Jill Cowan
The New York Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Colorado Springs Victims: Town Mourns the Loss of Five Lives After Shooting
The victims included caring bartenders who wanted to make people feel at home, and patrons of a club that offered more than a fun night out. → Read More
The Mall Mogul and Former Republican Who Could Lead Los Angeles
Rick Caruso, a billionaire front-runner in Tuesday’s primary election for Los Angeles mayor, has built his campaign on a law-and-order message. → Read More
For Small Towns With Small Work Forces, Omicron Means Small Margins for Error
In large cities and rural towns, the Omicron variant has workers calling in sick with Covid-19. But in the small towns, it is often hard to find a Plan B. → Read More
Father and Son Arrested on Suspicion of Starting the Caldor Fire
The men have not been charged but were arrested in connection with the 15th-largest blaze in California’s recorded history. It burned more than 200,000 acres near Lake Tahoe. → Read More
A Full Voter's Guide to the California Recall Election of Governor Newsom
Here’s everything you need to know to vote in the California gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14. → Read More
Culver City School District to Require Students 12 and Older to be Vaccinated
Culver City Unified School District is believed to be the first in the state and possibly the nation to require students 12 and older to be inoculated. → Read More
Dixie Fire, California's Largest Wildfire, Burns Near a Scarred Community
The Dixie Fire started near the same spot as the deadly 2018 Camp Fire. “One of the most concerning things about it is how early in the year it is,” a fire official said. → Read More
Why California Is Planning to Ban Fracking
Tuesday: A conversation with state officials about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to ban fracking and phase out oil extraction in California. → Read More
In L.A., the Virus Is Pummeling Those Who Can Least Afford to Fall Ill
Los Angeles County is one of the worst Covid-19 hotspots in the country. See how hard Angelenos have been hit, neighborhood by neighborhood. → Read More
‘We believe in science.’ Washington, Oregon and Nevada join California’s vaccine-review plan.
“Frankly, I’m not going to trust the federal government’s opinion,” Mr. Cuomo said at the time. But in a news briefing on Tuesday, Mr. Newsom emphasized that the extra review was meant to reinforce federal findings and to ensure that the Western states have planned in detail who should be able to receive what are expected to be very limited early doses. It would not, he said, stall or add an… → Read More
California Plans to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars in 15 Years
The proposal would speed up the state’s efforts to fight global warming at a time when California is being battered by wildfires, heat waves and other consequences of climate change. → Read More
What to Know About the Unemployment System ‘Reset’
Tuesday: The state’s unemployment system has been overwhelmed. Officials are trying to fix it. Also: A wildfire update. → Read More
Labor Day in California: Dorothea Lange's Iconic Photos of Immigrant Workers
Friday: A look at the Golden State’s past, and present, in Dorothea Lange’s images of California workers. → Read More
Police Shooting in L.A. Draws an Outcry
Wednesday: Sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a Black man in South Los Angeles. → Read More
Coronavirus in California: The State's Plan for Reopening
Monday: Here’s what you need to know about California’s second big reopening plan. Also: Eviction legislation; and Chadwick Boseman. → Read More
California’s Crises Converge: Fleeing Wildfires in a Pandemic
Monday: Catch up on news of the wildfires burning across California. → Read More
Millions of Californians Could Lose Power During Rolling Blackouts
Tuesday: Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded an investigation into rolling blackouts over the weekend. Also: The Democratic National Convention kicked off. → Read More
What to Know About the Pac-12 in the Fall
Monday: California is influencing pandemic plans for conferences nationwide. Also: A heat wave hits the state. → Read More
What Are the Plans for Reopening California Schools? Here's What to Know
Thursday: The year has started out looking different across the state. Also: A dangerous fire in northern Los Angeles County. → Read More
Who Could Newsom Tap to Fill Kamala Harris’s Senate Seat?
Wednesday: Senator Kamala Harris is officially Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick. Also: The Pac-12 won’t play football in the fall. → Read More