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  1. Shoes Off. Laptops Out. Airport Tray Photo Shoot? Express, Today

    A new social media trend involves creatively arranging your TSA bins, and showing them off.

  2. Trump Threatens to Cut Wildfire Aid if California Doesn’t Deliver More Water Politics, Today

    Gov. Gavin Newsom said all Americans should be alarmed that the former president wants to “block emergency disaster funds to settle political vendettas.”

  3. California Drug Clinic Operator Convicted in $3 Million Kickback Scheme Express, Today

    Casey Mahoney, 48, of Los Angeles, illegally paid “body brokers” to lure clients, a federal jury found.

  4. Coppola Sues After Report Said He Tried to Kiss ‘Megalopolis’ Extras Culture, Yesterday

    The director Francis Ford Coppola is seeking at least $15 million in damages from Variety.

  5. Trump Claims Ignorance of Laura Loomer’s 9/11 Conspiracy Theories Politics, Yesterday

    After commemorating Sept. 11 with a far-right activist who has called the attacks an “inside job,” former President Donald J. Trump said he was unaware of her remarks.

  6. The Fight Against Three Major Wildfires in Southern California: What We Know National, Yesterday

    Weather conditions have given firefighters a better chance of preventing more damage from the blazes that have displaced tens of thousands of residents.

  7. How to Watch the Emmy Awards Culture, Yesterday

    The Emmys are on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Eastern, two hours after the red carpet festivities begin.

  8. The Mortal American Dream of Alberto Castañeda Aco National, Yesterday

    He spent years stitching together shirts, trousers and relationships with the children he had once left behind. It all unraveled on a busy street in Los Angeles.

  9. Barely Escaping: Video Captures a Woman Staggering Through a California Wildfire National, Yesterday

    Officials said a battalion chief was retreating from an evacuated area when he spotted her. The woman is being treated at a burn center.

  10. ‘Big Weather Break’ Gives California Firefighters the Upper Hand National, September 12

    Cooler temperatures and higher humidity enabled crews to gain ground on major fires in San Bernardino, Orange and Riverside counties.

  11. Scenes From Southern California as Wildfires Persist National, September 12

    Firefighters struggled to contain three large fires threatening areas including Los Angeles and San Bernardino County.

  12. Earthquake Rattles Coastal Area Near Los Angeles National, September 12

    Preliminary estimates said a 4.7-magnitude temblor was centered near Malibu. The authorities were determining whether there was any significant damage.

  13. Forecast of Cooler Weather Offers Relief to Firefighters Battling Blazes in the West National, September 12

    In California, the fires have displaced tens of thousands of people, charred more than 100,000 acres and strained the state’s resources.

  14. $1.4 Million Homes in Utah, Georgia and California Real Estate, September 11

    An 1890 Queen Anne Revival house in Salt Lake City, an 1872 brick townhouse in Savannah and a 1938 Spanish-style home in Albany.

  15. Dozens of Homes Burned in California as Wildfires Rage in the West National, September 11

    Three fires in Southern California exploded in size overnight, and the authorities arrested a man suspected of starting one of them. Large blazes continued to burn in Oregon and Idaho.

  16. When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Actually Drive Themselves Business, September 11

    An immersive article shows readers what a New York Times reporter has tracked for nearly a decade: Robot taxis still need human help.

  17. Inmate’s Wife Subjected to Cavity Search Will Get $5.6 Million in Settlement Express, September 10

    Christina Cardenas of California was subjected to the search after going to visit her husband at a state prison in 2019, according to her lawsuit. “It left me traumatized,” she said.

  18. A Weather Change Could Spark New Wildfires, Then Help Contain Them National, September 10

    A system that will bring a beneficial shift in temperatures and humidity to California later in the week could first drive winds that send sparks into dangerously dry undergrowth.

  19. Maps: Tracking the Wildfires Around Los Angeles Graphics, September 10

    Here’s a look at where fires are burning and where smoke is expected.

  20. Fires Near Los Angeles May Intensify Before They Are Contained National, September 10

    Mountainous terrain, dry weather and winds are making it difficult to fight the wildfires threatening communities near Los Angeles.

  21. The September 10 California Wildfires Line Airport live blog included one standalone post:
  22. 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.

  23. Are Art and Science Forever Divided? Or Are They One and the Same? Arts & Leisure, September 10

    The sprawling California festival “PST Art” promises a dialogue between “two cultures.” But painting and physics may have more in common than their practitioners know.

  24. Wildfire Erupts in Orange County, Forcing Evacuations National, September 10

    A small brush fire in Southern California quickly grew to over 5,000 acres, threatening nearby suburban neighborhoods.

  25. Los Angeles Is Obsessed With These Cult Seasonal Melons Dining, September 9

    Let’s be honest, so am I.

  26. Evacuations Ordered as Wildfire Spreads in Southern California Video, September 9

    The Line fire has burned more than 20,500 acres in San Bernardino County since it started on Sept. 5, California officials said.

  27. The Trade-Off for Mountain Tranquillity in California? Increasing Fire Risk. National, September 9

    Many Southern Californians have moved to San Bernardino County for more affordable homes and calmer lifestyles, but some also face disaster risks.

  28. $2.5 Million Homes in California Real Estate, September 9

    A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a ranch-style retreat in Palm Springs and a modern farmhouse in St. Helena.

  29. Amy Sherald, Brazen Optimist Arts & Leisure, September 9

    In an exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the artist known for her portraits of Michelle Obama and Breonna Taylor is showing how much else she can do.

  30. Hollywood Bowl Cancels Show as Heat Wave Knocks Out Power Express, September 9

    One power supplier said its systems had been overloaded by the prolonged high temperatures. Excess heat warnings remain in place for more than 17 million people in California and Arizona.

  31. They Slept on a Gym Floor Until They Won the Housing Lottery National, September 8

    Margarita Solito and her family fled violence and poverty in El Salvador, hoping to build a better life in San Francisco. The city often wasn’t what they thought it would be.

  32. Fast-Spreading Wildfire in Southern California Forces Evacuations Express, September 8

    The Line fire more than quadrupled in size over the weekend, leading to evacuation orders for more than 11,000 people and threatening thousands of structures.

  33. Harris’s Combative Debate Style Will Get Its Biggest Test Against Trump Politics, September 7

    Kamala Harris’s razor-sharp debate skills have powered her political ascent. Her success next week will turn on how well she adapts to an unpredictable rival.

  34. The Great American Family Car Ride Styles, September 7

    Three bridges, one toll.

  35. In California, Controlled Fires Can Save Homes. Why Aren’t More Happening? National, September 7

    Experts say these intentional burns reduce the risk of wildfires and more should be done. But real barriers remain.

  36. California Can Ban Guns in Parks and Bars, but Not Hospitals, Court Says National, September 7

    California and Hawaii banned guns from various public venues. A federal appeals court dusted off the history books to help determine where to allow prohibitions.

  37. Newsom Vetoes Home-Buying Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants National, September 6

    Gov. Gavin Newsom of California rejected a Democratic proposal that would have extended first-time home-buyer loans to some undocumented immigrants. Republicans had widely criticized the bill.

  38. 100 Degrees at Midnight: California Coast Swelters in ‘Concerning’ Heat Express, September 6

    Temperatures in the region were forecast to remain high into the weekend, with more than 31 million people under excessive heat warnings.

  39. It’s the Hottest Neighborhood in All of Los Angeles. (Bring Water.) National, September 5

    Woodland Hills has become the poster child for sweltering temperatures in the Los Angeles area, a mere 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean.

  40. Inesperadamente, Hunter Biden propone declararse culpable en un caso fiscal En español, September 5

    El hijo menor del presidente Joe Biden dio el inusual paso de acogerse a un acuerdo tipo Alford, reconociendo que había pruebas suficientes para condenarlo, aunque expresó su inocencia respecto a los mismos cargos.

  41. California Man Arrested After Shooting Spree Kills at Least 80 Animals Express, September 5

    The hourslong episode in the middle of the night triggered a shelter-in-place order in Monterey County. One official described the scene as “horrible.”

  42. As Judge Weighs Landmark N.C.A.A. Settlement on Pay, Not All Athletes Approve National, September 5

    A hearing Thursday will include arguments on a proposal that would allow colleges to pay athletes directly. But detractors say the deal still doesn’t offer players enough.

  43. Inside the Great Gap Glow-Up Styles, September 5

    Can Zac Posen, known for over-the-top glamour, reinvent the American mall brand — and change his reputation in the process?

  44. Dispatches From the Courtroom: Linda Deutsch Breaking the News Obits, September 4

    Covering some of America’s most sensational trials, she produced urgent, pithy “ledes” in the best tradition of wire-service reporting. Here’s a sampler.

  45. Linda Deutsch, The A.P.’s Dean of Courtroom Reporting, Dies at 80 Obits, September 4

    Covering notorious trials, she offered readers an unvarnished view of the sordid side of celebrity, told through many of the country’s most riveting legal dramas.

  46. Hunter Biden’s Legal Woes Return to Spotlight Ahead of Tax Trial Washington, September 4

    As both sides prepare for the start of jury selection on Thursday, there are no indications that any deal is likely, according to several people with knowledge of the situation.

  47. Who Gets to Kill in Self-Defense? Interactive, September 4

    Self-defense laws were written for men. This is how they fail women who fight back.

  48. Waymo’s Robot Taxis Are Almost Mainstream. Can They Now Turn a Profit? Business, September 4

    Now that its technology is showing it can work on city streets, Alphabet, which owns Waymo, plans to invest billions more.

  49. Las Vegas, Scorched by Its Hottest Summer on Record, Sees More 100-Degree Heat This Week Weather, September 3

    Much of the Western U.S. is baking in high temperatures this week. Excessive-heat warnings have been issued for major cities including Las Vegas and Los Angeles.

  50. The Dream Was a House on the Russian River (on a Budget) Real Estate, September 3

    Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”

  51. $3.2 Million Homes in California Real Estate, September 2

    A 1931 Spanish-style house in Glendale, a floating home in Sausalito and a waterfront retreat in San Rafael.

  52. In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shutoffs National, September 2

    The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying.

  53. About 10,000 Hotel Workers Walk Off the Job on Labor Day Weekend Business, September 1

    The union representing the workers, UNITE HERE, has planned a rolling strike for several days in cities like Boston, San Francisco and Seattle after contract negotiations stalled.

  54. Some Consider Being Biracial a ‘Predicament.’ Danzy Senna Thinks It’s Hilarious. Arts & Leisure, September 1

    Senna, who is mixed-race, has made a career satirizing the lives of characters like her. Her new novel takes elements from her history and twists them to the extreme.

  55. San Diego School Superintendent Is Fired After Misconduct Investigation National, August 31

    Lamont Jackson, who led California’s second-largest school district, engaged in “unwelcome, sex-based behavior” toward two female employees, the investigation found.

  56. The California Shoplifting Law That Trump Says Is Too Lenient National, August 30

    Donald J. Trump has said that California allows thieves to steal goods in the state’s stores and falsely blamed Vice President Kamala Harris for it.

  57. San Francisco Museum Start-Up Makes a Move Culture, August 30

    Two years after its founding, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco is moving downtown.

  58. D.E.I. Is Not Working on College Campuses. We Need a New Approach. Op Ed, August 30

    Programs are too ideological, exacerbate the problems they intend to solve and are incompatible with cultivating critical thinking.

  59. Silicon Valley Wants to Fight Fires With Fire Business, August 30

    How some high-tech entrepreneurs are trying to use new forms of technology to solve the problem of mega-wildfires in the age of climate change.

  60. A Father Found His Son, but a Happy Ending Remains Elusive Summary, August 29

    Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, shares how she balances objectivity with empathy while reporting on homelessness.

  61. A Father’s Search for a Son Who Didn’t Want to Be Found National, August 29

    Bob Garrison was determined to rescue his son from the streets. The path was more difficult than he had imagined.

  62. Homeless Shelters That Prioritize ‘the Three Ps’ — Especially Privacy Special Sections, August 29

    Prefabricated modular campuses in Northern California are offering comforts that may help keep people off the streets — with pets, possessions and private space in mind.

  63. How a Real Estate Boom Drove Political Corruption in Los Angeles National, August 29

    Prosecutors say that corruption is rising in California cities as one-party rule, inattentive voters and weakened news media have reduced the traditional checks on power.

  64. Can China Tech Find a Home in Silicon Valley? Business, August 29

    Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are setting up firms across the Pacific, only to find that any investment with Chinese ties is a hard sell.

  65. Backpage Founder Gets Five Years in Case That Shut Down Website Express, August 29

    Michael Lacey, 76, co-founded the website that became known for its ads for prostitution. He was convicted on a money laundering charge in a case that included accusations of sex trafficking.

  66. California Legislature Approves Bill Proposing Sweeping A.I. Restrictions Business, August 28

    Gov. Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign into law the fiercely debated legislation.

  67. Far From Presidential Battlegrounds, Blue States Could Decide Congress Washington, August 28

    New York and California have become unlikely focal points in the fight for control of the House, as Democrats toil to appeal to wary voters in districts won by President Biden.

  68. At Los Angeles Galleries, Savoring the Waning Days of Summer Culture, August 28

    During an often quiet season in the art world, several outstanding solo shows and one group show offer a feast for the eye and the mind.

  69. In Los Angeles, an Artist’s Studio for a Blind Potter Special Sections, August 28

    Every client is unique, but Don Katz truly broke the mold.

  70. With Dams Removed, Salmon Will Have the Run of a Western River National, August 27

    The nation’s largest dam removal project is nearly complete after a lengthy campaign by Native tribes to restore the river at the California-Oregon border.

  71. Man Is Charged With Arson in California Wildfire That Destroyed 13 Homes Express, August 27

    The Thompson fire also burned over 3,700 acres and forced the evacuation of 26,000 residents.

  72. Three Los Angeles Museums Team Up to Acquire Art Culture, August 26

    The Hammer, LACMA and MOCA are establishing a joint collection, starting off with a gift of 260 works from the collectors Jarl and Pamela Mohn.

  73. Eric Butler, 49, Dies; Promoted ‘Restorative Justice’ for Young People Obits, August 26

    As a counselor, he embraced an alternative to “zero tolerance” disciplinary policies that are disproportionately meted out to Black students.

  74. Why California Is Considering Banning Food Dyes in Schools Well, August 26

    Concerns about their risks have been swirling for years. Here’s what the science suggests.

  75. $825,000 Homes in California Real Estate, August 26

    A midcentury retreat in Idyllwild, a two-bedroom condominium in Playa del Rey and a two-bedroom townhouse in Campbell.

  76. Bridging the Uplifting and the Harrowing in San Francisco Insider, August 26

    Heather Knight, the San Francisco bureau chief for The New York Times, strives to reflect all sides and perspectives of the city.

  77. As Kamala Harris Claims Oakland, Berkeley Forgives Politics, August 25

    The vice president has virtually erased Berkeley, Calif., her hometown, from her campaign biography. The residents of “the People’s Republic” say they get it.

  78. Dashed Hopes and Big Breaks: What It’s Like to Work on Cold Cases National, August 25

    This month, significant breakthroughs were announced in several murder cases that had been dormant for decades. Investigators explained what cracking these can look like.

  79. Fire Destroys Grandstand From ‘A League of Their Own’ Express, August 24

    The field and wooden grandstand in Ontario, Calif., were the backdrop for the 1992 movie about a women’s baseball league.

  80. Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’ Business, August 24

    The company, founded in the city as Twitter, is moving its headquarters to Texas as a shadow of its former self.

  81. Teams Leave, but Oakland Still Finds Reasons to Cheer Business, August 24

    The Raiders and the Warriors are gone and the A’s are leaving, but teams in lesser-known leagues are trying to fill the void and connect with the city.

  82. At the Ballpark, a Reporter Roots for Lahaina Insider, August 23

    Last year, a Times reporter covered the wildfires that destroyed a town on the island of Maui. This year, he cheered on a team from Maui as it made its way to the Little League World Series.

  83. Intuit Dome: Where Art Competes With Hot Dogs, Beer and Busy Fans Weekend, August 22

    At the impressive new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, new artworks foster a community spirit. But there are no outright slam dunks here.

  84. What Drives Kamala Harris: The Art of the Possible Politics, August 22

    As she prepares to formally accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday night, what the vice president may be offering the nation is a future defined by the fine print.

  85. Farm Workers Union Battles California Grower Owned by Democratic Donors Business, August 22

    Wonderful Nurseries, owned by Stewart and Lynda Resnick, has sued the state to overturn a labor organizing law championed by the United Farm Workers.

  86. Seeking a New Start in Southern California for Less Than $800,000 Interactive, August 22

    A retired schoolteacher scoured San Diego County for a condo with proximity to three important things: her mother, her grandson and the beach. Here’s where she found it.

  87. Google Joins $250 Million Deal to Support Newsrooms in California Business, August 22

    The agreement includes $70 million from the state, which needs legislative approval. Some lawmakers objected, calling for a more comprehensive solution with tech companies.

  88. A Woman’s Family Reported Her Missing. Her Body Was in Hospital Storage, Lawsuit Says. Express, August 21

    Jessie Peterson, 31, died at a hospital in April 2023. Her family members, who filed a missing persons report, were not told that she had died until a year later, according to a negligence lawsuit.

  89. Divert Great Lakes Water to California? Letters, August 21

    Readers discuss a guest essay about dealing with groundwater depletion. Also: Feeling hopeful; no comparison between medals; nix “no problem.”

  90. Biden Is Leaving the Spotlight. His Son’s Legal Troubles Are Not. Washington, August 21

    A preliminary hearing on Wednesday will determine the contours of the tax trial Hunter Biden faces in September. It is often a forum for discussions that could lead to a plea deal.

  91. He Wants People Restarting Their Lives to See Themselves Onstage Culture, August 20

    Tarell Alvin McCraney, the artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, is focused on bringing marginalized people to the theater.

  92. Los 47 segundos que salvaron la carrera política de Kamala Harris En español, August 19

    Hace casi 14 años, Steve Cooley, el oponente de Harris en la contienda por la fiscalía general de California, dio una respuesta en un debate que fue franca pero que impulsó a la futura candidata presidencial demócrata.

  93. $4 Million Homes in California Real Estate, August 19

    A three-story contemporary house in Santa Monica, a four-bedroom home in Mill Valley, and a floating house on a slip in the Santa Barbara Harbor.

  94. ‘PST Art’ Lifts Off, as NASA Scientists Team With Artists Culture, August 19

    Sound collages and mechanical grass are being created with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in a collaboration to unlock creative pathways that “are just not open.”

  95. Tim Walz and the Pull of Rural America Letters, August 18

    Responses to an essay about the vice-presidential candidate and rural values. Also: A rattled Trump; cancer screening; the S.S. United States; L.A. Olympic transit.

  96. The 47 Seconds That Saved Kamala Harris’s Political Career Politics, August 18

    Nearly 14 years ago, Kamala Harris’s opponent in the California attorney general’s race gave an answer at a little-watched debate that was frank — and fateful for the future Democratic presidential nominee.

  97. Willie Brown to Donald Trump: Mention My Name Again and Get Sued Politics, August 18

    The former president has falsely claimed that he nearly died in a helicopter ride with Mr. Brown, and that Mr. Brown said “terrible things” about Kamala Harris.

  98. Perry Kurtz, Comedian Who Appeared on ‘America’s Got Talent,’ Dies at 73 Express, August 17

    Mr. Kurtz, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Thursday, honed his routine over decades and eventually became a recognizable face at comedy institutions.

  99. The Electric Grid Is a Wildfire Hazard. It Doesn’t Have to Be. Op Ed, August 17

    We can expect added strain on the system as weather turns more extreme and demand for electricity rises.

  100. As California Clears Homeless Camps, Two Projects Point a Way Forward Culture, August 17

    While L.A. County grapples with homelessness, elegant new housing projects in Long Beach and Venice signal the solutions — and challenges — ahead.

  101. Finding Summer Heat Relief in Your Hairstyle Express, August 16

    On a hot day, getting hair off the back of your neck is often the simplest way to start cooling down. The sweeping movement is instinctual, but it is also deeply personal.

  102. ‘Shoot Me Up With a Big One’: The Pain of Matthew Perry’s Last Days Culture, August 16

    Court papers show that Mr. Perry, the “Friends” star who had long struggled with addiction, was increasingly taking ketamine, a powerful anesthetic, in the days before he died.

  103. A Hollywood Producer’s Home That Would Make a Perfect Movie Set T Style, August 16

    The former studio head Amy Pascal’s house needed a change. Maybe she did, too.

  104. Local News Is Dying, but Not in San Francisco Business, August 16

    The city has become a hothouse for experimentation in local news. Could it serve as a model for the rest of the country?

  105. Four Arrested in Killing of ‘General Hospital’ Actor Express, August 16

    The police said they arrested three men on murder charges in the fatal May 25 shooting of Johnny Wactor, 37, in Los Angeles. A fourth person was also charged.

  106. California A.I. Bill Is Amended; Vote Is Expected by End of August Business, August 15

    Silicon Valley companies still worry that state lawmakers are jumping the gun on regulating a still-unproven technology.

  107. ‘Emily in Paris’ Returns With Messier Relationships (and Wilder Outfits) Styles, August 15

    With maximalist accessories, a Hamburglar-like bodysuit and a Parisian love triangle, the Netflix show is back for a fourth season.

  108. Harris Gonna Code Switch Op Ed, August 15

    It’s normal for people, especially Black Americans, to dip into colloquial speech depending on whom they’re talking to.

  109. Detienen a una mujer en relación al caso de la muerte de Matthew Perry En español, August 15

    Las fuerzas del orden han estado trabajando para identificar la fuente de la ketamina que provocó la muerte de la estrella de “Friends”.

  110. Matthew Perry’s Assistant and Doctors Charged With Getting Him Ketamine Culture, August 15

    Five people have been charged with a conspiracy to distribute the powerful anesthetic that led to the death of the “Friends” star. Three of them are pleading guilty.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.”

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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?

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

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

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

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

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

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. The March 22 Los Angeles Schools Strike live blog included one standalone post:
  134. 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.

  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

  145. We Were Three Podcasts, October 12

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

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

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

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

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