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What Made This a Record Fire Season? It Started With Lightning
An unusual confluence of weather conditions sent nearly 14,000 bolts of lightning into the dry, hot forests of Northern California in August. But that was only the beginning.
For Prisoners in the West, the Virus and the Wildfires Are Colliding Threats
Prisoners are more vulnerable than ever to the twin crises of the pandemic and a historic wildfire season.
Police Veteran Charged in George Floyd Killing Had Used Neck Restraints Before
Derek Chauvin, the officer who is charged with second-degree murder in Mr. Floyd’s death, is expected to go to trial next year.
States Are in Desperate Search for Help Battling Record Wildfires
With millions of acres ablaze across the West Coast, states are having a tough time finding available fire crews. California resorted to calling in a team of firefighters from Israel.
Minivans at the Food Pantry: Meet America’s New Needy
The economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic has more Americans turning to food banks and charity for help feeding their families.
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Tim Arango
This summer I traveled across the country to meet Americans who, because of job losses from the pandemic, needed food assistance. I wanted see what food insecurity looked like up close and understand the emotional impact on families.
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Where George Floyd Was Killed: Solemn by Day, Violent by Night
Two months after the killing of Mr. Floyd, a South Minneapolis neighborhood remains a police-free zone.
‘It’s Emotional Whiplash’: California Is Once Again at the Center of the Virus Crisis
The state was the first to issue a stay-at-home order, helping to control an early outbreak. It has now surpassed New York for the most known cases of the virus.
Footage of Police Body Cameras Offers Devastating Account of Floyd Killing
The footage was made available by appointment at a court in Minneapolis, and shows officers seemingly more concerned with controlling George Floyd’s body than saving his life.
Joseph DeAngelo Pleads Guilty in Golden State Killer Cases
The string of rapes and murders stretched back to the 1970s. On Monday, in a converted ballroom in Sacramento, the former police officer admitted his guilt.
In California, Hanging Deaths of Two Black Men Summon a Dark History and F.B.I. Scrutiny
When two men were found hanging from trees in Southern California, authorities quickly ruled them suicides. After an outcry from activists, investigations were opened.
In Los Angeles, the Ghosts of Rodney King and Watts Rise Again
Los Angeles has been one of America’s reference points for racial unrest. This time protesters are bringing their anger to the people they say need to hear it most: the white and wealthy.
Ex-Officer Charged in Death of George Floyd in Minneapolis
City officials on Friday were urging calm the day after protests turned violent and a police precinct went up in flames.
The Price of a Virus Lockdown: Economic ‘Free Fall’ in California
California’s strengths — as a hub for commerce, tourism and education in the Pacific Rim — have become liabilities in the pandemic.
After the Virus: California Liberals Say Returning to Normal Won’t Be Enough
In a matter of weeks, California let thousands of people out of prisons and found shelter for many who had been living on the streets, but how far the progressive wing can push the state remains a question.
Doctors and Governors Vie for Masks in Cloak-and-Dagger Deals
Despite plans to reopen states, equipment to protect workers from the coronavirus remains in high demand. “The need for an organized, equitable distribution system is dire,” a doctor said.
Doctors and Governors Vie for Masks in Cloak-and-Dagger Deals
Despite plans to reopen states, equipment to protect workers from the coronavirus remains in high demand. “The need for an organized, equitable distribution system is dire,” a doctor said.
California Set the Tone on Coronavirus Shutdowns. What’s Its Next Move?
A state once considered one of the most vulnerable to coronavirus infections has kept deaths comparatively low, and is cautiously looking at next steps.
Media Drumbeat Amplifies Coverage of Flu Outbreak
In meeting the demands of the 24-hour cycle and the Internet, experts say the news media must strike a balance between being thorough and risking panic.
How 2 Very Different Los Angeles Hospitals Are Facing Coronavirus
One is a top-ranked research hospital that draws celebrities and royalty. The other serves some of the city’s most vulnerable communities. Neither says it has the equipment it will need when virus cases surge.
Teenager Dies From the Coronavirus in California
The victim is one of the youngest in the United States. “Covid-19 does not discriminate by age, race or income level,” the Los Angeles County health department said.