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Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care.
Today on AirTalk, LAFD releases After-Action report; How to share info on your health issues; A new book on Bruce Lee; U.S. colleges ask Trump for access to federal funding; CA FAIR Plan rate increase and TV Talk.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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SoCal Edison says it will announce its compensation program sometime this fall. -
From asthma to psychological distress, wildfires take a toll. -
The L.A. Times Guild has been negotiating over their contract with management for three years. -
The county’s chief operating officer, Joe Nicchitta, will serve as acting CEO. -
LAUSD test scores improve again, exceeding pre-pandemic performance. Here’s what parents should knowThe district reports the scores in all subjects and grade levels now meet or exceed pre-pandemic grade levels, and several student groups are outpacing their peers statewide. -
City officials say community input is a key part of the planning process, and they want to hear from you.
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The musician visited L.A. to announce his first solo album and reflected on his three decades coming to the city. -
The defining teen series of the 90’s ran for 10 seasons. -
John C. Reilly brings back Mister Romantic, Vietfest Film Festival hits the O.C., the L.A. Times Food Bowl is back, dublab celebrates 26 years and more.
Palisades Fire investigation
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The release comes the same day federal prosecutors charged a man in connection with starting a blaze that became the Palisades Fire. -
The Palisades Fire erupted on Jan. 7 and went on to kill 12 people and destroy more than 6,800 homes and buildings. -
Fires can smolder underground for months. "It really is more common than I think people realize,” a fire scientist says.
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Latest from the White House
Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust. -
National Guard troops from Illinois and Texas have been tasked with protecting federal government employees such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, and federal property. -
A new poll shows trust in federal health policies is plummeting, and what — or who — people believe increasingly depends on their politics.
Conflict in the Middle East
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Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote. -
Israel's cabinet has approved the first stage of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Hamas — a move aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza and freeing hostages on both sides. -
It's been two years since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israeli leaders promised a punishing offensive. Here are some numbers showing the war's toll.
School Game Plan
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In Los Angeles Unified alone, there are more than 400 elementary schools, plus hundreds of specialized programs and dozens of charter schools run by separate nonprofits. -
If you want to send your child to a magnet, dual-language, or charter school next year, here’s what you need to know. -
Families say the process of choosing a school for their child is bewildering, overwhelming and anxiety-driven. So we made a guide to help.
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. -
All disasters are chaotic, but an LAist review of reports produced after two wildfire incidents found similar shortcomings and similar recommendations about how to fix them. -
More than half of sales through September have been to corporate developers. Grassroots community efforts continue to work to combat the trend.
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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California is known for taking weeks to tally its ballots, causing uncertainty and frustration among voters. That could change with a faster turnaround under a new state law. -
The crowdsourced site was taken down without warning, days after political figures called for its removal. Its creators quickly launched a replacement. -
VietRISE said the post from August was part of a series born out of the realization that many people don't know about Vietnam’s history beyond 1975.
Education
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The law requires a database intended to stop teachers facing credible accusations of abuse from quitting and getting rehired at another school. -
In a world where even toddlers are increasingly on screens, local graphic designer Meeta Panesar has created a print magazine that invites readers to explore the world and their own creativity. -
Experts say students shouldn't readily forgo federal aid. But a California-only program may be a good alternative in some cases.
Featured Podcast
Reports about failures in response to the January LA fires and a 2018 fire have striking similarities
A new report details the Eaton and Palisades fires, including failures in the emergency response. But this report bears striking similarities with another -- which chronicled the response to the 2018 Woolsey Fire in Southern California. LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis discusses the reports and what they mean for L.A. County moving forward.
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Explore LA
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Arts for L.A. advocacy group convenes Wednesday to help artists heal and renew and do the same for the L.A. communities they serve. -
Distrito Catorce’s Guillermo Piñon says the team no longer reflects his community. A new mural will honor local leaders instead. -
Clair has been a fixture at the corner of San Vicente and 26th Street for about seven years until she was stolen.
Food
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Bike, skate or walk through Westlake, Chinatown, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights — and refresh yourself at these icons along the way. -
At this time of year, the flor de izote blooms in Los Angeles. The Salvadoran American chef Karla Tatiana Vasquez says the flowers are both a delicacy and a connection to her identity. -
The new ordinance applies to certain grocers operating in the city and has led to some self-checkout lanes to shutter.
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CalMatters created a tool that allows anybody to explore the assets, gifts and travel disclosed by state lawmakers. -
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. -
Vehicles impacted by the recall include 2022 to 2026 plug-in hybrid electric models of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. -
Voters will cast ballots in November on Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting measure. -
University officials say they’re betting on the center to expose more first-generation college students to artificial intelligence, robotics and more. -
Southern California Edison fire safety power shutoffs are affecting more customers than ever. Why? -
Pagliacci at POP, Casablanca screens at the Roosevelt, A/VOID at Chromosonic Field, John Cleese in Anaheim and more. -
The de minimis rule that allowed small packages worth less than $800 to be exempt from tariffs ended on Aug. 29. -
Trump posted online that Chicago was "about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR," but later said his administration wouldn't go to war with American cities but rather "clean them up." -
Burton was 92 and had been in declining health for years. -
Jim Jarmusch's quietly humorous relationship triptych won the top prize on Saturday. The film about the relationships between siblings, and with their parents, stars Adam Driver, Vicky Krieps and Cate Blanchett. -
On Sunday, South Korean officials said they would send a plane to bring the detained workers home. Earlier, South Korea's Foreign Minister said his nation was "deeply concerned" by the arrests.
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