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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.
Today on AirTalk, US prosecutors file two lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires; the realities of pop music criticism; Deda Restaurant brings authentic Georgian cuisine to Pasadena; FilmWeek and LA's first annual Silent Film Festival.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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The immigration raid took place at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles. -
The ban, championed by former FTC chair Lina Khan, was finalized in 2024 but never took effect.
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Officials say the changes are designed to improve access, engagement and participation.
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The food hall announced it will shut its doors in November.
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Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties.
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Under the settlement, Norwalk will also create a $250,000 fund for affordable housing and comply with state housing mandates.
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Parable of Portals at Sierra Madre Playhouse, L.A. Kids Book Festival, a Guatemalan soccer showdown, Red Bull Origin hits Dogtown, This is Spinal Tap at Cinespia and more of the best things to do this weekend.
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California's state parks are calling on the public to take photos of the iconic butterflies to help with research.
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With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
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Nonprofit group We Explore Earth is holding an event Sunday in Elysian Park.
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Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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President Trump threatened the city with the deportation of undocumented immigrants, posting a reference to the film Apocalypse Now with the quote: "I love the smell of deportations in the morning." -
Even after a federal court ruled his use of the National Guard in LA was illegal, the president has weighed sending troops to Chicago, Baltimore and New Orleans. Here's where things stand in those cities.
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The president said the rebranding reflected a new tone for the country and its military. The White House said the "Department of War" will serve as a "secondary title" for the Department of Defense.
LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Your game plan for what happens next. LAist will be there every step of the way.
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When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires — some in remote places across the state. Scientists warn there may be more in the future.
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Emergency alerts can save your life, but January's fires in L.A. highlighted the limits of cellphone warnings.
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Cookbooks don’t just provide instructions for recipes; they connect food with storytelling, both visual and narrative, and are your kitchen guides to help create delicious memories with family and friends. Cookbook LIVE takes these stories from the page to the stage.
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On October 11, comedian Drew Lynch (he/him), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
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Censorship has long been controversial. But lately, the issue of who does and doesn’t have the right to restrict kids’ access to books has been heating up across the country in the so-called culture wars.
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Are Newsom’s numerous podcast appearances and travel affecting his work? Hard to say, because his office hasn’t made his full schedule available.
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The figure looks at the cost of National Guard and Marines stationed in L.A. since June.
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When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places. Scientists warn there may be more in the future, in California and across the West.
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The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding.
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When President Donald Trump took office in January, nearly two dozen states allowed their respective undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition. That number is quickly diminishing.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is in prison. What questions remain?
Disgraced former Orange County supervisor Andrew Do reported to federal prison in Arizona on August 15th. Do had been found guilty of accepting bribes in exchange for directing millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit that was supposed to be feeding hungry seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of those dollars were diverted elsewhere. Now that Do is in prison, LAist Watchdog Correspondent Nick Gerda joins us to discuss what questions remain in the case, how much money is expected to be recovered and who else might be held accountable for the scandal.
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KPBJ 95.9 FM grew out of a love for this part of L.A.... and a bit of luck.
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From the business to the looks, we take you inside the world of SoCal’s Oasis cover bands.
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The construction industry already is approaching teens to show them construction jobs are not jobs of last resort.
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The club began as a way for the city’s rich and famous to share a meal and have fun.
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Some worry about more regulations on an already struggling industry. We spoke to a co-sponsor of a new bill that would require notices and local restaurateurs about the idea.
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Qusqo Bistro and Gallery in West L.A. and El Paseo Inn on Olvera Street are getting the money from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express.
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The fencing had obstructed the right of way on East Temple Street, down the street from a Veterans Affairs clinic, according to observations and measurements taken by LAist.
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A new initiative from the search giant lets you ensure your results are coming from your trusted local news source — instead of out-of-town outlets.
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The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles announced the lawsuits Thursday morning.
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Armani's clothes highlight the body as an object of art. Celebrities have flaunted his fashion on red carpets for decades. He revolutionized the suit jacket, with casual silhouettes and softer colors.
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Temperatures are expected to gradually ease through Friday.
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Tried-and-true spots families love for play, exploration, and burning energy.
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The instructor was one of a group of protestors who confronted immigration agents at a marijuana farm in Camarillo in July, prosecutors say.
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The settlement affects about 250,000 students, who will get access to additional tutoring and other services.
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The positions include hotshot crews, helicopter teams, and dispatchers, to name a few.
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Ports across the U.S., including one in Northern California, were planning to become economic hubs for the growing offshore wind industry. The Trump administration is canceling grants to build the infrastructure for it.
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L.A. County recently established a "heat threshold" for rental units in unincorporated areas. L.A. city may follow suit.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has launched their new GO ZERO program.
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