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The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approves changes to some landfill rules to allow wildfire debris to be sent to sites in Calabasas, Sylmar and Lancaster.
Today on AirTalk, Calmatters report reveals a disturbing lack of oversight and dangerous conditions at homeless shelters in CA. In a recent LA Times opinion piece, an urban policy expert argues housing density will not solve California's housing shortage. Find out why. Divide deepens between U.S. and Europe as the future of NATO gets murky. How will federal funding cuts affect CA's high-speed rail progress? The James Bond franchise has been handed off to Amazon. The film industry is abuzz with ideas of what this means for the future of the iconic character.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Manuel Betancourt and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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For years, experts warned against developing the unstable cliff top, but property owners prevailed. Now they’re paying the price.
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The crafts retailer formerly known as Jo-Ann Fabrics had been struggling financially for several years following a DIY-driven uptick in sales during the early days of the pandemic.
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Core emergency services will remain available, but some appointments will be delayed as 20,000 employees walk off the job, including many healthcare workers.
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The hospital received new assurances from the California attorney general to protect them as the Trump administration seeks to limit transgender healthcare for children and young adults.
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Residents can check what stage their zone is in within the overall restoration process, as well as water quality testing data.
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'Cambodian Rock Band' opens East West Players' new season, LAFC takes on Colorado, a new exhibit about native ecology and fire at UCLA’s Fowler Museum, and more of the best things to do.
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley to remain in department at lower rank
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The State Department claimed a plan to buy thousands of armored Teslas was left over from the Biden administration. A document obtained by NPR shows the Biden plan was far smaller.
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"No one knows what we are supposed to do," said one federal employee amid conflicting and shifting guidance on whether to comply with Elon Musk's directive to list five accomplishments.
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The all-day event includes a live taping of a new game show pilot by Radiolab, food, music, performances, and artists and scientists in conversation.
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Trump White House
We explain the latest developments, historic moments and what President Trump’s second term means for you in Southern California.
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President Biden promised billions in funds to farmers and others to not take water from the Colorado River. President Trump is halting some of those funds, leaving questions about the river's future.
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During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump distanced himself from the conservative governing plan after Democratic attacks. But now it’s increasingly viewed as a blueprint for his administration’s plans for federal health programs.
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Federal workers across the U.S. government received an email on Saturday, with Musk giving an apparent ultimatum. The billionaire has used a similar tactic at companies he owns.
Your game plan for what happens next. LAist will be there every step of the way.
Featured Podcast
Part 4: The Landing
In this episode of "LA Made: The Other Moonshot": The launch of Apollo 6. Nate and Charlie must choose how to respond when their work is undermined by superiors, leading to tense stand-offs. Meanwhile Shelby works on a project which will define his legacy — and our view of Earth. Workplace pay disparities come to light, while the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. reveals tensions that the engineers can no longer ignore.
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Civics & Democracy
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Approved by voters in November, the task force is meant to foster public participation, conduct research, and provide recommendations to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.
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The case, brought by attorneys general in 22 states and the District of Columbia, represents a pivotal test for the administration as it pursues a dramatic review of government spending priorities.
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The tech titan and President Trump say they will avoid any conflicts of interest, but it's difficult for the public to verify that.
Education
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Top public university leaders haven’t said whether they’ll challenge or comply with the Trump Administration’s calls to shutter DEI.
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Interns work on a project throughout the summer to gain hands-on experience, and participate in other activities related to environmental stewardship.
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All Los Angeles Unified campuses are now 'phone free' during the school day, and students say they’re seeing fewer devices.
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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Join LAist and The Black List as we put your favorite actors, directors, and writers through the wringer to see if they’ve got what it takes to make a successful movie or TV show.
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The Splendid Table host Francis Lam (he/him) and guests will dig into L.A.’s rich culinary scene, with a look back at the past 30 years and a look at the future.
Arts & Entertainment
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The papal thriller and the lead in Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown were surprise winners on Sunday, adding a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season.
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The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face."
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Brandon Jay started the Altadena Musicians website where people can donate instruments to musicians affected by the fires.
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Thanks to $17 million in Measure A competitive grants, this marks the largest expansion in the Regional Park and Open Space District’s 31-year history.
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Get comfortable with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s across Southern California.
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Even the region's coastal communities are going to bake.
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Green groups say it’s a “clear admission” that the plastic ones aren’t recyclable.
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A passel of recent California laws were supposed to supercharge the construction of desperately needed housing. According to YIMBY Law, they haven’t even come close.
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California’s new Low Carbon Fuel Standard has been stalled because it lacks ”clarity.”
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The story of the "Star of Palawoo" in Altadena and how it gave hope to the community for one night only after the fire.
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Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse.
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Our celebrity panelists Jennifer Tilly and Adam Savage go head to head this week on their knowledge of The Beatles and Raymond Chandler. Think you might know more than they do? Go Fact Yourself!
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A coalition of grassroots groups is ramping up patrols and using real-time alerts to warn residents of ICE activity amid news of a possible "large-scale" immigration enforcement action set to take place in L.A.
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Some restaurants in Malibu, the Palisades and Santa Monica, like those throughout the industry, were already on life support after pandemic lockdowns, the Hollywood writers strike and inflation.
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Broxton Plaza, with 14,000 square feet of walkable space, has grand opening today. It's L.A.'s newest and largest pedestrian-only plaza.
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