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Editorial: EPA wants to speed up EV switch. Good, the planet needs it

The Biden administration just proposed hitting the accelerator on the transition to electric vehicles. If these ambitious new rules are enacted, the U.S. could make major progress in fighting climate change.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Another Sriracha shortage is upon us. How long will it last?

LOS ANGELES — As the weather in Southern California heats up this summer, residents may need to come up with backup options for bringing heat to their favorite dishes.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Commentary: As a San Diego neurosurgeon, I see the devastating toll of the raised border wall

At 2 in the morning and while I was caring for my hospitalized patients, my pager went off. The message was short: “30-year-old male. Unstable spinal fracture after border fall.” I think of all the similar pages I have received in my three years as a resident physician in neurosurgery…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

What we know about Nima Momeni, who police say killed Cash App founder Bob Lee

San Francisco police on Thursday arrested tech worker Nima Momeni in connection with last week’s slaying of Cash App founder Bob Lee.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

A new donor collective launches at USC, where the NIL strategy has shifted

LOS ANGELES — Last summer, as USC rolled out its initial plans for navigating the new world of name, image and likeness, the notion of boosters brokering NIL deals beyond the university's watchful eye was viewed as a potential nightmare scenario. When a donor-led collective arrived at USC by August,…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Feinstein’s absence puts focus on Newsom’s 2020 promise to appoint a Black woman senator

Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s weeks-long absence from Washington as she recuperates from shingles not only led to calls for her retirement, it refocused attention on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s promise to appoint a Black woman if either of California’s U.S. Senate seats opened up.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Why we shouldn’t take a Kawhi Leonard-Kevin Durant playoff showdown for granted

LOS ANGELES — The last time Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant faced each other in the playoffs, the anticipated showdown during the 2019 NBA Finals lasted all of 11 minutes 57 seconds.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

After stellar freshman season, UCLA's Amari Bailey declares for the NBA draft

LOS ANGELES — Having flourished on college basketball's biggest stage, Amari Bailey is moving on to something bigger.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023

Biden administration will ask Supreme Court to preserve full access to abortion pills

WASHINGTON — Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that the Biden administration will ask the Supreme Court to preserve full and easy access to the abortion medication that has become the most-used method of ending early pregnancies.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023

Kimberly Perry is embarking on a new journey amid the Band Perry hiatus: motherhood

Kimberly Perry has taken a break from her band, but she'll soon have her hands full with a little one.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2023