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How forensics are performed on boat fires, Sexual harassment allegations against a Silver Lake restaurant owner, Walter Mosley's "Elements of Fiction."

The latest developments with the deadly Santa Cruz charter boat fire, The state of unions in California, A chat with celebritiy Indian-American chef Aarti Sequeira.

California's legislative deadline is approaching, Cal State University considers adding a year of math to its admission application, Luis Rodriguez talks about East LA gang life in "Always Running."

Video from Ring's Internet-connected doorbells is being used by law enforcement, More Millennial adults are living at home with their parents in CA.

LA City Controller says Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is failing, LADOT reports decline in parking citations, Downtown LA's Music Center Plaza reopens.

LA's homeless are tapping into fire hydrants to get fresh water, La Brea Tar Pits unveils new designs, the job with the highest growth rate in California.

How emergency officials plan for evacuations, Why some illegal pot shops are selling counterfeit cannabis, How cool roofs could help mitigate extreme heat.

Four in ten Republicans say they support President Trump's populist version of the GOP. So says a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times poll. Meanwhile, the San Diego GOP launches a news site of its own. Plus, a unique program at UC Merced has created a pipeline for first-generation American and students of color to careers in research.

What Chad Mayes learned about Californians' attitudes toward Republicans, California's emissions deal picks up new allies, history of waste management.

The endangered Chinook-Salmon's existence is in jeopardy, What it's like to kayak the LA River, The future of the Spider-Man franchise

The Committee for Greater LA offers "The Center" in Response to Homeless Crisis, UTLA President Wants Full Time School ...with Changes, the Cost of Being Californian

Take Two brings you a special edition of the LAist podcast 'Norco 80,' about the bank robbery that reshaped modern policing

State of Affairs: CA Budget and Rep. Kevin McCarthy's Control Trip, To Mask Up or Not?, Sup. Holly Mitchell Pushes for Universal Basic Income In LA County

How to Safely Reopen Schools, Why People are Still Hesitant to Go Maskless, More Fires in LA Homeless Encampments

What the State's Drought Declaration Means, How Schools are Helping Vaccinate Latino Teens, Gov Newsom Announces Multibillion Dollar Budget for Education

Gov. Newsom has Proposed putting $9 Billion Towards Homelessness, Look Into the Day of a Contact Tracer, Shortcomings of California's Cap-and-Trade Program

Gov. Newsom Announces New Round of Stimulus Checks, How Officials are Incentivizing People to Get Vaccinated, Rep. Ted Lieu Announces 21st Century Federal Writers Project

State of Affairs: John Cox's Recall Bear, Students Help Fight Warehouse Pollution in So Cal, Afraid of Needles? We Have Some Advice

Pediatrician Weighs in On COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids, Chula Vista Has a Big - and Controversial - Surveillance Program, How Neighborhood Pollution Can Affect Brain Development

NOAA Finds Climate Indeed Getting Hotter, LAUSD Will Stick to Start Mid-August Start, Hollywood Talent Agency ICM Accused of Hostile Work Environment

Legislation in Works to Bridge Digital Divide, How Carbon Vacuums Could Combat Climate Change, Race in LA: Being 'Black Enough'

The Likelihood Of Ever Reaching 'Herd Immunity' in the U.S., How to Socialize Again After Staying Home for A Year, Alamo Drafthouse will reopen Downtown