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Editorial: Coronavirus forced the Supreme Court into transparency. Finally

The Supreme Court allows livestreaming of oral arguments. The next step should be cameras.




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Editorial: Coronavirus outbreak gives colleges a chance to revive a system already breaking

The coronavirus epidemic has superheated the issues confronting colleges and their students in ways that will reverberate for years, if not forever.




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Editorial: Coronavirus is wiping out L.A.'s budget. We need federal help — and so do other cities

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.




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Editorial: This California town has the coronavirus testing program we all need. We should be thankful they do

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.




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Editorial: Who do we save from coronavirus and who do we let die? Take wealth, race and disability out of that brutal equation

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.




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Editorial: The coronavirus brought back plastic bag madness. Let's make sure it's temporary

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




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Editorial: The psychological toll of the coronavirus is a pandemic of its own

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.




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Editorial: Trump's meat supply fix is a recipe for coronavirus disaster

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.




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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer helps donate $25 million to fight the coronavirus

A philanthropic group founded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife says it has pledged more than $25 million toward the coronavirus outbreak.




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Clippers, L.A. artist Mister Cartoon release limited-edition gear for coronavirus relief

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.




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Lakers wait on the NBA to decide protocol of games amid coronavirus outbreak

The Lakers and the NBA are trying to deal with the coronavirus and how it might affect the rest of the season.




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NBA suspends season indefinitely over coronavirus pandemic

The NBA on Wednesday moved to suspend the season indefinitely amid the coronavirus pandemic, which included Utah's Rudy Gobert contracting COVID-19.




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Coronavirus has NBA in wait-and-see mode for next 30 days

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said teams will not play for at least 30 days and will not gather in groups through this weekend in wake of coronavirus outbreak.




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Lakers to self-quarantine after four Nets test positive for coronavirus

Four players on the Brooklyn Nets, whose last game was played versus the Lakers, have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday.




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Hernández: Lakers' possible exposure to coronavirus shows seriousness of this pandemic

Like millions of other Americans, the Lakers might have been exposed to the virus at work, specifically in their last game before the NBA suspended its season.




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Majority of Lakers players in L.A. get tested for coronavirus

The majority of Lakers players in L.A. were tested for the coronavirus Wednesday, a day after learning they were exposed to Nets players who tested positive.




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NBA reacts to criticism of teams getting tested for coronavirus

A handful of NBA teams including the Lakers have offered coronavirus testing for their players, a service not available to the public. Here's how.




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Two Lakers test positive for the coronavirus

Two players on the Lakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the team confirmed.




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Lakers clear quarantine; no players have coronavirus symptoms

Having finished home quarantine, the Lakers announced no players have coronavirus symptoms.




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Magical day with Lakers legend is just part of 'all in' coronavirus fundraiser

Lakers legend Magic Johnson and Clippers coach Doc Rivers are among those participating in an auction that's raising millions to help feed people during the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Lakers pay back $4.6 million received from coronavirus rescue loan program

The Lakers have paid back $4.6 million in federal coronavirus relief the franchise applied for as part of the Paycheck Protection Program.




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Amid coronavirus shutdown, NBA hasn't given up on salvaging the regular season

The NBA continues to review its options for resuming play, and that includes some form of finishing the regular season ahead of the playoffs.




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LeBron James heads list of those with most to lose if NBA is shut down by coronavirus

If the NBA doesn't come back this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, here are the five biggest losers, starting with LeBron James




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NBA postpones draft lottery and combine indefinitely because of coronavirus

As anticipated, the NBA suspended its draft lottery and combine indefinitely amid the ongoing coronavirus shutdown.




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Coronavirus is prompting young adults to move home with mom and dad. But should they?

As the coronavirus pandemic become grimmer, young people are considering moving home with their parents and extended family. But that presents risks.




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How to avoid becoming a coronavirus divorce statistic

The shutdown situation can be uniquely hard on married couples. Here's how to help your marriage survive coronavirus.




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Etiquette podcast 'Were You Raised by Wolves?' adjusts the rules in coronavirus quarantine

Before the coronavirus pandemic, a hot etiquette topic for "Were You Raised by Wolves" hosts Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema was the use of mobile phone flashlights to read restaurant menus. Now the popular podcast is an escape for quarantine life.




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Tell us: What's your coronavirus dating story?

What's it like dating in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic? Tell us your story.




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Two years ago, she competed on 'The Voice.' Now she's the star of a coronavirus block party

A former contestant on "The Voice" leads a weekly performance in her Upland cul-de-sac where neighbors connect to get through the pandemic together.




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The coronavirus pandemic is terrifying — it's OK to laugh

The pandemic-related social media posts are crude. They are youthful. They mock the joys of family togetherness. Yet, they are a balm just when we need it most.




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'I want to learn how to date without hooking up first': Coronavirus dating stories

We asked readers to share their experiences about what it's like dating in the middle of a pandemic. Many hope the shutdown will lead to deeper connections, and love. One unexpected upside? You don't need to wear pants -- or even shower -- for virtual dates. Here are some highlights.




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I'm a boomer afraid of the coronavirus. My millennial roommate thinks it's a joke

I know that many millennials are doing their part to flatten the curve. But it's nerve-wracking not to trust someone you live with.




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L.A.'s love coach answers the 7 most common coronavirus dating questions

L.A. dating coach Damona Hoffman tackles dating and relationship questions on her weekly podcast, "Dates & Mates." Today she shares answers to the most common questions about love in the time of coronavirus.




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USC suspends spring football because of coronavirus concerns

USC suspends spring football practice Thursday because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Trojans held their first practice on Wednesday.




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How USC and Mike Bohn managed an unprecedented situation with coronavirus outbreak

Athletic director Mike Bohn's steady hand and guiding principle, according to administrators and coaches, helped USC through trying times this week.




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Clay Helton focused on keeping USC players safe amid concerns about the coronavirus

USC football coach Clay Helton isn't concerned about losing spring practice time. His focus now is on keeping his players healthy.




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Coronavirus pandemic ended USC's NCAA title hopes in men's tennis

The USC men's tennis team, led by seniors Brandon Holt and Riley Smith, was ranked No. 1 in the nation before the coronavirus pandemic derailed the season.




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The Check-In: USC's McClain brothers find some good during coronavirus shutdown

Abdul-Malik and Munir McClain, who play football at USC, are living a new normal during the pandemic. It's virtual classrooms and virtual lessons from coaches.




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Op-Ed: China's coronavirus statistics aren't the real problem

China's reporting obfuscations are blamed for the lack of U.S. preparedness. But other governments recognized the situation in China months ago and took action.




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Op-Ed: Trump's coronavirus failures? Thank Ronald Reagan

Conservative skepticism toward both science and government intervention has shifted from an ideology to a pathology.




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Op-Ed: A chimpanzee's journey helps my son cope with the coronavirus lockdown in Paris

A touching video of Jane Goodall releasing a chimp into the wild makes my son sob. His tears may reveal frustration over our coronavirus-altered lives.




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Op-Ed: As coronavirus cases multiply, so does government disinformation

A graph of the spread of fake news -- conspiracy theories, propaganda and disinformation -- would likely run parallel to that of the coronavirus itself.




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Op-Ed: My family is separated by coronavirus. But with far-flung loved ones, the world doesn't seem so vast

Dispatch from the pandemic: Circumstances have forced my family to practice extreme social distancing




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Op-Ed: Why hasn't Trump employed his powers during the coronavirus crisis? He's too lazy

Rather than using his powers during the pandemic, Trump simply wants to be adored for having them.




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Op-Ed: Coronavirus pandemic hoarding pushed me to give up toilet paper

I'm running low on toilet paper, thanks to hoarding in response to the coronavirus outbreak. I'm not worried, because I'm done with TP for good.




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Op-Ed: Autocrats love a crisis. They're using the coronavirus pandemic to tighten their grip

Autocratic regimes in Russia, Turkey and Venezuela are already maneuvering to exploit the coronavirus crisis to further entrench their rule.




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Op-Ed: What role should Trump play in the coronavirus crisis? Good presidents are comforters-in-chief

Since FDR, presidents have taken on the role of comforter-in-chief in moments of national crisis.




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Op-Ed: George Soros: Guarantee paychecks for all workers displaced by coronavirus to save the economy

Americans required to "shelter in place" should also be entitled to "shelter in job."




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Op-Ed: California's farm workers desperately need PPE and coronavirus tests

Agricultural employers and state health authorities need to act immediately before COVID-19 becomes a major crisis among workers who provide our food supply.




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Column: Another day, another coronavirus flip-flop from Trump — the emperor of inconsistency

Trump cedes power to the states when it suits him, and claims it for the federal government when it suits.