Soap is restricted and hand sanitizer is contraband at correctional facilities. We need to stop admitting people accused of low-level crimes.

We're all in this together. It's far better for society if folks choose to help their fellow humans rather than rip the last roll of toilet paper from their hands.

California's order might seem like a big deal. But what we don't know about this virus, which is a lot, means the risk of inaction is too high.

Amid a public health emergency, it's unconscionable for California to allow dozens of state-owned homes to stay empty.

The Supreme Court makes it easier for states to convict mentally ill defendants.

With the U.S. now leading the world in COVID-19 infections, it's time for the nation to stay at home.

With officials meeting virtually amid the coronavirus, the government must ensure that the public still has sufficient opportunity to participate.

There's never a good time for a pandemic, but it's hard to imagine a worse time than in the middle of the decennial census.

A federal judge was right to order the Trump administration to move faster to release detained migrant children from conditions that put them at risk for COVID-19.

Doctors who've gone to medical school for nearly four years and nurses who are within two months of graduation are needed during the coronavirus crisis.

Communing online is a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The 1918 pandemic has lessons for the 2020. Namely, we got through it. And social distancing works.

The justices give police the OK to stop drivers with nothing more than the barest fig leaf of a reason: that the car owner's license has been revoked.

As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, only a few areas are breaking down the numbers of infections and deaths by racial and ethnic groups.

Hotel rooms are what homeless people need now

Sanders leaves the presidential race with some major accomplishments.

Who needs the federal government when you have the world's fifth-largest economy taking charge?

Trump is correct that the decision is a very tough call. But it will be made by mayors and governors, not federal officials.

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

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.

Protesters are right that the pandemic restrictions are doing tremendous damage to the economy. That's not a reason to lift the stay-at-home orders.

At a time when L.A. residents are demanding more from their local government's safety net, their city has significantly less money to help.

President Trump made a grave mistake by heavily and repeatedly promoting COVID-19 products for which there was too little evidence.

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

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.

'Exciting' vice presidential selections have sometimes been a disaster.

The resonant truth of the coronavirus crisis is that none are safe and all are affected, even if only by nagging doubts and dark uncertainties.

The Clippers have made some trade inquiries but coach Doc Rivers and forward Paul George talk about the strength of the current roster.

Both the Lakers and Clippers have engaged in trade talks with the New York Knicks for forward Marcus Morris, but will a deal be made before the deadline?

The Clippers have their sites set on a championship run with the addition of forward Marcus Morris, but his debut might have to wait.

In a 133-92 blowout win, the Clippers dealt Cleveland its largest margin of defeat at home in Cavaliers history as Marcus Morris had several highlight plays.

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.

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

Veteran guard Reggie Jackson always wanted to play alongside Paul George. He gets his chance now with a Clippers team aiming for an NBA title.

Kawhi Leonard scored 30 points, Paul George added 24 as the Clippers overcome defensive issues in a 136-130 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

With their gaze fixed fully on the playoffs for months, the Clippers have been guilty of appearing disinterested at times during the regular season.

The Clippers viewed their victory against Oklahoma City as an example of why they're confident to play either on Houston's terms or set their own Thursday.

Paul George was in his third season in the NBA when he led the Indiana Pacers to a win over LeBron James' Miami Heat in Game 2 of the conference finals.

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?

Clippers rookie Terance Mann underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a ligament in his right hand. There is no timetable for a potential return to playing.

Clippers coach Doc Rivers checks in daily with players and reminds them of their championship goal and not to use hiatus as a reason they can't win.

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

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

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.

In an attempt to keep the matter under wraps, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department quietly ordered deputies to delete any photos of the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash scene after a citizen complained that a deputy was showing the gruesome images at a Norwalk bar, two public safety sources with knowledge of the events said.

The Los Angeles Times first reported allegations that deputies were sharing graphic crash photos. Vanessa Bryant's lawyer has asked for an investigation.

LeBron James put on a show, winning matchups and scoring points with relative ease as the Lakers beat the Clippers for the first time this season.

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.

In a game the Lakers had to win to show they can beat the Clippers, LeBron James gave everything he could to grab a loose ball they had to get.

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