The coronavirus epidemic has superheated the issues confronting colleges and their students in ways that will reverberate for years, if not forever.

Communities have a shared interest in keeping renters housed and keeping landlords in business. They provide an essential service: a roof over one's head.

Mountain lions in southern California are endangered by rat poison and development. Time to protect them.

Trump isn't wrong to question the World Health Organization's early responses to the coronavirus. But he is wrong to abandon funding in the middle of a pandemic.

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.

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

The definition of "essential" necessarily varies by jurisdiction, and those definitions necessarily are controversial and subject to dispute.

Critics, including the state sheriff's association, don't seem to know how bail works.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

The Clippers acquired Marcus Morris not only to complement Kawhi Leonard and Paul George when the roster is at full strength but also to fill the void when it is not.

The Celtics outlasted the Clippers, 141-133, in two overtimes in a result that, for Los Angeles, was overshadowed by a third injury to star forward Paul George's left hamstring in the last five weeks.

Here's some of what went down during NBA All-Star 2020 media day at United Center in Chicago.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George know time is running out to develop consistency that matches their top-end potential.

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.

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.

Reggie Jackson doesn't care if he's perceived as a villain by some around the NBA. His focus is on helping the Clippers win games.

The Clippers plan to sign veteran center Joakim Noah to a 10-day contract, a deal that will become official early next week.

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

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.

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.

Clippers forward Patrick Patterson, who is working toward becoming a film producer, is spending part of the shutdown hosting online movie nights.

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

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.