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Today on AirTalk, the four states of Washington, Oregon, California, and Hawaii issue their own vaccine guidance; the latest on digital privacy concerns; Jalisco-style frozen yogurt with Swirlies and FilmWeek.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. They also share thoughts on the passing of film icon Robert Redford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 89.
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Gov. Newsom signed laws meant to protect immigrants during President Trump’s extensive deportation program. Some of the measures raise constitutional questions and likely will be challenged. -
Organizers say the rally is held to defend free speech and against recent FCC actions. -
Of the more than 1,300 Historic-Cultural Monuments designated since 1962, less than 2% recognize women's contributions. The new L.A. Women's Landmarks Project aims to amend that. -
The Shadow the Scientists initiative at UC Santa Cruz strives to demystify astronomical research. -
Wasteland Weekend is all about souped-up rust buckets, spikey costumes and an ‘ideal apocalypse.’ -
The building opened in 1925 with a lot of fanfare, but it’s faced a lot of ups and downs since. -
A Thai food fest serves up eats on Santa Monica Pier, Union Station hosts a train extravaganza, One Man, Two Guvnors hits the stage at A Noise Within and more.
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In 1985, Nib Geebles needed a last-minute Christmas gift. Now he’s been making calendars for 40 years. -
Japan House in Hollywood invites Angelenos to eat with their eyes. -
The biannual event promises exciting trains big, small, and virtual for all locomotive fans.
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Latest from the White House
Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
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At a service focused on Kirk's conservative Christian faith, President Trump described the late 31-year-old as the "greatest evangelist for American liberty" as Kirk's widow forgave the alleged gunman. -
More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president. -
The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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. -
USC and L.A. County soil experts will be on site Saturday, Sept. 20, to teach residents about testing their properties for lead. -
A group of policyholders say they face large gaps between what it will cost to rebuild and what they’re receiving from AAA.
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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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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.
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The approval came amid major warnings that the project would take away funding from basic city service like police and sidewalk repair. -
Democratic lawmakers aim to put a bond measure on the 2026 ballot that would create and fund the California Foundation for Science and Health Research. -
City management said the initial award wasn’t enough to jumpstart the program and couldn’t handle the requirements, but some council members dispute those claims.
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As UC leaders grapple with how to respond to research grant cuts and a potential billion-dollar penalty, some are taking a defensive stand. -
Trump has cut billions of dollars in science research grants. Now universities have to try to get the money back in a little-known court. -
UC Berkeley told 160 faculty, staff and students that their names were included in files shared with the federal government related to "alleged antisemitic incidents." We hear from one of them.
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Why California's protest law is flawed and the consequences to protesters
After the George Floyd protests of 2020, California took steps to reign in violent policing of protests by passing laws restricting how law enforcement uses less-lethal weapons, like tasers and rubber bullets. But high profile protests in 2024 and 2025 – including this summer’s protests against the ICE raids in Los Angeles – have revealed major flaws in those laws. LAist Senior Editor Jared Bennett joins us to talk about an investigation around these flaws and what they mean for people exercising their right to free speech.
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At the El Rey Theatre in L.A. on a recent day, I saw how the next generation of K-pop stars is made. -
LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy recounts her life with a backyard fig tree and a squirrel with a sweet tooth. -
Check out music, pop-up tours and free admission to the Bunker Hill museum's latest exhibit.
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Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee. -
The restaurant reopened last month, bringing back the mole, chilaquiles, café de olla and community ties that made it a neighborhood gem. -
European-style beers are being paired with Japanese ingredients like matcha and yuzu to create unique pours.
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New data also suggests the Eaton Fire may have landed a harder short-term hit to the local economy than Palisades. -
Newsom has one month to sign or veto bills passed by the state Legislature. -
Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in connection with the August 1989 shotgun killings of their parents in their Beverly Hills home. -
The unions that represent teachers, principals, support staff and construction workers have protested what they say is a lack of progress on new contracts. -
It's thanks to Tropical Storm Mario, so also be ready for heat and humidity, and possibly thunder and lightning. -
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked panel of vaccine advisors is expected to vote to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Doctors warn that could fuel a return of a disease virtually eradicated in U.S. kids. -
The University of California plans to “evaluate every option” to resolve charges of antisemitism brought by the Trump administration against UCLA. -
President Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four of its journalists, accusing them of harming his business and personal reputation. -
Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate comes at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Donald Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI. -
The FAIR Plan faces accusations of denying smoke-damage claims and more. Can California lawmakers keep the insurer of last resort accountable? -
Israel's surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas' top political leaders was the latest in a campaign aimed at hunting down Israel's top enemies since the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel. -
The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible.
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