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Criminal Justice
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As alcohol-related roadway deaths spike across the state, a CalMatters investigation finds California has some of the weakest DUI laws in the country. -
An assessment by City Controller Kenneth Mejia’s office makes several recommendations meant to reduce the number of incidents that end in violence. -
Almost half of the $828 million payout will be paid in just a few weeks. That means the county will shell out close to $5 billion between this and an historic settlement approved earlier this year.
Housing & Homelessness
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The historic properties have been sitting vacant for decades and were put on the market as-is, with prices ranging from $750,000 to $1.75 million. -
The City Council will vote Tuesday on a proposal to study raising the pay for construction workers on apartments with at least 10 units and up to 85 feet high. -
After City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto refused to sign a tenant aid contract, the City Council approved temporary funding while a new contract remains up for grabs.
Civics & Democracy
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Federal judges ordered the Trump administration in Friday to keep paying SNAP benefits. When and how much is not yet known. -
President Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster, so that the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the federal government. -
The outside investigation was commissioned after Do pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge for actions as an Orange County supervisor.
Transportation & Mobility
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Metro’s current plan involves expanding a storage yard in Vernon to make up for the loss of space at a different yard near Union Station, incensing electeds, leaders and business owners in the city. -
T5 will close down Tuesday, and airline operations will move to other terminals during construction. -
City staff reported a potential toll road could cost the city hundreds of thousands of dollars and take years to complete.
Climate & Environment
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Officials say people should take precautions, including for their pets, and steer clear of the wild animals. -
The Lachman Fire reignited several days after firefighters responded to it, becoming the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire. -
Average fall temperatures across the U.S. are on the rise, and they’re warming fastest here in the Southwest.
Gardening & Outdoors
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Research is showing that California native plants growing next to, say, avocado groves is good for the orchard and for all kinds of pollinators. -
The rare plant blooms every four to six years and emits a foul smell in the process. -
Visitors are welcome to catch the rare sight — and smell — in person for free. Or watch it bloom through the Huntington's livestream.
Health
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Some facilities had outdated emergency plans, according to available public records reviewed by LAist. -
This year, with Congress in a stalemate about subsidies, Affordable Care Act marketplace consumers will need to be more informed than ever to navigate their health coverage choices. -
Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.
Education
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Hundreds of Los Angeles Unified School District schools will start serving supper to anyone 18 and under. -
Schools are grappling with how to prepare students for the possibility of gun violence without traumatizing them.Listen • 7:34 -
Faculty filed a public records lawsuit to get details of a negotiation that has mostly taken place behind closed doors.
Food
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Volunteers expect dozens of people to show up this Saturday to get food products as federal food assistance lapses. -
LAist reporter Yusra Farzan is of Sri Lankan descent and loves a pineapple chutney with her rice and curry. -
The government shutdown is likely to cause many in SoCal to lose access to food, starting Saturday.
Explore LA
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LAist heard from Angelenos about their loved ones who have passed. Here’s what they shared of their favorite memories. -
It all came down to one precious asset. -
Sustainable fashion experts gather in L.A. this weekend to discuss over-production and how better to use existing clothes.
Arts & Entertainment
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Making Monsters features conversations with directors, actors and others who helped bring iconic characters like Freddy Krueger, Ghostface and others to life. -
Check out Burbank’s best Halloween decorations, Día de los Muertos events, a new must-see exhibit at MOCA, and more this Halloween weekend. -
From the 'Mars Symphony' to Halloween art installations and spooky flower arranging, here’s what to see and hear in SoCal this week.
LA History
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In honor of Spooky Season, we're digging up scary L.A. stories to tell in the dark. -
The Sunland-Tujunga resident turned L.A. into his creative playground, creating art across the city.Listen • 5:45 -
Filipinos settled in the San Fernando Valley in the 1920s to keep farms running. The community there has grown a lot since then.
Orange County
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In a biennial all about adolescence, an exhibition featuring many Y2K pieces was curated entirely by teenagers. -
The City Council on Tuesday instead decided to look for alternatives to generating more revenue. -
The Newport Beach City Council approved a new artificial surf park that will replace part of an aging golf course.
