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Many at Saturday’s memorial expressed anger and frustration at Robert Fuller’s death and what they see as a rush by authorities to label it a suicide. A Black man was shot and killed by police Friday outside a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta. Authorities say he resisted being taken into custody. The officer who shot him is fired and another officer is placed on administrative leave. Malcolm Harsch, 38, was found hanging from a tree in Victorville on May 31. Authorities say foul play is not suspected in his death, but his family said they find it hard to accept his death was a suicide. Antiracism protests following the death of George Floyd are happening even in rural, mostly-white communities. Along with them have come threats and rumors. In Southern California, some ask if the police response might do more to get people sick than the protests themselves. “Defund the police” is the mantra, but California’s budget is likely to shift dozens of sworn officers to the Bureau of Cannabis Control — and make way for more. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, athletes and leagues have led with bold words and actions, but will the power of their protest carry over to the games? Will calls for racial justice extend to solving the disproportionate number of homeless Black people? Police fire tear gas and block demonstrators from marching through Paris and clash with far-right groups “guarding” monuments in London. Here are Black-owned restaurants, coffee shops, fitness centers, lifestyle brands and other businesses to support. New cases have also been on the rise statewide, with California recording its highest one-day total on Thursday and then again on Friday. Some officials attribute the increase to stepped-up testing. The capital was among the strictest and last to relax COVID-19 restrictions in China. Now it has returned to “wartime mode” as dozens of local infections are found, all linked to a wholesale seafood, meat and produce market. Russia’s official death toll of about 6,800 from the coronavirus is far below many other countries, even though its reported 520,000 infections is behind only the United States and Brazil More than 60 residents were evacuated from Golden Cross Health Care in Pasadena in part due to the coronavirus outbreak, officials said. As New York City reopens amid the coronavirus outbreak, some New Yorkers are contemplating whether there is still a place for them. Activists worry that all those coronavirus masks, medical kits, takeout containers and grocery bags are setting back a global fight to curb single-use plastic. Air travel now is a matter of far fewer people, more masks, more disinfectant, less food and drink; and, unless you’re a nosy reporter, a lot less conversation. For many, being allowed to again eat in public is a welcome small step away from where we are right now. You’ll need a reservation to visit the park, even if you’re just going for the day Take the names of traitor generals off Army posts and replace them with these 10 honorable soldiers. if America were a house, fixing it would not involve repairing leaking roofs. Systemic racism is asbestos and black mold. It requires a gut job. That the Republicans have decided to dispense with a new platform shows they’ve given up on articulating any philosophy apart from supporting Trump. President Trump has never understood the importance of having an apolitical military. Now, generals are teaching him a lesson. The main concern of black people right now isn’t whether they’re standing three or six feet apart, but whether their sons, husbands, brothers and fathers will be murdered by cops. A special Friday newsletter edition to equip you for the weekend and get you up to date on what’s happening, including the CDC’s new tips for minimizing risk as well as what Dr. Anthony Fauci calls the “perplexing” evidence on immunity. Trying to get a handle on how California is reopening? Our guide includes updates and tips for remaining healthy and sane. Players rejected the 72-game proposal from MLB owners and said negotiations are over. “It’s time to get back to work. Tell us when and where,” MLBPA executive director Tony Clark said. Veteran talent executive Barbara Fedida’s future is in doubt after a published report about allegedly racist comments. The truck carrying liquefied gas exploded around 4:45 p.m. south of Shanghai in Zhejiang province, then fell onto a factory workshop, reports say. Across Los Angeles on Saturday, protesters marched to show outrage over the police killing of George Floyd and demand changes to the system. The former federal judge who was appointed by President Reagan and fired years later by President Clinton has died at the age of 90. Torrance police identified the woman at the center of a social media storm over racist, anti-Asian tirades caught on video as Long Beach resident Lena Hernandez, 56. A smartphone app called Dumpling helps set shoppers up in business for themselves. For deaf Angelenos of color, and particularly those who are black, the language they sign among themselves is strikingly different from what’s on TV. The tension is evident in a seemingly simple phrase like “Black Lives Matter.” It’s not just pilsner; it’s politics. An army colonel is training home brewers who are defying the kingdom’s ban on artisanal beer production. Farmworkers have long lived in overcrowded conditions. With the spread of coronavirus, Monterey County is taking action, but vegetable pickers still face a shortage of housing. A photographer documenting the coronavirus fight at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital recalls her mentor, a nun who like hospital staff embodied care and compassion. Health and outreach workers are working to test as many homeless people as possible for the coronavirus, as outbreaks continue to pop up on skid row. Prompted by the police killing of George Floyd, American culture has radically transformed in less than three weeks. Here are seven key shifts. In a furious, unfunny 27-minute set posted to the Netflix Is a Joke YouTube page, Dave Chappelle traces a path from slavery to the death of George Floyd. Season 4 of ‘Insecure’ has been one the best in terms of visuals. Here’s how it created the colorful, cinematic world that brings L.A. to life. Warner Bros. was set to release Nolan’s mysterious sci-fi film in theaters worldwide July 17 and kickstart the industry. ‘It Was Simple: The Betty Broderick Murders’ is a podcast hosted by columnist and reporter Patt Morrison. “Asian Enough” is a podcast about being Asian American — with guests like John Cho, Lulu Wang, Mina Kimes, Margaret Cho and Padma Lakshmi. Estados Unidos respondió a la epidemia de crack de los años 80 con la policía y las prisiones en lugar de la salud pública. Ahora mira donde estamos. ¿Quiere beneficios monetarios como familia de estatus migratorio mixto? Le piden que siga este paso Xander Schauffele broke a tie with a birdie on No. 18, giving him a one-stroke lead after three rounds at Colonial in the PGA Tour’s return to action. With a signing-bonus cap of $20,000 and likely no minor league season, MLB teams and undrafted free agents don’t have much incentive to strike deals. Sweaty bodies, clothes in confined space make sports locker rooms ‘a giant Petri dish’ for the coronavirus. The NASCAR Cup Series will hold a race for the third time in eight days Sunday. This one will be at steamy Homestead-Miami Speedway. The arrest has received attention in Canada as a backlash against racism grows worldwide in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Having led the push to take down a statue of Jefferson Davis, Kentucky’s governor had a ceremonial role in its removal from the state Capitol Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says police dashcam video of the violent arrest of a Canadian aboriginal chief is shocking and not an isolated incident. Elderly people in the sprawling refugee camps of Sudan’s Darfur region are falling sick and dying at astonishing rates, officials say. For more than six decades he and his family developed nearly 420 fruit and nut varieties, including Pluots, sweet white-fleshed peaches and nectarines, and fruit crosses such as Peacotums previously thought to be impossible. Here’s a look at Black-owned coffee shops in Los Angeles, inspired in part by barista LaNisa Williams and her #BlackinBrew social media campaign. Sally the salad maker and her robotic friends — serving ramen, mini pizzas and more — are at work in the service industry. We made plans for a second date in mid-March. I was unsure about disobeying the looming coronavirus guidelines. But I couldn’t help but wonder: Could I find love before a statewide shutdown? How to stream Royal Ballet’s “Mayerling,” a Black Lives Matter co-founder’s project inspired by Ahmaud Arbery and the National Puerto Rican Day Parade. Several Goodwill Southern California stores reopen for shopping and donations. And that’s welcome news to those who spent the shutdown decluttering. Black Raven ZZ plants for Aquarius. Fiddle-leaf figs for Taurus. How to pair houseplants with your sun sign. Many of us grieving about the state of the world — illness, injustice, inequities — are turning to our victory gardens, or the potted tomatoes and basil on our balconies or patios, for the tiny moments of respite they provide. A hand-picked list of our favorite anonymously submitted reader transgressions. Get Boiling Point, our newsletter exploring climate change, energy and the environment, and become part of the conversation — and the solution. George Floyd’s visage graces Los Angeles walls. The world of culture faces its own systemic racism. And the coronavirus endures. All in Essential Arts. Walter Thompson-Hernández, author of “The Compton Cowboys,” joins the L.A. Times Book Club on June 24 for a virtual meetup. Entertainment mogul David Geffen, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and actress Stockard Channing are making real estate headlines. In the wake of the George Floyd killing, athletes and leagues have led with bold words and actions, but will the power of their protest carry over to the games? In Southern California, some ask if the police response might do more to get people sick than the protests themselves. Activists worry that all those coronavirus masks, medical kits, takeout containers and grocery bags are setting back a global fight to curb single-use plastic. Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin is eligible for pension benefits even if he’s convicted of killing George Floyd, state agency says. The companies that helped France avoid a shortage of coronavirus-filtering face wear for daily use seek help unloading a surplus of 20 million masks. With cases surging in more than 20 states, there is no clear divide between states that reopened early and those that took more time. In Portland, Ore., the chief, a white woman, resigned to give a Black man the job. In Seattle, authorities boarded up and vacated a police precinct. As we start to reopen the economy, many Angelenos and others are wondering what hand-holding, hugging and kissing might look like in the weeks and months to come. In an Instagram post last week, Gotch said she was taking a leave of absence. She resigned from her role at Ban.do on Tuesday, according to an email from the L.A. lifestyle brand. Animal shelters were emptied this spring as people adopted dogs to keep them company during quarantine. Now, they aren’t behaving the way we want, but César Millán — the “Dog Whisperer” — says it’s the owners who need training. Having any guaranteed pay at all differentiates Saucey from most other delivery options. But after accounting for gas and wear and tear on your car, you may be making just a shade over minimum wage. In Toluca Lake, a home once leased by Justin Bieber features a subterranean garage, a recording studio and panoramic views. Asking price: $7,999,999. Liam Payne, who gained fame as a member of the supergroup One Direction, has put his Calabasas home back up for sale. At Microsoft-owned GitHub, the parent company’s decision to stop offering facial recognition software to police reinvigorated internal opposition to a deal with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Many hotels and destinations are eager to accelerate, but state health officials are still applying brakes The Strip is slowly starting to come back from coronavirus closures. This week, Excalibur reopens, and part of the Miracle Mile Shops are back. On his first album of original material in eight years, Bob Dylan sings of betrayal, dismemberment and rock ‘n’ roll. With safety protocols set forth by Hollywood unions and the state of California, the film and TV industry is hoping to get back to work. For the first time, the WGA West published an open letter from its membership — a call from its Committee of Black Writers for change in Hollywood. WarnerMedia’s launch of HBO Max, its latest streaming service, was marred by confusion over multiple HBO offerings. A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported late Friday night 15 miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It is Saturday, June 13. California’s health secretary announced a new round of reopenings and said increasing daily case counts are probably due to ramped-up testing. The online petition urges Disney executives to keep the Disneyland Resort closed until the COVID-19 pandemic abates. A spike in COVID-19 cases in the West and Southwest of the U.S. could threaten the viability of the regional alignment proposed for the 2020 MLB season. The San Pedro ace was off to another dominant start when the coronavirus ended the season; he’s looking to engineer a new future at El Camino College. A look at top sports moments from June 13, including Jan Stephenson winning the 1982 LPGA Championship and the Kings capturing the 2014 Stanley Cup. Santa Anita Park avoided a potential shutdown Friday when six inconclusive coronavirus tests were later discovered to be negative. William Sessions, a former federal judge appointed by President Reagan to head the FBI and fired years later by President Clinton, has died at the age of 90. President Trump says he is rescheduling his first campaign rally in months to a day later so it won’t conflict with the Juneteenth observance of the end of slavery in the United States. A spate of polls in recent weeks show Joe Biden building a substantial lead in his race against President Trump. The Trump administration has finalized a regulation that overturns Obama-era protections for transgender people against sex discrimination in health care

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