A detailed study in California found that the variant easily spread from an unvaccinated teacher to children and, in a few cases, their families.
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Santa Anita’s Legendary Paddock Captain Retires at 100
John Shear was 100 when he retired from his job at the racetrack. He never gave much thought to what lay beyond the backstretch.
A New Surge at a Santa Monica I.C.U.
They thought the worst of the pandemic was behind them. Then a new wave of cases arrived at the I.C.U. at Providence Saint John’s Health Center.
Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Reconsideration of Mask Guidance
Los Angeles County and the W.H.O. warned that even immunized people should wear masks indoors. Some scientists agreed, but urged a localized approach.
Trouble in Los Angeles County: Too Many Peacocks
Some residents admire their beauty. Others complain about the noise, the aggression and the droppings. Now, officials are considering an ordinance to stop people from feeding peafowl.
Palisades Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation Order of 500 Homes
The fire burned through 750 acres in the Topanga Canyon area in Los Angeles County and was at zero percent containment on Saturday night, fire officials said.
California Reaches More Reopening Milestones
Wednesday: The state is reopening, but some regions aren’t moving as quickly as others. Also: A bear hits the recall campaign trail.
‘Firefighters Out There in the Snow’: Wildfires Rage Early in Parched West
Firefighters in New Mexico, Arizona and California are battling springtime blazes that have been fueled by a severe drought and boosted by climate change.
Why Wildfires Are Raging Early in the West Due to Drought and Climate Change
Firefighters in New Mexico, Arizona and California are battling springtime blazes that have been fueled by a severe drought and boosted by climate change.
California Beach Seized in 1924 From a Black Family Could Be Returned
Nearly a century ago, the city of Manhattan Beach shuttered a resort that belonged to Willa and Charles Bruce. Though the county is trying to give the land back, the city has declined to apologize.
Tiger Woods Update: Sheriff Says Crash Investigation Is Done
Alex Villanueva, the sheriff of Los Angeles County, said that the authorities would need Woods’s permission to release the results of the investigation.
Black Family Seeks Return of Its Beach Resort Land Near L.A.
Willa and Charles Bruce were among the first Black people to settle in Manhattan Beach, Calif., but the city shut down their resort in 1924. Now, the county is considering returning the land.
What We Know About Tiger Woods’ Car Accident
Woods was said to have been driving at a “greater speed than normal” when his S.U.V. went over a median strip and rolled over several times.
Under Pressure, California Church Postpones Conference for Thousands
Grace Community Church reversed course after Los Angeles County health officials warned that indoor conferences were prohibited and that the event could worsen the spread of the coronavirus.
Bombing at California Church Known for Its Anti-L.G.B.T.Q. Views
Officials said no one was injured in the attack. The church had been the target of protests over its messages against women, Jews, L.G.B.T.Q. people and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Hounded by Wildfires, Californians Rethink Their Willingness to Rebuild
In the aftermath, some people are deciding to just begin new lives elsewhere. The pandemic and longstanding housing problems haven’t made the choices any easier.
‘Our New York Moment’: Southern California Reels as Virus Surges
In the coming days, Los Angeles County will reach a level where one in 10 residents has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Surging Virus Prompts Call to Halt In-Person TV and Film Production
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing 160,000 people who work in the industry, seeks a “temporary hold” in Los Angeles.
Samuel Little, America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer, Dies at 80
Mr. Little confessed to 93 murders, at least 50 of which were verified by law enforcement officers, the F.B.I. said.
10 Million Residents, 88 Jurisdictions, 1 Outdoor Dining Ban
Frustrated over an order to temporarily ban outdoor dining across Los Angeles County, many elected officials have fought back — with votes to form their own health departments.
‘A Tsunami of Change’: How Protests Fueled a New Crop of Prosecutors
The new Los Angeles district attorney announced major changes in the nation’s largest court system, part of a growing movement to rethink criminal justice across the country.
The ‘Mexican Beverly Hills’
How a former white enclave became an aspirational suburb for Latinos in Los Angeles.
What Places Are Hardest Hit by the Coronavirus? It Depends on the Measure
By different metrics, all sorts of locations in the United States are deeply troubling, from Minot, N.D., to New York City.
This Is an Election Story That Mentions Neither Biden Nor Trump
Here are the (other) races and issues our national correspondents are watching.
Man Charged With Attempting to Murder Two Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies
The authorities said that Deonte Lee Murray, 36, of Compton, Calif., shot the deputies multiple times on Sept. 12 in an attack that was captured on video and prompted widespread condemnation.
Los Angeles District Attorney Won’t Prosecute Reporter Arrested While Covering Shooting of Deputies
Josie Huang, a Los Angeles reporter for the public radio station KPCC and the website LAist, offered videos disputing the Sheriff’s Department’s charges.
Two California Deputies Shot in Ambush, Authorities Say
The Los Angeles County deputies were in critical condition after being fired upon in their car outside a metro station in Compton. The gunman remained at large.
L.A. Mansion Party, Held Despite Pandemic Ban, Ends in a Shooting
A large crowd gathered at a multimillion-dollar hillside home, defying virus rules. The police investigated, but the event continued. Hours later, gunfire was heard and three people were wounded.
California Man Is Accused of Driving Into a Group of Black People
Prosecutors have accused Dennis Wyman of a hate crime, saying he hit an off-duty security guard with his car in Torrance, Calif., last month.
Officers Shot Latino Man Five Times in the Back, Autopsy Says
Andres Guardado was killed in Southern California last month. His family said he was working as a security guard for an auto body shop the day he was shot.
Delayed Moves, Poolside Videos and Postmates Spon: The State of TikTok Collab Houses
Gen Z influencers are settling into life in a shuttered Los Angeles.
Coronavirus and Beaches: Can I Safely Enjoy the Sun, Surf and Sand?
As states reopen, experts say socially distant outdoor activities, like swimming or running along the shore, are some of the safer ways to re-engage with the world. Here, tips for how to enjoy the beach now.
Kobe Bryant Autopsy Report Is Released After Helicopter Crash
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Mr. Bryant and eight others, didn’t have alcohol or drugs in his system. The victims all died from blunt trauma.
Coronavirus Infections May Not Be Uncommon, Tests Suggest
Two preliminary efforts to survey citizens for antibodies to the virus have produced controversial results.