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Assistant District Attorney Diana Teran faces 11 felony charges.
Today on AirTalk, the latest on the charges filed Wednesday against a top aide to Los Angeles DA George Gascón. Also on the show, a conversation with Karla Vasquez on her new cookbook highlighting Salvadoran cuisine; our FilmWeek critics review the latest releases; and more.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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The university is also still facing mounting criticism for canceling Asna Tabassum’s valedictory address, citing security concerns. -
Students at UCLA set up in front of Royce Hall at the center of the Westwood campus.
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The project will rename most of the terminals and all of the gates with the goal of world-class signage that leans into psychology.
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Evan Lovett’s love for L.A. and news got him to launch a channel to highlight history and neighborhoods.
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Even if your old grades are not stellar, you can still move forward with your academic goals.
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Hug a tree, listen to some country music, laugh with Guz Khan, and catch The Big Lebowski where it was filmed.
Food Friday
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I'm A Devoted Craft Beer Drinker. And This Beer Is More Important To Me Than Any Other Beer I've HadGab Chabrán's daughter is autistic with limited speech. So when he heard about Golden Road Brewery's Get on Board Hazy IPA, a craft beer made by autistic adults who are non-speaking, he knew he had to learn more.
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L.A. Pizza City Fest, now in its second year in Los Angeles, celebrates everything that makes pizza great in L.A. Here's what you need to know about getting tickets.
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Here are some of our favorite places to get a hot, soft, artisanal pretzel in and around L.A. You're welcome.
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This series is curated and hosted by AirTalk host Larry Mantle and puts the spotlight on films set in Southern California.
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Host Traci Thomas welcomes guests author Amanda Montell and actor Vella Lovell for book talk, trivia, and hot takes.
Best Of LAist
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We’re two years into a state law that requires us to keep food waste out of the trash. It’s anything but straightforward, but here is how to do it right. -
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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Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth.
Education
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One incumbent, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, already held on to her District 7 seat. Three other school board races are headed to runoffs.
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The University of California has refused to extend employment benefits to undocumented students, despite promises to do so.
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A program at East Los Angeles College pushes students to think critically about how museums shape our views and how to make them more inclusive.
LA History
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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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Valverde’s death comes after the city of L.A. honored her last year with a dedicated square.
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A three-class series in the fall will teach students the history of TV game shows, how to create a pilot, and how to produce one.
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Bluey fans began to wonder if the end was near for the wildly popular kids' series after a 28-minute episode — four times the length of a typical episode — titled “The Sign” dropped unexpectedly.
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The meeting will be held Friday at South Pasadena High School.
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After studying various species earlier this month, some scientists now say they understand the origin of animal behavior during solar eclipses.
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Billie Eilish, Fall Out Boy, Nile Rodgers, Cyndi Lauper, Lorde, Sia, Diplo and Chappell Roan are among the signatories of an open letter urging a Senate committee to support the Fans First Act.
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The New York State Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that the former movie mogul had not received a fair trial in 2020 that led to a 23-year sentence, and ordered a new trial.
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Caleb Williams was taken No. 1 by the Chicago Bears in Thursday's NFL Draft. Williams, who played quarterback at Southern California and Oklahoma, faced challenges at a young age.
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As Colorado looks at ways to weed out false reporting of child abuse and neglect, New York and California are reworking the policies, too.
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Windy conditions will continue for most of San Bernardino and the deserts through Friday.
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From the New Bev to Brain Dead Studios, there’s a good mix of classic and art house films every weekend
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For the Star Wars series Ahsoka, Lucasfilm and Disney+ turned its launch into a fan-powered event, hosting costumed viewing parties and letting fans promote the show.
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There is, by all accounts, "less being bought, less being made, less rooms, less staff," one agent tells The Ankler.
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