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.

There's plenty of lightly used street space available that could be dedicated to exercise and the pursuit of fresh air.

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.

Earth Day's 50th anniversary reminds us of how far we've come, and how far we need to go in protecting the environment from its biggest threat: us.

Don't hate Bolinas, California for having the means to undertake a mass testing program. Thank them for doing the rest of us a favor.

In tandem with some charities in the area, L.A. Unified is essentially running a collection of food banks.

The crazy quilt of closures and the ad hoc reopenings we're seeing are not going to work for California.

In America, the healthiest are by no coincidence also the wealthiest. The poor, the disabled and people of color get the short end of the stick.

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

A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Egged on by Mitch McConnell, Trump has floated the idea of letting states go bankrupt in response to the COVID-19 cash crunch. It's a really bad idea.

'Exciting' vice presidential selections have sometimes been a disaster.

The resonant truth of the coronavirus crisis is that none are safe and all are affected, even if only by nagging doubts and dark uncertainties.

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.

The Clippers and L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release a collection of two T-shirts and a hooded sweatshirt to benefit local coronavirus relief efforts.

Reader reaction was strong to Thursday's front-page photo of a mortally wounded J.

A memo to the newsroom from Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin: We're delighted to announce that Mark Porubcansky, a mainstay of the foreign desk for the last 14 years, is the new foreign editor of the Los Angeles Times.

The Los Angeles Times' Editorial Awards for 2012 were presented in a ceremony Thursday night, honoring the newsroom's best work from the past year.

A memo to the newsroom from Times Editor Davan Maharaj: As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to review the exceptional work you produced in 2013, and offer my heartfelt thanks for it.

Announcing a promotion and two recent additions to The Times' staff: Stacey Leasca has been named social media editor.

A memo to the newsroom from Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin: We're pleased to announce that Kimi Yoshino is the new Business editor of the Los Angeles Times.

The Times' Editorial Awards for 2013, handed out in a ceremony Thursday night, honored both accountability journalism and what Editor Davan Maharaj called "the ever-growing types of journalism we produce in this Digital Age."

Dear Readers, As we embark on a new year, I want to take a moment to thank you for reading and to look back at the highlights of 2014.

Times Editor Davan Maharaj and Managing Editor Marc Duvoisin have announced that Angel Rodriguez is The Times' new sports editor.

The Los Angeles Times' Editorial Awards for 2014 were presented Wednesday evening in a ceremony that honored the newsroom's commitment to excellence and to the search for truth.

Carolyn Kellogg, who has been covering books for The Times since 2008, has been named books editor. 

Allison Wisk (@allisonwisk), an experienced political editor with an eye for accountability journalism and innovation, is joining The Times as California politics editor.

Dan Beucke has joined the Los Angeles Times as deputy Business editor.

Ben Muessig has been named technology editor of the Los Angeles Times.

Three editors are joining The Times, and some veterans are taking on new roles in a revamped Calendar department.

In an expansion of The Times' storytelling efforts, the newsroom has added two video editors.  

Tanya Erlach is joining the Los Angeles Times as the newsroom's director of editorial events.

Marques Harper has been appointed fashion editor for the Los Angeles Times.

Assistant Managing Editor John Corrigan is leaving The Times to become an editor at the Wall Street Journal, Times Editor/Publisher Davan Maharaj announced. 

Mary McNamara, who won a Pulitzer Prize in 2015 for her television criticism, has been named The Times' assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment. 

Matt Doig is joining the Los Angeles Times as assistant managing editor, investigations.

Geoff Berkshire is joining the Los Angeles Times entertainment team as film editor.

Danielle Conti, 43, used the pandemic as her personal piggy bank after allegedly stealing the charge card from 70-year-old widower Anthony Catapano while making her daily rounds at hard-hit Staten Island University Hospital North sometime in early April, authorities charge.

The Dodgers offered refunds to people who bought tickets to home games in March and April that were canceled because of the coronavirus shutdown.

Like airlines, cruise operators make refunds difficult for passengers who are rethinking travel plans because of the coronavirus.

The coronavirus pandemic is keeping cruise ships out of the water. Disney, Carnival and others have canceled more trips

Because of the coronavirus lockdown, airlines have canceled flights and reduced schedules. Know your rights and what you are entitled to.

Your credit card company can help when goods and services are not received. Be careful though.

For Women's Month, L.A. brand the Great teamed with Cotton Inc. for a new cotton-denim jumpsuit inspired by the WWII icon.

A former LAUSD teacher says that realities of sanitation in the district made closing schools absolutely necessary.