He negotiated China’s entry into the World Trade Organization and pushed through reforms that breathed new life into China’s state-directed economy. Go to Source Author: Simon Denyer
LAUSD’s first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs
Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs. Read full story Author: Howard Blume
435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests
A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said …
Google co-founder Sergey Brin spending more than $100 million fighting California wealth tax
Brin has been pouring money into Building a Better California, a group that’s backing two measures that could nullify a proposed billionaire tax. Read full story Author: Queenie Wong
He was an ‘expert’ on the Tupac Shakur murder mystery. Now he’s on trial for killing rapper
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, accused in the slaying of Tupac Shakur, has spoken extensively about his role in the case. His words could be used against him. Read full story …
Inside David Ellison’s desperate fight for Warner Bros.
Paramount’s board has approved David Ellison’s plan to move headquarters from Hollywood to save money. Read full story Author: Meg James
Hiltzik: Trump’s new orders on child vaccines are even more dangerous than they seemed at first
Trump’s anti-vaccine orders will encourage vaccine refusals, placing millions of children at risk. Read full story Author: Michael Hiltzik
Zuckerberg lays out Meta’s new vision for AI: Personal intelligence for all
In a sweeping 6,500-word manifesto published Monday, Zuckerberg declared that the biggest risk for AI is that one government or a few companies have too much control of the technology. …
Orange County has some of the highest income growth in America, survey shows
Despite the economic angst and billionaire exodus, California has been recording some of the highest income growth in the country. Read full story Author: Annika Duneja
The not-so-big Lebowski: Why we’ve become so suspicious of people who lose weight
John Goodman’s weight loss has drawn a lot of attention — not all of it good. Read full story Author: Shelby Grad
With fresh flour tortillas and mesquite meats, one of L.A.’s top taqueros debuts first restaurant
One of L.A.’s favorite food trucks launches its first brick-and-mortar in Studio City. Read full story Author: Stephanie Breijo
How letting Dudamel be Dudamel led to unpredictable, wonderful L.A. music
Over his 17 seasons as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, L.A. shaped Gustavo Dudamel and he shaped L.A. Read full story Author: Mark Swed
Naked former SoCal swimming champion beat Maui guard to death, police say
Prosecutors alleged in court records that Legend Storer, 20, beat to death a security guard in Maui. Read full story Author: Ruben Vives
Celebrity chef Eric Greenspan finally gets his ‘grandma moment’ with modern Jewish deli
After stepping away from Elon Musk’s controversial Tesla Diner, celebrity chef Eric Greenspan has opened Mish, his long-awaited modern Jewish deli. Read full story Author: Stephanie Breijo
Three minors as young as 12 used semiautomatic guns to kill 53-year-old SoCal man, officials say
Three teenagers have been charged in connection with shooting and killing 53-year-old man and injuring his father last month in East Bakersfield, Calif., according to authorities. Read full story Author: …
Prosecutors seek death penalty for SoCal woman accused of fatally starving adopted daughter
San Diego prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Leticia McCormack, who is accused of starving and torturing her adopted 11-year-old daughter Arabella to death. Read full story Author: Clara …
Taylor Farms recall expands as company pulls jalapeños from Trader Joe’s, Target, among others
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ready-to-use food products in multiple grocery stores containing potentially contaminated jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak. Read full story Author: Karen Garcia
Court halts Shasta County measure that eliminates most mail-in voting — for now
A Shasta County Superior Court judge has halted a voter-approved measure that would eliminated most mail-in voting Read full story Author: Hailey Branson-Potts
Reggie Bannister, star of ‘Phantasm’ cult film franchise, dies at 80
Actor Reggie Bannister, known for starring in the ‘Phantasm’ horror film franchise, died Sunday at age 80, his wife announced. ‘He’s no longer in pain,’ she wrote. Read full story …
Lawmakers target MLB’s sportsbook deals after Bryce Harper video used by FanDuel to thank gambling addict
Three Congress members demanded MLB and the players union tighten gambling endorsement rules after FanDuel used a Bryce Harper video to target an addicted bettor. Read full story Author: Steve …