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In Brief
Nathan Hochman succeeds George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
Today on AirTalk, we're looking into Australia's social media ban for children under 16 years old. As the 2028 Olympics approaches, UCLA will soon be home to California's first wireless electric charging road. The Supreme Court will be hearing a case today that challenges the Tennessee law banning gender-affirming care for minors. We're keeping you updated as the case develops. California’s solar energy surplus has caused problems with the grid and it's going to cost us. We have a solar energy expert with us to tell us why. After 102 years, the historic Rose Bowl is getting an upgrade and we're discussing what to expect from the renovations.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
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California and federal prosecutors have accused software company RealPage of enriching itself ”at the expense of renters who pay inflated prices.”
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The DOJ allege he used the $5.9 million raised fraudulently to buy luxury cars and thrones.
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The Department of Justice complaint alleges the 41-year-old man concealed guns, ammo and military devices in shipping containers that were sent out of Long Beach.
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A peculiar figure is reigning supreme in the shadow of the mainstream entertainment industry: clowns! We explore why.
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The Dandy Warhols at the Moroccan Lounge, holiday lights galore, a Jeopardy! bar trivia night, and more.
Education Wednesday
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Families in crisis have to knock on multiple doors to find services, often getting turned away before they can find help. In South L.A., 42 organizations are working together to make sure families are taken care of.
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The U.S. Department of Education expects to get 1 million financial aid applications from students across the country by Tuesday.
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Career and technical education has strong bipartisan support. But some education experts fear its growth may come at the expense of college preparation programs.
We've been busy curating holiday gift guides that are sure to please everyone on your list this year — including picture books for kids, handcrafted gifts by local artists, and 12 amazing L.A. and SoCal experiences to give (and get).
Civics & Democracy
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A bill would give county election offices more resources and guidance to speed up the notoriously slow vote count in California. State legislators take the oath office before the results are certified. -
Gov. Newsom wants the California Legislature to prepare for the Trump administration, but its leaders also say they heard voters’ message on lowering the cost of living.
Featured Podcast
Too young to vote, but not to care: 3 high schoolers watch the election
In what is one of the most consequential elections in modern US history, many high schoolers had to leave it to other adults to choose the next President, Donald Trump, which will directly impact their futures. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia, LAist K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale, and LAist Studios producer Monica Bushman follow three Los Angeles high school students – progressive Lucia, moderate Joseph, conservative Alexander, who are closely monitoring the elections and have clear political views. Antonia, Mariana, and Monica explore how the high schoolers think about civic duty and their role during an election when they’re old enough to understand what’s at stake, but too young to vote.
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Orange County News
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Orange County Board of Supervisors will vote on the item at Tuesday’s meeting.
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As of early Tuesday, Tran was leading Steel by 581 votes with fewer than1,700 ballots left to count, according to his campaign.
Orange County corruption scandal
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Who is Andrew Do? Why is his 23-year-old daughter involved? What does a county supervisor even do? We explain the theft of public funds that prosecutors say took place in Orange County.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was one of the state’s highest elected Vietnamese American politicians. He resigned on Tuesday.
Featured events
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On December 11, legendary actor and singer Ann-Margret (she/her) and former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (he/him) as well as surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
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It’s a celebration of L.A. poetry at LAist with Get Lit - Words Ignite! Get Lit youth poets, standout local artists, and internationally renowned poet, Yazmin-Monet Watkins, will get together for an evening of spoken word performance hosted by Tiffany Snow.
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Patient and consumer advocates fear a new Trump administration will scale back federal efforts to expand financial protections for patients and shield them from debt.
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Californians pay billions for power companies’ wildfire prevention efforts. Are they cost-effective?After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers.
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Retailers are warning Americans to be vigilant about their packages and not let porch pirates steal the holiday spirit.
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Low clouds this morning followed by afternoon sunshine.
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The program is aimed at closing a digital divide when it comes to access to the internet.
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Thirteen locations in the library system are offering free fentanyl test strips.
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Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.
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You can't always know that it's a great year for new music while it's happening, but there was a sense from the very start of 2024 that we were in for a ride.
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A legal battle with national implications is shaking out with drivers in the city of Industry, Palmdale and Victorville as they challenge the tech giant’s delivery model.
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Another dry and warm day on tap for the Southland.
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Hochman will replace DA George Gascón, known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.
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California Republicans could take three Legislative seats from Democrats with diverse candidates, signaling potential voter shifts amid frustration with high costs and policies.
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