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Democrats' new slogan, the latest on the former USC Keck dean, steelhead trout in the San Gabriel Mountains
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Jul 24, 2017
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Democrats' new slogan, the latest on the former USC Keck dean, steelhead trout in the San Gabriel Mountains

Congressional Democrats unveil an economic agenda and new slogan, USC fires Dr. Carmen Puliafito, reintroducing steelhead trout to local waters.
The San Gabriel Dam allows a constant supply of water to the San Gabriel River feeding the Morris Dam in Los Angeles County, California on June 7, 2017.
The San Gabriel Dam allows a constant supply of water to the San Gabriel River feeding the Morris Dam in Los Angeles County, California on June 7, 2017.
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Congressional Democrats unveil an economic agenda and new slogan, USC fires Dr. Carmen Puliafito, reintroducing steelhead trout to local waters.

Will the Dems' 'Better Deal' help define what the party stands for?
Listen • 8:10
Most Democrats know they stand against President Trump, but not as many can say what exactly the party stands for. Leaders of the party are hoping to change that.
The Democrats' 'Better Deal' takes aim at corporate mergers — but does it have teeth?
Listen • 4:52
In new, more consumer-focused economic agenda, Democrats take aim at corporate mergers driving up prices for consumers-- but is this enough to bring workers back?
USC fires Dr. Puliafito, launches external investigation
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A week after the Los Angeles Times published an investigative story on former USC Keck dean Carmen Puliafito, the university has fired him and started an external investigation.
LA Sheriff Baca's prosecutor reflects on corruption that 'shocked' him
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Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Fox reflects on his prosecution of ex-L.A. Sheriff Lee Baca and other officials, and the need "to stop that culture" of impunity.
After nearly 100 years, steelhead trout are planning a comeback
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Nearly 100 years ago, these fish flourished in the San Gabriel Mountains, but a series of major flood control projects decimated the population.
On The Lot: Dunkirk proves summer can be more than popcorn movies
Listen • 7:05
The general rule in Hollywood: don't release a serious movie in the summer. Chris Nolan's Dunkirk just turned that adage on its ear.
'The Day of the Locust' shows a surreal and unhappy version of Hollywood
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The latest book in Take Two's California Canon summer book series is Nathanael West's 1939 novel 'The Day of the Locust.'