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Vanessa Bryant files legal claim over images from Kobe Bryant chopper crash: report

The claim seeks damages in connection with the release of cellphone pictures taken by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies at the scene of the Jan. 26 tragedy in Calabasas.




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UCLA hires Johnny Nansen, a longtime USC assistant, as defensive line coach

Johnny Nansen, a victim of USC's recent purge of defensive assistant coaches under Clay Helton, has found a landing spot across town with the Trojans' archrival.




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NCAA grants spring sports athletes extra year of eligibility because of coronavirus

The NCAA is giving spring sports athletes whose 2020 seasons were majorly disrupted by the coronavirus another year of eligibility.




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Former UCLA linebacker Tyree Thompson granted sixth year of eligibility

Tyree Thompson has been granted a sixth year of eligibility and will finish his college career at Buffalo. He started every game for UCLA in 2018.




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Fire at takeaway restaurant with flats above - Edgware

Six fire engines attended the scene




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Eduard Limonov, Russian author, dissident and longtime Kremlin irritant, dies at 77

The Russian dissident and author Eduard Limonov, who vocal opposition was a persistent thorn in the Kremlin's side, dies at 77.




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Add this to L.A.'s luxury car lairs; it's part Pantheon, part Batcave

The secret car lairs of L.A. are under the radar and plentiful. Check out one of the latest: a state-of-the-art garage near LAX that is part Pantheon, part Batcave. Cigars? They have that too.




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The L.A. garden tours you won't want to miss this spring

Stroll and get inspired at 2020 Southern California garden tours.




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When the world feels scary, I want to garden. Here's what to plant right now

Don't stress—make a garden. Here's what to plant in SoCal now




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Would you pay $275 for a plant? At this 'plant drop,' you might

Collectors seeking rare plants flock to "plant drops" at Highland Park plant shop Leaf and Spine.




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L.A.'s beloved native plant garden tour canceled: But there's (virtual) hope

The coronavirus claimed another victim Friday, when the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants canceled its popular two-day garden tours of 42 landscapes heavy on native plants and water-wise enhancements.




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A happy little miracle in dark times: The plant nursery business is booming

Plant nurseries are now offering curbside service: 'A resurgence of victory gardens'




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Plants are magical. Right now, they're keeping me sane

Designer and lifestyle influencer Justina Blakeney doesn't have a therapist and that's OK; she can talk to her tillandsia.




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Chris Erskine: We're all coping with quarantine differently. I have Stockholm syndrome

Doesn't really pay for me to be appealing to my captors. They are snarky, and increasingly restless. They pass the long evenings mixing up different flavors of White Claw just for kicks, the way Millennials will.




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Can I get a 'corona divorce' from my quarantined family?

Humor is my coping mechanism. It works well during the day. But, at night, it is hard not to lie in bed and worry.




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I'm WFH. All of my coworkers are plants. Things are starting to get weird

Working from home with a bunch of plants is strange. Here's how my days go.




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DIY: Plant a victory garden now and grow your own groceries

It's time to stop wringing your hands over COVID-19: Plant some food and create your own victory garden. Here are eight steps to get started.




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Want to save your citrus trees? Start a full-fledged insect war

You'll have to declare brutal warfare on the ants in your yard while embracing a tiny parasitoid wasp that eats its living prey from the inside out.




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Blood centers begin collecting coronavirus antibodies from COVID-19 survivors

Blood centers are ramping up efforts to collect plasma from people who recovered from COVID-19 in hopes their coronavirus antibodies could save lives.




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A 2020 timeline: This is how California could reopen, from restaurants and schools to offices and sports

A UCLA medical epidemiologist and infectious disease expert discusses a possible timeline for reopening California after the coronavirus shutdown.




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No, don't inject disinfectant: Outcry over Trump's musing

The maker of Lysol and another disinfectant says its products should not be used as an internal treatment for the coronavirus.




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Rowing Blazers pops up in Santa Monica. Just don't call it 'preppy' fashion

Rowing Blazers' pop-up is sandwiched between Christian Louboutin and beauty brand Space NK — inside a mini-post office called Substation No. 1 at the Brentwood Country Mart.




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Artist Alexandra Grant discusses beauty, patriarchy and what her godmother taught her

Grant chatted with Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow during a "no makeup" dinner, which made headlines last week.




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Here's that blue dress from 'The Notebook' that Kobe Bryant gave to Vanessa

During Monday's Kobe Bryant memorial at Staples Center, his widow, Vanessa, tearfully recalled how Kobe gave her the blue dress from the film "The Notebook."




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Philipp Plein's fashion tribute to Kobe Bryant garners mixed reaction

Retailing for $2,070 and $3,150, respectively, the Philipp Plein tank top and hoodie are being sold to support the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, which was started by Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.




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Tyra Banks' modeling theme park, ModelLand, is finally opening in Santa Monica

A decade in the making, Tyra Banks' modeling utopia, ModelLand, 'will emulate a fantasy version of the modeling world.' The park opens in Santa Monica in May.




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Review: Saint Laurent's Anthony Vaccarello made an unexpected move. He put color in the spotlight

Paris Fashion Week: For fall and winter 2020, Anthony Vaccarello also explored the fabrics — and the "bourgeois elegance" of 1990s-era YSL.




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Kobe Bryant's Lakers jerseys, sneakers to be put up for auction

Taking place April 30 with more than 300 items, Julien's Auctions' "Sports Legends" auction will be held live in Beverly Hills and also online.




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Kat Von D is sorry about that anti-vaxx post: 'I was completely uninformed'

Tattoo artist Kat Von D also clears the air about parting ways with her beauty brand, her new vegan shoe line and her upcoming music career.




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What to watch tonight? Check out 'Queen & Slim' and learn why those snakeskin boots are so important

If you're self-isolating, then you have time to watch "Queen & Slim" and fall for those boots. The film is now available through streaming platforms and on DVD.




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Want to soothe your stress-worn skin? Try these at-home tips from experts

Beauty experts says stress and lack of sunlight during the COVID-19 era can play a role in how your skin looks. Here are DIY solutions to make it look better.




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Enough with the WFH sweatpants. Dress like the adult you're getting paid to be

Why it's time to put away the cargo shorts and yoga pants and find your shoes.




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The best edibles for quarantine, according to SoCal dispensaries

From a spirited Zoom session to binge-watching "Tiger King," there's a smoke-free option to pair with it.




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Want way less plastic packaging in your deliveries? Order from these brands

If you're feeling guilty about the plastic in all those deliveries you're getting, there are worthy alternatives.




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Quarantine confessions: What's your coronavirus secret?

Hoarding toilet paper, "forgetting" your mask, late-night hooking up? We want to hear your dirty little secret — anonymously.




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Santa Monica and Malibu schools to close two days for cleaning after coronavirus exposure

The schools are closing Friday and Monday for deep cleaning and staff meetings after "a community member with children in our schools" was exposed to the virus, the district said.




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Got kids under 5? Try these coronavirus-quarantine school resources for parents

Having kids at home during the coronavirus pandemic is a challenge for parents. Here are some resources to help get you through the day.




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As virus spreads, this Bay Area college wants students to return and clean their dorm rooms

St. Mary's College in Moraga is requiring students to return and clean out their dorm rooms by April 14. Fearful of coronavirus, some parents are livid.




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Opinion: Trump actually wants Michigan's governor to 'make a deal' with armed protesters

Since when is it a good idea for the president of the United States to encourage political leaders to cave in to demands by armed protesters?




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Op-Ed: My immigrant parents lost their jobs, but the CARES Act won't help mixed-status families like mine

My immigrant parents lost their jobs because of COVID-19. The CARES Act won't help because they're in the U.S. illegally. At 22, I was the breadwinner.




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Why shut down his own coronavirus task force? Trump wants someone to blame if things get worse

Vice President Mike Pence says the cornavirus task force could end in early June. Why?




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Editorial: Anti-vaxxers have found a new way to make people unsafe

If the messages from anti-lockdown protests sound familiar, that's because the same people who protested a law to tighten vaccine laws in California are organizing the marches on Sacramento.




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Granderson: Why did Michael Jordan never use his giant megaphone? White America didn't want to hear it

Jordan could win the adoration of white America, but only as long as he didn't talk about what it meant to be black in America.




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Quarantine must-watch of the day: Marin Ireland in the immigrant tale 'Ironbound'

During a pandemic that puts class divisions into sharper focus, this acclaimed "Ironbound" gets a benefit reading by its original New York cast.




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Coronavirus quarantine inspires artist Pablo Helguera's project: singing telegrams

How do you bring people together when social distancing forces them apart? Pablo Helguera and Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana have a way, and it's free.




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Phoebe Waller-Bridge onstage in 'Fleabag': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Phoebe Waller-Bridge takes her "Fleabag" character back to her stage roots. Here's how you can see a filmed performance.




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It's not just teens: We're all in the TikTok-dance-challenge phase of quarantine now

As quarantine and stay-at-home orders trap people indoors, the olds are infiltrating the youth-driven world of the TikTok dance challenge.




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Adlon, Menzel and Porter: 'Saturday Night Seder' is the weekend quarantine must-watch

Pamela Adlon, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Mayim Bialik, Rachel Brosnahan, Andy Cohen, Darren Criss and Judith Light take part in "Saturday Night Seder."




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The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour performs a violin recital at home, a highlight of cultural events you can stream while in quarantine.




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Kevin Kline in 'Present Laughter': Your free quarantine must-watch of the day

Kevin Kline won a Tony Award for his hilarious romp through this Noel Coward farce. Here's how to see it online for free.