Covid inquiry: ‘No basis’ to stop pubs selling alcohol
From late summer of 2020, the Welsh government used computer modelling by experts from Swansea University to try to predict the severity of future Covid…
Latino political power in Los Angeles: A history
Good morning. It’s Tuesday, Feb. 27. I’m Gustavo Arellano, a metro columnist for The Times, which means I’m allowed to share my opinions, like this:…
Dodger Stadium gondola project claims early-season victory
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Feb. 25. I’m Andrew J. Campa, your host. Here’s what you need to know…
ITV Breathtaking viewers praise cast in 'harrowing' and 'gut-wrenching' Covid drama
Amid the difficulty in watching the 'heartbreaking' and 'raw' scenes in new ITV drama Breathtaking, many viewers heaped praise on the cast portraying both the…
How COVID shutdowns led San Luis Obispo to boost Newsom recall
Though in-person service came and went at the Paso Robles winery Paix Sur Terre during the pandemic, alcohol consumption skyrocketed, making for winemaker Ryan Pease’s…
Ski firm cancels holidays after 'extraordinary challenges' of Covid and Brexit
Powder White has ceased trading immediately and cancelled holidays, citing Brexit, Covid and the rising cost of living as reasons why the specialist firm has…
Governments have been steadily dismantling the COVID surveillance system, but is that a backward step?
If you've tried to look up the number of COVID cases in your area recently, you may have found it a frustrating exercise.The reporting frequency…
Ex-Dodger and GOP Senate hopeful Steve Garvey’s complex past
Good morning. It’s Thursday, Feb. 1. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Newsletter Start your day right Sign up for Essential…
Five quick hits — Cameron Green isolated, West Indies defiant on day one of the Gabba Test
Usman Khawaja was handed an ICC accolade, while Cameron Green had to stand alone on day one of the second Test between Australia and West…
Hiltzik: Ron DeSantis, loser – Los Angeles Times
Sunday was a tough day for those, like me, who get their entertainment jollies by watching losers try to redeem themselves. I’m not talking only…