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Editorial: Bernie Sanders changed the Democratic Party for the better. Now it's his job to help defeat Trump

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.




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Editorial: 'Bedlam' shows us what we've done to our mental health system

Psychiatrist Kenneth Rosenberg's film brings together many strands of American dysfunction: mental healthcare, incarceration, homelessness, policing, race. It provides few answers but helps us ask the right questions.




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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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Endorsement: Christy Smith is ready for Congress, and to help lead the nation through this pandemic

Christy Smith is the voice we need in California's 25th Congressional District to help guide the nation through the coronavirus crisis.




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Editorial: George Gascón must demonstrate that he is the true justice leader L.A. County needs

George Gascón pushed L.A. County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey into a runoff. His challenge is to show how his progressive policies can keep us safer.




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Editorial: Happy 50th birthday, Earth Day

Earth Day's 50th anniversary reminds us of how far we've come, and how far we need to go in protecting the environment from its biggest threat: us.




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Editorial: LAUSD is teaching a lesson on how to fight hunger during the pandemic

In tandem with some charities in the area, L.A. Unified is essentially running a collection of food banks.




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Editorial: When will it actually be safe to go to the beach again?

The crazy quilt of closures and the ad hoc reopenings we're seeing are not going to work for California.




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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: Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee kids the right to be taught how to read? It should

A federal appeals court rules that a state's failure to teach kids their ABCs denies students their rights under the U.S. Constitution.




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Editorial: Letting state governments go bankrupt is a terrible idea

Egged on by Mitch McConnell, Trump has floated the idea of letting states go bankrupt in response to the COVID-19 cash crunch. It's a really bad idea.




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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 shake off slow start and make 24 three-pointers to beat Heat

The Clippers shook off a slow start to beat the Miami Heat 128-111.




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LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard top list for U.S. team at 2020 Olympics

Lakers star LeBron James heads a list of 44 players nominated to represent the U.S. at the upcoming Summer Olympics. Others include Kawhi Leonard and Damian Lillard.




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Team USA recognizes Clippers' Montrezl Harrell as gold standard in NBA

When USA Basketball announced last week 44 finalists in consideration for the 12-man team it will take to the 2020 Olympics, the Clippers' rising Montrezl Harrell was on the list.




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Breaking down the Lakers' and Clippers' biggest competition for the NBA championship

Giannis Antetokounmpo's outstanding skills are one reason why the Milwaukee Bucks are fully capable of beating the Lakers or Clippers for the NBA title.




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Clippers' NBA title ambitions initiated by last year's trade deadline deals

While Kawhi Leonard and Paul George certainly helped the Clippers' transformation into an NBA title contender, the team's trades from a year ago played a big role too.




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Health is Clippers' biggest obstacle to winning an NBA title

The Clippers are in third place in the West despite using 27 starting lineups and rarely having a healthy squad, so there's hope things improve soon.




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Lakers-Clippers game postponed by Kobe Bryant's death has been rescheduled for April 9

Nearly one month after the death of Kobe Bryant, the NBA announced the Lakers and Clippers will play a rescheduled game on April 9.




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Quiet Kawhi Leonard speaks loudly with backpack initiative for Clippers fans

Fans attending the Clippers game Friday will each receive a backpack with a note from Leonard to use the bag as an agent of change for a good cause.




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Kawhi Leonard's junior high teachers have a Clippers reunion

His former teachers remember Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just as he is now: quiet, focused and successful.




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Clippers give Warriors a beatdown in quieter than normal setting

The Clippers rout the Golden State Warriors 131-107 in front of a light crowd possibly due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Analysis: With Clippers' momentum derailed, can team still be a contender?

The Clippers spent two years building a contender around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Can they still compete for a title if the NBA season resumes?




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Ralph Lawler returns early from vacation to 'a different world'

Ralph Lawler discusses what it's like to see the NBA season suspended, a promising Clippers season put on hold, and the world change while on vacation.




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Clippers buy Forum for $400 million, clearing way for new arena construction

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer on Tuesday reached an agreement to purchase the Forum from Madison Square Garden Co. for $400 million in cash.




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Can Kawhi Leonard pick up his historic Clippers season where he left off?

Kawhi Leonard was having one of the best statistical seasons in Clippers history, a feat done only 15 times by five players, before the season stopped.




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NBA 2K players tournament to feature Kevin Durant, two Clippers

Sixteen NBA players, including Kevin Durant, Patrick Beverley and Montrezl Harrell, will take part in an ESPN-televised NBA 2K tournament that begins Friday.




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Clippers could be a picture of health if NBA season resumes

From stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to reserves Reggie Jackson and newcomer Joakim Noah, health is expected to be a strength for the Clippers.




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Los planes de la NBA para reanudar la temporada, mantener el draft y la agencia libre siguen siendo inciertos

En medio del brote de coronavirus, la NBA no ha decidido cuándo podría reiniciar la temporada, o si el draft y la agencia libre se llevarán a cabo según lo programado




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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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Clippers coach Doc Rivers speaks to Rams players about leadership and winning

Clippers coach Doc Rivers spent time Thursday speaking to Rams players and answering questions about winning through teamwork.




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With LeBron James out, Anthony Davis leads way in Lakers' win

Anthony Davis finished with 23 points and six rebounds as the Lakers won their seventh straight game in a win over the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors.




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Inside the ultra-competitive world of Kobe Bryant merchandise after his death

Hours after Kobe Bryant's death, speculators were registering domain names connected to the tragedy. Merchandise tied to the Lakers legend is in heavy demand.




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Lakers waive guard Troy Daniels, giving him chance to sign with a playoff team

The Lakers parted ways with Troy Daniels on Sunday, allowing the guard to retain his eligibility for another team's playoff roster.




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LeBron James and Lakers teach Zion Williamson some lessons in win over Pelicans

LeBron James finishes with a triple-double and shows off some moves in front of Zion Williamson during the Lakers' 122-114 victory over the Pelicans.




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Laker Anthony Davis partners with First Entertainment to teach community financial literacy

Lakers' Anthony Davis is partnering with First Entertainment Credit Union as their first official ambassador.




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LeBron James leads Lakers past Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo

Lakers star LeBron James scored 37 points on 12-for-21 shooting and added seven assists and eight rebounds in a 113-103 victory over Milwaukee.




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Playoff preview? Clippers vs. Lakers offers possible look at postseason

The first Lakers-Clippers matchup, in October, was a spectacle. The second, on Christmas, was a thriller. On Sunday, it's likely a playoff preview.




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Plaschke: After being pushed around by Clippers, Lakers prove they can beat their rivals

LeBron James and the Lakers proved on Sunday that the team is capable of beating their crosstown rivals in the playoffs this season.




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LeBron James' performances against Bucks and Clippers earn him 'MVP' accolades

In victories over the Bucks and Clippers — two of the NBA's finest teams — LeBron James showed how much of a difference-maker he is for the Lakers.




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Avery Bradley's diligence reaps rewards for Lakers in win over Clippers

Avery Bradley scored a season-high 24 points in the Lakers' win over the Clippers. He credits being 'in the gym every night' for his improved game.




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Sportsbooks continue to undervalue the Lakers against good teams

Lakers have covered nine of of their last 11 games. They are also way up for the season against the spread.




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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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Lakers focus on dealing with Rockets' small-ball lineup

Even as the Lakers prepared to face the small-ball-playing Houston Rockets on Thursday, there was no getting away from talking about the coronavirus.




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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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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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Lakers' LeBron James says layoff is not good for his 35-year-old body

LeBron James doesn't want to hear any more about how a break in the schedule might be good for his 35-year-old body. 'It's actually the opposite for me,' he says.




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LeBron James gets his wish with new Michael Jordan documentary series release date

LeBron James celebrates a report that ESPN will announce an April 19 debut for the 10-part Michael Jordan docuseries "The Last Dance."




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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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Lakers coach Frank Vogel prepares for return of season, if there is one

Lakers coach Frank Vogel isn't sure when the NBA season will resume or what it will look like once it does, but he has tried to keep his coaches ready for the possibility.