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Transportation & Mobility

Metro is offering more free prepaid transportation cards. Here’s how you can apply

Low-income L.A. County residents could get up to $1,800 to use on Metro and other transportation services.

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Climate & Environment

Your SoCal weather report for Friday, July 19: Prolonged heatwave hits the Southland

Temperatures will steadily increase by 2 to 5 degrees each day for the remainder of the week.

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Early Childhood Education

It’s hot out. Why young kids heat up faster, and how to protect them

Children’s little bodies heat up way faster than an adult’s, making them more prone to heat illnesses.

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Health

Have you called the 988 mental health crisis lifeline? We want to hear from you

In its second year, 988 calls coming from California area codes jumped 14%.

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Food

Your guide to why a 'ghost kitchen' may have made that takeout from your favorite restaurant

A look inside the ghost kitchens popping up all around Los Angeles, making food delivery apps even more efficient - and automated.

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Food

LA is in the middle of an ice cream evolution. And you're invited to get a taste!

As the summer sizzles, LAist is gearing up for an Ice Cream Social event that promises diverse and compelling flavors from our favorite local independent ice cream makers around L.A. Picture this: a calm, creamy oasis in the city's heart. It's all happening on Wednesday, July 31, at The Crawford in Pasadena.

Food

Yes, Mercado is a hit, but the rest of OC’s extensive food hall scene is also worth your attention

A comprehensive listing of OC’s food halls to use when Mercado Gonzalez is too crowded (or at any time, really).

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Transportation & Mobility

LAX’s people mover is 96% complete. Why it will take $550 million and another year to open

A key L.A. Olympics project is back on track and it’ll change travel for years to come.

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News

Asian American leaders champion plan to expand LA County Board of Supervisors

Congress members Judy Chu and Ted Lieu support more than doubling the five-member board.

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Food

How to split a check without turning friends (or restaurant staff) into enemies

Going out to eat with a big group is all fun and games until the server brings the check. What's the best way to determine how to split the bill?

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News

Paramount Library welcomes back readers after a year-long closure

Renovations included updates to the building's windows, reading spaces, and more.

Arts & Entertainment

'I've lived in an incredible time': Comic Bob Newhart dies at 94

Best known for an everyman persona that powered two classic TV sitcoms, Newhart managed to be the funniest guy in the room while playing unassuming characters.

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