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Editorial: Want football fans to take transit? Build a people mover to the new Inglewood stadium

Inglewood can help solve the first-mile last-mile problem of public transit in a big way.




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Editorial: Donate blood, check on your elderly neighbors, and other ways you can help ease coronavirus suffering

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.




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Editorial: If the government says to close up shop and stay home to fight the coronavirus, do it. That means you too, Elon Musk

Ideally, business owners and individuals will make the right decisions in the face of coronavirus. But then, there will always be companies like Tesla.




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Editorial: How do we keep coronavirus from ravaging L.A.'s homeless encampments?

Los Angeles wants to move thousands of homeless people inside. But is crowding indoors actually less dangerous than letting them stay on the streets?




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Editorial: Are California kids actually learning anything since coronavirus closed their schools?

With 40 million kids home from school, what's being done to make sure students are learning?




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Editorial: It's no government takeover of PG&E, but it's still a possibility for the state's most dangerous utility

It's not the government takeover that many Californians wanted for the fire-starting utility, but the deal Gavin Newsom struck with PG&E should help.




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Editorial: Dr. Anthony Fauci is the coronavirus truth teller we need. Let him do his work

One Trump's smartest moves was to make Dr. Anthony Fauci a part of his coronavirus task force. Let's keep him there.




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Editorial: The most important thing is to contain COVID-19. Then we can think about going back to work

It's legitimate to worry that the steps we're taking to contain the coronavirus are causing unnecessary damage to the U.S. economy. But the damage that the disease would cause if it isn't contained would be far worse.




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Editorial: Coronavirus whack-a-mole isn't working. It's time for a nationwide shutdown

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




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Editorial: Beware of coronavirus-inspired attempts to lock you out of L.A.'s public debate

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




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Editorial: Hey, sheriff and supervisors, knock off your squabbling. People are dying out here

The last thing L.A. County needs during a coronavirus pandemic is a turf battle between the sheriff and the Board of Supervisors.




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Editorial: Enjoying the clean air? Trump weakens car emissions standards just when we need them the most

It's especially galling that the Trump Administration chooses this very moment, in a pandemic, to rollback car emission standards.




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Editorial: To wear a mask or not to wear a mask. It's no longer a question

Wait. Now maybe we should wear facemasks? The evolving, and sometimes puzzling, guidance for Americans to stop the spread of COVID-19 infections.




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Editorial: More Angelenos are turning out to vote. We can thank L.A.'s new election schedule

City elections typically drew 15% turnout. In the March primary, the seven City Council races on the ballot drew, on average, more than 30% turnout.




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Editorial: Social distancing worked against the deadly 1918 flu. It will work against the coronavirus

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




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Editorial: This could be the first worst week of many worst weeks to come. Prepare yourselves

This may well be the nation's "hardest, saddest" week yet of the coronavirus pandemic. But it may not be the last "worst" week.




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Editorial: L.A. County's Board of Supervisors broke the law last week. Twice

Supervisors didn't permit public comment at their March 31 meeting, then failed to act publicly before admonishing the sheriff about his public statements.




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Editorial: Trump whacks at the inspectors general appointed to keep him honest

Trump's demotion of the inspector general who was going to monitor coronavirus spending marks his continued drive to put his own interests above the nation's.




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Editorial: COVID-19 is disproportionately killing minorities. That's not a coincidence

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.




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Editorial: NIMBYs stop a hotel from housing sick homeless people in Orange County

There's no place and precious little time for this kind of shameless obstructionism during a pandemic that is particularly ravaging older impoverished people already racked with medical problems — like the ones who would have been cared for at the Ayres Hotel.




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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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Editorial: Migrants who pay taxes should get stimulus checks — even if they're undocumented

The federal stimulus checks go to people with Social Security numbers, leaving out millions who work in the U.S. without permission, but who pay taxes.




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Editorial: Hey, Mayor Garcetti, L.A. needs more street space for walking

There's plenty of lightly used street space available that could be dedicated to exercise and the pursuit of fresh air.




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Editorial: This California town has the coronavirus testing program we all need. We should be thankful they do

Don't hate Bolinas, California for having the means to undertake a mass testing program. Thank them for doing the rest of us a favor.




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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: The coronavirus brought back plastic bag madness. Let's make sure it's temporary

California suspended its pioneering plastic bag ban because of coronavirus fears about reusable bags. That can't be a permanent backslide.




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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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Kawhi Leonard continues to impress Doc Rivers

When Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches Kawhi Leonard, he sees hallmarks of other prolific scorers he has coached.




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Clippers' Patrick Beverley, Lakers' Dwight Howard to compete in All-Star contests

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been invited to participate in the Skills Challenge and Lakers center Dwight Howard will compete in the Slam Dunk Contest.




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Marcus Morris has been at center of Lakers' and Clippers' trade talks with Knicks

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?




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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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Elliott: Clippers' best-case scenario: Add Marcus Morris, keep Landry Shamet

The Clippers added another scoring dimension by acquiring Knicks forward Marcus Morris and accomplished it with a minimum of disruption.




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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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Clippers know why they lost to 76ers: lack of ball movement

The box score would not have suggested a Clippers loss on Tuesday against the 76ers. But isolation play led to a stagnant offense late in the game.




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Clippers to work out forward Evan Turner

The Clippers planned to work out forward Evan Turner on Saturday as they search for players to fill the team's open roster spots.




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All-Star homecoming for Anthony Davis, Patrick Beverley

Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a chance to visit their old haunts in Chicago, which last hosted the All-Star game in 1988.




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The Lakers' and Clippers' road to the playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers appear to be in good shape to make the playoffs. But can they get to the Finals?




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LeBron James, Anthony Davis and almost-Laker Kawhi Leonard show what might have been

LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard were all wearing the same uniform, Frank Vogel coaching on the sidelines and thought of what might have been.




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Markazi: Kawhi Leonard at forefront of new generation of stars mentored by Kobe Bryant

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was one of several NBA stars who developed a close relationship with Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, who took pride in helping players.




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Reggie Jackson intends to sign with Clippers

Veteran guard Reggie Jackson intends to sign with the Clippers once he clears waivers Thursday, a person with knowledge of Jackson's plans confirmed.




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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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Sportsbooks make Lakers and Clippers co-favorites to win the West

Oddsmakers are giving Milwaukee the best chance to win the NBA championship, but that will change when the West winner is known.




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Lakers-Clippers makeup game: It's complicated, so no date yet

More than three weeks after Lakers-Clippers game was postponed, no makeup date has been set as the league deals with a crowded calendar.




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Clippers add veteran guard Reggie Jackson to roster

In a move the Clippers hope will reinforce an oft-injured roster, the team signed Reggie Jackson shortly after the veteran guard cleared waivers Thursday.




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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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How Staples Center will transform from Kobe Bryant memorial to NBA game in just hours

Monday's schedule of events at Staples Center will begin with the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial and end with a Clippers game. In between comes plenty of work.




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Clippers newcomer Reggie Jackson predicted he'd one day play alongside Paul George

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.




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Clippers struggle in return to court and fall to the Kings

The Clippers couldn't overcome their own sloppiness and a season-best performance from Kings guard Kent Bazemore in a 112-103 loss Saturday.




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New guys Reggie Jackson, Marcus Morris try to step up without tripping the Clippers

As the Clippers struggle to find continuity, Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris hope their arrivals don't throw off the team's rhythm.