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Thank — or blame — a motion passed by the L.A. City Council aimed at reducing plastic waste and saving restaurants money.
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Travel warnings issued by the feds seem wise, officials are helping unhoused Angelenos access their second dose, and two L.A. women are defining the local mural game.
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Criminal Justice
Some $10 million would go towards alternative mental health crisis response programs, which have yet to be finalized.
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Climate and Environment
As our economy moves away from fossil fuels, green jobs like building electric vehicles, repairing charging stations and keeping oceans sustainable are coming to the fore.
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Austin Beutner started his tenure by battling LAUSD's teachers' union. He is ending it with high marks from rank-and-file members who had deeply distrusted him.
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Health
Public health officials administering COVID-19 vaccines are using a special strategy to make sure people experiencing homelessness in L.A. get their second dose.
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Health
We checked with L.A. city officials what folks with canceled or postponed appointments should do.
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Arts and Entertainment
Sonia Romero and Kristy Sandoval have transformed communities — and themselves.
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Education
California's largest university system is letting each campus decide individually as to vaccination requirements, and that has employees concerned.
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Here’s what you need to know: Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the murder of George Floyd, L.A.’s law enforcement system is sprawling and complicated, and the city low-key has some of the best BBQ out there.
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We watched what happened. Derek Chauvin’s conviction shouldn't have been a surprise.
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