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State officials approved a new billing structure for the millions of California customers served by investor-owned utilities.
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.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Peter Rainer review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on demand platforms— in three minutes or less!
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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. -
A new state report signals that the rates far exceed those at public universities.
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Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on?
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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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Experts say there's a 69% possibility that La Niña conditions could develop in July through September.
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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.
Food Friday
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
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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?
Homelessness In SoCal
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In 2022, more than 2,370 unhoused Angelenos died on the streets, according to a county report -
The latest count in O.C. found that 7,322 people are experiencing homelessness, up 28% since 2022
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The reported drop is very small, just 2.1% lower than a year ago.
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Come celebrate the imaginative worlds of Maurice Sendak in the new exhibition Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak with Late Night! Wild Things Are Happening event at the Skirball Cultural Center.
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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.
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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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The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education is getting a new website and wants the public’s help to shape it.
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The University of California has refused to extend employment benefits to undocumented students, setting up a clash with state lawmakers. They have had tensions before.
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Education Department says issues are fixed, begs remaining students to submit.
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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Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.
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"We were united in the way that women had to be in order to thrive in a man's world, through mutual respect, intellect and collaboration," Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter posted in a tribute.
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L.A. County supervisors approved a motion, directing staff to draft a law to address the goldspotted oak borer from spreading further into the county.
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The 114-year-old organization says it's rebranding to Scouting America to be more inclusive. The move by the Boy Scouts comes after a wide-ranging child sex abuse scandal and bankruptcy.
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The impacts of the pandemic, Hollywood strikes and death of a co-owner were the "perfect storm’" for Valentino’s Costume Group.
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A new crop of restaurants in L.A. and O.C. just earned the "recommended" nod from the biggest name in food and dining — the Michelin Guide.
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Disney+ added 8 million U.S. subscribers between January and March 2024, the highest growth since its launch.
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A new independent report says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s hallmark Project Roomkey was a success. But data is lacking. And after the program ended, many participants remained unhoused.
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Northwestern, Brown, Rutgers and University of Minnesota are among the handful of schools that have reached agreements with student protesters. Here's how they did it, and what could come next.
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Tens of thousands of people earn a living on TikTok. But as creators face down the real possibility of TikTok going away, many are trying to switch to new platforms to save their livlihoods.
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Highs in the lower to mid 70s for today.
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LA Residents Are Furious Over Homelessness. Are They Fed Up Enough To Tax Themselves All Over Again?A half-cent sales tax with no sunset date may be headed to the November ballot. Opponents say L.A. County residents have already paid billions, with not much to show for it.
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