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  1. Inside Meghan’s Real Kitchen, Away From the Cameras Dining, Today

    Cooking with the Duchess of Sussex as she navigates her rebrand from recovering royal to domestic goddess.

  2. Republicans Invoke Newsom in a Hearing on Transgender Sports National, Today

    California Democrats rejected two Republican bills that would have banned transgender athletes from female sports. In a rare turn, Republicans tried to use the Democratic governor’s own words to challenge Democrats.

  3. Kathan Brown, Acclaimed Fine Art Printmaker, Dies at 89 Obits, Yesterday

    She helped revive the centuries-old tradition of intaglio printing in the U.S., producing fine-art etchings with artists like Chuck Close and Sol LeWitt.

  4. The Slow Journey to High-Speed Rail in America Headway, Yesterday

    True high-speed rail has not yet made it to the U.S., but that will change soon. Here are the projects currently being developed.

  5. What’s So Hard About Building Trains? Travel, Yesterday

    In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?

  6. Jim Jarmusch, New York Fixture, Showed His Art in Los Angeles. His Fans Showed Up. Styles, March 31

    Angelenos flocked to meet the artist and filmmaker, who came to the West Coast for the opening of his solo exhibition “Some More Collages.”

  7. It’s Spring, but the Sierra Are Getting Slammed by Another Round of Snow Weather, March 31

    The mountain range straddling California and Nevada is the target of a storm that may offer a late-season boost to the West Coast’s water supply.

  8. Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations Express, March 31

    Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday.

  9. In Southern California, a Sea-Mammal Crisis Washes Ashore National, March 31

    In recent weeks, hundreds of sea lions, dolphins and other animals have turned up in the sand dead or seriously ill, alarming rescuers and beachgoers alike.

  10. Sacramento Is Ready for Its Major League Moment. (Just Don’t Say ‘Sacramento.’) National, March 31

    The Athletics temporarily moved to California’s capital region, but insisted on avoiding references to Sacramento. Residents, who are thrilled to have M.L.B. games, are used to such slights.

  11. $2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles Real Estate, March 31

    Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles

  12. ‘No Cake, No Entry’: More Than 1,000 Picnic to Celebrate the Love of Cake Express, March 30

    No crumbs were left behind at Cake Picnic in San Francisco on Saturday as attendees gawked, photographed and ultimately ate 1,387 cakes.

  13. Johnny Mathis Is Retiring From Touring After Almost 70 Years of Crooning Express, March 29

    Mr. Mathis, 89, a pioneer of romantic ballads, is leaving the stage because of his age and memory problems, his website said.

  14. Gai Gherardi, Who Made Eyeglass Frames Fashion Statements, Dies at 78 Obits, March 29

    Her L.A. Eyeworks boutique, which she opened with a friend and fellow optician, was a pioneer in turning ordinary frames into bold, artistic accessories.

  15. Trump Takes Aim at California Six Times in 24 Hours National, March 28

    The Trump administration seemed to hold back immediately after the January wildfires. But its multipronged assault on California has now begun in earnest.

  16. Life Without Transit? Silicon Valley Had a Glimpse for Nearly 3 Weeks. National, March 28

    An unusually long strike in the San Jose area forced a shutdown of buses and light-rail trains. It was a possible harbinger of things to come for transit agencies elsewhere.

  17. Justice Dept. Investigates L.A. Sheriff Over Concealed Carry Permit Delays Washington, March 28

    The Justice Department said it believed the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department had violated residents’ Second Amendment rights through delays in issuing the permits.

  18. Justice Dept. Will Investigate California Universities Over Race in Admissions National, March 27

    California banned affirmative action decades ago. The Trump administration says it plans to investigate whether schools there are still considering race.

  19. Bobby Sherman, Former Teen Idol, Has Stage 4 Cancer, His Wife Says Express, March 27

    The 81-year-old is known for his breakout role on the 1960s television series “Here Come the Brides” and hits that included “Little Woman.”

  20. Faulty DNA Tests Were Used in Thousands of L.A. Criminal Cases, Sheriff Says Express, March 27

    The manufacturer of the test kits notified the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in August that many of the kits were likely defective, but it kept using them for several months.

  21. Tesla Finds a Chef for Its Retro-Futuristic Diner in Los Angeles Dining, March 27

    Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.

  22. Trump Challenges California on Transgender Parental Notification National, March 27

    The Trump administration will investigate whether a new California law banning parental notification requirements in schools violates federal policy.

  23. Hollywood Has Not Recovered Jobs Lost During Strikes, Report Says Culture, March 27

    Many entertainment industry workers have been jobless for months, leading state officials to consider increasing subsidies to keep film and television production in California.

  24. For a New Adventure, They Wanted a Home on the Sea. But How Much Does a Boat Cost? Interactive, March 27

    After decades of nomadic land-based living, a couple decided to search for a fishing vessel that could take them on their next journey. How far would $350,000 go?

  25. El efecto Trump perjudica al turismo en EE. UU. En español, March 27

    Cada vez más viajeros dicen que les preocupa no sentirse bienvenidos o seguros en Estados Unidos, y rechazan apoyar la economía de un país que podría estar desestabilizando a otras naciones.

  26. Herb Greene, 82, Dies; His Photographs Captured the San Francisco Sound Obits, March 26

    One of the first to shoot the Grateful Dead, he also memorably chronicled many of the other bands that were on the scene in the late 1960s.

  27. ‘Trump Slump’ Looms as Foreign Visitors Rethink Travel to U.S. Travel, March 26

    A growing number of travelers say they are worried about feeling unwelcome or unsafe in America and are reluctant to support the economy of a country that may be destabilizing other nations.

  28. Shell Shocked: How Small Eateries Are Dealing With Record Egg Prices Projects and Initiatives, March 26

    Mom-and-pop businesses are trying to adapt to the soaring cost of eggs. The owners of four egg-centric restaurants across the country show how they are coping with this threat to their livelihoods.

  29. 99 Degrees? In March?! Phoenix Shatters a Heat Record. Weather, March 25

    Much of the West and Southwest faced unseasonably warm temperatures this week. But it won’t last long.

  30. Elon Musk se prepara para incursionar en la industria restaurantera En español, March 25

    Hace dos años, el líder de Tesla y jefe de la DOGE empezó a construir un restaurante y autocine en Los Ángeles. Entonces se convirtió en un pararrayos político.

  31. 22 Miles on Foot, 10 Minutes on a Tram: An ‘Extraordinary’ Day Hike Travel, March 25

    The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.

  32. West Virginia Bans 7 Artificial Food Dyes, Citing Health Concerns Well, March 24

    At least 20 other states are considering bills restricting the use of certain food dyes and additives.

  33. Fred Eversley, Sculptor of Otherworldly Discs, Is Dead at 83 Obits, March 24

    With his engineering background, he thought about his work differently from how other artists did. His abiding interest was in energy, in the scientific sense.

  34. Venezolanos en EE. UU. pedirán a un juez federal mantener su estatus de protección En español, March 24

    Casi 350.000 personas podrían ser deportadas en breve después de que el gobierno de Trump pusiera fin al Estatus de Protección Temporal, conocido como TPS.

  35. Venezuelan Immigrants Ask Judge to Maintain Their Protection in U.S. National, March 24

    Nearly 350,000 people could soon face deportation after the Trump administration moved to end Temporary Protected Status, or T.P.S., for immigrants from that country.

  36. $900,000 Homes in California Real Estate, March 24

    A midcentury modern condo in Los Angeles, a cabin in Lake Arrowhead and an end-unit condo in Palm Springs.

  37. Lessons From a Lost-Pet Detective Named Kat Science, March 24

    Recovering missing animals requires understanding both animal and human behavior.

  38. For Sale: Pieces of Willie Brown’s Style National, March 23

    Mr. Brown, the former mayor of San Francisco, has stood out not just for his politics but also his style. Now, he has opened his closet to raise money for charity.

  39. Democrats: Still Under Construction Letters, March 23

    Readers respond to a column by Ezra Klein about the Democrats’ approach to government. Also: Domestic enemies.

  40. Will She or Won’t She? Retirement Hovers Over Pelosi, and Her City. National, March 23

    Nancy Pelosi has represented San Francisco in Congress for nearly four decades. Challengers are lining up as she weighs running again or retiring.

  41. After the L.A. Wildfires, a Race to Save the Tiles, and the Soul, of Altadena Express, March 23

    Salvage experts are rushing to save handmade tiles from fireplaces that survived the Eaton fire before they are demolished.

  42. Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints Express, March 22

    The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.

  43. In California, Confusion Abounds Over Status of 2 National Monuments Live, March 22

    The White House removed all references to the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla monuments from a fact sheet outlining how the president would reverse some Biden-era environmental policies.

  44. Trump and Newsom Find Common Ground Attacking California’s Coastal Agency National, March 22

    The California Coastal Commission has been under siege like never before, alarming environmentalists and raising questions about the future of the 53-year-old state agency.

  45. ‘This Is Our Pompeii’: Altadena Artists Picking Up the Pieces Arts & Leisure, March 22

    Neighbors on Mariposa Street in Altadena, Calif., say artworks can be remade, but how do you restart a community?

  46. Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Business Dining, March 21

    Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.

  47. Pro-Palestinian Activists Sue U.C.L.A. Over Encampment Attack National, March 20

    The lawsuit says the university did not protect the activists from counterprotesters. Jewish students are also suing the university, saying it did not protect them from pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

  48. Hay ‘más que un indicio’ de que la energía oscura no es lo que pensaban los astrónomos En español, March 20

    Nuevos datos cuestionan aún más la mejor teoría científica sobre la historia y la estructura del universo. Sin embargo, otro resultado reciente la refuerza.

  49. University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring National, March 20

    The statements had risen in popularity as colleges sought to improve campus culture, but they drew criticism from conservatives who argued they were a political test.

  50. Los Angeles Faces Nearly $1 Billion Deficit as It Rebuilds From Fires National, March 19

    Shifting federal policies, combined with the cost of January’s wildfires, have created “serious financial headwinds” for the city, officials said.

  51. K.W. Lee, 96, Dies; Journalist Who Gave Voice to Immigrant Communities Obits, March 19

    His reporting sought to humanize and unite Asian Americans. It also led to the release of a Korean immigrant on death row.

  52. Tesla Wins California Permit to Begin Offering Rides Business, March 19

    The limited regulatory approval is an early step toward Elon Musk’s goal of offering a Tesla self-driving taxi service.

  53. Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire Business, March 18

    New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.

  54. San Francisco Giants Sell Stake to Private Equity Business, March 18

    One of Major League Baseball’s biggest franchises sells 10 percent of the team to Sixth Street Partners.

  55. In Japan, Shohei Ohtani Is a National Hero and Marketer’s Dream Business, March 18

    Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.

  56. Map: 3.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes the San Francisco Bay Area Interactive, March 18

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  57. Jury Awards Man $50 Million After Starbucks Drink Causes Burns Video, March 17

    Surveillance footage from inside a Starbucks in Los Angeles shows a man writhing in pain after a hot drink spilled on his lap. The video was released by his lawyers.

  58. Jury Awards $50 Million to California Man Burned by Starbucks Tea Express, March 17

    Michael Garcia, 30, underwent skin grafts on his genitals after a hot tea spilled on him in a Starbucks drive-through in 2020, his lawyers said.

  59. $4,750 Rentals in Los Angeles Real Estate, March 17

    A cottage in North Hollywood, and condos in West Hollywood and Downtown

  60. A Toehold in San Francisco, 30 Years Later Real Estate, March 17

    A woman felt extremely lucky when she was able to rent a room in Noe Valley after college in 1994. She’s still there.

  61. He Dreamed Up Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer. It All Started With L.A. Books, March 15

    For almost four decades, Michael Connelly has set his characters loose in a city of big dreams and lucky breaks. Now they’re facing an altered landscape. So is he.

  62. Luna de sangre 2025: así fue el eclipse lunar total En español, March 14

    La humanidad atestiguó el fenómeno, fascinada por el cambio temporal en el único satélite natural de la Tierra.

  63. Un cuadro de Pissarro confiscado por los nazis y un caso de restitución que se reabre En español, March 14

    “Rue Saint-Honoré por la tarde. Efecto de lluvia” se exhibe desde hace décadas en el Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Los herederos de la propietaria original ahora tienen nuevas posibilidades en un caso de restitución.

  64. Supreme Court Revives Long-Running Nazi Art Restitution Case Culture, March 14

    The case involving a Pissarro is being sent back to federal court in California for review in light of a new state law, in a dispute between heirs and a Spanish museum.

  65. What on Earth Is Gavin Newsom Doing? Op Ed, March 14

    Democrats are desperate for leaders who will fight on their behalf, not flatter their enemies.

  66. Was She Crazy? Immoral? Menstruating? Or Just a Murderer? Book Review, March 14

    When a woman shot her married lover in 1870s San Francisco, all of America took sides.

  67. $3.5 Million Settlement in Sacramento Jail Death Local Investigations, March 14

    The fatal overdose of a homeless man at a Sacramento County jail is one of multiple deaths in which staff have been accused of medical neglect.

  68. ‘I Love My Job’: Laid-Off Federal Worker on DOGE Cuts Video, March 13

    Jasmin Dominguez, a former U.S. Forest Service employee, was fired weeks after helping fight the Los Angeles wildfires. Her termination was part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the government.

  69. Tornado Reported in Los Angeles Area as Storm Batters California Weather, March 13

    Parts of the city had been urged to evacuate as a powerful system brought rain and snow up and down the state.

  70. Hard Work, a Dream, and a Bay Area Apartment for Less Than $600,000 Interactive, March 13

    Chris Ramos spent years cycling through room rentals and living in his van, all so he could one day afford a home of his own. Would it be in San Francisco, or across the Bay?

  71. The Salmon Are Thriving. So Are Many of the People. Why Would Anyone Shut This Down? Op Ed, March 13

    How tribal leaders, commercial fisherman and a few small environmental groups won an uphill campaign against dams.

  72. 6 Spectacular North American Train Trips Travel, March 13

    The trains are destinations in themselves, offering a mix of spectacular sightseeing, onboard dining and glorious open-air observation cars.

  73. After Wildfires, L.A.’s Clear Skies Conceal a ‘Toxic Soup’ Well, March 12

    Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term health risks for residents.

  74. Gavin Newsom Finds Some Surprising Common Ground With Steve Bannon Politics, March 12

    The California governor hosted one of the architects of President Trump’s political movement on his new podcast, and their friendly sparring revealed a few points of agreement.

  75. On the Trail of the Los Angeles Fires Summary, March 12

    We hiked to the origins of the Palisades and Eaton fires to investigate how they started.

  76. NASA Launches Powerful Space Telescope Video, March 12

    A SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from California carrying the telescope, named SPHEREx, along with a suite of satellites called PUNCH.

  77. Katie Porter Will Run for California Governor National, March 11

    The former congresswoman is the most prominent candidate so far to start a campaign in the 2026 contest. But the race could be upended if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.

  78. Parts of Los Angeles Urged to Evacuate as ‘Widespread’ Rain and Snow Hit California Weather, March 11

    A storm soaking the state on Wednesday and Thursday is bringing new danger to the area hit by wildfires earlier this year.

  79. L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers National, March 10

    Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.

  80. $1.5 Million Homes in California Real Estate, March 10

    A Spanish-style house in San Rafael, an 1899 cottage in St. Helena and a 1978 condo in Santa Monica.

  81. The Otherworldly California Waterway That Keeps Exploding Into Politics Op Ed, March 10

    If we are to take seriously the threats of drought, climate change and water security, we should not reduce this place to a warring of two — or even many — sides.

  82. After the L.A. Wildfires, a Lingering Anxiety: What Is in the Soil? National, March 10

    Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.

  83. Small Earthquake Rumbles in Los Angeles Area National, March 9

    The authorities said there were no initial reports of damage from the quake, which struck in the hills west of Malibu.

  84. Map: 4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Malibu, California Interactive, March 9

    View the location of the quake’s epicenter and shake area.

  85. There Is a Liberal Answer to the Trump-Musk Wrecking Ball Op Ed, March 9

    Right-wing populism thrives on scarcity. The answer is abundance. But a politics of abundance will work only if Democrats confront where their approach has failed.

  86. In the Ashes of Altadena, Rebuilding Is Not an Easy Decision National, March 8

    The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.

  87. D’Wayne Wiggins, 64, Dies; One Third of R&B Group Tony! Toni! Toné! Obits, March 8

    As a paragon of the New Jack Swing sound, the band recorded three platinum albums and a slew of hits, including “Feels Good.”

  88. ‘What We Really Lost Wasn’t So Much the Stuff’: What Remains From the L.A. Fires Interactive, March 7

    After their homes burned, Angelenos tell us what the objects that survived mean to them.

  89. Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No Real Estate, March 6

    Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.

  90. National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet. Climate, March 6

    As the administration fires rangers and other workers, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to publicize visitors numbers.

  91. Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: ‘It’s Deeply Unfair’ Politics, March 6

    The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue.

  92. Cuando a este profesor le dio cáncer, no renunció. Impartió una clase sobre ello En español, March 6

    Bryant Lin, quien enseña medicina en la Universidad de Stanford, recibió un diagnóstico terminal. Quería que sus alumnos comprendieran la humanidad que está en el centro de la medicina.

  93. With Rain on the Way, California’s Water Managers Are ‘Waiting With Bated Breath’ Weather, March 5

    Back-to-back storms are expected over the next 10 days, potentially bringing a key measure of the state’s crucial water supply up to normal levels.

  94. L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire Business, March 5

    The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and destroyed 9,400 buildings.

  95. A Kennedy Ally Puts Money Into a Push to Recall Karen Bass Politics, March 5

    Nicole Shanahan, who pumped millions into Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign last year and joined him on the ticket, is now backing an effort to remove Mayor Bass of Los Angeles.

  96. L.A. Fire Chief Loses Her Bid for Reinstatement National, March 5

    The former chief, Kristin Crowley, said the mayor had falsely accused her of mishandling the Palisades fire, but her dismissal was upheld by the City Council.

  97. 30 Officers Charged With Allowing ‘Gladiator Fights’ at Youth Detention Center Express, March 4

    Officers had allowed and in some cases encouraged fights between teens being held at a detention center in Downey, Calif., the state’s attorney general said.

  98. Supreme Court Deals Blow to E.P.A. in Dispute Over Federal Water Rules Washington, March 4

    The 5-to-4 decision is the latest setback for the agency and could have sweeping implications for curtailing water pollution offshore.

  99. In the L.A. Fires, a Photographer Finds a Moment of Stillness Insider, March 4

    A photojournalist was on the ground in Southern California in January to capture the fires’ devastation.

  100. For L.A. Fire Victims, Two Words Bring Hope and a Little Normalcy: ‘Play Ball’ National, March 3

    A Pacific Palisades youth baseball league has found a temporary home and, with lots of help, is reviving a sense of togetherness that was lost in January.

  101. Inside Vanity Fair’s 2025 Oscars Party Styles, March 3

    Conan O’Brien, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet and more packed the annual post-awards bash for burgers, cocktails and victory laps.

  102. California Historical Society to Dissolve and Transfer Collections to Stanford Culture, January 28

    The society faced financial challenges that were exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Its nearly 600,000 items stretch back before the Gold Rush.

  103. ‘Un virus peligroso’: la gripe aviar en EE. UU. entra en una nueva fase En español, January 27

    Una pandemia humana puede prevenirse, incluso ahora, dicen los científicos. Pero una serie de acontecimientos de las últimas semanas indica que la posibilidad ya no es remota.

  104. ‘A Dangerous Virus’: Bird Flu Enters a New Phase Science, January 27

    A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

  105. Becerra, With No Regrets, Defends Vaccine Mandates and Misinformation Fight Washington, January 18

    In a wide-ranging interview, Xavier Becerra, President Biden’s health secretary, defended his tenure and hinted that he might run for governor of California.

  106. Facebook Marketplace Chefs Deliver Homemade Tamales, Empanadas and Other Foods Express, October 24

    Facebook Marketplace, a platform often used for furniture and electronics, is an increasingly popular place to buy and sell home-cooked meals.

  107. Southern California Politician Resigns and Agrees to Plead Guilty in Bribery Scheme National, October 23

    Federal prosecutors said that Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, enriched himself and his family with federal pandemic aid meant for seniors.

  108. Orange County Leader Faces Scrutiny Over Charity’s Pandemic Spending National, September 10

    Andrew Do, an Orange County supervisor, has been asked to resign after directing more than $13 million to a nonprofit run by his daughter and allies. The group was supposed to spend the money on meals for vulnerable residents.

  109. Can Free Rent Revive Downtown San Francisco? Business, August 11

    The city, which is among those most devastated in the country after the pandemic, is trying to lure businesses back with a free-rent period.

  110. A Daughter of Hollywood Royalty Appeals to Los Angeles: No Mask Bans Styles, July 10

    Violet Affleck, the eldest child of Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, called for greater access to masks in a short speech during which she revealed her own “post-viral condition.”

  111. San Francisco’s Arts Institutions Are Slowly Building Back Culture, July 3

    Although attendance remains down from prepandemic levels, the city’s arts groups are having some success getting audiences to return.

  112. How the Pandemic Reshaped American Gun Violence Interactive, May 14

    The footprint of gun violence in the U.S. has expanded, as shootings worsened in already suffering neighborhoods and killings spread to new places during the pandemic years.

  113. Californians Share Their Pandemic Silver Linings, Four Years After Lockdowns National, April 17

    Readers submitted small ways that the pandemic shifted their thinking for the better, or introduced a new joy into their life.

  114. Biotech Exec Gets 7 Years in Prison for False Claims About Rapid Covid-19 Test Express, April 13

    Prosecutors said Keith Berman falsely claimed he had invented a blood test that could detect Covid-19 in 15 seconds. His lawyer said he had put “genuine effort” into developing such a test.

  115. Downtown Los Angeles Places Another Big Bet on the Arts Culture, April 9

    The pandemic was tough on city centers and cultural institutions. What does that mean for Los Angeles, whose downtown depends on the arts?

  116. American Cities Aren’t Doomed After All Op Ed, February 7

    The urban “doom loop” seems to have come to a halt.

  117. California destina 2000 millones de dólares a los estudiantes perjudicados por el aprendizaje a distancia En español, February 2

    Una demanda acusó al estado de no proporcionar una educación equitativa a estudiantes de bajos ingresos, negros e hispanos durante la pandemia.

  118. California Aims $2 Billion to Help Students Catch Up From the Pandemic National, February 1

    A lawsuit accused the state of failing to provide an equal education to lower-income, Black and Hispanic students during the pandemic.

  119. California and Oregon Ease Covid Isolation Rules, Breaking With C.D.C. National, January 21

    Two of the most cautious states have bypassed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by letting students and workers who have the virus but are asymptomatic avoid isolation.

  120. After Rise in Murders During the Pandemic, a Sharp Decline in 2023 National, December 29

    The country is on track for a record drop in homicides, and many other categories of crime are also in decline, according to the F.B.I.

  121. San Francisco’s Montgomery Street Could Signal a Downtown Revival National, December 28

    From the revamped Transamerica Pyramid to a small public radio station broadcasting from a former copy shop, the street offers hope for recovery in the city.

  122. Feinstein’s Name Could Soon Grace an Airport Terminal and a Navy Ship National, December 18

    Since Senator Dianne Feinstein died in September, her admirers have looked for ways to honor her legacy.

  123. What Costs $1,000 Per Student and Might Help Children Learn to Read? National, December 4

    A new study found that California schools got positive results from a targeted investment in the science of reading — even with the challenges of pandemic recovery.

  124. Before World Leaders Arrive, San Francisco Races to Clean Up National, November 10

    The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference comes at a pivotal moment for the city as it struggles to rebound from the pandemic.

  125. The Restaurant Revolution Has Begun Op Ed, October 20

    Many restaurants are fundamentally changing how they do business after the pandemic.

  126. A Crisis in America’s Theaters Leaves Prestigious Stages Dark Culture, July 23

    As they struggle to recover after the pandemic, regional theaters are staging fewer shows, giving fewer performances, laying off staff and, in some cases, closing.

  127. With Commuters Staying Home, Transit Agencies Try to Reinvent Themselves National, June 19

    In California, Bay Area Rapid Transit has suffered so much that it needs a state bailout — and possibly a new business model.

  128. Hotelier Writes Off San Francisco, Citing ‘Major Challenges’ Business, June 6

    Park Hotels & Resorts said it stopped making payments on a $725 million loan tied to two prominent hotels in a city hit hard by pandemic-related changes.

  129. In San Francisco, a Troubled Year at a Whole Foods Market Reflects a City’s Woes National, April 30

    Tech workers have stayed home, and ongoing social problems downtown are forcing civic and business leaders to confront harsh realities about the city’s pandemic recovery.

  130. The School Where the Pandemic Never Ended Magazine, April 5

    As the nation’s schools ‘return to normal,’ teachers in an L.A. neighborhood hit hard by Covid are left to manage their students’ grief — and their own.

  131. The March 22 Los Angeles Schools Strike live blog included one standalone post:
  132. The Furniture Hustlers of Silicon Valley Sunday Business, February 25

    As tech companies cut costs and move to remote work, their left-behind office furniture has become part of a booming trade.

  133. By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home Business, February 16

    Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.

  134. The Most Empty Downtown in America The Daily, February 9

    San Francisco has been held up as an economic success story, but the heart of the city is yet to recover from the pandemic.

  135. A Federal Court Blocks California’s New Medical Misinformation Law Business, January 26

    California’s law sought to punish doctors who give patients false information about Covid-19.

  136. Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Cracks Down on Corruption N Y T Now, January 24

    Also, another mass shooting in California and New Zealand’s next leader.

  137. Your Monday Briefing: A Lunar New Year Shooting N Y T Now, January 22

    Also, New Zealand’s next leader and a Lunar New Year travel surge in China.

  138. The I.C.U. Nurse: A Symbol of Endurance Science, December 26

    Caring for seriously ill patients needing round-the-clock attention during the pandemic has added layers of commitment.

  139. As Covid Cases Rise in a Weary Los Angeles, So Does Apathy National, December 8

    Hospitalizations and Covid cases have increased sharply in Los Angeles since Thanksgiving. But fear — and masks — are missing this time around.

  140. Is Spreading Medical Misinformation a Doctor’s Free Speech Right? Business, November 30

    Two lawsuits in California have pre-emptively challenged a new law that would punish doctors for misleading patients about Covid-19.

  141. How a ‘Golden Era for Large Cities’ Might Be Turning Into an ‘Urban Doom Loop’ Op Ed, November 30

    What seemed like a transitory step to avoid infection has become a major force driving the future direction of urban America.

  142. What Covid Revealed, and Destroyed Interactive, October 21

    The pandemic has been a time of great loss — and a time of great reflection. Perhaps no one understands that more than Rachel McKibbens.

  143. We Were Three Podcasts, October 12

    A story of lies, family, America and what Covid revealed, as well as what it destroyed.

  144. Once Known for Vaccine Skeptics, Marin Now Tells Them ‘You’re Not Welcome’ National, October 2

    The wealthy California county just north of San Francisco has one of the nation’s highest Covid-19 vaccination rates after years of being known for parents who opposed shots for childhood diseases.

  145. California Approves Bill to Punish Doctors Who Spread False Information Business, August 30

    Weighing into the fierce national debate over Covid-19 prevention and treatments, the state would be the first to try a legal remedy for vaccine disinformation.

  146. San Francisco’s Art Market Struggles in the Shadow of Los Angeles Culture, August 29

    Though some small galleries are opening or expanding, the mega dealers have closed shop, a blow to an area with a vibrant artistic history.

  147. What Remote Work Debate? They’ve Been Back at the Office for a While. Business, August 1

    Cubicles are largely empty in downtown San Francisco and Midtown Manhattan, but workers in America’s midsize and small cities are back to their commutes.

  148. ¿La naturaleza sanó durante la ‘antropausa’ pandémica? en Español, July 19

    La suspensión de actividades humanas por la covid ha sido una oportunidad para entender mejor cómo afectamos a otras especies del planeta.

  149. Officials Aren’t Sounding the Alarm on Covid N Y T Now, July 18

    As the BA.5 subvariant drives a spike, many public health leaders aren’t cracking down

  150. Did Nature Heal During the Pandemic ‘Anthropause’? Science, July 16

    Covid precautions created a global slowdown in human activity — and an opportunity to learn more about the complex ways we affect other species.