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  1. In L.A., a Young Family Wanted a House to Grow Into. Would $800,000 Be Enough? Interactive, Today

    Seeking more space for their growing children (and maybe a pool), a couple combed the San Fernando Valley for a single-family home they could afford. Here’s what they found.

  2. 3 Books About Tech, Politics and Big Business Books, Today

    Experts tell the stories of entrepreneurs and executives who have inched closer and closer to their governments.

  3. Todo bien, pero no le digas ‘tequila’ En español, Today

    Los aguardientes de agave californiano, una reciente incorporación al carrito de licores, buscan captar un mayor segmento de mercado.

  4. California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife Express, Yesterday

    Judge Jeffrey Ferguson of Orange County Superior Court faces 40 years to life for murdering his wife, Sheryl Ferguson, in August 2023, prosecutors said.

  5. Homicidios y negligencias en las cárceles de California En español, Yesterday

    Las cárceles del condado de Riverside están plagadas de tasas de homicidio inusualmente altas y fallos de seguridad recurrentes por parte de un personal inexperto.

  6. Just Don’t Call It ‘Tequila’ Dining, Yesterday

    California agave spirits, a recent addition to the liquor cabinet, aim for a bigger slice of the market.

  7. $800,000 Homes in California, Colorado and Vermont Real Estate, Yesterday

    An Italianate home in Martinez, Calif., an industrial condo in Denver, and an updated farmhouse in Shelburne, Vt.

  8. In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence Local Investigations, Yesterday

    The jails of Riverside County are plagued with unusually high murder rates and recurring security failures by an inexperienced staff.

  9. A California Museum Weighs the Promise and Perils of Tech Special Sections, Yesterday

    Set in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Computer History Museum long cheered the developments around it. Now, it’s taking a more nuanced approach.

  10. After the Wildfires, This High School Needed a Campus. It Found a Sears. National, Yesterday

    Palisades Charter High School in California has held classes online since the fire in January. On Tuesday, students gathered at a new, temporary home, a retrofitted Sears.

  11. An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer Travel, April 22

    Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.

  12. Steve Hilton, Former Fox News Host, Is Running for California Governor National, April 21

    Mr. Hilton is the second prominent Republican to enter the wide-open race. He faces difficult odds in the Democratic-led state.

  13. $3.2 Million Homes in California Real Estate, April 21

    A compound in Sonoma, a house with bay views in Tiburon and a penthouse in Santa Monica

  14. Will L.A. Ever Forgive Its Mayor for Being Abroad When the Wildfires Hit? National, April 21

    Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires started. This week, she is trying to reset.

  15. San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing National, April 20

    The mayor of the Silicon Valley city has proposed arresting people who don’t accept offers of shelter. It’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.

  16. ¿WrestleMania? En Los Ángeles, es LuchaMania En español, April 20

    La lucha libre, la versión mexicana del “wrestling” profesional, está prosperando en Los Ángeles, donde la acción y las máscaras atraen a los aficionados a locales grandes y pequeños.

  17. Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race in Her Return Home National, April 19

    The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California city. Her challenger, Loren Taylor, conceded on Saturday.

  18. For Sale: Burnt Lots in Pacific Palisades Video, April 19

    Jesus Jiménez, a New York Times reporter, goes to the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles to look into the burnt lots on sale for millions of dollars. Several weeks after wildfires destroyed the wealthy neighborhood, homeowners are asses...

  19. The Next Stage of Rebuilding the Palisades Is Here: Burned Lots for Sale National, April 19

    As Pacific Palisades residents clear debris from January’s wildfires, they’re wrestling with the decision to stay and rebuild or sell and move away.

  20. For L.A. Residents Whose Homes Burned, Aging Complicates What Comes Next Sunday Business, April 19

    Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.

  21. WrestleMania? In Los Angeles, It’s LuchaMania. National, April 19

    Lucha libre, the Mexican version of professional wrestling, is thriving in Los Angeles, where the action and the masks draw fans to venues big and small.

  22. There’s a Feeling We’re Not in Hollywood Anymore Culture, April 19

    Movies and TV productions are rapidly leaving California to film outside the United States, where labor costs are lower and tax incentives greater. Industry workers are exasperated.

  23. Appeals Court Denies Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans Washington, April 18

    The case is one of several challenging moves by the Trump administration to cancel the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of people.

  24. New Pornographers Drummer Is Charged With Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Culture, April 18

    Joseph Seiders, who joined the band in 2014, is accused of recording boys who were using a restaurant bathroom.

  25. Judge Delays a Resentencing Hearing for the Menendez Brothers National, April 17

    The proceedings were pushed back for three weeks over the issue of whether a key report on Erik and Lyle Menendez was admissible.

  26. New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat The Headlines, April 17

    Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

  27. The Hype at Coachella This Year? Billboards. Culture, April 17

    Some of the hottest advertising space is deep in the California desert, where Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Djo, Post Malone and more generate buzz for their festival sets.

  28. For This Artist, Doomscrolling Isn’t a Bad Thing Weekend, April 17

    Jon Rafman’s liberal use of artificial intelligence is on full, dark display in an exhibition that features a kind of MTV warped by internet subcultures.

  29. L.A.’s Schools Chief Knows What It’s Like to Be Undocumented National, April 16

    A visit by federal agents to two elementary schools drew an angry, impassioned response from the superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, a Portuguese immigrant.

  30. California Is Taking Trump to Court to Stop His Tariffs National, April 16

    State officials argue in a lawsuit that the U.S. Constitution expressly gives the authority to impose tariffs to Congress.

  31. The Impact of the L.A. Fires Was Felt Far From the Burn Zone, Poll Shows National, April 16

    The new U.C.L.A. survey found that many adults in Los Angeles County had lost jobs or incomes to the fires, or knew someone who had been personally affected by the disaster.

  32. A Scrappy Pop-Up Restaurant Shuttles From Coast to Coast Dining, April 16

    Sal’s Place, an under-the-radar spot under a tent in Los Angeles, started on Cape Cod and moves back there every summer.

  33. How a Nifty Government Tool Knows About Earthquakes Before You Feel Them Weather, April 15

    Even a few seconds’ notice gives people time to prepare before the shaking.

  34. After an Earthquake, These Elephants Knew Exactly Whom to Follow: Mom Express, April 15

    A video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park taken during an earthquake put complex elephant herd dynamics on display.

  35. Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay on Pink Elephants and Gardening Interactive, April 15

    Enter the L.A. Home They Have Turned Into a Gallery

  36. Harvey Weinstein, Facing New Charge, Returns to Court in New York Metro, April 15

    The disgraced Hollywood producer will face a new trial for sex crimes in New York after a previous conviction was reversed last year.

  37. Eating Frog Legs During Charli XCX’s Coachella Set Styles, April 14

    Outstanding in the Field offers an unexpected festival experience, hosting a four-course dinner as the bands play.

  38. L.A. County Expects $2 Billion in Fire Costs, Adding to Budget Woes National, April 14

    County leaders said that layoffs of public workers were so far unlikely, but that the region’s financial challenges multiplied after the wildfires in January.

  39. Worth Thousands on the Black Market, Lego Kits Are Now a Target of Thieves Express, April 14

    Some Lego sets have skyrocketed in value but behind the eye-popping price tags is a dark side: an underground market that fuels brazen thefts.

  40. ‘Transformative’ Design That Celebrates Differences Real Estate, April 14

    An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as a teenager.

  41. Rentals Under $4,000 in Los Angeles Real Estate, April 14

    A hillside bungalow in Topanga Canyon, a unit in a Hollywood condo building and an oceanfront apartment in Redondo Beach

  42. A Congressional Outsider Becomes the Establishment Pick for Oakland Mayor National, April 13

    Former Representative Barbara Lee entered the campaign for mayor of the Bay Area city as the favorite. But her main challenger has gained traction after positioning himself as the change candidate.

  43. Animals That Feel the Slice of the Knife Op Ed, April 12

    An insider offers a grim picture of life inside a cattle slaughterhouse.

  44. Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump Politics, April 12

    The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.

  45. Newsom Tries to Understand ‘Bro Culture.’ Will It Change Him in the Process? National, April 12

    California’s governor has diagnosed one problem for Democrats — connecting with young men — and he sees his podcast as a way to address that. Other Democrats aren’t so sure.

  46. After L.A. Fires, Edison Wants to Bury Power Lines in Altadena and Malibu National, April 12

    Southern California Edison is echoing calls from homeowners to move spark-prone electrical equipment underground. Company officials estimated the cost at more than $650 million.

  47. Trump Directive Calls for Turning Border Strip Into ‘Military Installation’ Washington, April 12

    The plan would put a strip along the southern border under Pentagon control, allowing the military to detain migrants for trespassing on a military base until Border Patrol agents could arrest them.

  48. Soulja Boy Is Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Sexual Assault Case Express, April 11

    The rapper, known for songs like “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” was found liable of assaulting a woman who said she was his assistant over two years.

  49. Los hermanos Menendez buscan la libertad. ¿Pueden conseguirla por su conducta? En español, April 11

    Lyle y Erik Menendez mataron a sus padres hace más de 35 años y han pasado la mayor parte de su reclusión ayudando a otros y buscando mejorar.

  50. Tesla Halts Orders in China on U.S. Imported Models Business, April 11

    An “order” button was removed from Tesla’s Chinese website after Beijing raised tariffs on U.S. imports in response to President Trump’s levies against the country.

  51. After a Rocky 90-Day Tenure, L.A.’s Recovery Czar Is Stepping Down National, April 11

    Steve Soboroff was picked by Mayor Karen Bass to lead the city’s rebuilding effort. But dust-ups over his compensation, the scope of his authority and more got in the way.

  52. The Menendez Brothers Became Model Prisoners. Will That Free Them? National, April 11

    More than 35 years after they killed their parents in Beverly Hills, Lyle and Erik Menendez are closer than ever to freedom. Meditation classes, mural painting and mentorship may help.

  53. Stanford Protesters Charged With Felonies for Pro-Palestinian Occupation National, April 10

    Prosecutors filed felony charges on Thursday against 12 protesters, nearly all with ties to Stanford University, for breaking into an administration building and occupying it in 2024.

  54. Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In Politics, April 10

    A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

  55. Weezer Bassist’s Wife Is Shot by L.A. Police and Charged With Attempted Murder Express, April 10

    Jillian Lauren Shriner, an author who is married to a member of the band Weezer, was arrested after pointing a gun at officers, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

  56. OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It Business, April 9

    In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.

  57. A Frenzy at Trader Joe’s: ‘Everyone’s Here for the Tote Bags’ Express, April 9

    For a second year, a limited run of mini canvas tote bags had people waiting in line outside Trader Joe’s stores. At some stores, they sold out in less than an hour.

  58. Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh Express, April 8

    Nicholas J. Roske, 29, of California, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was arrested near the justice’s home in 2022, with a pistol, a knife and other weapons.

  59. How Do You Rebuild a Place Like the Palisades? Magazine, April 8

    It was an idyllic pocket of Los Angeles where people knew their neighbors — and homes sold for $5 million. The fire ignited competing visions for its future.

  60. 2 U.S. Border Officers Charged With Taking Bribes to Allow Undocumented Migrants Express, April 7

    Prosecutors said the men allowed dozens of cars with undocumented immigrants to pass through their inspection lanes in Southern California in exchange for cash.

  61. A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of ‘Pure Hell’ National, April 7

    Thousands of plaintiffs, once children in Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention and foster care systems, are part of a record-breaking payout.

  62. $1.9 Million Homes in California Real Estate, April 7

    A ranch house in Napa, a Streamline Moderne home in Pasadena and a townhouse in Oceanside

  63. The Sunday Read: ‘What Happened to Val Kilmer?’ The Daily, April 6

    Cancer had taken his voice, but the unlikeliest movie star in Hollywood history still had a lot he wanted to say. (Published in 2020.)

  64. After the L.A. Fires, These Schools Face Another Threat: Layoffs National, April 6

    A dozen teachers in Pasadena, Calif., whose homes burned were told they’ll lose their jobs at the end of the school year, a crisis for educators and students alike.

  65. After the Fires, Rick Caruso Aspires to a New Role: Shadow Mayor of Los Angeles National, April 5

    The businessman has won supporters and detractors as he considers running for mayor or governor of California as Los Angeles rebuilds from the wildfires in January.

  66. Los Angeles County Plans to Pay $4 Billion to Settle Sex Abuse Claims National, April 4

    The settlement, which still needs formal approval, covers more than 6,800 claims of abuse, some of which date back to 1959.

  67. Republican Plan to Kill California’s E.V. Policies Hits Senate Snag Climate, April 4

    The Trump administration asked Republicans in Congress to stop California’s ban on new gas-powered cars. The Senate parliamentarian said it wasn’t allowed.

  68. SpaceX Astronauts Splash Down Off California Coast for the First Time Science, April 4

    After years of NASA and private crews returning to Earth near Florida, the company shifted its landing zone to the West Coast for the private Fram2 mission.

  69. Newsom Will Seek Trade Deals That Spare California From Retaliatory Tariffs Washington, April 4

    The governor’s announcement could ratchet up animosity between the Trump administration and California, the world’s fifth-largest economy.

  70. The Life and Death of a Block Destroyed By the L.A. Fires Interactive, April 4

    A block is more than just houses — it’s one of our most basic forms of community. This is the story of what’s lost when a whole block burns.

  71. Chinese Woman Detained in Arizona Border Station Dies by Suicide Express, April 4

    A woman detained by U.S. border officers for overstaying a visitor visa died by suicide while in custody, according to a Democratic congresswoman.

  72. De visita en la verdadera cocina de Meghan, sin cámaras En español, April 4

    Cocinamos con la duquesa de Sussex mientras ella redefine su imagen, de realeza en recuperación a diosa doméstica.

  73. L.A. Fires Death Toll Rises to 30 After Remains Are Found National, April 4

    The discovery makes the Palisades and Eaton fires, combined, the second-deadliest wildfires in California’s history.

  74. 36 Hours in Carmel, Calif. Interactive, April 3

    On California’s Central Coast, three storybook enclaves draw visitors with dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, zany architecture and more.

  75. ‘We’ve Lost Our Way’: San Francisco Rethinks Drug Paraphernalia Handouts National, April 2

    Daniel Lurie, the city’s new mayor, is scaling back a program that gives away clean foil, pipes and plastic straws for fentanyl consumption. Nonprofits will have to direct people toward treatment.

  76. Biden’s Health Secretary Joins the Governor’s Race in California National, April 2

    Xavier Becerra, the former secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, may face Kamala Harris in a potential Democratic showdown in their home state.

  77. Inside Meghan’s Real Kitchen, Away From the Cameras Dining, April 2

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

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

    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.

  79. After a Slow Start, High-Speed Rail Might Finally Arrive in America Headway, April 1

    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.

  80. What’s So Hard About Building Trains? Travel, April 1

    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?

  81. 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.”

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. $2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles Real Estate, March 31

    Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles

  87. ‘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.

  88. 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.

  89. 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.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.”

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

  98. 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.

  99. 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?

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. ‘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.

  103. 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.

  104. 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.

  105. 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.

  106. ‘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.

  107. ‘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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. 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.”

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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?

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

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

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. 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.

  124. 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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

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

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

  129. 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.

  130. 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.

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

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  135. 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.

  136. 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.

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

  145. 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.

  146. We Were Three Podcasts, October 12

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

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.