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A wide shot of people holding a large purple sign that says "LA county workers on ULP Strike" in the background. In the foreground four people hold a long sign that reads "we are the safety net, la county ULP strike." They stand in a plaza with offwhite tiles below buildings.

Civics & Democracy

Tens of thousands of LA County union workers are now on strike

The county and its largest union are in the midst of contract negotiations. The strike is expected to disrupt some services through Wednesday evening.

Outkast, the Atlanta hip-hop duo that was a major force in bringing attention to Southern rap in the mid-1990s (seen here performing in Oslo in 2014), will be included in the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Arts & Entertainment

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2025 includes OutKast, Soundgarden and Cyndi Lauper

The seven acts voted into the Rock Hall this year include Southern rap and Midwest garage rock duos, pillars of the grunge and English blues rock eras and the 1980s' most unusual pop star.

Climate & Environment

Some Los Angeles fires victims are rebuilding their homes without gas appliances

As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric.

A large white sign on a lawn of grass that reads "State of California DMV" in front of a car port of a red brick building.

Transportation & Mobility

The deadline to get your Real ID is May 7. Here’s what you need to know

Non-Real ID compliant driver’s licenses or IDs will no longer be accepted on domestic flights after May 7.

Health

How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn

Health insurance exchange Covered California transmitted pregnancy and abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its practices.

Civics & Democracy

What has DOGE done in Trump's first 100 days?

One hundred days into President Trump's second term, DOGE hasn't delivered on its promised savings, efficiency or transparency in meaningful ways. But it has amassed unprecedented power over data.

A woman with a medium skin tone wearing a black shirt and blue pants stands in front of a glass door with ornate metal lining on either side. She rests her right arm on a gray stroller. A baby's feet and torso can be seen under the stroller. The woman wears black sunglasses on her head and has long dark brown hair.

Early Childhood Education

LA says it will no longer have money to run most of its free childcare centers

Los Angeles expanded childcare during the pandemic, but federal funding is running out. Parents are worried about what happens next.

An older white woman with mid-length brown straight here and dark sunglasses wearing a black jacket and shirt and sweatpans leans against a burnt railing overlooking the pacific ocean.

Climate & Environment

More than six years after the Woolsey Fire, the struggle to rebuild continues

The challenges Woolsey Fire survivors have faced offer a warning for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Beyoncé, a black woman with long platinum blonde hair, stands at a mic with an image of her in a cowboy hat and sash behind her.

Arts & Entertainment

Best things to do this week in Los Angeles and Southern California: April 28 - May 1

See Beyoncé kick off her world tour, try your hand at a tattoo art workshop, get 'Top Chef' host Kristen Kish's new book, see Nikka Costa play the Roxy and more of the best things to do.