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Asian American activists team up to boost AAPI vote in OC
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Plans for Rafah offensive could divide Netanyahu and US Democrats
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What it was like photographing the 1970s LA rock and roll scene
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Questions remain after Ohtani says ex-interpreter stole money
SportsLA Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani said his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole millions to pay gambling debts. His story raises plausibility questions.
Senate, state congressional races: Early primary results
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‘Baca’ shows massive effort to expand ‘The Great Wall of LA’
NewsJudy Baca’s collaborative effort to create “The Great Wall of LA” is the subject of a new LA Times short documentary. The mural is being extended to another half mile.
Eyes on Big Bear — eaglets could hatch any minute
NewsTens of thousands of bird enthusiasts are watching Jackie and Shadow, a bald eagle pair, on a live camera. With three eggs laid, hatch time is imminent.