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Why is LAist asking for my email?

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We understand you may have some questions about this. Millions of readers like you come to our website every month, many of whom are visiting the site for the first time. We want to connect with you in a way we couldn’t before, which is why we’re asking you to subscribe (for free!) and never miss an important local story.

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