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Avoiding Easter crowds: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As pandemic stay-at-home campaign presses on, public lands restrictions keep tightening




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Animals are taking over. These stunning photos show Yosemite without tourists

The deer, bobcats, coyotes and bears no longer have to deal with the hordes of camera-toting tourist vying to capture nature. They now roam unfettered.




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As of April 15: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

Officials stress stay-at-home campaign and public lands restrictions stay tight as California struggles to slow the spread of the coronavirus.




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Trout in doubt: Coronavirus could delay California's fishing season

California's Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday gave emergency powers to Fish and Wildlife Department director Charlton Bonham, allowing him to suspend, delay or restrict recreational fishing in specific areas until May 31.




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As of April 17: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As California struggled against the pandemic, leaders stress isolation. Public lands restrictions remain tight, especially in L.A. County.




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Your favorite souvenirs: Readers share their wildest and wackiest travel keepsakes

We all bring home reminders of our trips. Now is the time to savor them.




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Tourist-dependent Solvang struggles through coronavirus stay-home orders in California

Solvang, Calif., with its windmills and half-timbered architecture, draws more than 1½ million visitors a year. It's a virtual ghost town now.




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As of April 22: What's open and closed among Southern California beaches, parks and trails

In fight against pandemic, restrictions remain tight in L.A. County, but easing has begun elsewhere




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Following coronavirus closure, Mt. Baldy ski resort reopening in limited capacity

The plan to reopen the San Bernardino County ski destination in a limited capacity marks the latest effort to allow limited recreation amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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California poppy bloom tempts visitors to break coronavirus stay-at-home order

A bloom of California poppies springs up in the Antelope Valley,enticing visitors stuck at home. But the live cam is your best bet, officials say.




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As of April 26: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic battle evolves, much public property is still off-limits but some is open for locals




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How to take great photos of the stars, the moon and the night sky

It doesn't take a lot of fancy equipment. A modern camera with a longer lens can help you capture the heavens.




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No fair! California cancels its state fair and O.C.'s fair follows follows suit

The California State Fair, scheduled to begin July 17 in Sacramento, is called off. Some county fairs remain scheduled.




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As of April 30: What's open and closed among beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic fight evolves, some public lands are easing restrictions




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As of May 4: What's open and closed this week: Beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

As the pandemic fight evolves, state officials have stuck with closures while some cities ease up




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Carnival to restart cruises from Florida and Texas in August

Carnival plans to sail Caribbean itineraries from Florida and Texas ports where most passengers arrive by car rather than by airplane.




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As of May 7: What's open and closed this weekend: Beaches, parks and trails in Southern California

Almost every day, the rules change in the beaches and parks of Southern California. Here's the latest on what's open and closed.




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Gary Sanchez, Luis Severino and Dellin Betances among Dominican stars helping Pedro Martinez with coronavirus relief

Dominican Yankees and Mets stars are working with Pedro Martinez to respond to the coronavirus pandemic in their homeland.




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Trae Young is the perfect Knicks target

The Knicks have the draft picks to make a major swing on the trade market, and the Atlanta point guard makes sense for everyone involved.




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Ohio State to pay almost $41 million to 162 alleged sexual assault victims of university doctor

Ohio State University will pay about $41 million to settle a dozen lawsuits by 162 men alleging sexual abuse by a team doctor, Richard Strauss.




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Reggie Miller, the dream opponent for the Knicks, was made for the bright lights of New York

There were two Reggies in New York City.




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Dave Checketts on his wild tenure running the ’90s Knicks

Time has been extremely kind to Checketts' Knicks tenure.




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UCLA, University of California ask judge to reject ex-soccer coach's subpoena request

Attorneys for UCLA and University of California want to block a subpoena request made Jorge Salcedo, an ex-soccer coach implicated in the admissions scandal.




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Hernández: UCLA coach Mick Cronin delivering unexpected with current roster

Developments anticipated two or three years into the future are happening already, as UCLA now stands alone atop the Pac-12, Dylan Hernandez writes.




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USC stuns UCLA on final shot to end the Bruins' seven-game winning streak

Jonah Mathews hits a three-pointer with one second left to lift USC to a stunning, 54-52 victory over crosstown rival UCLA on Saturday.




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Plaschke: USC senior Jonah Mathews' dream comes true with some March magic

'To end it this way, you can't really ask for anything else,' USC's Jonah Mathews said of his game-winning three-pointer against UCLA on Senior Day.




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UCLA's Mick Cronin is named Pac-12 coach of the year

Mick Cronin was named the Pac-12 men's basketball coach of the year on Monday in his first season coaching the Bruins.




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No shining moments: NCAA basketball tournaments are canceled for the first time

For the first time in its 81 year history, the NCAA basketball tournament was canceled as the sports world continues efforts to control the coronavirus.




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The coronavirus pandemic has robbed talented junior-filled UCLA baseball's season

The early end to UCLA baseball's season brought a disappointing end to the careers of some of the team's most talented juniors.




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UCLA women's tennis will be 'hungrier' than ever to win NCAA title in 2021

The UCLA women's tennis team had just proved worthy of being an NCAA title contender when the coronavirus outbreak ended its season.




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UCLA's Mick Cronin is NABC District 19 coach of the year

UCLA coach Mick Cronin has been selected the National Assn. of Basketball Coaches District 19 coach of the year, it was announced Monday.




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Nia Dennis became UCLA's latest internet sensation with Beyoncé-inspired floor routine

UCLA junior Nia Dennis became an internet sensation with a floor routine inspired by Beyoncé. It earned her recognition from celebrities and a verified Twitter account.




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UCLA's 1995 basketball championship team goes virtual for its 25-year reunion

With the coronavirus outbreak putting tradition reunions on hold, the 1995 UCLA men's basketball NCAA title team improvises by meeting and reminiscing on Zoom.




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It's not a national title, but UCLA softball finishes at No. 1

UCLA's softball team, the unanimous No. 1 team in the final polls, is still adjusting to its national title hopes being over because of the coronavirus outbreak.




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Mick Cronin and guard Johnny Juzang are finally together at UCLA after unusual pursuit

The coronavirus pandemic kept UCLA coach Mick Cronin from visiting Johnny Juzang even though they were only miles apart. On Wednesday, Juzang officially became a Bruin.




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Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor has answers for NFL draft questions

NFL draft scouts question the all-around ability of Wisconsin Jonathan Taylor, but the running back has NFL speed and size.




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UCLA coach Mick Cronin is confident coronavirus won't jeopardize next season

UCLA coach Mick Cronin believes the Bruins will be playing basketball next fall, but he says the coronavirus could keep fans from attending games.




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Daishen Nix to join G League after decommiting from UCLA

Daishen Nix, a top point guard recruit, will forgo a likely one-and-done season at UCLA to join the G League select team.




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Mick Cronin must conquer new obstacle in bid to lure top talent to UCLA

UCLA lost its top recruit in Daishen Nix when the five-star point guard from Las Vegas decided to join the G League academy team.




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Flat fire - Kennington

Four fire engines were at the scene




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Owen Bieber, who led United Auto Workers through recession and downsizing, dies at 90

Owen Bieber, who shepherded the UAW through a recession, the Reagan era, industry downsizing and rapidly expanding global competition, dies at 90.




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Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's calculating autocrat, dies at 91

Hosni Mubarak for decades kept a cold peace with Israel and crushed political dissent at home until a 2011 protest movement drove him from power.




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Floyd Tidwell, former San Bernardino County sheriff who modernized agency, dies at 90

After he retired, Tidwell pleaded guilty to taking hundreds of guns from evidence lockers




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James Lipton, animated host of 'Inside the Actors Studio,' dies at 93

James Lipton, the Emmy-winning drama dean who hosted revealing conversations about the acting craft on "Inside the Actors Studio," has died at age 93.




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Ernesto Cardenal, revolutionary Nicaraguan priest and poet, dies at 95

Ernesto Cardenal, the poet and cleric who became a symbol of revolutionary verse throughout Latin America, died Sunday at a Managua hospital at 95.




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Tonie Marshall, only female film director to win the French 'Oscar,' dies at 68

Tonie Marshall addressed the issue of sexism in her film work and was a #MeToo crusader.




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Boris Yaro, Times photographer who took iconic image of mortally wounded RFK, dies

Yaro tutored the actor who played Animal, the rumpled photographer on "Lou Grant"




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Bill Stern, champion of California ceramics, is dead at 78

The founder of the Museum of California Design organized shows related to women in design and California pottery.




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Stuart Gordon, director of horror classics 'Re-Animator' and 'From Beyond,' dies at 72

Stuart Gordon, the theater and film director who died Tuesday at age 72, was known for cult horror films and his support of up-and-coming filmmakers.




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Edward Howard, who brought movies, bathrooms and a sense of dignity to skid row, dies at 63

Edward Howard saw hygiene as a civil rights issue and a matter of treating homeless people with dignity.