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It'll still take about five years of above-average rainfall for the state's groundwater storage to return to pre-drought levels, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
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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Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, turns out that chopping off the top of trees to reduce their sizes is rather harmful, arborists say.
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Lots of it has to do with our transition from cool to warm weather.
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Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.
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USC students reflect on a full circle moment, recalling cancelled high school graduations and now a cancelled main ceremony.
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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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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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Merrick Morton’s exhibit “UN-REHEARSED” depicting cholo culture is on display in Chinatown.
Explore LA
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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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.
LA History
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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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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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A few degrees warmer than Wednesday.
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From the Aero to Brain Dead Studios, there’s a good mix of classic and art house films every weekend
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Cinespia’s outdoor movie season at Hollywood Forever Cemetery kicks off May 26.
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The obsession with the badge of a top-rated school in an effort to secure a great future does not jibe with the backgrounds of Hollywood’s leaders.
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Hollywood has been fixated on the potential — and the potential disruption — AI could cause, especially as it continues to evolve.
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A newly released report says there's little evidence that residents were exposed to asbestos and lead in the wake of last year's Tustin hangar fire.
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O.C. officials announced the latest homeless count found that 7,322 people are experiencing homelessness.
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A new state report signals that the rates far exceed those at public universities.
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The reported drop in Long Beach’s unhoused population is very small, just 2.1% lower than a year ago. But the city is crediting a variety of efforts, including a new year-round shelter and a mobile access center.
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The nursing home chain was the subject of a 2021 investigation by LAist that found the company had a troubled history of patient care and operated facilities even after the state denied the owner licenses.
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Mizuhara allegedly stole more than $16 million from the Dodger star. He now faces up to 33 years in prison.
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