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The 22-campus system is the latest higher education institution in California under investigation for alleged antisemitism.
Today on AirTalk, Merriam-Webster adds over 5,000 new words to their dictionaries; a psychologist walks us through why we don't like being wrong; Pasta Sisters bring authentic Italian cuisine to Los Angeles and FilmWeek.
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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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Grocer Amy Tran survived nearly two decades, but then came rising rent, thefts, pandemic losses and a family crisis. -
The nonprofit Test Plot harnesses community and volunteer power to test out how best to preserve and replenish degraded lands. -
The South Pasadena-based artist is having his first solo show in Los Angeles, featuring his beautiful, whimsical piñata pieces. -
The battle stems from CPB awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions -
The federal government will shut down Wednesday unless Congress can pass a short-term funding measure, something that currently looks unlikely. -
The report details demographics and recidivism rates for five of the most significant resentencing policies implemented between 2012 and 2022. -
Joan Osborne sings Bob Dylan, the Autry block party, a Black surf celebration in Huntington Beach, L.A. Opera presents West Side Story and more.
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Nom. Nom. Nom. The event destroyed the Internet when it was first announced — and sold out in minutes. -
Forest Lawn Memorial Park’s latest exhibit fittingly is all about flowers. -
The popular outdoor spot is slated to have permanent restrooms with a price tag of nearly $1 million — and that's not even the most divisive part.
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Latest from the White House
Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion." -
The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress and will allow it to stay online in the U.S. -
Comey faces one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice in connection.
LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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The critical findings are part of long-awaited after-action report was released Thursday. It contains recommendations for increasing emergency staffing and updating old systems.
Featured events
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On October 11, comedian Drew Lynch (he/him) and actor Nana Visitor (she/her), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
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After the January fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades leveled more than 12,000 homes and businesses, the two communities are still grappling with the lingering effects of the disaster and trying to find ways to move forward. On October 14, we’ll focus on Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities. AirTalk host Larry Mantle will talk with guests about what the road to rebuilding looks like and how best to navigate this new reality.
Civics & Democracy
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Supporters of the ballot measure have raised nearly three times as much as opponents, according to the latest campaign finance details posted as of a Thursday night deadline. -
Ismael Ayala-Uribe was sent to Adelanto ICE Processing Center near Victorville in August. A little more than a month later, he was dead. -
In past government shutdowns, workers have been put on temporary furloughs until funding resumes. This time, the Trump White House is looking for bigger and more permanent cuts, a new memo shows.
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Local history projects are some of the biggest casualties as 19 California campuses are missing over $5.2 million in canceled federal grants. -
LA Unified Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, himself formerly an immigrant without legal status, has been outspoken in his support of immigrant families.
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How union organizing is being upended by private universities in Southern California
Big companies like Amazon and SpaceX are claiming that the National Labor Relations Board – an independent federal entity in charge of overseeing unionizing efforts – is unconstitutional. In addition to those companies, colleges like the University of Southern California and Loyola Marymount University are also joining the movement to push back against labor groups. If this movement succeeds, it could make unionizing harder on a broader level. LAist higher education reporter Julia Barajas joins us to talk about why these universities are seemingly working against faculty attempting to organize and what it could mean for unions at universities – and beyond – in the long term.
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Yacina talks blowing up on TikTok for a song she made over a decade ago and processing grief by hosting death salons in L.A. -
Nonprofit Tree People has worked with Native Americans and university scholars to show the Tongva language as a living culture -
Programmers from the Academy Museum, Vidiots and Old Town Music Hall are excited about surrealist classics, spooky silent films and even a “blood rave.”
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Ube may be one of America's favorite flavors right now, but this purple phenomenon has ancient rootsFrom survival crop to social media sensation, the 11,000-year journey of the purple yam — and the Filipino-American entrepreneurs who made it happen. -
L.A.’s favorite “New York-style Chinese food” restaurant has found a new location just down the street from its original spot.
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The waste was likely dumped alongside barrels of DDT discovered in recent years. Its chemical makeup has changed the types of organisms that live on the ocean bottom. -
With hundreds of claims still pending and the county on the hook for payouts, here’s what we know about the burden facing Orange County taxpayers. -
California law that sets guardrails on use of force at protests relies on the police to police themselves. -
The U.S. Supreme Court lifted restrictions on immigration raids in Southern California. -
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. -
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. -
An estimated 14 million kids don't get any vaccines. They face serious threats from measles, diarrhea, pneumonia and other ailments. -
Long Beach: it’s way more than Snoop Dogg and the Queen Mary. -
FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap. -
Attorney General Rob Bonta says inadequate care has led to a rise in preventable deaths. -
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. -
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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