After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit. But one local farmer is fighting back.
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For many Northern California ranchers, the question is no longer whether the wolves preying on their herds are going to be forcefully removed, it’s who is going to do it.
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Have you ever said something crass you regret and wish you could take back? Millions of readers have learned this simple trick to avoid embarrassment and hurt feelings since it was first published in 2013. We’re republishing it as part of L.A. Timeless, a collection of classic pieces from the Times’ 143-year archive.
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Mexicans go to polls Sunday
Loretta Swit, who played Maj. Margaret ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan on TV’s ‘M*A*S*H’ from 1972 to 1983, died Friday in her New York apartment. She was 87.
Delaying Medicare enrollment can result in penalties that can increase your premiums for life.
Shohei Ohtani consistently delivers big plays for the Dodgers, offsetting the absence of other star players and making the team a title contender.
Finding great patio furniture at a reasonable price in Los Angeles isn’t easy. From vintage finds to sustainable designer pieces, we can help you set up for summer.
Our list of the best botanic gardens in Southern California spans Santa Barbara to San Diego and includes gardens everyone should visit at least once and under-the-radar gardens offering shade and inspiration.
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In this interactive photo gallery, see the cleanup process for the Palisades and Eaton fires.