#80. For many Latino kids in the 2000s in L.A., the party crew scene was it. There were "underground" parties happening in places all over the SGV and Eastside neighborhoods that provided spaces to make friends, have fun and escape the pressures of immigrant parents and the harsh realities of the world. But there were risks. There were shootings and police raids. Many adults saw the scene as gang-adjacent and the media fueled negative stereotypes of kids who were out of control. One of the teens who got caught in that narrative was Emmery Muñoz, after she was murdered in 2006. How to LA's Brian De Los Santos talks to Janice Llamoca, host of a new podcast Party Crews: The Untold Story, about growing up in L.A. during this time and what this scene meant for teens like her and Emmery. Read more about it here: https://laist.com/news/emmery-munoz-strangled-homicide-party-crews-cold-case Guest: Janice Llamoca, host of Party Crews: The Untold Story, from LAist Studios and Vice How to LA is produced by a non-profit newsroom. Please support How To LA by donating now at LAist.com/joinHTLA

#79: The winners of the 38th annual LA Marathon. were elite runners Stacy Ndiwa, with a time of 2 hours and 31 minutes, and Jemal Yimer with a time of 2 hours, 13 minutes and 13 seconds. In total, about 20,000 people completed the race on Sunday, including our very own newsletter writer, Aaricka Washington, who ran that 26.2 miles in a little over 6 hours. It was the first time she's run a marathon and she says she'll do it again. Today she's joining Brian De Los Santos for a look back at her training process, and how the running community she found in L.A. motivated her every step of the way. If running a marathon is something you've been thinking about, read about the 10 Lessons she learned along the way and check out a list of local run clubs in L.A. here: https://laist.com/news/how-to-la/ive-never-run-26-2-miles-before-but-this-sunday-i-will Guests: Alrick “Butta” Augustine, founder of Keep It Run Hundred run club; Sharon McNary, reporter and long-time resident marathon expert for LAist.

#78: L.A. is the music capital of the world. It's where all the big studios are, almost every famous musician lives here, there are major concerts every night of the week. BUT, with huge price tags for concerts these days (and soaring ticketing platform fees...) it can feel hard to find places to see live music that are actually accessible (i.e. free or cheap). Today, HTLA producers Evan Jacoby and Megan Botel take you to a few spots around town where you can see live music without breaking the bank. The Venice West is a restaurant, bar and music venue in Venice. Hear all genres of live music, Tuesday - Sunday nights. Check out the show calendar and buy tickets here. The Smell is an all-ages punk venue in Downtown LA with shows most nights of the week. All shows are $5. Check show calendar here. Industry Cafe and Jazz is an Ethiopian restaurant and Jazz lounge in Culver City. Open with live Jazz bands Wednesday - Sunday, sets at 6:30pm and 8pm.

#77: Lots of Angelinos live without a car – and hundreds of thousands of people here don't use a car in their daily commute. But... it is definitely NOT the norm. HTLA Producer Evan Jacoby recently joined the car-less when he switched to a bike last fall. Today, he's showing fellow producer Megan Botel his work commute. And they're talking with people across LA about how limiting their car use, or even going car-free, changed their lives for the better. Guests: Fabian Santiago, Sahian Huesca, & Andrew McLeod

#76: L.A. loves its lawns. And while a whole lotta you have transitioned to more drought-tolerant yards, there is still a lot of grass in front of most homes out there. Statewide, about half of household water usage goes to outdoor landscaping. AND to stay looking nice and green….lawns require more irrigation than any other agricultural crop. But how, in this desert climate of ours, did lush, green lawns become so popular? And how can we replace this water-guzzling crop with climate-appropriate alternatives? LAist’s climate emergency reporter Erin Stone and producer Megan Botel head to the Los Angeles County Arboretum to find out. Guest: Richard Schulhof, CEO of the Los Angeles County Arboretum Check out Erin's article for more on the history and future of lawns in LA.

BONUS: The Oscars are Sunday and, as an L.A.-focused show, we gotta get into it somehow, right? Our friends with LAist Studios' Academy Museum pod are gonna help us out. This episode looks back at the historic night in 2002 when Halle Berry became the first - and still only - Black woman to win the Academy Award for best actress. The category has been one of the least diverse acting categories in the history of the ceremony. For this reason and others, Oscars Night 2002 holds particular historical significance. Take a listen. If you like what you hear, you can catch more episodes here: https://laist.com/podcasts/the-academy-museum-podcast

#75: LAX may feel like one of the more frustrating airports out there, but it really is the front door to this city. Yes, it's always jammed, always under construction... And getting out of there on a Sunday night can feel impossible. But today, we're gonna explore some of the things that make this airport an integral part of our home. LA Explained reporter Caitlin Hernandez is taking you to the airport with producer Evan Jacoby to check it all out, and talk to employees and passengers about the past, present and future of this international hub. Check out Caitlin's article for more LAX history, and of course, TSA tips and tricks: https://laist.com/news/transportation/lax-explained-airport-travel-guide-los-angeles

#74: At this point, we’re all well aware that climate change is an ever-growing threat to our lives and our environment. We’ve seen the mounting evidence over the years. All the scientific reports just seem be getting worse. The future — at times — looks grim. All this can lead to a phenomenon called “climate doomism.” It’s the narrative that the damage to our environment has been done and, really, there is nothing we can do about it. But this mindset is super problematic, and is making our environmental issues worse. So today, LAist’s climate emergency reporter Erin Stone hangs out with Isais Hernandez, a content creator known as Queer Brown Vegan, to chat about this negative outlook and how to fight against it. Guest: Isais Hernandez, environmental educator and content creator for Queer Brown Vegan Learn more about his work here: https://queerbrownvegan.com/ OTHER RESOURCES: If you’re struggling with climate anxiety or want to learn how to fight climate doomism, check out The Climate Psychology Alliance. To find opportunities to help fight the effects of climate change locally, Climate Resolve connects communities to come up with equitable solutions. Get involved in local organizations like Pacoima Beautiful, which was founded in 1996 by five moms who were distraught about the pollution and trash in their community. Today, the environmental justice group continues to clean up neighborhoods all over the Northeast San Fernando Valley and beyond.