Dispatch from the pandemic: Times of stress can be life or death for a recovering alcoholic or addict

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.

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

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

Joe Biden's choice of a running mate will help voters envision what a Biden presidency would look like — and help them decide whether he deserves to be president.

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

The left blames the right, the right blames China and the World Health Organization. Governors blame the president, and he blames them right back.

We already know far more about this virus than scientists ever knew during the Spanish flu epidemic

Angelenos spend an average of 103 hours a year stuck in traffic. Is it possible to keep our roads the way they are now?

Angels star Mike Trout did not hold back his opinion on the Houston Astros cheating scandal when he spoke to reporters at Angels spring training.

In his first public comments on the stadium deal, Angels owner Arte Moreno addressed whether he would replace Angel Stadium or renovate it.

Angels owner Arte Moreno explained how Gerrit Cole was his team's primary target in the offseason, but despite his team's big offer, "you knew no matter what I did, we were going to get outbid."

Brian Goodwin will make $2.2 million instead of the $1.85 million offered by the Angels after he convinced an arbitration panel he was worth the raise.

Angels manager Joe Maddon will not deny that he will try to give the versatile David Fletcher as much field time as possible.

Since being drafted by the Angels in the second round out of UCLA in 2017, Griffin Canning has been viewed as a potential front-line starter for his hometown team.

Manager Joe Maddon said he would announce the Angels' opening day starter this week, with left-hander Andrew Heaney a leading candidate.

New Angels catcher Jason Castro played for the Astros when they lost 106 or more games three years in a row. He left Houston a year before they cheated in 2017.

Brian "Bubba" Harkins, the Angels' longtime visitors clubhouse attendant, was fired for selling pitchers a concoction that made balls easier to grip.

Angels pitcher Griffin Canning will begin the season on the disabled list after experiencing elbow soreness following his first spring start.

The Angels removed Mark Langston with a no-hitter intact after seven innings in 1990, in what could serve as a cautionary tale for the 2020 season.

Angels general manager Billy Eppler says his players are "checking that 'Drive to Compete' box" as they wait out the coronavirus season delay.

Angels pitcher and union representative Andrew Heaney said the players union has discussed beginning the season by playing games without fans in ballparks.

Slick-fielding infielder Roberto Baldoquin cost the Angels $14 million to sign out of Cuba in 2015, but he was released recently because his bat didn't develop.

Angels pitcher Ty Buttrey went to Instagram asking fans for help after debuting with a 1-3 start in an MLB video game tournament over the weekend.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban and Meryl Streep are just a few of the artists featured in Take Me to the World, a tribute to the iconic Broadway composer and lyricist.

The versatile actor vaulted to international stardom after playing a police inspector in the 2008 film. Khan, 54, was adored in India despite not being a Bollywood heartthrob.

Some states are allowing movie theaters to reopen, but will they? Big theater chains say no, so it's up to independent theater owners who are "proceeding with an abundance of caution."

Social distancing should continue through the summer, White House advisor Deborah Birx said Sunday, and other experts warned against states' moves to lift restrictions.

Gov. Newsom, saying the virus 'doesn't take the weekends off,' criticizes beachgoers and vows to increase enforcement of restrictions if necessary.

The first loosening of coronavirus restrictions would be for 'lower risk' businesses, including some manufacturing and small companies.

Business groups, nonprofits, healthcare associations and some legislators are criticizing some moves the California governor made in response to coronavirus outbreak.

Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians to stay home to avoid undoing the progress the state has made in fighting the spread of the coronavirus.

Going to the beach is our birthright as native Californians — and our promise to newcomers. It's our gift from the Creator — a trade-off for all the quakes, wildfires, mudslides and smog.

The news comes after a memo saying California's governor would go further, closing all state and local beaches and parks, a plan he appeared to abandon.

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.

Gavin Newsom endorses Joe Biden for president

Pop artists meet pop music in this music parody game where songs are rewritten about artistic movements, featuring comedians Aparna Nancherla and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Groban and Meryl Streep are just a few of the artists featured in Take Me to the World, a tribute to the iconic Broadway composer and lyricist.

The Tyson Foods plant in Waterloo, Iowa, reopened Thursday after a coronavirus outbreak there. Black Hawk County Sheriff Tony Thompson says he'd support a second shutdown if the changes aren't enough.

By Monday, at least 31 states will be open or partially open, often in opposition to guidelines from scientists. President Trump has been pushing for the country to get back to work.

Reader Marvyn Lindsey found it "bizarre" that a long piece of black tape was blocking part of the book review he wanted to read.

Southern California includes San Diego.

Reader Ron King of Camarillo doesn't like how The Times refers to local freeways.

"A Soldier's Wife" in Sunday's Times, the story of an Iraq war veteran's struggles, moved readers with its stark narrative by Christopher Goffard and photography by Rick Loomis.

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