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To fight the coronavirus, some patients turn to alternative medicine

With no treatment for the new coronavirus, some people are trying alternative medicines. In China and India, the government has advised them to do so.




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Coronavirus infections could be much more widespread than believed, California study suggests

A new study by Stanford University, using antibody blood tests, estimates that the number of cases in Santa Clara County may be 50 to 85 times greater than what was previously known.




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California becomes first state to recommend coronavirus tests for some without symptoms

California is now giving coronavirus testing priority to asymptomatic people in high-risk settings such as nursing homes and prisons.




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Autopsies reveal first confirmed U.S. coronavirus-related deaths occurred in California in February

Coronavirus: Autopsies reveal the first confirmed U.S. COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in February.




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It's becoming easier to get a coronavirus test in California

Coronavirus: After weeks of backlogs, it's getting easier to obtain a coronavirus test in California.




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Government scientist felt pressured to approve contract for work on drug Trump touted

A government scientist felt pressure to approve a research contract for a lab investigating hydroxychloroquine, a drug Trump has touted as a coronavirus cure.




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California reopening would start slow, not be complete for a year or longer, expert estimates

Robert Kim-Farley, infectious disease expert, says Stage 4 of Gov. Newsom's reopening plan for California may not be implemented until mid to late 2021.




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They're not really called 'murder hornets.' And they're probably not as bad as you think

Asian giant hornets in Pacific Northwest are unlikely to attack humans




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Danish brand-of-the-moment Ganni doubles down on Southern California presence

Ditte and Nicolaj Reffstrup call their fashion brand's sustainabilty efforts "a moral obligation."




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Philipp Plein's fashion tribute to Kobe Bryant garners mixed reaction

Retailing for $2,070 and $3,150, respectively, the Philipp Plein tank top and hoodie are being sold to support the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was started by Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.




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Reusable alternatives to the single-use stuff you use every day

Recycling is good. Not using new material in the first place is better. Reduce single-use plastic and paper products with these sustainable alternatives.




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Amid coronavirus siege, California cannabis sales soar

Could this be the 'Amazon Prime moment' for cannabis deliveries?




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What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important

If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD.




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Coronavirus turned these costumers into Hollywood's 'mask crusaders'

The coronavirus took their day jobs in Hollywood, so costumers turned to making masks to meet a shortage of protective clothing among medical workers.




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Amid coronavirus, 'The Nanny' returns briefly to offer some relief

Fran Drescher will be part of a table reading on Monday with her former cast members from the CBS hit 'The Nanny.'




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Want to soothe your stress-worn skin? Try these at-home tips from experts

Beauty experts says stress and lack of sunlight during the COVID-19 era can play a role in how your skin looks. Here are DIY solutions to make it look better.




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Our fashion critic reviews 'Making the Cut's' winning collection: 'A brand is born'

Times fashion critic Adam Tschorn offers his thoughts on Episodes 9 and 10 of Amazon's fashion competition "Making the Cut."




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Newsom orders more aid to California campuses shuttered by coronavirus, opting not to close schools statewide

The action comes on the heels of the temporary closure of all schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District and schools in most of the state's largest cities, some of which made the decision to close earlier this week.




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California schools may not reopen this school year; LAUSD begins food distribution

California public schools are likely to be closed for the remainder of the school year, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday to anxious parents and educators.




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How long will California schools be closed for coronavirus? Here is what we know

Coronavirus: Will California schools really be closed through the end of the academic year?




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Schools are closed, but learning must go on. How is this working for the neediest students?

In a teleconference meeting of more than 7,500 school district officials and educators across California, the message was clear: School buildings may be closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but learning is still in session.




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Teachers find many obstacles as they try to keep kids learning amid coronavirus

Coronavirus shuts down California schools: 'There's this whole distance-learning thing, but how much learning is actually going on?'




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Coronavirus closures at L.A. Unified extend to May 1; district deal with Verizon will offer free internet

L.A. Unified campuses will be closed until at least May 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak, as school employees press forward with plans to distribute computers, provide free internet for students who need it, train families and teachers in distance learning and distribute more food.




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USC, school districts getting 'Zoom-bombed' with racist taunts, porn as they transition to online meetings

USC officials said they learned Tuesday that some online Zoom classes had been "disrupted by people who used racist and vile language."




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Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey

The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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California needs nurses. So why is the state about to give up 10,000 prospects?

California regulations may prevent thousands of nursing students from graduating, despite frantic effort to boost numbers of healthcare workers amid the pandemic.




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As virus spreads, this Bay Area college wants students to return and clean their dorm rooms

St. Mary's College in Moraga is requiring students to return and clean out their dorm rooms by April 14. Fearful of coronavirus, some parents are livid.




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A's for all? Pass/fail? Colleges grapple with grading fairness during coronavirus

Colleges are grappling with competing student demands to change grading during the coronavirus outbreak. Some want pass/fail for all to ensure equity while others want letter grades to boost GPAs.




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California schools unlikely to reopen this academic year amid coronavirus, state schools chief says

Because of the coronavirus outbreak, state public schools are unlikely to reopen, state schools Supt. Tony Thurmond said Tuesday.




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Launching online learning at L.A. schools during coronavirus is 'akin to landing on the moon'

L.A. school chief says district is moving fast to set everything up and racing to find unconnected students. The number drops substantially in a week.




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One in 5 California students lack computers and Wi-Fi. Can the digital divide be closed?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced donations and other efforts to provide computers and broadband to students during the coronavirus pandemic, while saying "we continue to need to do much, much more."




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Students are in 'desperate need' of computers amid coronavirus distance learning

Coronavirus: Gov. Newsom announced donations and other efforts to provide computers to students during closures, but it falls far short




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Getting free internet is hard for poor students despite provider promises, survey finds

Low-income L.A. families are struggling to get students connected to the internet even with promises of help from phone and cable providers. A survey found 16% still unconnected.




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In rural California, children face isolation, hunger amid coronavirus school closures

Schools in rural parts of the state are struggling not only to teach but to reach students. Many lack internet access and rely on schools for food.




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Reopening California schools: 4 things you need to know

What will it take to reopen California schools? Gov. Gavin Newsom is looking toward an earlier start, possibly in late July, but there's not yet a plan for doing so.




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Trump and Mnuchin pressure well-heeled private schools to return federal loans

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say elite private schools with significant endowments shouldn't get Paycheck Protection Program loans.




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Brentwood School returns federal aid after Trump, Mnuchin criticism

The exclusive Brentwood School has returned money it received under the Paycheck Protection Program after President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin leveled criticism at private schools that took funds from the federal coronavirus aid program.




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Bill Barr is acting like Trump's wing man again instead of America's attorney general

The attorney general suggests that he's in sync with Trump's 'liberation' tweets.




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Opinion: Trump actually wants Michigan's governor to 'make a deal' with armed protesters

Since when is it a good idea for the president of the United States to encourage political leaders to cave in to demands by armed protesters?




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Editorial: Don't use coronavirus as an excuse to lower California's medical care standards

Several medical trade groups are asking California Gov. Gavin Newsom for extraordinary immunity for their triage decisions.




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Editorial: California is starting to reopen. But don't party like it's 2019 yet

California starts to reopen from coronavirus lockdown. But if we relax vigilance now, we could go back to shutdowns again.




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Slavery documents from Southern saltmakers bring light to dark history

The Huntington Library's acquisition of slavery and abolition papers provides a missing puzzle piece to one community's questions about its past.




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LACMA began demolition. But that hasn't stopped a protest group for an alternate plan

Why would a former LACMA curator, a former Getty Museum director and artist Lauren Bon join the jury for an architectural competition to remake LACMA when demolition has begun for the Peter Zumthor plan?




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Been meaning to learn more about Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham? Watch here

You can stream for free the Martha Graham Dance Company program "CunningGraham" and join a live chat with the creative team.




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L.A. City Council working on turning developer fees for cultural events into arts relief fund

L.A. developers pay fees to support public arts programs. Councilman David Ryu has proposed turning that fund into relief grants for arts groups.




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Three off-duty firefighters save man’s life using vital first aid skills learnt at work

Three off-duty firefighters save man’s life using vital first aid skills learnt at work




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Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee

The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable.




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Warning against candles after school child suffers burns during school carol service

Teachers and parents are being warned not to use real candles following an accident during a school’s carol service which resulted in a child suffering serious burns




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Response to statement from Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government

London Fire Brigade welcomes the announcement on building safety made by the Secretary of State.




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Firefighters warn people to “vape safe” after man badly burnt by exploding e-cig

A man was badly burnt and left with scars on his leg after a vape exploded in his pocket when it came into contact with his keys.