Newsletter: After an emotional fight, new rules governing police use of forceLos Angeles Times - Julia WickGood morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Tuesday, Aug. 20, and I’m writing from Modesto. On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will change the standards
Editorial: The new Title X gag rule means miserably long waits at clinics for reproductive healthcareLos Angeles Times - The Times Editorial BoardIf you’re a woman of limited means in need of reproductive healthcare, prepare to wait a long time or drive a long way for it. As of Monday evening, all Planned Parenthood affiliates will have officially
Letters to the Editor: It's un-American of Trump not to stand with Hong Kong protestersLos Angeles TimesTo the editor: As a lifelong Republican, I have forgiven President Trump for many errors. However, his indifference toward the struggle for democracy in Hong Kong now leaves me with the resolve to support
Women in STEM college programs discriminate against men, complaints sayLos Angeles Times - Teresa WatanabeFemale-only science programs, launched by many universities to redress gender imbalance in such fields as computer science and engineering, are coming under growing legal attack as sex discrimination men.
Op-Ed: Trump's tariffs against China aren't working. And there's no quick resolution in sightLos Angeles Times - Charles RiesThe Trump administration’s move to postpone the imposition of new tariffs on Chinese consumer goods until December comes as stiff tariffs the U.S. has already levied against China — on hundreds of billions
Editorial: California’s new police use-of-force law is subtle — and importantLos Angeles Times - The Times Editorial BoardWith Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature Monday, a landmark California bill to raise the standard for when police can legally use deadly force is law. Because the bill tries to walk the life-and-death line for
Letters to the Editor: Voters' remorse over L.A. County Sheriff Alex VillanuevaLos Angeles TimesTo the editor: I went to see Alex Villanueva when he was campaigning in 2018 and believed him when he said he cared about our community and wanted to make what I considered positive reforms. (“L.A. County
Vietnamese grilled pork chops with watermelon radish nuoc chamLos Angeles Times - Genevieve KoWhen I was young and my parents went out, my Vietnamese babysitter would make grilled lemongrass pork chops. I loved ripping the smoky meat from the bones with my teeth and licking the sticky bits off
Editorial: Trump’s new ‘religious freedom’ rule looks like a license to discriminateLos Angeles Times - The Times Editorial BoardUnder the banner of religious liberty, the U.S. Labor Department is proposing a rule that could make it easier for organizations that receive federal contracts — including some for-profit corporations
Letters to the Editor: Sorry, but you're underestimating Donald Trump (again)Los Angeles TimesTo the editor: Donald Trump may not have studied semiotics in the classroom, as made clear by how frequently he uses the word “sorry” in his tweets despite his own boasts about never apologizing, but cleaned
Op-Ed: The U.S. is getting less tolerant of racism. Credit millennialsLos Angeles Times - Morley Winograd and Michael D. HaisRacism is increasingly unacceptable to most Americans. It’s increasingly unacceptable among conservatives as well as liberals, and among those with and without a college education. But what’s behind the
Hong Kong’s tough strategy against protests — and how it could backfireLos Angeles Times - Robyn DixonIn recent weeks, authorities have ramped up pressure on protesters in Hong Kong, calling their demonstrations “terrorism” and hinting at Chinese military intervention. With Chinese troops hovering just
Op-Ed: Hello from Canada. Here's how the Democratic candidates can dispel myths about single-payer healthcareLos Angeles Times - Steven LewisHey America. Canada here. Yes, we’re still friends, though we’re going through a bit of a rough patch. (Tariffs? Really?) We wish you the best — even your president, although just 25% of us have confidence
how to grill bone-in pork chops so they're juicy not dryLos Angeles Times - Genevieve KoSalty, sticky, sweet Vietnamese grilled pork chops get a hit of freshness from tomatoes and cucumbers with watermelon radish nuoc cham dipping sauce. Tenerelli Orchards in Littlerock brings outstanding
Letters to the Editor: Stop implying that limiting immigration to the U.S. is racistLos Angeles TimesTo the editor: Many journalists piously sing the praises of the responsible press, for it brings reasoned public discussion. (“Cuccinelli is wrong: ‘Poor, huddled masses’ are an inextricable part of our
Memorial to be held today for California officer killed on dutyLos Angeles Times - Associated PressMembers of law enforcement from across the state are expected at a memorial Tuesday for the California Highway Patrol officer killed last week when a motorist he pulled over grabbed a rifle and opened
Jeffrey Epstein Jeffrey Epstein signed a will two days before death, records showLos Angeles Times - Associated PressJeffrey Epstein signed a will just two days before he killed himself in jail, new court records show, opening a new legal front in what could be a long battle over the financier’s fortune. Court papers
Labor Day Airlines expect record crowds over Labor Day weekendLos Angeles TimesAirlines expect record crowds over the weeklong Labor Day period. The trade group Airlines for America forecast Tuesday that 17.5 million passengers will fly on U.S. carriers between Aug. 28 and Sept.
Joshua Tree Burned body found in dry lake bed in Joshua TreeLos Angeles Times - Jaclyn CosgroveA person was shot and killed Monday afternoon by police after officers responded to a family dispute in Pacoima, authorities said Monday night. A Southern California man who smuggled $11 million worth
Erectile Dysfunction California man gets prison for smuggling erectile dysfunction drugLos Angeles Times - Associated PressA Southern California man who smuggled $11 million worth of erectile dysfunction drugs into the U.S. from China has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison for conspiracy and smuggling
Texas Rangers Angels lose to Rangers after giving up six-run leadLos Angeles Times - Maria TorresShohei Ohtani drilled a bases-loaded, broken-bat line drive right where Texas’ second baseman stood on the dirt at Globe Life Park, and parlayed it into a double play in the 10th inning Monday night. inning
Northern California Wildfire acreage way down in California this year — so farLos Angeles Times - Associated PressCalifornia is not burning. At least not as much as it has in recent years. Acreage burned through Sunday is down 90% compared to the average over the past five years and down 95% from last year, according
Recession White House insists the economy has strong 'fundamentals'Los Angeles Times - Associated PressThe “fundamentals” of the U.S. economy are solid, the White House asserted Monday, invoking an ill-fated political declaration of a decade ago amid mounting concern that a recession could imperil President
Southern California Lawndale’s Makell Esteen latest standout to commit to WashingtonLos Angeles Times - Shotgun SpratlingWashington has built a Southern California secondary pipeline during Chris Petersen’s tenure as head coach. The Huskies have signed 14 defensive backs from Southern California in Petersen’s six recruiting
entertainment news What's on TV Tuesday, Aug. 20: 'The Detour' on TBSLos Angeles Times - Ed StocklyAmerica’s Got Talent Performers take the stage in the quarterfinals, from the Dolby Theatre. With judges Simon Cowell, Gabrielle Union, Julianne Hough, Howie Mandel and host Terry Crews. 8 p.m. NBC Pandora
News ICE provides 'deplorable' healthcare to detained immigrants, advocates allege in massive lawsuitLos Angeles Times - Andrea CastilloImmigrant rights advocates filed a sweeping class-action lawsuit in federal court against the Trump administration Monday, alleging that lax oversight by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department
Apple Arcade Apple said to be aiming for Apple TV+ launch in November at $9.99 a monthLos Angeles Times - Mark Gurman, Anousha Sakoui and Lucas ShawApple Inc. plans to roll out the Apple TV+ movie and TV subscription service by November, part of a drive to reach $50 billion in service sales by 2020. The company will introduce a small selection of
Schools Bay Area school named for Jose Antonio Vargas, undocumented journalistLos Angeles Times - Alex WigglesworthWhen Jose Antonio Vargas first heard that an official wanted to name an elementary school after him, he thought he was being trolled. “I get trolled a lot on Twitter because of what I do,” said the openly
Proud Boys 2 far-right Proud Boys are convicted in 2018 clash with protesters in New YorkLos Angeles Times - Associated PressTwo members of the far-right Proud Boys were found guilty of charges including attempted gang assault for their part in a melee that followed a speech at New York’s Metropolitan Republican Club. A jury
Hardy Jim Hardy, USC football star and former general manager of Coliseum, dies at 96Los Angeles Times - Ryan KartjeJim Hardy, a Los Angeles football luminary at USC and with the Rams whose name was synonymous with the Rose Bowl, the Coliseum, and all things football in the Southland, has died. He was 96. The university
