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Family members to sell everything out of Ambrocio “Enrique” Lozano's ice cream cart to raise money for his bond.
Today on AirTalk, SCOTUS rules on limiting nationwide injunctions; What songs define your youth?; Jonathan Santana talks about what makes his restaurant and Dominican food unique; FilmWeek and 'Hollywood's Gay Golden Age.'
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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The Department of Homeland Security, with help from DOGE, has rolled out a tool that purports to be able to check the citizenship status of almost all Americans. -
The wildfire near Silverwood Lake started at 3:58 p.m. on Saturday and grew to nearly 500 acres in just hours.
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Stricter immigration policies under President Trump could reduce migration to California, leading to economic losses and fewer electoral college votes.
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Dengue is spreading in parts of the U.S. like California, Texas and Florida. Climate change and limited vaccine access raise concerns for a long-term threat.
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Two NASA research planes will begin flying across SoCal at lower altitudes and doing some special maneuvers in the sky to collect air samples.
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As we say goodbye to it’s oh-so-short season, we celebrate that special time when the city becomes drenched in its perfume.
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An art exhibition celebrating interspecies peace will open July 1 at Beverly Gardens Park. And if you have a lot of space and a lot of cash, you can take one home.
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'Dengue Fever' at Levitt Pavilion, 'Grease' sing-along at the Bowl, puppy yoga and more.
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LAist correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez captures the region in poetry and prose in his first collection of writings.
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The exhibit came about because of the wildfires, but its meaning is about much more than flames.
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A guided nature hike on Saturday seeks to connect Angelenos to these 110 acres of open space in El Sereno.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Experts from UCLA and industry release recommendations, which one L.A. County supervisor calls a roadmap for future policymaking.
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The judge said the state’s fire insurance of last resort violates the state insurance code.
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It’s been nearly six months since January’s fires devastated Altadena, Pacific Palisades and communities across Los Angeles. As residents and businesses navigate the recovery process, what lessons can be learned from those who have already been down this road? In this live event, LAist climate and environment reporter Erin Stone (she/her) will talk with survivors of other fires to learn what can be expected—what glimmers of hope to look for and what roadblocks still remain.
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The Story Collider returns to the Crawford this summer! Join us for a night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.
Civics & Democracy
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The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.
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They’ve been used in cities across Europe. Some groups are now trying to make them happen in L.A.
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Video footage can be used to keep government employees accountable.
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Students say the centers are about visibility, connection and safety, and are necessary spaces during Trump’s presidency.
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At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.
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California has 167 of the campuses, the most in the country. A suit contends the program is discriminatory.
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On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cellphone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the school year, we head to Venice High School to see how the ban actually went.
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For many working adults, the summer can often feel the same as the rest of the year. So maybe our idea of a "summer read" should encompass a wider swath of books?
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Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake.
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A Pride skate night at Moonlight Rollerway, 'Dirty Dancing' screens on the beach, Mary Corse at Pace, Lake Street Dive at the Troubadour and more of the best things to do.
Food
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Bold flavors and inventive takes on traditional Indian cuisine, for a very attractive price.
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It's an impressive achievement for Providence in Hollywood and Somni in West Hollywood.
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The burritos at La Azteca Tortilleria have been raved about by many, including the late food writer Jonathan Gold.
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The arrest comes amid heightened fears over immigration enforcement sweeps by masked agents across Southern California.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s defamation lawsuit claims Fox News lied about when he spoke with President Donald Trump about the immigration raids and protests in Los Angeles.
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A Honduran mother is suing the Trump administration after she and her two children — ages 6 and 9 — were arrested at a Los Angeles Immigration Court.
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Shared stories of LA ICE raids spark legal concern over poor facility conditions.
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The center connects unsheltered people with housing, treatment and other services.
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The $10,000 grants can be used for things like home repairs or storage for those forced to leave because of ongoing land movement around Portuguese Bend.
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In Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego, homeless Californians describe their experiences as camping ban enforcement has increased.
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In major cities and more rural areas, arrests and citations rose in the months following last summer’s Supreme Court decision. In some places, officials insist the events are unrelated.
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A new study says Medicaid patients and providers alike would suffer under a bill in Congress that would eliminate 12% of federal funding for the program.
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As schools close for the summer, families can prepare for what experts are calling a child welfare and human rights crisis.
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It will be warm and dry today, but the addition of gusty onshore winds for the interior portions are raising the risk of fire weather for SoCal.
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A state gas tax increase will take effect ahead of Independence Day, with some reports predicting skyrocketing prices. Is it really true?
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