The governor has described the next phase of his stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as allowing some lower-risk businesses to reopen in communities across California, including retail locations, manufacturing sites and small businesses.

California's rural areas are in revolt against Gov. Gavin Newsom's statewide coronavirus rules, which make little sense in burgs such as Bieber.

The governor said bookstores, florists and others can reopen for pickup as early as Friday. More detailed guidelines will be released later this week.

Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will hold his first high-dollar fundraiser, featuring California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

In a letter to the Los Angeles Times, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services insisted the contract with BYD does not have to be made public.

Sutter and Yuba counties allowed businesses to reopen on Monday amid the coronavirus crisis after a similar decision was made in Modoc County in California's northeastern corner.

The New Jersey case involving aides to Gov. Chris Christie may have been a political scandal, but it was not a crime, justices say.

Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president

The author of And Then They Stopped Talking To Me tells NPR, "I expected middle schoolers to be these sorts of monsters. And they weren't. They were just kids."

The Trump administration says new rules announced on Wednesday will better protect students accused of sexual assault and harassment, but critics say they will make it harder for survivors to report.

An update on coronavirus testing. Georgia authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of an unarmed black jogger. And, a small number of students in Montana go back to school Thursday.

The author of And Then They Stopped Talking To Me tells NPR, "I expected middle schoolers to be these sorts of monsters. And they weren't. They were just kids."

Welcome to the new online home of the Los Angeles Times readers' representative.

What a month.

The Times has begun using a new commenting platform for its online articles.

The Times has hired an editor to lead a newly created desk that will focus on online news coverage.

The Times is taking a new approach to covering breaking news with the creation of a "RealTime news desk" that will focus on coverage for the relaunched latimes.com.

Carolina Miranda is joining the Calendar staff to lead a new blog called Culture: High & Low, Assistant Managing Editor John Corrigan announced. 

The Times this week announced two staffing moves: W.J.

The Los Angeles Times has updated its newsroom ethics guidelines.

Times Business Editor Kimi Yoshino announced the debut of the Hot Property blog, and the addition of reporter Neal Leitereg.

A memo to the newsroom from Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin: Today we announce a reorganization involving three of our most important news departments.

Times editors have announced three additions to the newsroom staff -- enterprise editor; an assistant editor in Washington, D.C.; and an aerospace reporter:  From Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin: As managing editor of the nonprofit Texas Tribune, Brandi Grissom has been a force for outstanding investigative journalism.

Los Angeles Times subscribers have been receiving what appears to be an annual renewal notice, but at a rate about 40% higher than the actual cost.

Jaweed Kaleem is joining the national staff of the Los Angeles Times, covering race and justice issues.

The Times has launched a new, more interactive commenting platform on latimes.com.

Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said.

Tekashi69's remarkable “rags to snitches” story took another turn Friday, with the release of a new music video shot while on home confinement.

Tyler Madden is the newest potential piece of the Kings' future, the biggest prospect they acquired in the trades leading up to the NHL deadline.

In partnership with Children's Hospital Los Angeles, the Kings hope"Blood and Pucks" initiative will increase blood donations amid the coronavirus outbreak.

With one heartfelt speech, Mookie Betts established himself as a Dodgers leader by emphasizing the focus needed to win a World Series must begin in the spring.

Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006.

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.

The secret celebrity singing competition, in which Grammy Award-winning superstars, TV personalities, professional athletes and even politicians (Sarah Palin) square off under elaborately ornate costumes, is tentatively aiming for a fall premiere.

Kelly Osbourne is the latest celebrity notable to show off how her professionally-untouched tresses are faring during the lockdown. “Can’t lie I’m really starting to like what’s happening with my hair! It’s about 20 different shades of purple and blue,” the 35-year-old TV personality and singer bragged.

The artwork depicts a young boy sitting on the floor playing with a nurse doll while ubiquitous superhero action figures of Batman and Spiderman action figure toys lie in a trashcan nearby.

We’re stuck on this reveal. The music video for Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new song, “Stuck With U,” dropped early Friday and with it, some new information.

Bob Dylan is done blowing in the wind.

Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12.

Fox News pundit mocks 'experts,' encourages Americans to get out there and 'have some courage'

Elon Musk is cruising toward another major payday.

Gustavo Oliveira was last seen near Tallow Wood Drive in Clifton Park around 1 a.m. with his father, 41-year-old Nivaldo Oliveira, police said.

NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits beyond the normal statute of limitations.

Gov. Cuomo said he understands the worries of those out of work during the coronavirus pandemic — but the sentiment offered little solace to those who have been watching their bank accounts dwindle for weeks with no relief in sight.

Watch New York Gov. Cuomo’s daily press conference with updates on the state’s fight against coronavirus.

As we continue to practice social distancing, here are new ways to commemorate the Exodus.

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers has his post-NFL life figured out already.

There were two Reggies in New York City.

UCLA players had more on their minds than basketball after the cancellation of the Pac-12 Conference and NCAA tournaments.

UCLA lost its top recruit in Daishen Nix when the five-star point guard from Las Vegas decided to join the G League academy team.