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Your guide to July 4th fireworks
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We also have some ... unconventional ways to celebrate, such as a 5K run in Anaheim and monster truck rallies. -
Pets frightened by fireworks may run away from home. We have tips from experts on how to keep animals safe. -
CalFire and the L.A. County Fire Department share steps for disposing these combustible items.
Rancho Palos Verdes has already started its FEMA-funded buyout program for homes destroyed by the land movement.
Today on AirTalk, LA's culinary scene takes a hit amid ICE raids; CA's electric grid battery systems even out the state's daily power demands; a new book explores the legacy of 'Record Plant Studios,' a legendary music production company; the Pentagon reviews military aid pledged to Ukraine; NASA+ is the newest addition to Netflix, as C-SPAN loses footing and TV Talk.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Jim McDonnell, chief of LAPD, has issued new guidance instructing officers to identify federal agents conducting immigration enforcement on body-cam footage. -
The housing development could come in front of the council later in the year. -
L.A. homeowners are building thousands of backyard units. A new City Council motion aims to let them sell, and not just rent out, those ADUs. -
Air quality is uniquely terrible after all those official and illegal fireworks are detonated to celebrate Independence Day. What exactly is in the air and what should you do about it? -
Federal officials say the boxer overstayed his visa and lied on a green card application. He now faces deportation to Mexico. -
The activists took on a range of issues, from LGBTQ healthcare to immigrants’ rights. -
Fourth of July celebrations, an ABBA disco party, the 70mm festival at American Cinematheque, last chance for Olafur Eliasson at MOCA and more to do over the holiday.
Food Friday
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Fat and Flour founder Nicole Rucker shares her subversive brownie recipe that shouldn’t work, but somehow does. -
At The Park’s Finest, chef and co-founder Johneric Concordia’s rubs and banana leaf cornbread rewrite the rules of flavor. -
The most well-known hidden restaurant in L.A. offers a deal on a prix fixe menu.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Thirty percent of overdue properties didn't receive the necessary permit to even begin removal. -
After the LA fires, mortgage companies promised to give devastated homeowners a break. Some have notBorrowers who lost homes tell LAist their banks are not following the rules of a state mortgage relief program. Some have been told they could face foreclosure.
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The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises. -
Civil rights groups allege feds have targeted people based on skin color and blocked detainees from seeing lawyers. Officials say actions have been lawful and “highly targeted.” -
Participants told us they were more prepared to vote in local races and more likely to vote after these workshops. The wheels in our heads have been turning ever since.
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Congress already approved the education funding, which pays for migrant education, after school programs and other services. -
Superintendent Carvalho says the $110.5 million cuts target immigrant communities and vulnerable students. -
The federal grant funding traditionally goes out by July 1. It includes support for migrant education, after-school programs and English language learners.
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On February 18th, 2025, the LA Unified School District, the second largest public school district in the country, implemented an all-day cellphone ban for its students. Now that it’s the end of the school year, we head to Venice High School to see how the ban actually went.
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His representatives confirmed that his death followed a cardiac arrest Thursday morning. -
It's the nation's semiquincentennial! July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how the United States of America is planning to party. -
David Geffen Galleries preview at LACMA, an all-star Beach Boys tribute show, Tiny Desk hits the road, fireworks and Earth, Wind & Fire at the Bowl, a Top Chef dinner in Anaheim and more of the best things to do this week.
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Bold flavors and inventive takes on traditional Indian cuisine, for a very attractive price. -
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The burritos at La Azteca Tortilleria have been raved about by many, including the late food writer Jonathan Gold.
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The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status. -
The house in unincorporated Tustin was purchased by the daughter of disgraced former supervisor Andrew Do with stolen taxpayer money. He has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to a federal bribery charge. -
California legislators rejected a progressive proposal to give past due renters a two-week grace period on evictions. -
LACMA’s new David Geffen Galleries are open to members for previews this week ahead of the official opening (with art installed) next year. -
The civilian oversight body for the Los Angeles Police Department approved expanding the use of drones. We talked with another police department that's been using drones this way since 2018 and a privacy expert about concerns over surveillance. -
California mental health support lines say they're getting more calls than ever. Several are scaling back services and laying off staff because of budget cuts. -
The inaugural director will help lead the county’s overhaul of the homeless services system. -
One of the most powerful political blocs, the Latino Caucus had to balance reining in Medi-Cal's rising costs with helping undocumented immigrants. All but four overcame their misgivings and cut their health insurance. -
A unique ballot process that’s expected to take place this fall is an attempt to “right-size operations to match the needs today,” the head of the city’s streetlights bureau said. -
A nonprofit has run tests on sand and water samples and reports that risks to human health appear to be low. -
Spending cuts hitting medical providers, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act enrollees, and lawfully present immigrants are just some of the biggest changes the GOP has in store for health care — with ramifications that could touch all Americans. -
The AAA anticipates that a record 72.2 million people will travel this holiday weekend. Here's how to prepare if you're one of them.
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