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USC students reflect on a full circle moment, recalling cancelled high school graduations and now a cancelled main ceremony.
Today on AirTalk, we dig into a new report from College Futures Foundation that examined how long it took California college students to receive a return on their academic investment. Also on the show, we explore the phenomena of children who claim to recall their past lives; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; Larry interviews the author of a new book that uncovers the creative and comedic spirit behind the iconic film ‘The Blues Brothers;’ and more.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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Mount Wilson was a prime viewing point for the northern lights in Southern California.
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As more people ditch gas-powered vehicles for fuel efficient or electric cars, the drain on gas tax revenue has worsened.
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The monorail vs. subway question has already sparked a spirited public debate — and Metro is continuing with another comment period starting this weekend.
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Gavin Newsom proposes a mix of spending cuts and using reserves to balance the state budget. He says that core services will be largely untouched, but some existing programs would be affected.
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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship.
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For Tacos 5 y 10 co-owner Daniel Martinez, serving food and community is about more than just money — it connects him back home.
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Merrick Morton’s exhibit “UN-REHEARSED” depicting cholo culture is on display in Chinatown.
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Mother’s Day brunches, the L.A. County Fair continues, Cruel World hits Pasadena, and the Venice Art Walk kicks off.
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Host Traci Thomas welcomes guests author Amanda Montell and actor Vella Lovell for book talk, trivia, and hot takes.
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A live event series in partnership with The James Beard Foundation that will go behind the scenes of some of L.A.’s favorite restaurants.
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Documents obtained by LAist reveal FBI scrutiny of the testing operation, which was managed by former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce president Todd Ament.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised plan reduces funding for key higher education programs.
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The governor's revised proposal makes cuts to funding for transitional kindergarten facilities, state preschool slots, and home visiting programs.
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Faculty have been frustrated with how university administrators have handled campus issues that stem from the Israel-Hamas War.
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We talk to historian Elsa Devienne about how beaches developed and her new book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.
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Erskine had two career no-hitters and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1955. But many remember his friendship with Jackie Robinson at a time when segregation was legal.
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Los Angeles has the most diversity in street light design of any American city.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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The main curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum show says it’s about more than the cars, it's “about family…culture…expression.”
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Why media giants like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are bundling streaming services and the big questions that remain. Plus, the most interesting shows to check out this weekend.
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State officials approved a new billing structure for the millions of California customers served by investor-owned utilities.
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Experts say there's a 69% possibility that La Niña conditions could develop in July through September.
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From prohibiting non-disclosure agreements in bill negotiations to protecting utility ratepayers, bills keep dying this year despite lawmakers refusing to say “no” when it came time to vote. Is it time for the rules to change?
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Students attending California’s public colleges and universities see better returns on investment than those at most nonprofit private colleges and for-profit institutions.
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California wildlife officials announced Tuesday that they've detected two cases of chronic wasting disease in dead deer found in the Sierra National Forest.
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Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on?
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The new podcast will be about Asian American and Pacific Islanders, and how one event in history can ripple through generations of a family.
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