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Short-handed Lakers fall short against Western Conference-worst Rockets

HOUSTON — At the end of the Lakers’ bench sat Anthony Davis and LeBron James, both of them dressed in their gear, both unable to help their teammates because of injuries.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Massive 3-day LA Unified teacher and staff strike set for Tuesday, closing all schools

LOS ANGELES — A three-day strike that would shut down Los Angeles public schools is scheduled to start Tuesday, union leaders announced Wednesday during a massive downtown rally by the district’s two largest employee groups.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

District promises action after California students post racist video on social media

LOS ANGELES — Santa Clarita school district officials have promised to take action after a video posted on social media shows students driving around a school parking lot and singing a song that includes a racist slur.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Water restrictions lifted for 7 million in Southern California, but region still urged to conserve

LOS ANGELES — Mandatory water restrictions are being lifted for nearly 7 million people across Southern California following winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased a severe shortage that emerged during the state’s driest three-year period on record.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

After benching Henry Cavill, James Gunn will direct new DC film, ‘Superman Legacy’

LOS ANGELES — New DC boss James Gunn is set to direct the forthcoming movie “Superman Legacy,” the studio confirmed Wednesday. The announcement comes several months after co-heads Gunn and Peter Safran made the controversial decision to recast the superhero previously portrayed by Henry Cavill.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

California deals with surging rivers, sliding rocks, flooded towns as storm passes

PAJARO, Calif. — Surging rivers. Sliding rocks. Flooded towns.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

NCAA Tournament bracket picks: J. Brady McCollough’s prediction for every game

LOS ANGELES — UCLA and USC won’t be making the trip to Houston, but the Final Four won’t be short on intrigue. Can the hometown Cougars cut down the nets for the first time in school history? Can Alabama and the murder investigation hovering over this year’s tournament be removed…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

California bill would require schools to notify parents if their child is transgender

LOS ANGELES — A new bill would force California school districts to notify parents that their child is gender-nonconforming or transgender, sparking backlash from LGBTQ activists and organizations.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Volunteers step up in flooded Pajaro, where many lack food, clothing — and work

PAJARO, Calif. — Jessica Sanchez felt awful about the catastrophic flooding that displaced hundreds of people in this Monterey County farm town.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023

Brooke Shields speaks up about the Hollywood executive she says sexually assaulted her

When Brooke Shields took the powerful Hollywood executive up on his offer to use the phone in his hotel room, she expected to call a cab. Instead, she was sexually assaulted — and blamed herself for what happened.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2023