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Civics & Democracy

Should Dianne Feinstein Resign? California Democratic Activists Are Divided

We spoke with about two dozen Democrats at the convention; many agonized over the question of whether Feinstein should step down.

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News

Honoring LA's War Dead This Memorial Day Weekend

If you’d like to take part in Memorial Day services, you have a few options.

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Criminal Justice

Investigators Seeking To Expose Deputy Gangs Want Photos Of Tattoos. LA Sheriff's Deputies Union Says That's Unconstitutional

Sheriff Robert Luna, who campaigned on this issue, is requiring deputies to comply with Inspector General Max Huntsman's requests to undergo interviews and submit photos of distinctive tattoos, prompting the deputies' union to file a lawsuit.

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News

For Teens Learning About Wage Theft In LA's Garment Industry, The Personal Is Political

The children of garment workers grow up going to factories, seeing the long hours their parents work in terrible conditions, and take it as normal. A nonprofit wants to change that through education, empowerment and community.

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Climate & Environment

Summer Heat Is Coming. Is Our Power Grid Better Prepared This Time To Avoid Blackouts?

A wet winter allowing more hydropower as well as new battery storage and solar resources being brought online has state officials cautiously optimistic for keeping the A/C and lights on this summer.

A diverse group of young children sit on a colorful mat inside a classroom. One child sits on a small green chair next to an adult woman with light skin. In the background there are two men sitting on stools. The man on the left has dark skin. His arms are raised, as in a cheer. The man on the right has light brown skin and is clapping.

Early Childhood Education

Calling All 4-Year-Olds: LAUSD's Pre-K Classes Are Ready

The Los Angeles Unified School District has expanded transitional kindergarten two years ahead of a state mandate to open the program to every 4-year-old.

Food

Egg Prices Tripling, DTLA Offices Emptying. Why A Beloved Breakfast Burrito Joint Is Shutting Down

They made tasty breakfast burritos for downtown workers, but the women behind BurritoBreak can’t fight inflation and remote working.

Decades after its release, Return of the Jedi still draws a crowd.

Arts & Entertainment

40 Years Ago, NPR Had To Apologize For Airing 'Return Of The Jedi' Spoilers

Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to on-air apology.

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Explore LA

Tips For Planning The Perfect Long Weekend Trip

Even if getting out of town this weekend isn't in the cards for you, use these tips as inspiration for the next long weekend (planning ahead can help with cost) or consider being a tourist in your own town.