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An audit of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found late payments and inadequate monitoring of contracts.
Today on AirTalk, in the wake of an audit that found misuse of funding within the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the LA Board of Supervisors approved a new department to oversee homeless response efforts. We all have that one book that turned us into readers for life. Call in and tell us about yours! And, we're exploring nativeness in the U.S. with the author of a new book titled The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell, Peter Rainer and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
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County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims. -
Democratic challenger Derek Tran had declared victory in California's 45th House District on Monday.
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With a stay now granted by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, work on any new housing will be put on ice until April.
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Before her time at L.A.’s homeless services agency, Lilly Simmering oversaw a county government department in Orange County that greenlit millions of taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit now embroiled in a fraud scandal.
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L.A. City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez wants to pull funding from LAHSA. Big question: Would the city do a better job overseeing homeless services?
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A number of food and drinks have been recalled in recent weeks over the risk of foodborne illnesses.
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'Digital Witness' at LACMA, Thanksgiving volunteer opportunities and turkey trots, 'Planes Trains, and Automobiles' at the Aero and more holiday best things to do.
Education Wednesday
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Kids might not be the most efficient sous chefs, but having them be part of the kitchen can be an enriching learning experience to learn about family traditions.
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Some students at CSU Los Angeles say it was hard for them to get classes this semester. Staff say spring may be harder.
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With the vast majority of ballots tallied, most Southern California local school funding measures and the statewide bond, Proposition 2, are passing.
We've been busy curating holiday gift guides that are sure to please everyone on your list this year — including picture books for kids, handcrafted gifts by local artists, and 12 amazing L.A. and SoCal experiences to give (and get).
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Civics & Democracy
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New vote tallies from Orange and L.A. counties late Tuesday afternoon showed Tran expanding his lead to 613 votes over incumbent Steel. -
As of early Tuesday, Tran was leading Steel by 581 votes with fewer than1,700 ballots left to count, according to his campaign.
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California voters turned on progressive district attorneys George Gascon and Pamela Price in the 2024 election, dealing a setback to the movement they championed.
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Too young to vote, but not to care: 3 high schoolers watch the election
In what is one of the most consequential elections in modern US history, many high schoolers had to leave it to other adults to choose the next President, Donald Trump, which will directly impact their futures. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia, LAist K-12 Senior Reporter Mariana Dale, and LAist Studios producer Monica Bushman follow three Los Angeles high school students – progressive Lucia, moderate Joseph, conservative Alexander, who are closely monitoring the elections and have clear political views. Antonia, Mariana, and Monica explore how the high schoolers think about civic duty and their role during an election when they’re old enough to understand what’s at stake, but too young to vote.
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Orange County News
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Tran now leads Steel by 581 votes, an increase of 36 from Saturday.
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Democrat Derek Tran's lead over GOP Rep. Michelle Steel continues to grow in Saturday ballot releaseTran now leads Steel by 545 votes, an increase of 26 votes from Friday.
Orange County corruption scandal
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Who is Andrew Do? Why is his 23-year-old daughter involved? What does a county supervisor even do? We explain the theft of public funds that prosecutors say took place in Orange County.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was one of the state’s highest elected Vietnamese American politicians. He resigned on Tuesday.
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A night of hilarious, heartbreaking, and heartwarming stories about science. Whether you haven’t touched a test tube since high school or have a closet full of lab coats, this is for you.
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On December 11, legendary actor and singer Ann-Margret (she/her) and former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (he/him) as well as surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
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Spoil a pet, or the person who loves them, with gifts that are off the leash.
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Temperatures will continue to warm up through the week.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom is urgently preparing to protect reproductive rights from the incoming Trump administration.
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"I have an opinion on this that might be a bit controversial. You really shouldn't be cooking on Thanksgiving."
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Some California sectors, like agriculture, will be hit directly. Many more could feel the ripple effects of mass deportation.
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Health officials say virus levels could increase after the holidays.
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A new report found that low-income Angelenos are paying disproportionately high rates for service.
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Some family members say they believe the brothers were molested by their father and that it's "time for them to go home."
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was a key figure in protests over California vaccine laws. He could set U.S. health policy in the Trump administration.
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The "Sanctuary State' is readying legal challenges to thwart a second Trump administration's mass deportation plans.
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Expect below normal temperatures all week.
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A new analysis finds that the storms’ wind speeds increased by up to 28 miles per hour, boosting their destructive power.
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