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Encampments have been set up in Los Angeles, Irvine and Riverside.
Today on AirTalk, what you need to know about Metro’s public emergency announcement and how it addresses safety concerns for bus riders and drivers alike. Also on the show, a look into the current state of retail theft and what companies are doing to thwart would-be thieves; a deep-dive into the vast history of student activism; and more.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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The case tests how far state lawmakers can go in requiring cities to approve more housing in low-density areas. -
We cover what the documents are, how to use them to find what you’re interested in and more.
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The first hearing was held Monday in a high-profile case stemming from the Orange County informant scandal that has rocked that county's justice system over the past decade.
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A proposed clinic that would have performed later abortions was blocked from opening in Beverly Hills. As Gov. Gavin Newsom focuses on access for Arizona women, officials are overlooking barriers for providers in California.
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Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
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Netflix Is a Joke fest kicks off, Michael Pollan on psychedelics, Accidentally Wes Anderson, and more.
Climate Monday
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Ship noise can have deleterious affects on marine life, including whales.
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How To LA producer Evan Jacoby’s tips on going car-free.
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The goldspotted oak borer likely arrived in the 90s and has decimated 100-year-old oaks throughout the region.
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This series is curated and hosted by AirTalk host Larry Mantle and puts the spotlight on films set in Southern California.
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Host Traci Thomas welcomes guests author Amanda Montell and actor Vella Lovell for book talk, trivia, and hot takes.
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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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Even if your old grades are not stellar, you can still move forward with your academic goals.
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One incumbent, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, already held on to her District 7 seat. Three other school board races are headed to runoffs.
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The University of California has refused to extend employment benefits to undocumented students, despite promises to do so.
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.
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Los Angeles allows higher rent increases than other neighboring cities with rent control. There’s a new push to change the rules.
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Once a massive event, the annual festival had grown smaller before the pandemic forced its cancellation in 2020. It returns Sunday with a smaller footprint, but also with a big headliner and high hopes from organizers.
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The officers are the latest to be temporarily removed from duty while authorities investigate youth-on-youth violence at the Downey facility.
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Following a series of assaults on bus drivers, Metro's board approved an emergency designation that will allow for barriers that fully enclose drivers by the end of 2024.
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California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services to youths.
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Big health insurers that have contracts with state Medicaid programs find themselves making more money even as enrollment in Medicaid programs has dropped. Here’s why.
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Evan Lovett’s love for L.A. and news got him to launch a channel to highlight history and neighborhoods.
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A warmer weekend is ahead for the Southland.
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L.A. Pizza City Fest, now in its second year in Los Angeles, celebrates everything that makes pizza great in L.A. Here's what you need to know about getting tickets.
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I'm A Devoted Craft Beer Drinker. And This Beer Is More Important To Me Than Any Other Beer I've HadGab Chabrán's daughter is autistic with limited speech. So when he heard about Golden Road Brewery's Get on Board Hazy IPA, a craft beer made by autistic adults who are non-speaking, he knew he had to learn more.
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Animal tracks. Bones. A slug living in a tide pool ... and yes, you can even snap and send in a pic of animal poop. This weekend, Los Angeles is one of hundreds of cities across the globe taking part in the City Nature Challenge to document urban nature.
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Assistant District Attorney Diana Teran faces 11 felony charges.
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