for the vaccinated. Will it push skeptics to get their shots?
Off-duty cops get into trouble drinking. LAPD rules fail to prevent it
California’s ban on assault weapons is ruled unconstitutional
Ticks on a ‘quest’ for blood at California’s beaches
Gascon promised to review controversial police killings. After 6 months, is he too late for some?
Black parents see less bullying and racism with online learning
Is Sheriff Villanueva overstepping his authority in Venice?
California appeals ruling overturning state’s assault weapons ban
COVID-19 cases in California plunge to new lows
California moves to rescind dozens of emergency COVID-19 actions
LAPD shootings of unstable people wielding sharp objects a deadly problem
California poised to drop mask rules for vaccinated workers
A mask-free California with no capacity limits: What the reopening will look like
Newsom sees his political fortunes rise as California reopens
Supreme Court upholds Obamacare again, rejecting GOP challenge from Texas
Some vaccine experts rethink rush to inoculate kids
L.A.’s COVID-19 death rate falls below that of Bay Area
Only six L.A. agencies have named problem officers
Plan to close prison sparks anger and fear in a rural town
Will the LAX train project jump-start the L.A. rail system?
Harris to make first trip to U.S.-Mexico border Friday to assess situation with migrants
Delta variant spreads in California as COVID-19 battle enters uncertain phase
Private Facebook posts create new furor for Garcetti
California’s drought and wildfire dangers rising at stunning pace
Those missing in Florida condo collapse were a diverse group
L.A.’s segregation problems unchanged in decades, study shows
L.A. County urges everyone to wear masks indoors as Delta variant spreads
Biden seeks firefighter pay boost as West braces for fire season
JULY
Terror, panic as explosion rocks L.A. block
U.S. adds a solid 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
L.A. County sounds alarm over Delta variant, masks
Salt fire destroys more than two dozen homes
Search resumes after rest of Florida condo tower is demolished
She was a watchdog over politicians. But they had power over her raise
L.A. reels from alarming spike in killings, shootings amid fears of a violent summer
Pandemic caused many boomers to retire. What that means for the economy
Firefighters fear disaster ahead as heat transforms landscape
Is California ready for brown lawns and shorter showers? Drought requires less water use
Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic crew complete suborbital space flight
Unvaccinated people face growing danger as Delta variant stalls herd immunity
California fires are burning faster, hotter, more intensely – and getting harder to fight
Tough tactics for the unvaccinated may be needed to stop surge
With drought worsening, should California have much tougher water restrictions?
L.A. County will require masks indoors amid alarming rise in cases
L.A. County leads national battle against the Delta variant
California recall candidate lineup generates less excitement than 2003
L.A. County coronavirus spike hits alarming levels
Jeff Bezos successfully lands as space tourism era dawns
Fears rise of a new COVID surge
From heavy metals to COVID-19, wildfire smoke is more dangerous than you think
Live updates: Naomi Osaka lights Olympic flame to start Games
Ready for their shot, vaccine stragglers explain why they waited
Mar-a-Lago primary: Trump wields power with endorsements
California government and health workers must show vaccination proof or be tested
California is failing to meet demand for UC admission. Why it’s a crisis
Homeless encampment law could hand more power to L.A.’s City Council
California sees small boost in vaccinations but needs much more
CDC document paints more dire picture of threat posed by Delta variant
For parents of unvaccinated kids, Delta variant threat brings alarm
AUGUST
California says federal ‘let it burn’ policy is reckless as wildfires rage
How L.A. cleared most Venice Beach homeless camps and sheltered many living there
Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, state report finds
California sees significant rise in vaccinations as employers issue mandates
Something is killing gray whales. Is it a sign of oceans in peril?
Newsom says it’s ‘not acceptable’ for homeless to camp on the streets
As Dixie fire rages, some refuse evacuation orders with guns in hand
Dixie fire now second-largest in California history, with more than 400 structures burned
Delta variant is sucking the joy out of back-to-school 2021
Senate approves Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill with funds for California
Thousands of staff vacancies complicate L.A. school reopenings
Biden wants to create clean energy jobs. Here’s what they might look like
Latino and Black victims account for nearly all of L.A.’s surge in homicides
Hospitalization rates for kids with COVID less dire in California
Taliban enters Kabul, awaits a ‘peaceful transfer’ of power
Biden set to address U.S. in wake of pullout from Afghanistan
Taliban tries to reassure an uneasy populace, including women
Afghan women face uncertain future under Taliban rule
As protests break out, Taliban boasts of beating the ‘arrogant’ U.S.
Encounter with the Taliban: Punched, detained – then offered an energy drink
For many Afghan refugees, the struggles don’t end when they reach U.S. soil
Recall reality: Rival with fewer votes could oust Newsom
U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
College life is back and loaded with COVID rules
Democrats feel helpless on recall ballot’s second question
Americans among casualties in twin suicide attacks outside Kabul airport
Death toll from the Kabul airport bombings soars past 180 as exit flights resume
Afghans already mourning their country begin burying their dead
Drone kills suicide bombers targeting Kabul airport, U.S. says
Evacuation order issued in South Lake Tahoe as winds bring extreme fire danger
As Caldor fire closes in on Lake Tahoe, crews scramble to prevent worst-case scenario
SEPTEMBER
Caldor fire blows past 200,000 acres at it moves toward Nevada; crews grow fatigued
Losses mount as Caldor fire rages, President Biden declares emergency
Who is a crime victim? The recall intensifies a painful divide over reform
California women show decisive support for Newsom, concerns about Elder, as recall looms
Has California’s unique brand of direct democracy gone too far? Recall is ultimate test
In red California, Trump’s lies about a rigged election echo among recall supporters
Prayer and politicking: Churches become a center of the California recall campaign
Democrats optimistic ahead of California recall election; GOP divided over it’s front-runner
Newsom stakes his future on one simple argument: Fear a GOP governor
New poll finds Newsom could easily beat recall thanks to motivated Democrats
Column One: What did California lose in the war on terror? More than any other state in the U.S.
Recall election nears, but California’s widening, ugly political divide here to stay
Analysis: As recall campaign closes, voters might be ready to change the system
Amid multiple crises, recall election tests the California dream
California overwhelmingly rejects recall
A California in crisis awaits Newsom after landslide win in recall
With recall defeated, Newsom scores well in poll against 2022 rivals
In red California, anger over recall blowout
On the front lines of U.S. homicide epidemic: Milwaukee faces historic violence
Ali: The Emmys tried to look diverse. But they gave us predictable white winners
Demand makes COVID-fighting antibodies hard to get in California
Biden pledges more COVID-19 vaccine doses to boost global inoculation rates
L.A. County sheriff’s unit accused of targeting political enemies, vocal critics
Biden hails booster shots as next level in pandemic protection
Momentus mayor’s race will be a pitched battle over how to fix L.A.’s ills
L.A. police, fire agencies hotbeds of vaccine opposition – and coronavirus outbreaks
L.A. County D.A. to dismiss 60,000 past marijuana convictions
L.A. Unified enrollment has steepest decline in years
From ‘sizzling to ho-hum’: Delta cools California’s economic outlook
Minority of sanitation workers report being vaccinated
OCTOBER
Most California health workers got vaccinated, but holdhouts could be fired
COVID-19 deaths eclipse 700,000 in U.S. as Delta variant rages
Massive oil spill sends crude onto Orange County beaches, killing birds, marine life
Before O.C. oil spill, platform owner faced bankruptcy, history of regulatory problems
Officials knew about oil off O.C. coast Friday, sparking new questions about response
How a coast crowded with ships, port gridlock and an anchor may have caused O.C. oil spill
Heat waves are far deadlier than we think. How California neglects this climate threat
O.C. oil spill leaves many clues, but so far, few answers
Pipeline firm evades questions over a 15-hour gap before reporting spill
California’s offshore oil rigs are decades old, posing major risks
Merck asks FDA to OK use of its COVID-19 pill
Alisal fire explodes to 6,000 acres near Santa Barbara, closes 101 freeway
Biden to announce Port of Los Angeles will operate 24/7
Mark Ridley-Thomas and ex-USC dean indicted in bribery case
Paschke: Dodgers crush bad memories in triumph over Giants
After 30 years in the spotlight, Ridley-Thomas is under a cloud
Bill Clinton heads home after spending six days in O.C. hospital
Colin Powell, first Black secretary of State, dies at 84
Intense rain storms could dampen fall fire risk in parts of California
Councilmen fight over USC as L.A. draws new political boundaries
LAUSD students face alarming drops in grades and test scores
Burned by fire, Northern California towns now fear flooding
‘Rust’ crew describes on-set gun safety issues and misfires days before fatal shooting
Experts predict the legal fallout from ‘Rust’ prop gun shooting
Search warrant reveals grim details of ‘Rust’ shooting and Halyna Hutchins’ final minutes
Fire season still a threat to Southern California despite rains
Biden to urge Democrats to support legislative agenda
Pope Francis tells Biden he can continue to take Communion
Coronavirus cases have plateaued in California, but can we avoid a new surge?
G-20 summit fails to bridge divides on pandemic and climate change
NOVEMBER
Biden urges action at U.N. summit but without legislative victory back home
Biden to announce sharp cuts to methane emissions
California changed the country with weed legalization – is it high time the feds catch up?
L.A. County sheriff’s deputies use minor stops to search bicyclists, with Latinos hit hardest
Marilyn Manson’s accusers detail his alleged abuse
Parents who jumped at COVID shots for kids crave ‘normal life’
Feds subpoena Baldwin Park officials over pot licensing
L.A.’s COVID-19 vaccination rules for businesses and venues go into effect
COVID-19 hospital cases rise in parts of California
Cargo jam at L.A. and Long Beach ports begins to ease as hefty fines loom
Is port congestion worsening L.A. pollution?
California turbocharges push for COVID-19 booster shots
Strike at Kaiser Permanente averted two days before deadline
Youths drive COVID-19 surge in U.K., a warning for California
Biden seeks ‘guardrails’ with China as he meets Xi
Facebook struggled with misinformation targeted at Latinos, leaked documents show
UC lecturer strike averted as union hails ‘best contract’ ever
Nation watches California’s battle against environmental injustice
House approves Biden’s social spending plan
It was supposed to be their big break. Now two 24-year-olds are at the center of the ‘Rust’ shooting investigation
After Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a city and country wonder ‘where we go from here’
Driver in Wisconsin parade crash may have been fleeing a crime, official says
A new breed of brazen robbers hits luxury retailers
California’s coast embraces child COVID-19 shots, but demand lags inland
Guilty verdicts in Georgia bring ‘that small glimpse of hope’
U.S. to restrict travel from South Africa and seven other countries
Can a need for lithium cure what ails the Salton Sea?
Crime on L.A. trains, buses rises as riders return: ‘Poor people are suffering the most’
Omicron variant clouds Biden’s efforts to show pandemic progress
Scientists won’t know Omicron’s full impact for months
DECEMBER
L.A. voters are angry and frustrated over homeless crisis and demand faster action, poll finds
California confirms nation’s first Omicron variant case
L.A. County records first case of Omicron variant
Brutal, brazen crimes shake L.A., leaving city at a crossroads
Disinformation hinders COVID fight in Central Valley
Angelenos closest to the homelessness crisis urge compassion
Column One: Lizard people, deadly orgies and JFK – How QAnon hijacked Hollywood to spread conspiracies
Torrance police’s racist texts could jeopardize many cases
Abuela Rosa led her family to the middle class. In the face of COVID, they protect her legacy
Supreme Court leaves Texas abortion law in effect, but allows providers to challenge it
Dozens are feared dead after tornadoes and storms strike several states
In response to Texas abortion ban, Newsom calls for similar restrictions on assault weapons
Harris to announce new investments to slow migration to U.S.
Garcetti’s ambassador nomination weighed by Senate
Retailers say theft is at crisis levels. The numbers say otherwise
Goodbye to gas stoves? Climate fight moves into kitchen
Delta and Omicron could overwhelm hospitals soon
Roughly 80% of city workers in L.A. say they’re vaccinated
Sen. Manchin says he’s a no on Biden’s social spending plan
California braces for Omicron wave
Omicron surge could hit some parts of California much harder than others
L.A. County says no lockdowns needed now as California requires boosters for health workers
Omicron sweeping through California with staggering speed, raising alarm and questions
Many Californians will likely be infected during Omicron surge. How bad will it get?
New coronavirus cases soar to nearly 10,000 in L.A. County
Omicron, the unwelcome guest at this year’s Christmas
Omicron propels a dramatic spike in COVID cases across California
Omicron ‘going to get worse before it gets better’ as California hospitalizations rise
California COVID-19 hospitalizations up 25% in the last week
Unprecedented COVID cases yield New Year’s warnings
Gun violence hits 15-year high in L.A.
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