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First Californian to get coronavirus in community spread was infected at a nail salon, Newsom says

Newsom cited the case when asked why personal services, such as nail salons, must remain closed.




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Watch 'The Avengers' superhero meetup as the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown begins

Film critic Justin Chang hosted a live discussion of 'The Avengers,' the first film Times readers chose in the Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown series.




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Coronavirus unemployment: WME cuts 20% of its workforce

Beverly Hills-based William Morris Endeavor said it is reducing its workforce by 20% through furloughs, layoffs and moving people to part-time employees.




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Souplantation's buffet-style restaurants closing for good because of the coronavirus

Souplantation's owner says there was no way the restaurants' longtime self-serve model could survive in the era of COVID-19




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Unemployment hits 14.7% in April. How long before 20.5 million lost jobs come back?

Analysts say steep jump in unemployment and layoffs caused by the pandemic will be hard to reverse quickly.




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Letters to the Editor: Old Americans shouldn't have to prove their value to combat ageism

The idea that old people are worth something because they contribute significantly to society puts us on a slippery slope.




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Op-Ed: We allowed coronavirus to ravage nursing homes. But there's still time to save lives

Nursing facilities account for a large percentage of COVID-19 deaths. Better protection and testing can change that.




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As coronavirus reshapes campaigns, Republicans fear loss of Senate control

Republicans, once confident of keeping their Senate majority in the fall election, now fear Democrats have a fresh advantage as the coronavirus crisis has reshaped campaigns.




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Column: No, wearing a mask isn't for libs. It's for people who don't want to die

The daft showdown over coronavirus masks wouldn't matter if we didn't live in the political tinderbox that is Trump's America.




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Op-Ed: We were left to sicken and die from the coronavirus in immigration detention. Here's how I got out

It was impossible to maintain any kind of social distance and there was no way to protect oneself from COVID-19.




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Letters to the Editor: Mr. President, protect us with testing. Then we'll be your coronavirus 'warriors'

Trump admits that he's putting Americans at grave risk by encouraging economices to reopen. He should protect us with testing.




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Op-Ed: I see face masks as a socially acceptable fashion opportunity. So should you

Building a wardrobe of fashionable face masks doesn't make me insensitive to the grave consequences of coronavirus.




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Remembering a past global struggle in the midst of a present one

As nations across the globe try to fight a pandemic, many also stop to mark the close of another conflict: the end of World War II in Europe.




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How to get legally married during the coronavirus crisis

Marriage, like many aspects of life, has changed. Here's what you need to know about getting a license and the rest of a process that was already complicated.




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Fears of a second coronavirus surge haunt California as it begins slow-speed reopening of economy

Reopening California begins -- but very slowly, cautiously and under the shadow of a second wave.




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An Orange County cafe opened in defiance of Newsom. Now it's the center of stay-at-home resistance

When it opened last week for the first time since mid-March, Nomads Canteen in San Clemente quickly filled with customers eager to get out of the house and return to some sense of normalcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Someday we'll return to the office. It'll be nothing like we've seen before

With no coronavirus vaccine in sight, employers and building landlords are turning to tech, design and distancing to keep office workers healthy.




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Column: The cruise ship industry is sinking. I'm OK with that

Norwegian Cruise Line says it's in danger of going out of business. Maybe that's not the worst thing for an industry of floating petri dishes.




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At protests, mostly white crowds show how pandemic has widened racial and political divisions

Coronavirus pandemic widens racial and political divisions




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Mystery syndrome similar to Kawasaki disease linked to coronavirus at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Doctors have recently identified a condition called pediatric inflammatory multi-system syndrome among children who have tested positive for antibodies against COVID-19.




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Opinion: Remdesivir helps beat COVID-19. But the search for a better drug goes on

The drug helped some coronavirus patients recover faster. But it's hardly everything we'd wished for.




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Season Interrupted: Middlebury-bound Riley Griffis can hang in the deep end

Loyola swimming star Riley Griffis quickly read the reality of life outside the pool: 'The time away has shown it's something I need to function."




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L.A. Phil's 100th birthday bash: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

It was one of last year's hot tickets: Gustavo Dudamel, Esa-Pekka Salonen and Zubin Mehta, on the same stage at the same time. How to see it for free.




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The ultimate guide to masks: Where travelers must wear them

LAX and many airlines are now requiring face coverings to avoid coronavirus spread. TSA agents will don them too.




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All 10 family members in this house got COVID-19. Their patriarch didn't survive

The Ramirezes never thought the coronavirus would get them. They took every precaution, but the virus still found its way into their home. Over the course of days, each member of the 10-person household became infected. Three were hospitalized. And one, the family patriarch, died.




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Tens of thousands of California college students to get relief from emergency grants

California college students will get emergency CARES grants




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Coronavirus testing has come to skid row. But what happens when infected patients disappear?

Even as Mayor Eric Garcetti has extended testing to everyone in L.A. County, doing the same for homeless people has proved to be far more challenging.




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California begins reopening economy as select businesses unlock doors

Parts of California, including Los Angeles County, are allowing some businesses to offer curbside service Friday.




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Opinion: The unemployment rate may be even worse than it looks

If you factor in a potential undercount of furloughed workers, nearly 1 in 5 working Americans may be in line for unemployment benefits.




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What will concerts look like when California reopens?

California is slowly reopening, providing hope that you might soon see your favorite artist in concert. But from an arena stage? A computer screen? A drive-in?




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How coronavirus — a 'rich man's disease' — infected the poor

Many countries saw the coronavirus as a "rich man's disease" imported by overseas travelers. It has since hit marginalized groups the hardest.




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Coronavirus is making expectant parents anxious. This doula wants to help

Carson Meyer, daughter of an NBCUniversal executive and sister of jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer, is reaching parents-to-be virtually in the COVID-19 age.




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With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?

The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.




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Pour one out for 2020 grads. It'll be hard to find a job in this market

The coronavirus outbreak makes finding jobs more difficult for everyone. College seniors face unique career challenges.




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L.A. traffic is starting to pick up again, and travel speeds are slowing down

California reopening: Traffic volume is steadily creeping up, and travel times are getting longer.




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What's open and closed this busy weekend: Beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

City and county trails reopen this weekend. Almost every day, the rules change in the beaches and parks of Southern California. Here's the latest.




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Most California counties fall short of reopening criteria as coronavirus cases climb

The vast majority of California isn't close to meeting Gov. Gavin Newsom's reopening requirements, a Times analysis finds.




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With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?

The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.




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Column: America's tolerance for mass murder is the coronavirus' best friend

The America that condones mass murder of children is allowing the coronavirus to spread.




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L.A. County coronavirus cases top 30,000 as some businesses reopen

Amid a plateau in the number of new coronavirus-related deaths in Los Angeles County, officials Friday were easing into an economic recovery plan.




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Hold the Champagne: Pandemic, recession fears hammer traditional European products

A looming recession due to the coronavirus imperils Champagne, buffalo mozzarella and other European delicacies. They're luxuries, but also livelihoods.




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Here are the Orange County communities with coronavirus cases

Orange County continues to confirm more coronavirus cases. Here's the latest community breakdown.




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Who to tip and how much for doorstep deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic

From cash and snacks to a verbal 'thank you,' there are options when it comes to showing your appreciation for delivery drivers.




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California voters asked to vote by mail in November due to coronavirus fears

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be mailed to the state's 20.6 million voters for the November election while imposing new rules for in-person voting.




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'You talkin' to me?' Watch Andrew Cuomo's spot-on Robert De Niro impression

Robert De Niro told Stephen Colbert he wants to play New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a pandemic movie. And Cuomo approves.




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What COVID-19 patients young and old can teach us about the coronavirus

COVID-19 victims in their 20s and 30s make headlines, but does it mean the coronavirus has become more dangerous to younger people? Here's what we know.




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3 more inmates die at Chino prison as coronavirus infections continue to spread

Three more inmates died of coronavirus and the number who are infected has more than doubled at the California state prison in Chino, officials said.




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It's not safe to reopen Tesla factory, Alameda County tells Elon Musk

Tesla must follow the same rules that apply to other nonessential businesses, Alameda County officials said.




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NHL postpones international games planned for 2020-21 season

The NHL announces it is postponing the Global Series games that were scheduled to be held in the Czech Republic and Finland in the 2020-21 season.




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'Every parent's nightmare': A child's death brings new coronavirus fears as more states reopen

The U.S. death toll in the coronavirus outbreak surpasses 77,000 as states continue to ease restrictions and President Trump pushes for faster reopening.