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Travel during the pandemic: 7 things you need to know

Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its trip around the world. Here are things that can help you navigate these difficult times and plan for the future.




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Travel industry offers new safety procedures in bid to revive business

Hoping to get Americans traveling again, a travel trade group has developed cleaning protocols and other steps to protect people.




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Column: What do you do if a business furloughs everyone you need to speak with?

A SoCal woman found an "adverse report" on her credit file. Then she discovered the entire department that can help fix the problem is furloughed.




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Antibody tests aren't always reliable or available. But businesses are racing to use them

There's been talk of creating immunity passports for workers using coronavirus antibody tests, but they're in short supply and not 100% accurate.




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Airbnb is cutting 25% of staff amid worldwide travel slump

About 1,900 Airbnb employees will be affected by the layoffs, CEO Brian Chesky said.




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Kern County city gets hit with triple whammy: Lockdowns, oil slump and prison closing

A small oil town in Southern California is pummeled by the economy during the coronavirus outbreak and economic downturn




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How to stop a climate vote? Threaten a 'no social distancing' protest

Eric Hofmann told San Luis Obispo officials he would bus in "hundreds and hundreds of pissed off people potentially adding to this pandemic."




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A California law may help travelers recoup money they've lost

An L.A. woman was to fly from LAX to Toronto and back. The airline canceled the flight. It won't give her a refund nor will the booking agency.




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This L.A. banker thinks the New Deal can point the way to recovery

City National Bank Chairman Russell Goldsmith says the country could benefit from public spending on jobs training, telecommunications and infrastructure that recalls programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps.




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Column: Sick of religious limits on care, a hospital seeks to end partnership with Catholic system

The prestigious Hoag Hospital wants to exit its partnership with a Catholic healthcare system.




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Ronald Birtcher, who helped build modern-day Orange County, dies at 89

Along with Henry Segerstrom and Donald Bren, he helped make the OC more cosmopolitan.




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Brown butter works magic on this easy mac and cheese

Brown butter, which is simply butter cooked until toasty in smell and taste, enriches this easy mac and cheese recipe with a crunchy top.




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'Mexican food always wins': José R. Ralat on his new book 'American Tacos'

José R. Ralat's new book, 'American Tacos,' goes deep on north-of-the-border taco culture.




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Surviving the Shutdown: Siblings keep the family legacy alive at Kareem's Restaurant

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shutdown have left many restaurants uncertain about their future.




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The Cannabis Cafe in West Hollywood reopens Thursday as a drive-thru

The Cannabis Cafe is selling weed and food through a new drive-thru operation.




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L.A. County will list restaurants that have had COVID-19 outbreaks online

L.A.'s Department of Public Health announced Tuesday it will publicly disclose restaurants that have had outbreaks of COVID-19.




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Whole Roasted Cauliflower With Charred Lemon and Spicy Tahini Sauce

For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.




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Whole roasted cauliflower is the lazy cook's best friend

For the best flavor, lightly char the outside of a whole cauliflower, then drench it in a bright lemon-tahini sauce.




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Food YouTube is the best YouTube: 6 channels to watch while you're cooped up

When you're down and troubled and need a helping hand, these food YouTubers are here to guide the way.




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Column: Cocktails for Kittens — how Quinn Cummings stirred up a boozy lockdown fundraiser

Former child star Quinn Cummings put her mixology hobby to work, first as a morale boost for pals, then as a fundraiser for an L.A. cat rescue.




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Surviving the Shutdown: Brodard Restaurant keeps feeding Little Saigon

Sales are down at one of Orange County's most famous Vietnamese restaurants, but Brodard is adapting to survive




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Your local farm in a box: How farmers are coping with the crisis

These are unprecedented times for farmers, accustomed to selling produce to restaurants. Many have shifted to CSA boxes and other methods to cope




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Column: Why we cook when the world doesn't make sense

Food gives us the immediate sense of satisfaction and comfort. Most important, it shows us that there is still beauty in simple things.




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Happy hour in your sweats? Do it here, virtually

These restaurants and wine shops are offering beer, wine and sake flights and accompanying virtual tastings.




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California effort will employ restaurant workers to provide meals for seniors amid coronavirus crisis

The program will provide $66 a day per senior in funding for daily meals. Newsom said the effort will launch immediately, focused on seniors who are at risk for COVID-19 or have limited income.




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Does cooking food kill coronavirus? An expert weighs in

To address the coronavirus food safety question of whether cooking kills the virus on food, an infectious disease medical expert answers common concerns.




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Classic fluffy pancakes are best when you just do less

Fluffy and hot all at the same time, diner-style pancakes are the best breakfast for two.




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SOS: How to make Milo & Olive's addictive garlic knots

Milo & Olive gives us the recipe for their giant garlic knots, which the restaurant now also offers as a take-and-bake item




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Bake like a pro: Measure ingredients by weight with this conversion chart

The best baking tip is measuring ingredients by weight, as professional bakers do, to ensure the most accurate and consistent results.




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Baking a lot? Follow these 7 essential tips for the tastiest results

During coronavirus, these baking tips for those quarantine baking will reduce anxiety about the process and guarantee delicious results.




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Surviving the Shutdown: Alta Adams reopens, with fried chicken to order and a sliding payment scale

The West Adams restaurant Alta Adams reopens with a sliding price scale so people in need can dine for free.




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Chopped Salad With Citrus-Soy Dressing

This simple salad dressing recipe combines tangy lemon juice with salty soy sauce and rich toasted sesame oil. It tastes great tossed with any chopped vegetables.




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John Krasinski had a surreal guest list for his 'Some Good News' virtual potluck

As part of his hit YouTube series, John Krasinski hosted a virtual potluck with Stanley Tucci, Martha Stewart, Guy Fieri and David Chang. Yes, really.




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This chopped salad with lemony dressing is what we want on hot spring days

Coronavirus quarantine comfort foods can include fresh, light meals like this chopped salad recipe with a bright lemon soy sauce dressing.




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What We're Into: The best quarantine snack you can get delivered

During coronavirus quarantine, good snacks are essential and this trail mix from a small, female-owned food company is the best out there.




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It's a Zoom cooking lesson with the Food team: Beer-braised chicken

Cooking editor Genevieve Ko teaches deputy Food editor Andrea Chang and columnist Lucas Kwan Peterson her beer-braised chicken recipes on a Zoom call.




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Half-Salted Steaks With Kale-Caper Sauce

An umami-packed green sauce made with kale and capers seasons expertly cooked steaks at home.




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Restaurant vendors are now selling to the public. Here's why it might hurt them instead of help.

Home cooks can get sushi-grade fish and dry-aged steaks for cheap, but at what cost?




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A family of strawberry growers had big dreams. Then came the pandemic

The Carranza family worked on the McGrath Family Farm for more than 20 years. Just as they sought to go into the strawberry business on their own, the coronavirus hit.




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Sqirl's famous scone recipe is now yours for the baking

The superlative scones at Sqirl restaurant are a master class in balancing extravagance and simplicity.




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Bon Temps in the Arts District closes permanently, a casualty of the shutdown

Lincoln Carson has decided to close his lauded Arts District restaurant permanently because of the coronavirus outbreak.




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Tasting-menu gem Auburn closes for good, the latest restaurant casualty of the coronavirus shutdown

Chef Eric Bost's Melrose Avenue restaurant opened just 13 months ago.




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Cooking editor Genevieve Ko and cooking columnist Ben Mims are here to help.




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Is L.A. becoming a tlayuda desert? How COVID-19 is causing a shortage of Oaxacan ingredients

The COVID-19 shutdown is affecting the flow of essential Oaxacan ingredients to L.A.




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New project High Road Kitchens helps restaurants provide food on a sliding scale

High Road Kitchens funds restaurants to provide low-cost food and re-employ staff.




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Lemon Twist Gin and Tonic

This classic gin and tonic cocktail recipe includes a long lemon twist.




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The most refreshing cocktail? A classic gin and tonic with an extra twist

This gin and tonic recipe follows the classic formula but uses an extra-long lemon twist for more citrus freshness.




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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread With Peanut Crumble

Neither too dense nor fluffy, this deeply flavorful loaf has a just-right tenderness. Dark chocolate baked into the bread and crunchy peanuts on top make it extra tasty.




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'The fight is always somewhere in us': Asian American history and a Little Tokyo combo meal

The revival of Tokyo Gardens' classic chashu shumai has been a much-needed bright spot during the pandemic — and a reminder of the resiliency of L.A.'s Asian American community.




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Where to order Mother's Day takeout in Los Angeles and Orange County

Restaurants offering Mother's Day specials (including brunch and tea) in Los Angeles and Orange County.