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LAist relaunches as a local news source owned and operated by KPCC, potential new L.A. Clippers arena courts controversy, high housing costs affect some college students more than tuition.

CA employers struggle to lure workers due to high housing costs, a mortgage assistance program for six-figure applicants, why the NAACP partnered with Airbnb.

How superhero costumes are made for the movies, a talk with CA community college chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley, celebrating the World Cup around SoCal.

Boyle Heights is the center of an LADOT experiment to transform streets into temporary parks, L.A. celebrates its first Buster Keaton Day.

Single moms in L.A. disproportionately affected by high housing costs, a $5 million university donation is causing protests, WeHo's new Sunset Strip trolley.

How California can set the national neutral net standard, homeless services get expanded with toilets in Venice, the World Cup is still important in L.A.

Confusion over upcoming Koreatown election, Santa Monica considers new regulations for dockless scooters, Hotel Figueroa quietly reopens.

A local teacher experiments with grading students for effort, how the rise of Asian evangelicals could affect the November election, why SoCal's blue whales are recovering from population declines.

Exploring Anthony Bourdain's impact on the Los Angeles foodscape, putting an end to those political texts, taco trucks stop at mosques across the Golden State.

How the Inland Empire's politics are evolving, California's special emission standard privilege, how fewer clouds could mean more wildfires.

All new credit and debit cards will get microchips, how letting kids fail can be a positive thing, Kevin McCarthy of Bakersfield announces his bid for House speaker.

The impacts of the growing Asian population in the US, young conservatives look at where the GOP is headed, 'Brave Heart' documentary.

'Stonewall' and portrayals of LGBT history, Mexican indie star Natalia Lafourcade's latest album, a part husky, part wolf that could be euthanized.

Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia talks about the pope's US visit, a new documentary on the Black Panthers, the science of binge watching.

Conservation efforts during possible El Niño, writing comedy for young and adult audiences, Pope Francis' visit through the eyes of African Americans.

VW admits rigging vehicles for emissions tests, this week's new music picks, the struggles of helping children with homework.

What it takes to protect the Pope, a group is rescuing animals in the Valley and Butte fires, Erica Jong talks about her latest book.

The effects of mass incarceration, new documentary looks at Latinos' role in Vietnam, a lookahead to possible winners at this Sunday's Emmys.

How Chile has prepared for large earthquakes, analysis of the GOP debate, what is Disneyland's Dapper Day?

The key issues for Wednesday's Republican debate, what happens to refugees when they arrive in a new place? LA's often ignored Fashion Week.

How college campuses handle sexual assault cases, the impact of the drought on California's farmers, saving NorCal's General Grant tree.

The latest on the Valley Fire, new documentary about finding love as an Indian American in LA, Syrian rapper gives local perspective on refugee crisis.