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Opinion: Inglewood Needs the People Mover, Rep. Waters

The plan to add a three-station connector to the Metro K line has been vetted, and its funding is all but secured. It puts Inglewood on the cusp of transit equity and environmental justice.

Opinion: Southern Californians Shaped the Nation's Biggest Political Problems. We Can Solve Them Too

Pocketbook issues of this year's presidential election date back to the rush to own homes along the coast and the rise of Pacific shipping through San Pedro Bay.

Don't Feed the Meter, Save Money and Buy a Parking Permit at These LA and OC Beaches

If you're an avid beachgoer this summer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to pay to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.

Class-Action Lawsuit Accuses FAIR Plan of Selling Home Policies With Subpar Fire Coverage

Filed on behalf of more than 365,000 policy holders, the lawsuit accuses the state's insurance of last resort of unlawfully selling subpar fire insurance policies.

Column: Inside a Robotaxi, Throwing Caution -- And Logic-- To the Wind

Despite some trepidation -- and fear of mishaps -- these seniors rejected human drivers and climbed into driverless cars. What happened next may surprise you

Advisor to L.A. County District Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to 11 Felonies Over Use of Sheriff's Records

A lawyer for Diana Teran, a top aide to L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón, argued in court that she had committed no crimes when she flagged several sheriff's deputies' names for possible inclusion on a list of problem officers.

Is This the Solution to California's Soaring Insurance Price Due to Wildfire Risk?

The insurance industry will soon have the ability to use wildfire models when setting rates. Homeowners in high risk areas already know how these models have made policies hard to get and hard to afford.

Union With Labor Dispute of Its Own Threatens to Cut Off Workers’ Health Benefits

The National Education Association, the nation's largest union, is threatening to cut off health insurance to about 300 Washington, D.C.-based workers on Aug. 1 in an effort to end a bitter contract dispute.

The CDC’s Test for Bird Flu Works, but It Has Issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbreak response. But it has ignited scrutiny of its go-it-alone approach in testing for emerging pathogens.

Union With Labor Dispute of Its Own Threatens to Cut Off Workers’ Health Benefits

The National Education Association, the nation's largest union, is threatening to cut off health insurance to about 300 Washington, D.C.-based workers on Aug. 1 in an effort to end a bitter contract dispute.

The CDC’s Test for Bird Flu Works, but It Has Issues

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a glitch in its bird flu test hasn't harmed the agency's outbreak response. But it has ignited scrutiny of its go-it-alone approach in testing for emerging pathogens.

Barack and Michelle Obama Endorse Harris: 'She Gives Us All Reason to Hope'

Though Obama was initially coy after Biden said he would not seek reelection, the Obamas' nod is unsurprising given their long relationship with Harris.

California Has Seen Many Towns Created, but as Population Drops a Big Project Has Stalled

When California emerged from its colonial beginnings nearly two centuries ago and began coalescing into a distinct society, its towns and villages tended to be located either on navigable rivers, such as Sacramento, or around the 21 missions that Spanish …

More Outreach and Access Are Needed in Adult Education, Panel Says

Panelists discussed ways to overcome barriers to adult education at EdSource's Thursday roundtable discussion.

Macy Fire Gains Ferocity, Threatening Homes Near Lake Elsinore

A fast-moving fire near Lake Elsinore on Thursday has forced the evacuation of dozens of homes and consumed more than 130 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Doug Emhoff Joins Call for Wife's Black Queer Supporters, Tells of Learning Biden Was Out

Emhoff said Biden's announcement caught him by surprise. He had just finished a SoulCycle class in West Hollywood and didn't have his phone.

Vince Vaughn Buys Majority Stake in Pro Pickleball Team: Go Scorpions

Vince Vaughn now has a majority ownership stake in the Coachella Valley Scorpions, one of 12 teams in the 2-year-old National Pickleball League.

How You Buy and Sell a Home Is About to Change. Are You in the Market?

New rules governing real estate commissions are set to take effect in August. If you are in the market to buy or sell a home, The Times would like to speak with you to understand the effect the changes could …

1,500 Crushed Cars Fuel Fierce Blaze in Antelope Valley

Hundreds of crushed cars were ablaze Thursday afternoon at an Antelope Valley recycling center, officials said.

Secret Service Agent, Robbed at Gunpoint in Tustin, Shot One Suspect, Police Say; 3 Arrested

Police have arrested three suspects in the robbery of an off-duty Secret Service agent who was held up at gunpoint last month in Tustin.

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