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Medical officials check in on hunger striking prisoners in California; Picture This: The Awkward Years project; Radio host 'Piolin' accused of sexual harassment; Richmond, CA to use eminent domain for housing crisis relief; A day in the life of LA's infant and child death investigator; The Forum in Inglewood to get $70 million facelift, plus much more.

San Diego Bob Filner asks the city to pay his legal bills, even while two recall efforts against him launch this week. Then, big-name GOP donors send a letter urging Congress to back immigration bill; Home buyers use aggressive tactics to snag a dream home; California rehab centers commit fraud for state funding; 'Robert Williams Mr. Bitchin': How one low brow artist changed the art world, and much more.

How will deadly Spanish train crash affect high-speed rail plans in CA?; Law enforcement biker clubs causing trouble of their own; How does Google's Chromecast compare to competitors?; Despite need, no plans to add veterans health centers colleges; Could a beetle cause a world without avocados?; 'The End of Night' sheds light on the importance of natural darkness, plus much more.

Rumors swirl that Jeffrey Deitch will resign as MOCA director; A new Pew study shows that a growing number of Latinos get their news in English. Can Univision's new English-language channel take off? Al-Jazeera hopes to break ground in American news market; USC under investigation for handling of sexual assault cases; Peña Nieto proposes opening Mexico's oil reserves to foreign companies, plue more.

Why would Univision cancel the popular "Piolín Por La Manana" show?; Tuesday Reviewsday: Edward Sharpe, Wallpaper, Tech N9ne and more; Natural History Museum of LA discovers the true origin of a mysterious gold ring; Having a baby in the US can cost parents royally; Smithsonian spotlights fusion of Latino and Asian cultures; Chris's Collection: Retro tissue box, plus much more.

Young immigrants protest deportations, risk detention at US-Mexico border; San Jose and unions face off in court over pension reforms; Many farm employers do not comply with heat illness regulations; San Jose State pulls out of Udacity online course partnership; Could smarter forest maintenance keep wildfires in check?; Odd Hollywood Jobs: Set teacher, plus much more.

Is it worth it to develop an area susceptible to wildfires?; Idyllwild resident prepares to evacuate as Mountain Fire continues; Rallies to support, recall Mayor Bob Filner held in San Diego; Flying the Coop: Why urban farmers should do research before raising chickens; 'Naked and Afraid' tests couples' will to survive in the wild; Dodgers' Puig looks to capitalize on meteoric rise; What should a TV show do when a lead actor dies? Plus much more.

Residents, camp-goers evacuated due to Mountain fire in Riverside County; Protesters call for change to Stand Your Ground laws; The power of 'Black Twitter' to affect change; Summer Dish: How to make northern Thai 'hick food' aka Thai ceviche; Rare Western bumble bee spotted in Seattle; 'Difficult Men' traces rise of quality TV from Tony Soprano to Walter White, plus much more.

Breaking down California's management of the coronavirus, immunity, vaccines and why masks matter plus, drive-in concerts in your car!

LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn on how 'alternative learning centers' could work for K-12 students, Sierra Club denounces John Muir over racist views and CA GOP V. Lincoln Project.

The U.S. just told China to close its consulate in Houston, how COVID is affecting childcare providers and the latest on Hollywood.

How the CARES Act's pandemic unemployment assistance would help combat the economic slump, our latest Race in LA audio diary and how hairstylists are coping outdoors.

LA's Hippo has a plan to provide folks with a good dining experience, how people can get into nature responsibly and all things about the comet Neowise.

Gov, Newsom issues new guidance for schools, Cal-State faculty look to improve racial justice at universities and what it's like to work and parent during quarantine

An update on where CA stands on contact tracing efforts, how COVID-19 has affected the work-life balance for moms and the story of Lucy Hicks Anderson.

Leaders from LA come together to tackle the pandemic and race inequality, the Pasadena Rose Parade is officially cancelled and what's going on in Hollywood.

What to say when someone's not wearing a mask, a look into what's happening in California City and how CalTech is tackling diversity issues.

LAUSD announces campuses won't reopen at the start of the school year, KPCC's Erick Galindo shares his story as a Mexican American, and what we're learning from close shark encounters.

Our weekly look at CA politics, how a plasma injection could help inoculate people against COVID-19 and a look into social distancing events this weekend.

LA County officials have changed their recommendations for COVID-19 testing, California condors return and our newest podcast 'California Love' premiers.