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One researcher said that they saw 20,000 birds pass through in a single day.
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.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Claudia Puig and Andy Klein review the latest releases on FilmWeek.
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Faced with a multibillion dollar budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget proposal includes hundreds of millions of dollars in additional cuts to housing and homelessness programs.
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Lots of it has to do with our transition from cool to warm weather.
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As more people ditch gas-powered vehicles for fuel efficient or electric cars, the drain on gas tax revenue has worsened.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is recommending small cuts to the state prison system, avoiding the closures of additional facilities.
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It'll still take about five years of above-average rainfall for the state's groundwater storage to return to pre-drought levels, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
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Belle and Sebastian, National BBQ Month at Grand Central Market, a massive drum circle, and a talk on The Swans of Harlem.
Climate Monday
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We dig into your trash … and what to do with it.
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It'll still take about five years of above-average rainfall for the state's groundwater storage to return to pre-drought levels, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
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Carlos Moreno, the scientist behind the concept, wrote a new book to introduce the 15-minute city to a wider audience.
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Featured Events
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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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A live event series in partnership with The James Beard Foundation that will go behind the scenes of some of L.A.’s favorite restaurants.
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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USC students reflect on a full circle moment, recalling cancelled high school graduations and now a cancelled main ceremony.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised plan reduces funding for key higher education programs.
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The governor's revised proposal makes cuts to funding for transitional kindergarten facilities, state preschool slots, and home visiting programs.
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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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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Why media giants like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are bundling streaming services and the big questions that remain. Plus, the most interesting shows to check out this weekend.
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State officials approved a new billing structure for the millions of California customers served by investor-owned utilities.
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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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From prohibiting non-disclosure agreements in bill negotiations to protecting utility ratepayers, bills keep dying this year despite lawmakers refusing to say “no” when it came time to vote. Is it time for the rules to change?
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In 2022, more than 2,370 unhoused Angelenos died on the streets, according to a county report
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Students attending California’s public colleges and universities see better returns on investment than those at most nonprofit private colleges and for-profit institutions.
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California wildlife officials announced Tuesday that they've detected two cases of chronic wasting disease in dead deer found in the Sierra National Forest.
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Social media is awash with Angelenos complaining about sky high bills. What’s going on?
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The new podcast will be about Asian American and Pacific Islanders, and how one event in history can ripple through generations of a family.
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A few degrees warmer than Wednesday.
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From the Aero to Brain Dead Studios, there’s a good mix of classic and art house films every weekend
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