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Practical Move's owners find themselves on a journey of a lifetime

LOS ANGELES — Getting into the horse racing business and hoping to make it big requires a lot of faith, plenty of luck and a sense of optimism that will test the biggest of dreamers.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023

Texas judge orders hold on FDA approval of abortion pill, but another ruling contradicts him

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas delivered a major blow to reproductive rights advocates Friday, ordering a hold on the Food and Drug Administration approval of mifepristone, an abortion medication used in the United States since 2000.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023

Southern California ports shutdown highlights high-stakes contract talks

LOS ANGELES — A dockworker shortage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stretched into its second day Friday, halting cargo traffic at the massive shipping complex while disrupting the local economy and the global supply chain.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2023

Is crime really that bad in San Francisco? Experts rebuff crime narrative after Cash App founder's death

The stabbing death of Cash App Founder Bob Lee this week has sparked fear among residents and tech industry leaders alike over crime rates in San Francisco.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

WWE apologizes for Auschwitz image in promo: ‘Had no knowledge of what was depicted’

World Wrestling Entertainment is apologizing for using an image of the Auschwitz concentration camp in a WrestleMania 39 promo for wrestler Dominik Mysterio.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Southern California teacher captured on video repeatedly saying N-word to student in class

LOS ANGELES — A teacher at a Fontana middle school can be heard repeatedly using a racial slur during an exchange with a student in class that was captured on video.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Two pine trees fall at Masters, narrowly missing spectators; play suspended

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A potential tragedy was narrowly averted at the Masters on Friday as two tall pine trees fell near the 17th hole at Augusta National.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Southern California ports shut Friday due to worker shortage, snarling cargo traffic

LOS ANGELES — A dockworker shortage at the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stretched into its second day on Friday, halting cargo traffic at the massive shipping complex while disrupting the local economy and the global supply chain.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Santa Barbara officials close beaches in Isla Vista ahead of raucous 'Deltopia' spring break party

LOS ANGELES — Santa Barbara County officials have closed the beaches in Isla Vista over the weekend in anticipation of Deltopia, the raucous spring break party that has drawn thousands of local college students each year.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023

Drugs, drug paraphernalia were found at scene of rapper Coolio’s death

LOS ANGELES — Coolio’s cause of death, initially thought to be from natural causes, wound up being classified as accidental because drugs and drug paraphernalia that were found at the scene, according to a medical examiner’s report.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2023