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As a study out of UC Irvine finds excessive lead near Vernon, advocates want retesting and an expansion of the clean up zone.
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President Trump's budget request doesn't include $2 billion for Metro's 2028 Olympics plan
L.A. Metro's Board and California Democrats have repeatedly asked for funding to temporarily acquire and run an additional 1,750 buses to meet the demand for the 2028 Games.
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Ask A Local: must-try food spots in Mar Vista
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Why is Mitski performing at Hollywood High School?
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Seafood City Late Night Madness: What you need to know
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OC's queer Latin dance studio is open to all
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California invested billions into TK — without a plan to evaluate it
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Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel
In a profanity-laden post on Truth Social, President Trump lashed out at Iran and injected new volatility into the conflict.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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A-Z guide: Housing, insurance, safety and more
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Adelanto ICE facility's use of solitary confinement is among 10 highest in US, data shows
Publicly available data also shows the number of people being held at the facility near Victorville has tripled since last fiscal year.
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State labor agency issues formal complaint against CSU
Trades workers say the CSU system has failed to implement contractually obligated raises. CSU argues the raises were tied to state funding that wasn't made available.
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LA's Chinatown has no laundromats. Enter this laundry truck
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