Trump is correct that the decision is a very tough call. But it will be made by mayors and governors, not federal officials.

Communities have a shared interest in keeping renters housed and keeping landlords in business. They provide an essential service: a roof over one's head.

Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them.

In rural and hard-to-reach areas, postal workers are the only ones who provide regular delivery service.

The federal stimulus checks go to people with Social Security numbers, leaving out millions who work in the U.S. without permission, but who pay taxes.

The definition of "essential" necessarily varies by jurisdiction, and those definitions necessarily are controversial and subject to dispute.

Critics, including the state sheriff's association, don't seem to know how bail works.

George Gascón pushed L.A. County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey into a runoff. His challenge is to show how his progressive policies can keep us safer.

Protesters are right that the pandemic restrictions are doing tremendous damage to the economy. That's not a reason to lift the stay-at-home orders.

At a time when L.A. residents are demanding more from their local government's safety net, their city has significantly less money to help.

The Trump coronavirus immigration order shows he has yet to find a crisis he can't try to exploit for his own political gain.

President Trump made a grave mistake by heavily and repeatedly promoting COVID-19 products for which there was too little evidence.

California suspended its pioneering plastic bag ban because of coronavirus fears about reusable bags. That can't be a permanent backslide.

Meat processing plants have shut down as COVID-19 cases turned up among workers and inspectors. Trump's solution? Force the shuttered plants to reopen.

Paul George scores 19 points and spearheads the Clippers' fourth-quarter rally despite taking a elbow to the nose in a 108-105 win over the Spurs.

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge and Lakers center Dwight Howard will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.

Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?

The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption.

The Clippers have their sites set on a championship run with the addition of forward Marcus Morris, but his debut might have to wait.

Marcus Morris, acquired by the Clippers from the Knicks, won't play Saturday against the Timberwolves in Minnesota. The team also waived Isaiah Thomas.

In a 133-92 blowout win, the Clippers dealt Cleveland its largest margin of defeat at home in Cavaliers history as Marcus Morris had several highlight plays.

The Clippers acquired Marcus Morris not only to complement Kawhi Leonard and Paul George when the roster is at full strength but also to fill the void when it is not.

The NBA fined Clippers forward Paul George $35,000 on Thursday for publicly criticizing officials after a loss in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Celtics outlasted the Clippers, 141-133, in two overtimes in a result that, for Los Angeles, was overshadowed by a third injury to star forward Paul George's left hamstring in the last five weeks.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers appear to be in good shape to make the playoffs. But can they get to the Finals?

When USA Basketball announced last week 44 finalists in consideration for the 12-man team it will take to the 2020 Olympics, the Clippers' rising Montrezl Harrell was on the list.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's outstanding skills are one reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are fully capable of beating the Lakers or Clippers for the NBA title.

While Kawhi Leonard and Paul George certainly helped the Clippers' transformation into an NBA title contender, the team's trades from a year ago played a big role too.

The Clippers are in third place in the West despite using 27 starting lineups and rarely having a healthy squad, so there's hope things improve soon.

More than three weeks after Lakers-Clippers game was postponed, no makeup date has been set as the league deals with a crowded calendar.

Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9.

Veteran guard Reggie Jackson always wanted to play alongside Paul George. He gets his chance now with a Clippers team aiming for an NBA title.

His former teachers remember Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just as he is now: quiet, focused and successful.

The Clippers viewed their victory against Oklahoma City as an example of why they're confident to play either on Houston's terms or set their own Thursday.

Reggie Jackson doesn't care if he's perceived as a villain by some around the NBA. His focus is on helping the Clippers win games.

On Sunday, the Lakers played like a team that desperately needed to win, and the Clippers couldn't keep up with them.

Marcus Morris has struggled with his shooting since joining the Clippers, and after a tough outing against the Lakers, he's blaming no one but himself.

The Clippers spent two years building a contender around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Can they still compete for a title if the NBA season resumes?

Ralph Lawler discusses what it's like to see the NBA season suspended, a promising Clippers season put on hold, and the world change while on vacation.

Clippers forward Patrick Patterson, who is working toward becoming a film producer, is spending part of the shutdown hosting online movie nights.

One round into the 16-team, ESPN-televised tournament, 14th-seeded Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is the betting favorite to win.

Clippers coach Doc Rivers checks in daily with players and reminds them of their championship goal and not to use hiatus as a reason they can't win.

Clippers teammates Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell stay alive in the "NBA2K" charity tournament.

Positive initial feedback from the "NBA 2K" Players Tournament suggests it could be a viable alternative moving forward, organizers said.

Clippers' Patrick Beverley quickly walks off camera after being swept by Phoenix's Deandre Ayton in "NBA 2K" Players Tournament. Devin Booker takes the title.

In between 'NBA 2K' games and rounds of 'Call of Duty,' Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is focused on staying ready for the NBA's potential return.

Mark Hughes, a Clippers assistant general manager who joined the team in 2017, will interview for the Chicago Bulls' general manager job, sources say.

The Clippers became NBA championship contenders with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but after this season, if there is one, some key players could leave.

Lee Zeidman didn't know when Kobe Bryant's memorial would be but he knew there was only one place it should be held: Staples Center.

Anthony Davis didn't know much about Alex Caruso before joining the Lakers, but he said the 6-5 wing player is "surprising me every day with his ability."