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The coronavirus hit the fashion industry hard. Here's how eight L.A. designers are getting by

L.A. sustainable fashion and accessories designers share their survival stories in the time of COVID-19.




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Should L.A. Unified close schools to half a million students? The coronavirus debate rages

Some parents say they want LAUSD schools to close as the novel coronavirus spreads. But L.A. Unified officials have yet to decide to do that.




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Los Angeles Unified district to close all schools

Amid the coronavirus crisis, LAUSD schools will officially shut down.




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Hey, kids. We're eager to hear from you about the coronavirus

We want to hear from you. Send us your questions and one of our reporters will answer them. Plus, send us your drawings and pictures.




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For some students, college is their only safe haven. Now they have just days to leave

Pomona College, like others throughout the country, has asked students to leave campus and not expect to return for the remainder of the semester as the school shifts to online classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. That action has left some students feeling anxiety and fear about the future.




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How will students take AP tests with schools closed? At home, College Board proposes

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the College Board is proposing that AP tests could become take-home exams and has canceled the May 2 SAT test.




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UC regents postpone vote on tuition increase, citing coronavirus uncertainties

University of California regents will not vote on a tuition increase as scheduled this week because the coronavirus crisis has created too much uncertainty, officials said Wednesday.




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Coronavirus has forced thousands at Stanford and other private colleges to evacuate

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, hundreds of students were forced to leave Stanford University, which is also reducing financial aid for students.




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Is SAT test going down at UC? Several regents express deep skepticism over use in admissions

Several University of California regents expressed deep skepticism about the use of SAT and ACT tests in admissions decisions, signaling the standardized tests may be headed for elimination as an application requirement.




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Students hit hard as L.A. community colleges scramble to respond to coronavirus

An uneven response from schools is disrupting the lives of students who rely on campuses for education and essential services like food and healthcare.




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USC, school districts getting 'Zoom-bombed' with racist taunts, porn as they transition to online meetings

USC officials said they learned Tuesday that some online Zoom classes had been "disrupted by people who used racist and vile language."




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Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey

The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak.




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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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A's for all? Pass/fail? Colleges grapple with grading fairness during coronavirus

Colleges are grappling with competing student demands to change grading during the coronavirus outbreak. Some want pass/fail for all to ensure equity while others want letter grades to boost GPAs.




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Getting into USC this fall just got easier amid coronavirus uncertainty

USC admission rates rose significantly for fall 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak deepens uncertainty over students' college plans.




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Coronavirus changes the AP test, big time. Here's what it will look like

New details about Advanced Placement tests released Friday by the College Board show how much the coronavirus pandemic is altering the format.




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What about grades? Coronavirus school closures? AP tests? College? A student Q&A

Teenagers asked questions about coronavirus school closures, graduation, grads and their families' safety. We found the answers.




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No L.A. Unified student will get an 'F' on spring report card

No LAUSD students will receive failing grades this spring during coronavirus school closures as many have limited access to online learning.




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Social distancing in a classroom? Newsom suggests major changes when schools reopen

School won't be the same when it resumes after coronavirus closures. There could be staggered start times, reconfigured classes and no assemblies.




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L.A. school district confronts $200 million in coronavirus costs and a grim budget future

The Los Angeles school district racks up $200 million in emergency coronavirus costs, from meal programs to computers, and the budget outlook is uncertain at best.




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Getting free internet is hard for poor students despite provider promises, survey finds

Low-income L.A. families are struggling to get students connected to the internet even with promises of help from phone and cable providers. A survey found 16% still unconnected.




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In rural California, children face isolation, hunger amid coronavirus school closures

Schools in rural parts of the state are struggling not only to teach but to reach students. Many lack internet access and rely on schools for food.




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From warehouse to table: A look inside the L.A. school district's huge meal distribution operation amid coronavirus

With school closed for the coronavirus, LAUSD, the nation's second-largest district, has given out about 10 million meals since March 18.




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Students accused of sexual misconduct get stronger protections under new federal rules

Students accused of sexual misconduct gain stronger protections under controversial new Title IX rules announced by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.




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Bill Barr is acting like Trump's wing man again instead of America's attorney general

The attorney general suggests that he's in sync with Trump's 'liberation' tweets.




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Editorial: Sorry Orange County, no beach weekend for you

It's a relief for many that the governor didn't order all state beaches and parks closed, as expected. But we're still waiting for a smart, comprehensive approach for Californians to safely enjoy the state's abundant natural resources.




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Op-Ed: State lockdowns have become politically divisive. Here's how we can come together

What happens when sacred values — human life and liberty — are pitted against each other?




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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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Opinion: Trump's nominee to oversee intelligence says the right things, but so did Barr

John Ratcliffe is a Trump loyalist who now promises to speak truth to power.




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Editorial: A new extracurricular: Suing colleges for a COVID-19-tainted experience

If colleges have to pay out millions in tuition refunds because of coronavirus, it could mean higher tuition and reduced financial aid in coming years.




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Bridgegate is still a scandal for the ages, even if it wasn't a federal crime

The 2013 scheme by associates of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to close traffic lanes to punish a political opponent remains a scandal for the ages.




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Column: Michael Flynn is guilty as sin. Dismissing the charges against him is nothing short of sickening

Of all the unseemly and scandalous actions by the Department of Justice in the Trump era, the dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn is the worst.




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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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Review: Need a laugh? Stream the stage version of 'Fleabag' for loads of conspiratorial fun

The stage version of 'Fleabag,' starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is streaming on Amazon Prime for a limited time to support coronavirus relief efforts.




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Andrea Bocelli livestreams coronavirus message of 'Hope' from Italy for Easter

Italian singer Andrea Bocelli celebrated Easter Sunday by livestreaming on Youtube a solo performance from Milan's main cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.




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Your 'Animal Crossing' obsession is about to get worse. Blame the Getty Art Generator

Van Gogh or Klimt, anyone? The new Animal Crossing Art Generator allows you to bring artworks from the museum's archives into your imaginary worlds.




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AB 5 forced arts groups to evolve. For some, COVID-19 made the change 'catastrophic'

Ticket sales were supposed to help theater and opera companies pay the costs of turning freelancers into staff members under AB 5. What now?




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Commentary: Past pandemics changed the design of cities. Six ways COVID-19 could do the same

Hospitals built in two weeks. Freeways with few cars. Which innovations and changes could, or should, stick with us in a post-coronavirus world?




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Coronavirus gives 'heightened urgency' to new Mike Kelley Foundation art grants

The COVID-19 crisis has led the Mike Kelley Foundation to be more flexible in its grants. Here's who will receive the $400,000 pool for L.A. groups.




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Art Reality Studio arms artists with VR gear and asks: What if?

Artists are pushing VR boundaries beyond gaming. Enter Art Reality Studio, a virtual reality playground for artists, like a next-gen Gemini G.E.L.




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Tango in the age of coronavirus: How a Zoom party connects dancers across the globe

Hundreds of tango lovers unite on Zoom for the Earth Virtual Milonga. Some dance as couples. Some dance with a pillow. At this party it's all good.




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L.A. Phil efforts to keep subscribers happy hint at challenges ahead for arts groups

The L.A. Phil deadline arrives for subscribers to renew for next season, but fans — even loyal ones — say there's too much uncertainty about fall.




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Pulitzer Prize for drama goes to Michael R. Jackson's 'A Strange Loop'

The tale of a black queer writer wins one of theater's top prizes. David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's musical, "Soft Power," is a finalist.




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Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee

The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable.




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Tom George retires after 32 years at London Fire Brigade

Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Tom George has retired from London Fire Brigade after 32 years of service to the capital.




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Getting on like a house on fire? Make sure you follow our fire safety tips this Valentine’s Day

London Fire Brigade encourages Londoners to let sparks fly this Valentine’s Day, but not within their homes




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New children’s book is #firefightingsexism by challenging gender roles

London Fire Brigade has worked with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services




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Generation Xers at higher risk of dying or injury in smoking related fires

Generation Xers accounted for half of all the people that died in smoking related fires and a third of injuries, according to new data from London Fire Brigade.




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Brigade still ready for fire and rescue emergencies

London Fire Brigade will continue to provide a full emergency fire and rescue service to the capital.