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Beyond renter safeguards, the end of the COVID emergency will bring changes to masking and outdoor dining policies.
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AirTalk LIVE: COVID Doctors Retrospective
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A 37-year-old tax credit program intended to get private developers to build affordable units has failed in a fundamental way: It's a bargain people still can't afford.
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Frank Campos jumped out of a car going 60 mph on his way to yet another care facility. His family hopes their story will help others exasperated by a broken-down infrastructure of care.
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April Valentine died at Centinela Hospital. Her daughter was born by emergency C-section. She'd gone into the pregnancy with a plan, knowing Black mothers like herself were at higher risk.
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Some of the same climate activists who helped birth the Orange County's Clean Energy Agency now wonder if it can be saved. This is your guide to why it matters.
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With one hikers still missing — the well-known actor Julian Sands — expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions.
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California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place.
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Since October, 007 has handled more than 60 tons of garbage — more than is typically washed to the ocean in a single year.
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World Athletics Council said it is prioritizing fairness and the integrity of female track and field competitions, rather than inclusion. The ruling could hinder several Olympic medalists.
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Parents and students pivoted while a three-day strike shut down Los Angeles Unified School District. There were teachable moments, some more successful than others.
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Passports are in "unprecedented demand," U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. In 2022, the State Department issued a record 22 million passports — and 2023 is on track to break that record.
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Starting March 27, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon disappear.
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The annual report says instances of harassment, assault and propaganda are all on the rise. It warns that public officials and social media stars have helped normalize longstanding antisemitic tropes.
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LA Metro's Board of Directors votes to extend contract with police for up to three more years, and to explore creating a separate Metro police department. LA Metro spends between 150 and 200 million dollars on policing each year.
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Mutual aid groups have been crucial for this area during this extreme storm season in Southern California.
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This week in television, we tell you what you need to know about TV shows 'Succession,' 'Yellowjackets' and 'Emergency: NYC.'
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There’s been a lot of talk about a $4.9 billion budget reserve. We break down where the money comes from and how the district could spend it.
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When mountain residents realized county resources wouldn't reach them for a week or more, neighbors banded together to help each other out.
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