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The South Coast Air Quality Management District says the draft EIR on the 710 extension is essentially useless because it didn’t account for the amount of cancerous emissions the tunnel project would cause. Also, a recent study looked at the Pacific Northwest’s tidal wetland vulnerability to rising sea levels. Then, a vote in Congress on the Iran nuclear deal is slated for September, and both sides of the debate have been fighting to be heard.

Two ordinances went into effect that shorten the time homeless people have to clear out their belongings after being asked to move, but concerns haven’t ebbed. Also, Nancy Jo Sales’s latest piece for Vanity Fair looks at how mobile dating apps have changed the way millennials approach dating and sex, with particular emphasis on the LA-based company Tinder. Then, what do you collect? Why do you collect what you collect?

Yesterday Los Angeles County Supervisors and LA City Councilmembers made big bets on a dramatically different future for transportation and incarceration. Also, after months of refusal, Hillary Clinton agreed to turn over her personal email server to the Justice Department. Then, you’ve no doubt heard of women’s studies, but men’s studies?

Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city is prepared to cover any cost overrun or revenue shortfall if Los Angeles is chosen to host the 2024 Olympics. Also, while the news media continues to play “Guess what Donald Trump said this time?” Bernie Sanders has quietly been climbing the Democratic polls in the background. Then, call us at 866-893-5722 to tell us about your favorite dive in Los Angeles County and beyond!

Frank Gehry’s been working for about a year on a pro bono “master plan” to revitalize the river. Also, for younger Californians and new Californians, AirTalk hosts an historical primer on the riots. Then, while landing a new and better job is great, it’s equally important to know how to leave your old one.

Early numbers suggest last night’s Republican debate wasn’t only the most-watched primary debate in history, but might have even garnered twice as large an audience as the record it broke. Also, a new survey released by Metro finds a slight decrease in the number of passengers that have experienced sexual harassment on buses and subways since last spring. Then, Los Angeles plays a role in film and TV, and sometimes is even the star.

This evening is the debut of what will be a long-running series - the Republican Presidential candidates' debates. Also, Netflix announced an unlimited parental leave policy this week. It’s the latest in a niche tech industry trend towards redefining “time off.” Then, Ontario International Airport will once again belong to the city from which it gets its namesake. All that and more, today on AirTalk.

Los Angeles County has committed to a series of reforms inside its troubled jail system. Also, the Los Angeles City Council has unanimously thrown its support behind an ordinance that will require all firearms to be stored in a locked container or disabled with trigger locks. Then, what are the psychological and physiological signs of unhealthy anxiety? All that and more, today on AirTalk.

The discussion over whether to ban raves on Los Angeles County property has reignited after two women died this past weekend at the Hard Summer music festival. Also, Rite Aid and Delhaize America said they will start putting issues of Cosmopolitan magazine behind plastic “blinders” in their stores. Then, ever had an energy bar? Or a cup of instant coffee? How about a hot dog? If you answer in the affirmative, you have the U.S. military to thank.

Maureen Dowd’s column in the New York Times this weekend speculated that Vice President Joe Biden might still be considering a run in 2016. Also, the White House released a report that suggests that occupational licensing for some professions may be doing more harm than good. Then, when news emerged last week that a big game hunter had killed a protected lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe, the outrage and sadness from public quarters were tremendous.