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An organized bus tour takes Black pregnant people to hospitals and clinics around Los Angeles to help them make informed decisions about their healthcare.
Today on AirTalk, a look into how the role of sex might be taking a backseat in marriage. Also on the show, we celebrate Los Angeles’ Oaxacan food culture with the family run restaurant ‘Quiadaiyn;’ our film critics review ‘Abigail’ and the latest movie releases; and more.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Wade Major, and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms
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The bill would bar local and state officials from voting on contracts that benefitted close relatives. -
One proposal would triple the maximum fines the Ethics Commission could impose against violators.
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Caltrans workers are worried about a large boulder above the roadway and unstable land movement beneath it.
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Flying is stressful enough without a stranger asking you to swap seats with them. Here are some expert tips for handling this sometimes awkward interaction.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is about to hear a case that will have major implications on homelessness policy in California.
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Earth Day is all weekend long, the L.A. Times Festival of Books returns, get on your bike at CicLAvia – and yes, we know it’s 420.
Food Friday
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Are you left wondering about tipping when you order takeout? We get it. Tipping fatigue is real. Here is one argument for tipping 20%, even on takeout.
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We've rounded up a few of our favorite Venice-adjacent bites just in time for this weekend's CicLAvia, including square pan pizzas to Oaxacan tlayudas and even ceviche by the beach.
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Everything you always wanted to know about the unleavened bread but were afraid to ask.
Arts & Entertainment
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NPR music critic Ann Power's writes that for Swift, the best revenge is her pen. -
This week, we bring you a few under the radar shows that might intrigue you.
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This adaptation of the Henry James novella The Beast in the Jungle is wildly original.
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NPR’s Sarah McCammon discusses her new book, “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church" with host Julia Paskin.
Best Of LAist
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The severe lack of family friendly housing has millennial parents asking: Is leaving Southern California our only option?
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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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LAist reported in January that many of California’s universities are failing to make students aware that medication abortion pills are available on campus.
Education
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Floriculture blends science, sustainability, financial literacy, and creativity. At Sylmar Charter High, the school’s gardens also invite a rare moment of calm in a hectic high school day.
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Across the country, transfer rates remain bleak. Here’s how UCLA’s Scholars Program is working to change that.
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Application problems are having a particularly negative impact on many Latino students, threatening their ability to go to college.
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.
More Stories
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There are also reports of explosions in Iraq and Syria. The extent of Israel's strike wasn't yet clear.
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Oliver Alpuche opened Redline, a neighborhood gay bar, to create community. He's doing his part to keep downtown alive.
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Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the “Erin Brockovich” chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
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The coast will be mostly cloudy. Elsewhere, expect sunshine and highs in the 70s.
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This weekend there will be multiple performances at the Hammer and the United Theater on Broadway
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The studio's new film division head has started to make changes in what will be prioritized, including making fewer movies, but putting a higher priority on quality.
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The studios — from Disney+ to Max — are adjusting their content desires based on where they think consumer demand is heading.
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Could there be a world in which stars could be in two places at once using their AI double?
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The council voted 3-2 to disband the Human Equity, Access and Relations Commission, known as HEAR, despite calls from the community to retain it.
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On campus, many students found USC's reversal to be puzzling.
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Tenants in the 124-unit Chinatown complex say provisions in the deal for payment of back rent would make rents unaffordable for some.
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