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A look at the new reality for attorneys in L.A. County and beyond who specialize in immigration matters.
Today on AirTalk, latest updates on ICE raids, policy, budget, and more; CA Attorney General releases legal opinion declaring sports betting illegal in the state of CA; what is the song of the summer this year?; the cause and effect of plant-based compost; the history behind Home Run Derby, and a new book about the many lives of James Gandolfini.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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From surfing to adaptive sports, Los Angeles is expanding low-cost programs throughout the city.
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Results of the 2025 count show homelessness dropped by 3.4% in the city of L.A. and by 4% countywide, according to LAHSA.
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A Senate committee hearing is scheduled for today on a new bill that would allow the company to withdraw as California’s carrier of last resort.
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Los Angeles is officially three years out from the Olympic Games. Organizers released a first look at the upcoming schedule.
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Before LAX, L.A. County had tons of small airports in places like Venice, Griffith Park and Glendale.
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911 recordings obtained by LAist shed light on why and how emergency planning continues to leave people with disabilities behind.
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Enjoy foodie heaven at the World Taste of Anaheim, a romance novel read and swap, Santa Monica turns 150, Bastille Day parties, Las Culturistas on stage and more of the best things to do this week.
Civics Tuesday
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Rhiannon Do, the younger daughter of former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do, graduated from UC Irvine’s law school in May. Her father has been sentenced to five years in prison for a bribery scheme that involved both of his adult daughters.
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LAist reported that documents showed Va Lecia Adams Kellum signed a contract and two amendments with Upward Bound House, a Santa Monica-based nonprofit.
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Inside the debate around why the Democratic party lost Latino support.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Your game plan for what happens next. LAist will be there every step of the way.
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Full Circle Thrift, a nonprofit thrift store in Altadena, reopened this week, six months after the Eaton Fire devastated the neighborhood.
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Six months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, survivors and experts offer advice and perspective at an LAist event.
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The Story Collider returns to the Crawford this summer! Join us for a night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.
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The most delicious tournament is back for another round! LAist’s second-annual Tournament of Cheeseburgers will celebrate the cheeseburger in all of its glorious forms, from smashed to vegan and everything in between. We’re also shining a light on the independent purveyors serving up this classic treat, as well as the communities they represent.
Civics & Democracy
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California Democrats have made a series of moves to blunt or roll back environmental laws. What's behind the shift?
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The Asian Law Caucus is part of a coalition suing on behalf of the babies of immigrants.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is the new top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. At a moment when his party is craving more confrontation with President Trump, he says he's ready to lean into the fray.
Education
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The East L.A. Classic rivals are getting state-of-the-art stadium upgrades in time for opening night
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The Trump administration had appealed a decision that had directed it to stop gutting the U.S. Education Department and to reinstate many of the workers the government had laid off.
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Head Start serves 73,476 children from low-income families in California.
Featured Podcast
For decades, there’s been a persistent story about Mexican immigrants crossing the border for a better life in the United States. But there’s a new trend emerging: Mexicans and Mexican Americans, disillusioned with American politics, moving to Mexico for a more fulfilling life. In the second episode of a three-part collaboration with Latino USA, Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and Latino USA’s Maria Hinojosa sit down with a Mexican American creative who moved to Mexico, as well as a Mexico City native, to discuss the “Mexican Dream.”
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Explore LA
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For those who want a little something different than the brand name fares.
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You don’t have to hike 12 miles over a High Sierra mountain pass to be a trail angel — but we did, and it was magical.
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Lovingly named Sunshine, the queen palm has been displaced from its home at the corner of First and Hill streets in downtown L.A. — the site of the new, expanded Colburn School of Music.
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Miến gà, a chicken and glass noodle soup, is comfort in a bowl for many in the Vietnamese diaspora.
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Both businesses and customers say they're generally supportive of the law.
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The fair attracts over 1 million visitors a year and many days sell out, so plan accordingly if you have your heart set on a particular day.
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Port officials say the tariffs roller coaster is behind the increase at the largest port complex in the nation.
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The judge’s order notes that lawyers for Lyle and Erik Menendez have two pieces of evidence they say could have changed the outcome of the trial.
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Measles cases in the U.S. have risen to the worst in 33 years, according to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda. Eleven major solar projects and one onshore wind project now face potential delays or cancellation.
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State lawmakers are pushing for stricter financial oversight following high-profile fraud cases
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Ever been streaming a show or movie and been jolted by a blaring ad? If California lawmakers have their way, the volume might soon be turned down.
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Churches in Los Angeles put contingency plans in place after the Trump administration rescinds long-standing guidance advising immigration agents to avoid houses of worship.
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Mariner 4, built by JPL in Pasadena, took the images on July 14, 1965. One of the mission's leaders reflects on decades of studying the Red Planet.
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Street closure along Figueroa between 12th and Pico is expected to last hours, according to officials.
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In light of ICE raids, the Office of Immigrant Affairs has released a list of tips
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The point-in-time count, overseen by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, is the largest of its kind in the country.
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On her fifth studio album, the Los Angeles-based musician explores global soundscapes and challenging life events close to home.
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