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  1. The State Law Taking a Financial Toll on California Budgets U.S., Today

    The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial crisis. School districts face up to $3 billion in claims.

  2. Mississippi Man Is Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston Express, Yesterday

    Prosecutors said that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, drove through the front gate of Ms. Aniston’s home on Monday after stalking her for nearly two years.

  3. An Entertainment Tax N Y T Now, Yesterday

    Why Hollywood recently got the Trump tariff treatment.

  4. Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Calls Sexual Assault Claims ‘Vile’ and ‘False’ Culture, Yesterday

    Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they worked as housekeepers.

  5. OpenAI Hires Instacart C.E.O. to Run Business and Operations Business, Yesterday

    Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, said he hired Instacart’s Fidji Simo to join in a new role as chief executive of applications.

  6. States Sue Over Freeze on Funding for Electric-Vehicle Charging Climate, May 7

    A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.

  7. With Telescoping Crutches and Hexapod Legs, Dance Goes New Places Culture, May 7

    A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices themselves.

  8. 5 Charged After Deadly Migrant Boat Incident in California Express, May 7

    The five people, all Mexican nationals, were arrested after a vessel carrying migrants capsized and killed at least three people near San Diego, the authorities said.

  9. Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Housekeepers National, May 7

    The four women said the Motown legend abused them multiple times while they worked cleaning his home. His wife, they said, created a hostile work environment.

  10. 2 United Airlines Jets Clip Wings at San Francisco Airport Express, May 6

    No one was injured in the incident, which occurred as the Boeing 777 jets were leaving the gate area early on Tuesday. The airline canceled both trans-Pacific flights.

  11. Trump Says His Administration ‘Is Not Going to Pay’ for California High-Speed Rail National, May 6

    The government was already investigating how the state was spending a federal grant on the train project to connect Los Angeles and San Francisco.

  12. Emergency Crew Responds After Plane Collision in San Francisco Video, May 6

    Two United Airlines planes collided while taxiing on the tarmac at San Francisco International Airport on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported.

  13. Trump Is Picking New Climate Fights With States. Here’s Why. Climate, May 6

    The White House has begun a new effort to sue individual states over their climate initiatives and to stop lawsuits against fossil fuel companies.

  14. Why 35 House Democrats Joined Republicans Against a Major Climate Policy Climate, May 6

    Some said they worried that California’s planned ban on gas-powered vehicles would raise the price of cars. Another cited “intense and misleading lobbying” by the oil industry.

  15. As LACMA Gets a New Look, the Art Inside Will Change, Too Culture, May 6

    Four curators at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art reveal how they’re filling the new galleries.

  16. DoorDash Plans to Buy Deliveroo and SevenRooms Express, May 6

    The multibillion-dollar acquisitions would give DoorDash an expanded global presence.

  17. DoorDash Agrees to Buy Deliveroo in $3.9 Billion Deal Business, May 6

    The acquisition would give DoorDash a presence in the Middle East and expand its footprint in Europe.

  18. Start-Up That Promoted Female Pleasure Exploited Women, Prosecutors Say Metro, May 6

    OneTaste said it was dedicated to female empowerment. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn say its founders abused those it recruited and left them “as shells of their former selves.”

  19. Trump Called for Movie Tariffs. Newsom Proposes a Tax Credit Instead. Culture, May 5

    Gov. Gavin Newsom of California said that he wanted to team up with the Trump administration to craft a $7.5 billion federal film tax credit.

  20. Trump dice que quiere que Alcatraz se restablezca como prisión En español, May 5

    El proyecto sería extraordinariamente costoso en un momento en que el gobierno ya planea recortar miles de millones de dólares del presupuesto del Departamento de Justicia.

  21. At Least 3 Dead After Boat Overturns Near San Diego Express, May 5

    A survivor told the authorities that 18 people were aboard the vessel, which appeared to carrying migrants. Search and rescue efforts were suspended Monday morning.

  22. Trump dice que impondrá un arancel del 100% a las películas hechas fuera de EE. UU. En español, May 5

    El presidente declaró en una publicación en las redes sociales que la producción cinematográfica extranjera representaba una amenaza para la seguridad nacional.

  23. Trump Directs Federal Agencies to Reopen Alcatraz as a Prison Video, May 5

    It has been more than six decades since Alcatraz, which sits in San Francisco Bay, operated as a prison. Today it is best known as a damp, frigid and nostalgic staple of tourist packages and children’s field trips.

  24. $3 Million Homes in California Real Estate, May 5

    A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego

  25. A Grand Comeback for a Grand Seaside Hotel Travel, May 5

    San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado, where “Some Like It Hot” was shot and celebrities regularly checked in, has been renovated meticulously, deliberately and very expensively.

  26. Trump Says He Will Put 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside U.S. Business, May 5

    Declaring foreign film production a national security threat, the president said he had asked his top trade official to start the process of imposing a tax on Hollywood.

  27. Trump Says He Wants Alcatraz Restored as a Prison Washington, May 5

    The project would be extraordinarily expensive at a time when the administration already plans to cut billions of dollars from the Justice Department’s budget.

  28. ¿Puede desaparecer el cadáver de una ballena caída? En español, May 4

    La desaparición de una cría hundida creó un misterio en las turbias aguas cercanas a San Diego.

  29. V.A. Mental Health Care Staff, Crowded into Federal Buildings, Raise Patient Privacy Alarms Washington, May 4

    Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces where sensitive conversations can be overheard.

  30. Would the Housing Crisis Ease if Boomers Rented Out Their Empty Rooms? Business, May 4

    Millions of single-family homes are underused, on spacious lots. Refitting them for “roommate houses” or backyard cottages could make a difference.

  31. Where Would Hollywood Find Its Guillotines or Pay Phones Without Them? Culture, May 4

    For nearly four decades the prop house History for Hire has helped filmmakers recreate the past. But with fewer films shot in Los Angeles, they are not sure how much longer they can hang on.

  32. A Scenic Tour of Red Tape: Tracking the Slowest High-Speed Train in the Country National, May 4

    Can America still build big things? A long ride through California’s Central Valley tells a gloomy story.

  33. 2 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Into Homes in Simi Valley, Calif. Express, May 4

    Residents in the two homes that were struck were safely evacuated, the Ventura County Fire Department said. Two people aboard the plane were killed.

  34. Bob Filner, Mayor of San Diego Who Left Amid Scandal, Dies at 82 Obits, May 3

    A progressive member of Congress for two decades, he resigned as mayor after 18 women accused him of sexual harassment.

  35. One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach Weather, May 3

    To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United States in early April.

  36. No Country for Old Politicians? Some California Democrats Want an Age Cap. National, May 3

    As the Democratic Party tries to win back support, some members say forcing older politicians to retire is one solution.

  37. It Was Just a Rumor on Facebook. Then a Militia Showed Up. Sunday Business, May 3

    Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what information to trust.

  38. University of California’s New President Will Come From Texas National, May 3

    James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system.

  39. Before the Fire, L.A. Tried to Restore Second Reservoir in Palisades National, May 3

    Water supplies ran dry in the Pacific Palisades fire, in part because a reservoir was shut down for repairs. Records show the city had tried and failed to prepare an alternative reservoir.

  40. Can California Set Its Own Air Pollution Rules? Climate, May 1

    This week, the House of Representatives voted to block the state’s ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles, challenging its rule-making authority.

  41. House Votes to Block California’s Plan to Ban New Gas-Powered Cars Climate, May 1

    Republicans, joined by a handful of Democrats, voted to eliminate California’s electric vehicle policy, which had been adopted by 11 other states.

  42. Back to the Future of Transit Special Sections, May 1

    How high-speed rail went off track in the U.S., and where it’s finally coming to fruition.

  43. What Green Card Holders Should Know in Preparing to Travel Outside the U.S. Travel, May 1

    The Trump administration’s sweeping immigration restrictions have legal permanent residents concerned about their status. Some lawyers said they’re right to be worried.

  44. Harris Returns to Political Life, Warning of a Constitutional Crisis National, May 1

    Kamala Harris has rarely spoken out after leaving Washington in January. In her first major address since then, she acknowledged Democratic fears and praised leaders who were speaking out.

  45. House Votes to Repeal California’s Clean Truck Policies Climate, April 30

    Lawmakers voted to stop the state from requiring that an increasing share of new trucks sold there have zero emissions.

  46. A Diver Visited a Fallen Whale. When He Returned, It Had Vanished. Science, April 30

    A sunken calf’s disappearance created a mystery in murky waters near San Diego.

  47. On California’s State Bar Exam, More Questions Than Answers National, April 30

    The State Bar of California’s new exam has been rife with problems, an A.I. controversy and now the likelihood of delayed results.

  48. More Than 50,000 Workers Go on Strike as Budget Woes Disrupt L.A. County National, April 29

    The nation’s most populous county was already juggling legal liabilities, wildfire costs and threats to federal funding. Now its largest union is holding a 48-hour strike.

  49. West Coast Ports Brace for China Tariffs to Dent Import Volume Within Days Business, April 29

    Large importers, including retailers and manufacturers, paused imports from China this month amid an escalating trade war. Ports are now poised to feel the fallout.

  50. A Coming-of-Age Party in Los Angeles That Traveled Back in Time Styles, April 29

    A quinceañera thrown by artists reimagined the city’s Y2K era.

  51. Immigration Has Always Been Complex. Just Ask the People Who Built U.S. Railroads. Book Review, April 29

    In “Strangers in the Land,” Michael Luo tells the story of the Chinese workers lured to the United States and expelled when 19th-century politicians turned against them.

  52. How California Sanctuary Policies Are Faring Under Pressure From Trump National, April 29

    State and city officials in California are vowing to uphold protections for immigrants, even as President Trump threatens more action against their jurisdictions.

  53. $1.3 Million Homes in California Real Estate, April 28

    A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley.

  54. Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability Real Estate, April 28

    A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents.

  55. Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits as States and Businesses Fight Back Washington, April 27

    The cases are the latest test of the president’s expansive claims of executive power.

  56. Jed the Fish, Quirky Pioneer of Los Angeles Radio, Dies at 69 Obits, April 26

    With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ.

  57. Canadian Snowbirds Bought Into the American Dream in Palm Springs. Was It a Mirage? Express, April 26

    Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians visit the desert city. But tariffs and other attacks on their country by the Trump administration are driving them away.

  58. Even in Her Home Kitchen, Meghan Stirs Reactions Insider, April 26

    A reporter knew her article on Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, would draw intense feedback. But she never expected quite how intense it would be.

  59. In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville National, April 26

    Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them.

  60. Downtown L.A. Has Seen Its Share of Violence. Then Someone Went After Its Trees. National, April 25

    The authorities said a man used a chain saw to destroy more than a dozen trees in downtown Los Angeles, an attack that saddened and rattled residents and city leaders.

  61. Bringing a California Community to Life Through Airbrushing and Burlap Special Sections, April 25

    For some, works from the rising artist Esteban Raheem Abdul Raheem Samayoa are reminiscent of those by renowned predecessors like Francisco Goya.

  62. Getaways to Nurture Your Artistic Side, Even if You’re Not an Artist Travel, April 25

    Yaddo may not be in the cards, but from a chateau near Paris to a California desert cabin, here are programs that foster writing, music and artistic talent and can be booked for days or weeks.

  63. The Zuckerbergs Founded Two Bay Area Schools. Now They’re Closing. National, April 25

    Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment.

  64. In L.A., a Young Family Wanted a House to Grow Into. Would $800,000 Be Enough? Interactive, April 24

    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.

  65. Todo bien, pero no le digas ‘tequila’ En español, April 24

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

  66. California Judge Is Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wife Express, April 23

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

  67. Homicidios y negligencias en las cárceles de California En español, April 23

    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.

  68. Just Don’t Call It ‘Tequila’ Dining, April 23

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

  69. $800,000 Homes in California, Colorado and Vermont Real Estate, April 23

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

  70. In California Jails, a Rash of Homicide and Negligence Local Investigations, April 23

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

  71. A California Museum Weighs the Promise and Perils of Tech Special Sections, April 23

    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.

  72. After the Wildfires, This High School Needed a Campus. It Found a Sears. National, April 23

    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.

  73. 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.

  74. 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.

  75. $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

  76. 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.

  77. 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.

  78. ¿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.

  79. 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.

  80. 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...

  81. 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.

  82. 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.

  83. 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.

  84. 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.

  85. 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.

  86. 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.

  87. 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.

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

    Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina.

  89. A Legal Battle Over Trump’s Threats to Public School Funding Has Begun National, April 17

    Can President Trump withhold federal money for low-income students? A brewing fight over diversity, equity and inclusion programs may force the courts to decide.

  90. 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.

  91. 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.

  92. 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.

  93. 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.

  94. 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.

  95. 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.

  96. 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.

  97. 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.

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

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

  99. 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.

  100. 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.

  101. 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.

  102. 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.

  103. ‘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.

  104. 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

  105. 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.

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

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

  107. 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.

  108. 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.

  109. 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.

  110. 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.

  111. 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.

  112. 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.

  113. 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.

  114. 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.

  115. 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.

  116. 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.

  117. 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.

  118. 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.

  119. 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.

  120. 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.

  121. 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.

  122. 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.

  123. ‘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.

  124. ‘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.

  125. 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.

  126. 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.

  127. 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.

  128. 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.

  129. 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.

  130. 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.”

  131. 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.

  132. 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.

  133. 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.

  134. 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.

  135. 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?

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

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

  137. 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.

  138. 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.

  139. 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.

  140. 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.

  141. 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.

  142. 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.

  143. 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.

  144. 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.

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

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

  146. 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.

  147. 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.

  148. 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.

  149. 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.

  150. 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.