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Female big-wave surfers prepare to compete on Mavericks’s 50-foot waves for the first time.

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Photographs by Rose Marie Cromwell

The Quiet Anger of Adam Schiff

Two years ago, he was a respected but little-known congressman from Los Angeles. Today, he’s the face of the Democrats’ opposition to Trump.

By Andy Kroll

Photographs by Kristine Potter

On the Other Side

North Korean women have been escaping to the South in search of freedom and happier lives. But what happens when hope leads to disappointment?

By Ann Babe

Illustrations by Hokyoung Kim

Almost Famous

After two decades spent making movies, including last year’s record- breaking “Girls Trip,” Malcolm D. Lee wishes he could stop paying his dues.

By Allison P. Davis

Photographs by Brad Ogbonna

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The California Sunday Magazine

The Break

Female big-wave surfers prepare to compete on Mavericks’s 50-foot waves for the first time.

The Quiet Anger of Adam Schiff

Two years ago, he was a respected but little-known congressman from Los Angeles. Today, he’s the face of the Democrats’ opposition to Trump.

On the Other Side

North Korean women have been escaping to the South in search of freedom and happier lives. But what happens when hope leads to disappointment?

Almost Famous

After two decades spent making movies, including last year’s record- breaking “Girls Trip,” Malcolm D. Lee wishes he could stop paying his dues.

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Dropbox Stories: Community

Dropbox Stories: Collaboration

Sanctuary

Eleven things to know about living in a sanctuary state

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Streets Like These: LA

Backstage

Meet the team behind California Sunday's new Shorts section

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Lucille & Ceecee

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North Korean women have been escaping to the South in search of freedom and happier lives. But what happens when hope leads to disappointment?

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After two decades spent making movies, including last year’s record- breaking “Girls Trip,” Malcolm D. Lee wishes he could stop paying his dues.

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After two decades spent making movies, including last year’s record- breaking “Girls Trip,” Malcolm D. Lee wishes he could stop paying his dues.