How the coronavirus is devastating Southern California’s Pacific Islanders
Infection and death rates are higher in a community that struggles with underlying health conditions and economic disparities.
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1,800 flags will fly throughout Rancho Palos Verdes in place of cancelled Fourth of July event
There will be 1,776 small flags lining the sidewalks along Hawthorne Boulevard at Hesse Park, Ryan Park and City Hall and 44 larger flags on 16-foot tall poles at entrances to the city.
Crime + Public Safety
Accused Golden State Killer expected to plead guilty today
The Golden State Killer – also known as the Original Night Stalker and the East Area Rapist – is suspected of carrying out a dozen-year crime wave beginning in 1974 that included killing at least 13 people and raping more than 50 victims.
Coronavirus
Disneyland helicopter captures aerial footage of eerie ‘ghost town’ during coronavirus closure
Footage of the closed theme parks is being collected 'for future use,' park officials say.
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![San Pedro school celebrates the graduating seniors]( "San Pedro school celebrates the graduating seniors")
Photos: The Port of Los Angeles High School held its 2020 drive-thru graduation
San Pedro school celebrates the graduating seniors![Fathers young and old enjoyed time with family on Sunday.]( "Fathers young and old enjoyed time with family on Sunday.")
![Advocates say that officer tactics and deep-set mistrust of police among black and brown communities makes students feel unsafe and criminalized. Defenderssay school police are necessary to keep the peace and protect against serious threats like school shooters.?]( "Advocates say that officer tactics and deep-set mistrust of police among black and brown communities makes students feel unsafe and criminalized. Defenderssay school police are necessary to keep the peace and protect against serious threats like school shooters.?")
![High temperatures and low humidity were expected to continue, followed by a cooling trend beginning Thursday.]( "High temperatures and low humidity were expected to continue, followed by a cooling trend beginning Thursday.")
![Demonstrators fill the Second St. tunnel during protest]( "Demonstrators fill the Second St. tunnel during protest")
![A nearly nine-minute moment of silence was staged, symbolizing the amount of time a white Minneapolis police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck as he lay dying on Memorial Day.]( "A nearly nine-minute moment of silence was staged, symbolizing the amount of time a white Minneapolis police officer kept his knee on George Floyd’s neck as he lay dying on Memorial Day.")
![Hollywood crowds could be among the largest yet at local protests, as marchers take to streets again, stopping traffic.]( "Hollywood crowds could be among the largest yet at local protests, as marchers take to streets again, stopping traffic.")
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How to have barbecue, high-end charcuterie, seafood and more shipped to your door
These mail-order food websites are ready to meet your culinary desires.
Sports
A year since Tyler Skaggs’ death, family’s pain remains fresh
Tyler Skaggs Foundation aims to help kids in sports
Opinion
Better policing requires smart investments, deliberate planning: Joe Buscaino
Public safety is the most important responsibility of local government. Everything hinges on it.