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In this June 25, 2020, file photo Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference on the House East Front Steps on Capitol Hill in Washington ahead of the House vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Rep. Karen Bass, potential Biden running mate, defends 2010 speech at Scientology event

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) drives into Toronto Raptors' Norman Powell (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Lowry scores 33 to lead Raptors to 11th straight over Lakers

Associated Press

New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson, left, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard during an NBA basketball game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

George, Clippers rain 3s on Pelicans in 126-103 blowout

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) celebrates his home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Dodgers' Will Smith (16) during the second inning of the Diamondbacks' home opener baseball game Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Dodgers win third straight, cruise past D-backs 6-3

By DAVID BRANDT - Associated Press

Pedestrians and cyclists walk through a pathway between outdoor dining areas that have largely taken over State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, Calif., Wednesday, July 29, 2020. After weeks of stressing education over enforcement, California communities say they are now issuing fines and relying on anonymous tips to make sure businesses and residents are complying with health orders requiring masks, disinfection, and social distancing as the state tries to contain the coronavirus. (John Palminteri/KEYT-TV via AP

Anonymous tips help California counties enforce virus orders

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore, right, is congratulated by Dee Gordon, left, after hitting a three-run home run as Tim Lopes watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kyle Seager, Dylan Moore propel Mariners past Angels 10-7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols (5) celebrates with Anthony Rendon while heading into the dugout after a solo home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Rendon homers in season debut, Angels rout Mariners 10-2

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (17) looks back at Houston Astros' Carlos Correa (1) after the sixth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. Both benches emptied during the exchange. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Benches clear in first Astros-Dodgers game since scandal

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

LA volunteers place free-food fridges around town for needy

By JOHN ROGERS and ARON RANEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles’ community policing program to expand citywide

By STEFANIE DAZIO - Associated Press

Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard throws in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Rockies’ Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Open the Schools Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

To avoid endangering children, reopen schools now

By Jenny Beth Martin and Dr. Mark McDonald

FILE - In this June 18, 2020, file photo, people visit Pier 39, where some stores, restaurants and attractions have reopened, during the coronavirus outbreak in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of many places experiencing a surge of cases and Mayor London Breed expressed frustration Friday, July 17, 2020, that people aren't following guidance to avoid social gatherings. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

California classrooms closed for fall as virus cases surge

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Dusty Lego-style toys are scattered in the playground of an elementary school in Los Angeles, Friday, July 17, 2020. California Gov. Gavin Newsom laid out strict criteria Friday for school reopenings that makes it unlikely the vast majority of districts will have classroom instruction in the fall as the coronavirus pandemic surges. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

New California rules mean most schools will start online

By JOCELYN GECKER and KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Justin Claravall, bottom left, Gregory Celio lie on a carpet while Bishop Alex Aclan leads a prayer during an ordination ceremony for the new priests at Dolores Mission Church in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The ceremony took place outdoors since indoor religious activities have been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

California counties see virus spikes; Rose Parade canceled

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

Michael Connelly, creator and co-writer of "Bosch," poses at the season two premiere of the Amazon original series at the Pacific Design Center on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in West Hollywood, Calif. The show takes its inspiration from Connelly's novels "City of Bones," "Echo Park" and "The Concrete Blonde." (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Michael Connelly on ‘Fair Warning’ and his crime reporter character Jack McEvoy

By Paul Davis

Workers direct cars as they wait in line for coronavirus testing at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles in ‘dangerous phase’ as virus cases surge

By CHRISTOPHER WEBER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, June 7, 2020, file photo, a hundred faithful sit while minding social distancing, listening to Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez celebrate Mass at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, the first Mass held in English at the site since the re-opening of churches, in downtown Los Angeles. Attendance at the Mass is limited to 100 people. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday, July 13, 2020, extended the closure of bars and indoor dining statewide and ordered gyms, churches and hair salons closed in most places as coronavirus cases keep rising in the nation's most populated state. Newsom has compared his strategy of opening and closing businesses as a &quot;dimmer switch,&quot; highlighting the flexibility needed as public health officials monitor the virus's progress. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Governor shuts bars, dining as virus hits California hard

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

A hostess waits to sit customers on a restaurant at the pier Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif., amid the coronavirus pandemic. A heat wave has brought crowds to California's beaches as the state grappled with a spike in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

California shuts bars, indoor dining and most gyms, churches

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

A chain-link fence lock is seen on a gate at a closed Ranchito Elementary School in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles on Monday, July 13, 2020. Amid spiking coronavirus cases, Los Angeles Unified School District campuses will remain closed when classes resume in August, Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

2 biggest California districts say school will start online

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE AND JOCELYN GECKER - Associated Press