The Los Angeles City Council adopted an array of measures Tuesday aimed at jump-starting recovery efforts for residents whose lives have been upended by devastating wildfires. In a rapid-fire series …
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The Senate is considering the Laken Riley Act. Here’s what it would do
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Senate could vote Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, a Republican-led bill that mandates federal detention for immigrants who are charged with minor crimes and grants broad enforcement …
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Rashida Jones is ending her run as president of MSNBC after four years. Jones is leaving two months after the progressive news channel’s parent company Comcast announced it will spin …
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Carrie Underwood will sing next week at President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The country star’s rep confirmed to The Times that Underwood, 41, is set to perform next Monday in …
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With her city in flames, Bass’ political future hangs in the balance
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesApocalyptic fires had been ravaging Los Angeles for more than 24 hours when Mayor Karen Bass stepped off a plane and into a now-viral encounter that may come to define …
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Fox News taps Will Cain to replace Neil Cavuto as daily afternoon host
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWill Cain, a “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host and former ESPN personality, is taking over the afternoon Fox News time slot that was hosted by Neil Cavuto. “The Will Cain …
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Supreme Court denies oil industry plea to block California climate suit
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court dealt a major setback to the oil industry on Monday, refusing to block lawsuits from California and other blue states that seek billions of dollars in …
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L.A. faces criticism over decision to nix phone-in public comment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with an assist from David Zahniser. (Also, apologies for landing in your inbox …
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How L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger plans to help Altadena rebuild
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn front of the Altadena sheriff’s station Saturday morning, Pierre Dupuy greeted L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, then broke down in her arms. “Thank you so much,” the 65-year-old, who …
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Opinion: Merrick Garland saved the DOJ only to doom it again
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn 2016, the American Bar Assn. couldn’t say enough good things about Merrick Garland, then the chief judge of the powerful U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia …