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The U.S. Supreme Court lifted restrictions on immigration raids in Southern California.
Today on AirTalk, financial payouts have plunged the city of Santa Monica's budget; how DTLA is turning its skyscrapers into housing units through the city's Adaptive Reuse Ordinance; Black Movie Soundtrack returns to the Hollywood Bowl; A recent study points to an increase in prostate cancer cases; what is 'AI psychosis?' and a new book on the contradictions and promise of Los Angeles
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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 City Clerk says a referendum to overturn a minimum wage ordinance failed to gather enough valid signatures. The business group behind it is alleging foul play. -
If approved, the more than 62-acre project would include 50 housing lots and a marina less than a mile from Jackie and Shadow's famous nest overlooking the lake.
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Attorney General Rob Bonta says inadequate care has led to a rise in preventable deaths.
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University officials say they’re betting on the center to expose more first-generation college students to artificial intelligence, robotics and more.
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The city of L.A. declared Sept. 8 as Robert Vargas Day in 2021. Now, the renowned artist shares how his iconic murals come to life.
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Voters will cast ballots in November on Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting measure.
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Pagliacci at POP, Casablanca screens at the Roosevelt, A/VOID at Chromosonic Field, John Cleese in Anaheim and more.
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Southern California Edison fire safety power shutoffs are affecting more customers than ever. Why?
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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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California's state parks are calling on the public to take photos of the iconic butterflies to help with research.
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Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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An estimated 14 million kids don't get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and other ailments. -
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted limits on immigration sweeps in Southern California, overturning a lower court ruling that prohibited agents from stopping people based on their appearance.
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The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Aug. 29.
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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The U.S. Attorney's Office in Los Angeles announced the lawsuits Thursday morning.
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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!
Civics & Democracy
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CalMatters created a tool that allows anybody to explore the assets, gifts and travel disclosed by state lawmakers.
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Burton was 92 and had been in declining health for years.
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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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A new bill would give officials more tools to identify and combat sexual abuse and educate students to better identify the most common signs of grooming behavior.
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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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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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Tafoya continued to push the '50s and '60s music styles into the modern era.
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The British passenger ship was popular with luxury travelers for decades, but it was also a distinguished wartime vessel.
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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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The food hall announced it will shut its doors in November.
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With less to prove than LA, the city is becoming a center of impressive culinary creativity.
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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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Two new California Supreme Court rulings sided with prisoners contesting past gang-related charges, decisions that could affect "three strikes" cases.
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In the most-comprehensive look yet at whether people are using Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court, we found that far fewer Californians are enrolled in the mental health program than he projected.
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After a federal court in California ruled that President Trump's use of the National Guard in Los Angeles was illegal, Trump touted his use of the Guard in Washington, D.C., and said Chicago is next.
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The prop was used during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
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Northeast L.A County is under a flood watch as threat of showers and thunderstorms looms.
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If you want to send your child to a magnet, dual-language, or charter school next year, here’s what you need to know.
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Questions have been raised about why the city would give up on the much-needed money.
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A secretive appropriations process killed or reined in three bills regulating the use of pricing algorithms. A bill to monitor data center electricity use was also culled.
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As tempting as it is (for some) to jump into the Pacific on a hot day, you might want to think twice: Rip currents are forecasted through this evening.
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The Department of Energy is calling for "honest dialogue." It looks a lot like a playbook from the past.
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Due to Trump’s funding cuts, “having sex is about to get a lot more dangerous,” warns a Los Angeles nurse whose work helps prevent the spread of HIV.
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LA28 originally planned to host diving at Exposition Park, but it's not Games-ready.
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