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Explore LA

Monsterpalooza invades Pasadena this weekend

Get ready for a celebration of all things frightening.

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Civics & Democracy

This LA County judge wants your vote even though he’s accused of violating several ethics rules

Should a judge accused by state officials of ethics violations get re-elected? That’s the question L.A. County voters will have to decide as voting wraps up on Tuesday.

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Civics & Democracy

Former Arcadia mayor pleads guilty to acting as a secret agent for China

Eileen Wang was charged with one count of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Two people wearing yellow shirts that read "Metro Ambassadors" lean against a Metro map stand in an underground subway station. There's a train to the left of frame with a sign above that reads "7th St/Metro Center."

Transportation & Mobility

Want to be an LA Metro police officer? Job postings and a recruitment website are now live

The agency is offering up to $130,000 for entry-level recruits.

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Civics & Democracy

Follow the money: Who’s backing California’s next governor — and why

Spending on the California governor’s race is breaking records, and it’s not just Tom Steyer’s $213 million in contributions.

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Transportation & Mobility

Does Long Beach deserve more say over Metro? There’s a push for a dedicated board member

Long Beach’s mayor, county supervisor and congressman want the city to have its own representative on the L.A. County Metro board.

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Arts & Entertainment

FilmWeek: ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Power Ballad,’ ‘The Breadwinner,’ and more!

Larry Mantle and critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and guest critic William Bibbiani review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

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Climate & Environment

Who caused the East LA oil spill? What we know about the companies that may be involved

An estimated 2,400 gallons of crude oil spilled onto East L.A. streets near homes, businesses and schools.

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Arts & Entertainment

Feature: Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

Larry Mantle speaks with associate curator, Sophia Serrano, about the Academy Museum's Marilyn Monroe exhibition in celebration of her 100th birthday.