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• Corey La Barrie's Parents Sue Daniel Silva for Wrongful Death
  5/24 -- A source close to Daniel tells TMZ, Daniel did not have any drugs in his system at the time of the crash and he has never had a DUI. He’s never even had a speeding ticket since living in L.A. Corey La Barrie's parents claim "Ink Master"… Permalink
• San Leandro, CA Woman Posts Racist, Xenophobic Letter on Homes of POC
  A Bay Area woman was allegedly going around and posting xenophobic letters on the homes of people of color, demanding they leave the U.S. ... and she was caught on camera doing the heinous deed. Photos of the lady -- who has yet to be identified --… Permalink
• Jaime King and Estranged Husband Clash Over Child Custody, He Claims She's an Addict
  The judge ruled that Kyle must stay away from Jamie, and we've obtained the documents filed by the actress alleging torment. King alleges Kyle has tracked her electronically, isolated her from friends and work opportunities and has taken hundreds… Permalink
• Lori Loughlin and Husband Mossimo Giannulli Plead Guilty in College Admissions Scandal
  Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have thrown in the towel in their college admissions case ... agreeing to plead guilty, and maybe the reason lies in the sentences. Lori and Mossimo have each agreed to plead guilty to one… Permalink
• Joe Exotic's Legal Team Arrives in D.C. for Pardon, Has Elevator Pitch
  The eagle has landed in D.C. for 'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic, whose legal team is hoping they can get the President's ear ... and they even got their elevator pitch down to a tee. Eric Love -- who's heading up the team of top-notch attorneys out… Permalink
• Future Sued by Baby Mama Claiming He Made Threats to Coerce into Abortion
  Future allegedly tried to smear his baby mama's name in an effort to make her look like a woman who sleeps around, and made threats in hopes of getting her to have an abortion ... so she claims in new legal docs. Eliza Seraphin is countersuing the… Permalink
• NFL Player Suing United Airlines, You Let Me Get Sexually Assaulted On Plane!
  TMZ Sports has obtained a statement from United ... which says "The safety and well-being of our customers is always our top priority." "In this instance, the customer involved was moved to a different seat. Because litigation is now pending,… Permalink
• Jaime King Files for Divorce from Husband, Asks for Restraining Order
  5/19 -- Kyle just broke his silence after Jaime's divorce filing. His spokesperson tells TMZ ... “Kyle was deeply saddened by Jaime’s attempt to obtain court orders based solely on false claims without providing him any opportunity to respond.… Permalink
• 'Empire' Star Bryshere Gray Sued by Landlord for $26k in Dog Damage
  Bryshere Gray's in the dog house ... his landlord claims the "Empire" star's dog caused tons of damage in his apartment, and now he's suing the actor for the cost of the repairs ... but a rep for the actor says the suit's unnecessary, because he'll… Permalink
• Grubhub Driver Arrested for Running Over Restaurant Worker On Video
  5/19 -- The man who turned himself in and was then booked in connection to the hit-and-run captured on video is 30-year-old Aamir Mohammed, who facing a bunch of criminal charges ... so say cops. Mohammed was booked for two counts of aggravated… Permalink
• Tristan Thompson Files Libel Suit Against Woman Claiming He Fathered Her Child
  Tristan Thompson is fed up with what he calls out-and-out lies about him fathering a child... so he's followed through with a lawsuit against his accuser. Tristan just filed the suit against Kimberly Alexander ... the woman who's very publicly… Permalink
• NFL's Deandre Baker Sprints Out Of Jail After Posting Bond, Dunbar Apologizes
  5/18 -- Both Baker and Dunbar were met by a swarm of reporters after bonding out of jail ... with Deandre breaking out in a full sprint to avoid the media's questions. The wild scene was all captured on video ... with both the NFL players wearing… Permalink
• Shoplifters Wear Hollowed-Out Watermelon Masks, Cops Make Arrest
  TMZ spoke to the police chief in Louisa, Tom Leary, and he tells us the one suspect in custody thus far is 20-year-old Justin Rogers ... who was booked on three charges -- misdemeanor larceny of alcohol, misdemeanor possession of alcohol by an… Permalink
• Martin Shkreli Denied Early Prison Release Over COVID-19
  Martin Shkreli will have to finish out the rest of his sentence behind bars -- despite wanting out over coronavirus concerns -- 'cause he's a picture of health, and letting him out would make zero sense ... so says a judge. The incarcerated pharma… Permalink
• Redskins Wide Receiver Cody Latimer Arrested on Assault, Gun Charges
  Cops say they got a call on possible shots fired from inside an apartment early Saturday, and when they arrived ... they found Latimer and two other people inside -- one of whom had minor injuries unrelated to a gunshot. All of them were detained,… Permalink
• Joe Exotic's Legal Team Not Behind Helicopter Flyover at Jeff Lowe's Zoo
  'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic and his new legal team had nothing to do with a helicopter flying over his old zoo ... according to sources close to the FAA investigation. We broke the story ... Joe's former business partner, Jeff Lowe, filed a… Permalink
• 'Don't F**k With Cats' Luka's Mom Says He Should Be Released Early
  Luka Magnotta didn't receive the death penalty when he went from killing kittens to killing people ... but his mom says being stuck in prison might be a death penalty due to COVID-19. The convicted murderer's mother, Anna Yourkin, tells TMZ ... she… Permalink
• Brutal Injury Photos from YouTuber Vitaly's Alleged Attack On Woman
  A woman claims an unprovoked attack by YouTube star Vitaly Zdorovetskiy left her with seriously painful facial and head injuries -- including a bloody, swollen eye -- and the photos are sickening. We broke the story ... Vitaly was arrested April 12… Permalink
• 'Don't F**k With Cats' Convict Luka Magnotta Won't Get COVID-19 Release
  The guy who went from killing kittens to killing people in 'Don't F**k With Cats' will NOT get an early release due to coronavirus. Reports surfaced over the weekend Luka Magnotta's prison -- a maximum security facility in Quebec -- has seen a… Permalink
• Vince McMahon Claims XFL Commish 'Abandoned' Job After COVID-19 Began
  Vince McMahon claims ex-XFL commissioner Oliver Luck "abandoned" his duties when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March ... and that's one of the main reasons Vince fired him, according to court documents. Remember, Oliver Luck sued Vince McMahon… Permalink

LA Times©

• Heat wave to bake parts of Southern California, dry out vegetation that can fuel fires
  Triple-digit temperatures are expected in some Southern California inland areas, while the valleys will reach the 90s, according to the weather service.
• California battle over reopening churches isn't over despite new coronavirus rules
  The state's plan will alter religious services in dramatic ways, and it's unlikely to end the push by some churches to allow more regular worship operations.
• Banks: Once homeless, a student loses 100 pounds and fends off isolation with teachers' help
  A Los Angeles high school student fights cornonvirus isolation and distance learning struggles with help from his teachers.
• Despite a budget crisis, L.A. officials give new bonuses to officers with college degrees
  LAPD officers with college degrees have begun receiving a new education bonus, even as civilian city employees are targeted for furloughs.
• Facing schedule delays, L.A. Metro seeks $120 million more for Crenshaw Line
  L.A. County transportation officials are seeking $120 million more to complete the $2-billion Crenshaw Line, which will run from Mid-City to the South Bay.
• California allows many more retail stores to reopen
  The existing guidance for retailers now applies statewide. It marks the latest move to slowly reopen California's economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
• L.A. County COVID-19 cases top 46,000 on Memorial Day
  Los Angeles County reported 12 new coronavirus deaths and an additional 1,047 cases Monday.
• On Memorial Day, Southern California honors fallen service members and those on the front line of coronavirus crisis
  With social distancing rules in place, Memorial Day ceremonies across Southern California were replaced by virtual gatherings.
• Farmer John meatpackers demand closing of Vernon plant struck by COVID-19 outbreak
  The union representing workers at the Vernon plant that makes Dodger Dogs said the facility should be shut down pending cleaning and an investigation.
• California limits church capacity to 25% for reopening, adds other restrictions
  California has released new coronavirus health guidance for religious services, limiting total attendance to 25% of a building's capacity.
• L.A. County coronavirus cases top 45,000 as officials urge social distancing
  Los Angeles County reported 913 new COVID-19 cases and 16 additional deaths Sunday, bringing total confirmed cases to 45,034 and fatalities to 2,108.
• Memorial Day like never before: Vintage planes to fly over L.A., but the crowd will be online
  Large Memorial Day events in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties are being replaced by virtual ones.
• Column: California gives too many unchecked tax breaks. It's time to shine a light on them
  State Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson is pushing a bill — SB 956 — that would authorize an economic team at UC Berkeley to examine certain major tax breaks.
• Republicans sue Newsom over vote-by-mail order for November election
  Three Republican groups have sued Gov.
• Coronavirus outbreaks hits Farmer John, 8 other plants in Vernon
  Coronavirus outbreaks hits Farmer John and other food processing plants in Vernon.
• Suspension of military honors at national cemetery burials compounds loss for families
  Without honor guards, gun salutes or folded flag ceremonies, families of recently deceased veterans say closure is hard to find.
• California beaches back in business: People 'don't want to be trapped at home'
  On Memorial Day weekend, California beaches draw crowds, but officials say there have been no major problems so far.
• More COVID-19 cases linked to California church services
  More coronavirus cases have been tied to two Mother's Day church services in Mendocino and Butte counties, officials announced this week.
• Earthquake: Magnitude-3.8 quake near Ridgecrest, Calif.
  A magnitude-3.8 earthquake was reported at 5:55 a.m. Sunday 13 miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
• How coronavirus has upended life for thousands at California's largest apartment complex
  Nowhere in L.A. are the logistical, financial and health complications of the coronavirus on greater display than at the huge complex Park La Brea.
• I live in an apartment complex. If I get coronavirus, am I supposed to tell people?
  You might be wondering what to do if someone in your apartment complex gets coronavirus. How worried should you be? What would your landlord do?
• He was a Hollywood darling for fighting dog meat trade. Butchers say he staged killings; he denies it
  Activist Marc Ching, whose work won support from Joaquin Phoenix, Matt Damon and other celebrities, denies paying butchers in Asia to harm dogs.
• With masks, temperature checks and anxiety, California's retail economy gingerly reopens
  With masks, temperature checks and anxiety, California's retail economy gingerly reopens
• Animal rescue charity with star-studded support has 'troubling' financial practices, experts say
  A whistleblower and watchdogs raise concerns over cash withdrawals, allegedly deceptive solicitations and other financial practices at the Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation. The charity denies misleading donors or misusing money.
• Role of extremist groups at California lockdown protests raises alarms
  Lockdown protesters gathered for another rally at the California Capitol, where alt-right groups mixed with religious rights organizers, anti-vaccine advocates, others.
• Amid coronavirus crisis, L.A. County may create an inspector general to oversee nursing homes
  More than half of the deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have been in skilled nursing facilities. On Tuesday, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors will consider a motion to bring more accountability to those sites.
• Coronavirus outbreak hits Farmer John plant in Vernon that makes Dodger Dogs
  More than 100 workers at the Farmer John plant in Vernon have contracted the coronavirus.
• Catholic Church in Orange County plans to reopen in 'small steps' beginning June 14
  Catholic Church in Orange County plans to reopen in 'small steps' beginning June 14
• Pancakes, face masks, temperature checks: Ventura County restaurants reopen to customers, concerns
  Eating inside restaurants is now allowed in Ventura County.
• L.A. County reports progress in coronavirus fight as hospitalizations drop, fewer people test positive
  coronavirus: L.A. County hospitalizations drop, fewer people test positive
• William Lyon, Orange County real estate magnate who foresaw region's growth, dies at 97
  Orange County real estate magnate William Lyon, who built more than 100,000 homes nationwide and helped shape suburban America, has died at 97.
• Court upholds Newsom's coronavirus ban on in-person church services in California
  The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld California Gov. Gavin Newsom's ban on in-person church services due to the coronavirus crisis.
• A new coronavirus testing site is opening at Dodger Stadium: What you need to know
  L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new coronavirus testing site at Dodger Stadium. Here's what you need to know.
• Orange County cleared to reopen more businesses amid coronavirus restrictions
  coronavirus: Orange County gets the OK for more aggressive reopening
• California just made it easier for bars, wineries, distilleries to offer to-go drinks
  More California establishments can sell alcoholic beverages to go after the state relaxed a rule to help businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
• How L.A. County became coronavirus epicenter: Slower shutdown, density, poverty among theories
  Theories abound as to why L.A. County has the bulk of the state's confirmed coronavirus cases, but a clear explanation has been elusive.
• Memorial Day brings heat and warnings on outings amid coronavirus in Southern California
  Many Southern California parks, beaches and trails will be open over Memorial Day weekend, but social distancing is being urged amid the coronavirus.
• Massive fire strikes San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, spares WWII ship
  A fire broke out before dawn on San Francisco's Pier 45 and tore through a warehouse, causing its walls to collapse, but a historic ship was saved.
• Magnitude 3.0 earthquake registered near Clovis, Calif.
  A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was reported Friday night 54 miles from Clovis, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
• California elections officials suggest schools as voting sites to ensure social distancing
  Elections officials from across California say they could use schools for voting this fall if campuses could close from Friday, Oct. 30 through Wednesday, Nov. 4.
• Mosques adapt to coronavirus shutdown by sharing the call to prayer. In Culver City, neighbors said it was too loud
  Cities across Southern California have allowed mosques to broadcast the call to prayer publicly. But in Culver City, the adhan did not go unchallenged for long.
• As coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions ease, California casinos gamble on reopening
  On Friday, casinos across Southern California opened their doors to gamblers as some lockdown restrictions are softened.
• Card clubs offer reopening plan as tribal and Vegas casinos get back in the game
  Coronavirus: Card clubs are working on protocols for reopening
• Column: First one death in the family, then another, and the toll kept mounting for Inglewood couple
  A healthcare activist has seen a grim example of healthcare disparities in his own family's COVID-19 tragedies
• Marin's health officer developed antibodies. He's now in a unique spot to fight coronavirus
  Marin County's public health officer, Matt Willis, got coronavirus. Now recovered, he has ideas on how to help Marin County residents face the disease.
• Column One: They survived a school shooting. Then coronavirus stole Saugus High's senior year
  When Adam Bratt studied the faces of his Advanced Placement psychology students that morning in December, he saw trauma.
• Column: Teaching the coronavirus outbreak in Los Angeles as a crash course in crisis management
  Former L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky turns a UCLA graduate seminar into a crash course in coronavirus crisis management
• See's Candies reopens candy kitchens, paying attention to coronavirus concerns
  After shutting down two months ago due to coronavirus concerns, See's Candies is opening up candy kitchens in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
• L.A. County to consider ways some cities could reopen under coronavirus guidelines
  Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn make the argument in the motion, which they both authored, that Los Angeles County is too demographically and geographically diverse to fall under one public health order.
• Charter company that operated helicopter in Kobe Bryant crash has received federal coronavirus funds
  Island Express, the charter company that operated the helicopter that crashed in January, killing Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others, has received federal support in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic.
• Pomona City Councilman arrested on child pornography allegations
  Pomona City Councilman Rubio Gonzalez has been accused of "child annoyance or molestation" and possession of child pornography, authorities said.
• Film producer charged with paying credit cards with coronavirus funds, defrauding investors
  Federal authorities arrested a Beverly Hills film producer on fraud charges after he allegedly paid off his personal credit cards with federal loans intended to help small businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
• Amid 2-day spike in coronavirus deaths, Orange County pushes for wider reopening
  The county submitted final documents Thursday night showing it has met the state's benchmarks to move deeper into Stage 2 of reopening.
• Corruption case against former L.A. County Assessor John Noguez tossed by appellate court
  The former L.A. County assessor was arrested in a 2012 bribery scandal, but an appellate court tossed the long-delayed case Friday after saying prosecutors missed a deadline that was tantamount to a violation of Noguez's right to a speedy trial.
• Trump administration warns Garcetti against 'heavy-handed' stay-at-home orders
  The Trump administration sent a letter to L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti saying the Department of Justice is concerned the city may pursue "an arbitrary and heavy-handed approach" to coronavirus stay-at-home orders.
• Newsom promises reopening plan for churches as Trump demands immediate action
  Newsom promises reopening plan for churches as Trump demands immediate action.
• 'They killed my dad': Glendale nursing home sued after resident contracts COVID-19 and dies
  Family claims that Glenhaven Healthcare nursing home prohibited staff from wearing masks and gloves, leading to a deadly outbreak at the Glendale facility.
• L.A. County reopens bike paths and beach parking lots, allows curbside service at malls
  As Los Angeles County reopens, officials also give car parades and other drive-through celebrations the green light.
• Los Angeles faces federal concern over coronavirus' spread, criticism for restrictions
  White House coronavirus expert Dr. Deborah Birx singled out Los Angeles as one of three regions where persistent spread remains a significant concern.
• Can California enjoy Memorial Day without spreading coronavirus? It will be a big test
  Many parks, beaches and trials will be open, but officials are urging people to keep their distance and not overcrowd these outdoor spaces.
• Celebrating Eid? 5 ways to safely enjoy the holiday
  Coronavirus will change the way Muslims observe the Eid holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. Here are safe ways to celebrate.
• Coronavirus could force pay cuts for California lawmakers, state workers
  The budget crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak could mean pay cuts for California lawmakers and state workers.
• Heat wave to arrive in Southern California just in time for Memorial Day
  While coastal temperatures linger in the mid-70s, the mercury will rise significantly beginning Monday in the valleys and Inland Empire.
• Sacramento County pulls plug on fitness studios, small gatherings after state intervenes
  State health officials say gyms can't open and gatherings of any size are still forbidden in Sacramento County, even under relaxed restrictions.
• How to celebrate Memorial Day during the pandemic
  Memorial Day will be very different in 2020. Instead of large gatherings with friends and family, try some of these alternatives.
• Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband enter guilty pleas in college admissions scandal
  After maintaining their innocence for more than a year, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli plead guilty to fraud in the college admissions scandal.
• Social distancing circles drawn on grass at San Francisco parks
  Four San Francisco parks are being outfitted with social distancing circles to remind people to stay away from each other while outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak.
• Two Southern California men arrested in kidnapping, slaying of Santa Cruz CEO
  Two of the four men arrested in last year's kidnapping and slaying of Tushar Atre in Santa Cruz worked at his cannabis business, authorities said.
• As coronavirus deaths mount, L.A. County is far behind on promise to test everyone in nursing homes
  As deaths mount, LA County far behind on promise to test everyone in nursing homes.
• California's unemployment rate leaps to 15.5% as 2.3 million jobs vanish
  "We've basically wiped out a decade worth of job creation in a month and a half," an economist says. May's unemployment figures will probably look even grimmer.
• He's diabetic. He works a high-risk job. But to pay rent, he has no choice
  During coronavirus, Americans increasingly rely on migrant workers, many in the country illegally, who have no protections or financial support.
• Even as California reopens, some officials tell tourists to stay away
  More than two-thirds of California's 58 counties have received approval to more quickly reopen as the state continues to loosen coronavirus-related restrictions.
• SpongeBob Popsicles, anyone? Parents compel ice cream vendor forced indoors to 'come back'
  Ed Hassan put the brakes on his ice cream truck business when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Parents in north Orange County convinced him to return.
• Gov. Gavin Newsom's promise to feed California seniors falling short so far
  Gov. Gavin Newsom's program to deliver meals to California seniors hasn't lived up to his projections.
• As L.A. County deaths pass 2,000, a warning that 'the virus is still out there waiting'
  Los Angeles County accounts for nearly 60% of the state's total COVID-19 deaths
• In a pandemic, no one wants to touch it. Why cash has become the new Typhoid Mary
  Many retailers and consumers fear handling dollars and cents during the coronavirus pandemic. Some experts say it will accelerate the transition to a cash-free U.S. economy.
• Big Bear Lake to stop communicating or enforcing state's coronavirus stay-at-home order
  The city of Big Bear Lake no longer plans to communicate or enforce Gov. Gavin Newsom's stay-at-home health order, stating that it has no legal responsibility to impose the state's restrictions on residents.
• Sections of L.A. River to reopen for limited activities
  Fishing, bird watching and walking will be permitted in the Elysian Valley and in the Sepulveda Basin in Encino. Kayaking and other in-water activities will be forbidden.
• Autopsies of 34 who died in Conception boat fire offer grim new details
  Deadly Conception dive boat fire, coroner's records raise new questions over deaths
• Cleanup to resume at troubled Santa Susana Field Laboratory site
  After years of delay, the federal government will resume environmental cleanup at a former nuclear and rocket test site in the hills of Ventura County
• As sheriff defies subpoena on jails, watchdog plans another for Kobe Bryant crash records
  The subpoena is part of an inquiry into whether L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva covered up the sharing of graphic photos by deputies. Villanueva did not show at a meeting where he was called to testify on coronavirus in jails.
• Some California courts start to reopen as coronavirus restrictions ease
  Among the California counties reopening courts: Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Monterey
• Ventura County reopens dine-in restaurants and in-store shopping
  Ventura County has received state permission to reopen restaurants for dining in and to allow shopping inside many retail stores.
• Popular trails prepare for massive crowds over Memorial Day weekend
  At least two popular areas in Southern California are closing amid increased crowds while stay-at-home orders continue to be relaxed.
• Orange County reports highest daily death toll from coronavirus
  Orange County recorded 14 new coronavirus-related fatalities Thursday, an uptick that officials attribute to outbreaks of the virus in nursing homes.
• Proposed budget cuts threaten safe opening of California schools, leaders say
  coronavirus: Officials doubt schools can reopen safely if they must cut budgets
• UC makes landmark decision to drop ACT and SAT requirement for admission
  UC regents vote to suspend SAT and ACT testing requirements for admission, marking a turning point in the debate over standardized test scores.
• California lawmakers say state unemployment help still isn't coming fast enough amid coronavirus
  Legislators criticize the state Employment Development Department, citing phone and computer problems. Agency's director says incoming funding will help.
• Yosemite may reopen in June, with half the number of visitors, ticketed entry
  Lodgings and some campgrounds would reopen under a draft plan that still requires approval from the state and the feds.
• 8 arrested during protest over coronavirus restrictions in San Clemente
  About 200 protesters converged near the pier to demand that stay-at-home rules in California be lifted and San Clemente officials remove fencing enclosing a beach parking lot.
• Hollywood Hills land sale makes Griffith Park a bit bigger
  A community fundraiser recently raised $500,000 to buy two parcels adjacent to Griffith Park, ensuring the land will not be developed.
• L.A. County surpasses 2,000 coronavirus deaths: 'A very sad milestone'
  The county's fatalities account for nearly 60% of the COVID-19 deaths in the state, which has recorded more than 3,500 deaths.
• Orange County extends beach hours for Memorial Day weekend, reopens some parking lots
  Seal Beach, Huntington Beach and Newport Beach are now open daily from before sun-up to past dawn. Laguna Beach is keeping stricter weekend times, closing midday.
• 40 of California's 58 counties get OK for more robust reopening
  Ventura and San Diego counties are among the latest to get state approval to push through Phase 2. Orange County hasn't been given the green light yet, and L.A. County doesn't meet the criteria.
• L.A. County achieves major coronavirus win as transmission rate hits lowest level
  An increasing downturn in the daily number of new cases suggests the transmission number is slightly under 1, a milestone for L.A. County.
• Online child sex abuse reports surge as kids spend more time on computers amid coronavirus
  Law enforcement has been overwhelmed by a massive surge in tips about online child sexual abuse and exploitation tied coronavirus at-home learning.
• Lori Loughlin always insisted she was innocent in admissions scandal. Why change now?
  Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli's guilty plea announcement marks a major moment in the scandal that rocked American academia.
• Pulling dollar bills off the wall to keep going in rural California
  As the coronavirus lockdown severs commerce along the eastern Sierra Nevada range, rural towns look to the future with dread.
• Lori Loughlin to plead guilty in college admissions scandal, faces 2 months in prison
  Lori Loughlin will plead guilty for her role in the college admissions scandal. She faces 2 months in prison.
• New UC Merced chancellor is a farmworker's son and UC alum
  Juan Sánchez Muñoz, 53, the son of a Joaquin Valley farmworker, has been named the new chancellor of UC Merced. Muñoz will lead the youngest and most diverse UC campus.