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Wildlife officials are now trying to capture and tag the cougar to see if it's a regular visitor, in which case it'd be identified as P-122.
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Also on the show, we explore a new study that found humans prefer AI answers to moral questions; we dive into the history of the Santa Monica Pier; we examine the downsides and upsides of art repatriation; and more.
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Guest co-hosts Austin Cross and Julia Paskin are joined this week by LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Christy Lemire to review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
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The Santa Monica Pier started off as a sewage line over a century ago and has since transformed into an amusement park, event center, and tourist destination.
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Years ago, the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish had a very close brush with extinction.
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LAist City Treks is your guide to great walks in and around L.A. without ever leaving the city. They're perfect for beginners or anyone looking to explore SoCal in an afternoon. Bonus: Each walk and hike will end with suggestions for places to grab a quick bite to eat near your starting point.
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The job action starting today at UC Santa Cruz isn’t about pay, but instead is in response to how UC deployed police to clear pro-Palestinian encampments on campuses.
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Tense budget negotiations are underway between Newsom and the leaders of the state Senate and Assembly, who must reach an agreement on the state’s estimated $288 billion budget by June 15.
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Turandot at the L.A. Opera, a new David Zwirner gallery space, Kraftwerk and Pearl Jam live, Metro Mondays at Angel City Brewery, and more.
Climate Monday
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A five-year, $7 million restoration effort faces some real challenges.
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As much as $20 billion in upgrades will be required, but the electric vehicle transition could still reduce rates statewide.
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To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
California Budget Crunch
With tax revenues down, billions in cuts are needed.
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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. -
The governor's revised proposal makes cuts to funding for transitional kindergarten facilities, state preschool slots, and home visiting programs.
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The governor’s revised budget plan includes $2 billion in broadband cuts. It’s one of many trims to help balance the state budget — learn where to submit public comment on the spending plans.
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LAist Promise Tracker
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Mayor Bass made an ambitious campaign pledge to address homelessness by housing 17,000 Angelenos. We’ve been trying to keep tabs, but it’s complicated.
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Here's how Mayor Bass did on her campaign promises on homelessness during her first year in office.
Best Of LAist
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Supervisor Andrew Do directed millions to the group, which was supposed to go toward feeding needy residents. “If they can’t prove then they should pay the money back,” Supervisor Katrina Foley told LAist.
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One year after California became the first state to require that its public universities provide the abortion pill to students, LAist found that basic information on where or how students can obtain the medication is lacking and, often, nonexistent.
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Images from across the Golden State show how the storm systems have transformed our mountains into winter wonderlands.
Education
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UCLA faculty started a petition against Block the day after a pro-Palestinian student encampment was attacked by counterprotesters.
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The stand-up strikes are meant to call attention to what members say are unfair labor practices.
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California’s deficit has increased, but K-12 schools are largely spared cuts in the governor's May revision.
LA History
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A death in the owner’s family has caused a problem with the contract. But the prospect of the street without La Carreta is causing public concern, prompting the L.A. City Council to intervene.
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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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The Boyle Heights coffee spot serves coffee with homemade sweet flavors: dulce de leche, mazapán and arroz con leche, inspiring nostalgia for many
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We spoke to Zach Brooks of Smorgasburg LA about what’s in store for the upcoming Tournament of Cheeseburger event on July 7.
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The Arts District near downtown L.A. has many taco styles to try, all representing different regional tastes. Here are a few of our favorites.
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In a letter to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Alex Villanueva claims the officials "smeared" his name.
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass ordered for more law enforcement to patrol the Metro system and plans to push for more patrols.
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The city has 120 days to comply with the ruling and establish a plan that allows developers to build more units in the city.
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TV critics weigh in on the latest season of the sweeping period romance series Bridgerton, plus two other shows that wrap up their seasons this week. Here's what you should know.
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A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It's taking a toll on students and families.
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The California State Library Parks Pass provided access to more than 200 state parks for free.
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Officials reiterated a previous statement that they will not sell off Israel-related assets.
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In contrast to police statements, volunteer medics said they treated serious wounds as UCLA’s pro-Palestinian protest was besieged by police and counterprotesters, including some injuries that appeared to be caused by “less lethal” projectiles fired by cops.
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In a city full of tough traffic and disgruntled drivers, being briefly recognized on the road can go a long way.
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