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In Brief
The board voted to release the audit report, but it will first notify named individuals and give them a chance to challenge its release.
Today on Airtalk, we talk with a RAND researcher about their new report showing an undercount of LA's homeless population by LAHSA, an interview with LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, overview of the Made In L.A. exhibition at the Hammer Museum, CA Larry talks with Senator Adam Schiff, Triple Play returns, and TV Talk.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Davenport requested the settlement for “reputational harm, embarrassment and physical, emotional and mental distress caused by the Measure G.” -
The police department filed an emergency order ahead of this Saturday's No Kings protest. -
The university says the compact, as the Trump administration called it, could undermine free inquiry and academic excellence. -
Prosecutor says the cases are 'just the beginning' in the federal government’s investigations into the use of billions of public funds for homelessness. -
City management dropped a $7M contract with the state for childcare without telling the council. -
Caribbean fruit flies have been detected around Montebello, prompting California’s first quarantine for the species in 40 years.
Entertainment Thursday
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The actor on creative control, learning comedy and finding her lane. -
Paintings, sculptures, video installations and mixed-medium creations make up this review of local artists. -
Honor West Covina at the Crazy Ex-Girlfriend reunion, put on your boots for the Great L.A. River Cleanup, meet nocturnal plants and animals at the California Botanic Garden, catch a spooky poolside screening in Irvine and more.
Latest from the White House
Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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In a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated. -
Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education. -
On Saturday, a federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration from deploying federalized National Guard troops in Illinois.
Palisades Fire investigation
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The report is quite critical, documenting how systemic problems endangered the lives of firefighters and the public. -
The release comes the same day federal prosecutors charged a man in connection with starting a blaze that became the Palisades Fire. -
The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings.
Conflict in the Middle East
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The ceasefire on Wednesday was largely holding, although Hamas described Israeli attacks in Gaza as violations of the agreement. -
Israel and Hamas took steps toward ending the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, but hard work lies ahead. -
Among the 2,000 Palestinians freed in the Gaza ceasefire deal were 250 serving life terms for attacks on Israelis dating back decades.
School Game Plan
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In Los Angeles Unified alone, there are more than 400 elementary schools, plus hundreds of specialized programs and dozens of charter schools run by separate nonprofits. -
If you want to send your child to a magnet, dual-language, or charter school next year, here’s what you need to know. -
Families say the process of choosing a school for their child is bewildering, overwhelming and anxiety-driven. So we made a guide to help.
LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Jonathan Rinderknecht was indicted Wednesday with two additional felonies by a federal grand jury. -
Homeowners in fire hazard zones may have to remove bushes, hedges and flowers within 5 feet of their houses — even as extreme heat becomes more dangerous.
Featured events
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Be afraid. The hit podcast “Spooked” comes to Los Angeles as host Glynn Washington (he/him) and guests celebrate spooky season with a night of Snap Judgment LIVE storytelling magic.
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On October 26, actor Dermot Mulroney (he/him) and actor/comedian/host Loni Love (she/her), plus other surprise guests, will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other! Check back soon for more details.
Civics & Democracy
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have raised the fees when buying a vehicle in California and signed another to make purchase terms clear. -
A Supreme Court case over Louisiana's congressional map could determine the future of Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination and allow Republicans to draw 19 more House seats. -
The Supreme Court on Wednesday hears a case that could strike down the last major part of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that remains standing.
Education
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Cal State officials plan to use the loan to pay for one-time bonuses to faculty and staff. The loan must be repaid by July. -
PUSD plans to enact tens of millions of dollars in budget cuts next school year to stave off outside intervention. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three land reform bills to encourage residential construction on or near college campuses.
Featured Podcast
An LA Commission created to tackle city government scandals is being stymied
A charter reform commission was created in 2024 in response to multiple Los Angeles city government scandals, including the leak of a racist tape featuring City Council President Nury Martinez. One of the commission’s aims was to modify the LA charter, which is basically the city’s constitution. But reports indicate that this commission is struggling to do its job. There are calls for transparency around its very structure. LAist Watchdog Correspondent Jordan Rynning joins Imperfect Paradise to talk about the commission’s issues and how this work will affect the lives of Angelenos.
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Explore LA
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Despite massive box office success, animated films haven’t fully shaken off the perception that they’re just for kids or not ‘real’ cinema. Animation Is Film is on a mission to change that. -
The days of discretely engaging in nerdy hobbies for fear of ridicule are long gone — thanks to the ultra popularity of games like Dungeon, and the LGS that give people a place to play. -
The rock legend joins LAist for a lookback on his career — and the next chapter of his music.
Food
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Using sidewalks and parking lot started as a way to help restaurants during the pandemic. Two news laws aim to help a still-struggling industry. -
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Bike, skate or walk through Westlake, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — and refresh yourself at these icons along the way.
More stories
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Earlier this week, the city of Long Beach confirmed a case. -
Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. -
AirTalk listeners shared the challenges and success they've faced in their recoveries. -
Hospitals argue that spending caps imposed by an affordability office will result in layoffs, cuts in health care services and reduced access to care for Californians. -
California's first insulin pens will be for sale two years after the governor’s promised delivery date in 2024. -
L.A.’s preeminent altarista Ofelia Esparza’s work will be on display at the Vincent Price Museum from October to April. -
Similar tactics to today's ICE sweeps were seen in the city 100 years ago. -
Local officials told renters they couldn’t force landlords to clean ash-covered homes. A new state law, inspired in part by LAist’s reporting, clarifies who’s responsible. -
Nearly three million containers moved through the Port of L.A. complex between July and September. -
A new survey shows most Eaton and Palisades fire survivors face major obstacles to rebuild. -
A federal judge wrote that Controller Kenneth Mejia is the most knowledgeable about the complex funding in the homelessness system. -
Metro officials said it will be able to announce an opening date “soon.”
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