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Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth.
Today on AirTalk, The Broad museum in DTLA is expanding. Also on the show, Nick Croll and Robbie Praw talk with Larry about Netflix is a Joke Fest; listeners share their favorite US television remake; TV Talk: eight shows to watch this week; and more.
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Today on FilmWeek, Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Peter Rainer and Christy Lemire review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms.
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Deadline Extended For Nonprofit With Ties To OC Supervisor To Account For Millions In Taxpayer FundsViet America Society has been given more time after a pair of county deadlines came and went earlier this month.
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Some questioned, though, how Ohtani's interpreter allegedly stole $4.5 million to settle gambling debts without detection.
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The first post-pandemic health survey of Angelenos is out.
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Certifying elections is an important part of our civic process that ensures things are complete and accurate.
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The Pasadena middle school Butler graduated from now shares her name. A new generation of students is connecting with the late science fiction writer’s legacy, and difficulties.
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Wildflower season is juuuuust starting to hit its stride here in Southern California. So we put together a guide to help you get out there.
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Easter weekend means plenty of brunch options. Plus, a bluegrass festival in Long Beach, and Mitski performs at the Shrine.
Food Friday
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If you're looking for a place to take the fam or friends on Easter Sunday we've done the footwork for you: Here are 5 places still taking reservations, but don't delay if you actually need a place to eat on Sunday.
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Using ingredients such as pulque and tepache, beverage director Max Reis at Mírate wants to have a serious conversation about fermented agave spirits while creating fun and inventive cocktails.
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Josh Agran wants to share the hoagies inspired by his Philly hometown.
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Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman is currently in second place in the early vote tallies.
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Incumbents Nithya Raman and Kevin de Léon are in tight matches, and both appear headed to a run-off.
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NPR’s Sarah McCammon discusses her new book, “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church.”
LAist Promise Tracker
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Mayor Bass made an ambitious campaign pledge to address homelessness by housing 17,000 Angelenos. We’ve been trying to keep tabs, but it’s complicated.
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Here's how Mayor Bass did on her campaign promises on homelessness during her first year in office.
Best Of LAist
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Supervisor Andrew Do directed millions to the group, which was supposed to go toward feeding needy residents. “If they can’t prove then they should pay the money back,” Supervisor Katrina Foley told LAist.
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One year after California became the first state to require that its public universities provide the abortion pill to students, LAist found that basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking and, often, nonexistent.
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Images from across the Golden State show how the storm systems have transformed our mountains into winter wonderlands.
Education
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From post-apocalypse classics to “mysterious and magical” graphic novels, here’s what the students at Octavia E. Butler Magnet are reading.
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For some students, Bad Bunny's songs have opened up new ways of seeing Puerto Rico and the United States, and possibly transformed lives.
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Hundreds of LAUSD buildings may still need to be retrofitted. How can you figure out if your kid's school is safe?
LA History
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The How to LA team visits Gartz Court with Etan Rosenbloom, an Angeleno who documents historic places on social media.
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As Los Angeles boomed in the 20th century, more and more workers needed places to stay. Residential hotels sprung up — often offering bare bone rooms which still exist today.
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Sex and the studios were once a dangerous pair.
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Save yourself the trouble of channel surfing. Our TV critics help you navigate what's worthwhile viewing this weekend.
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More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.
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In October of last year, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law expanding access to young patients covered by Medicaid, which is called Medi-Cal in California. Teenagers with commercial insurance have had this privilege in the state for more than a decade.
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This five-part series busts the myth of objectivity and proves that journalism is better when we include each other.
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Base fare goes up from $1 to $2.50
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You May Have A Kink Just Waiting To Be Unleashed... Here's How To Safely Explore Your Sexual DesiresWe introduce you to the nuanced world of kink and BDSM in Southern California.
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A rainstorm is approaching the Southland — here's what you need to know.
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Let's play ball! Why not hit a great L.A. restaurant on your way to the game? Consider it fuel for the traffic-clogged drive into Dodger Stadium and the hike to your seats.
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With Warner Bros. Discovery soon to be allowed to make deals again, is it a buyer or seller?
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The fight between United Talent Agency's Jeremy Zimmer and MediaLink's Michael Kassan has burst into public view, producing dueling lawsuits.
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An entire hillside weakened during a particularly wet winter could fail at any time.
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These generational survivors of Hollywood boom and busts say this one is different, yet they still hope work will return if they can hold out that long.
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