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Back in 2023, a council member said the council had “failed” to examine alternatives after repeated problems. Three years later, plans to study it have been delayed.
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Climate Monday
Anaheim's ARTIC train station uses a technology called radiant cooling. It's more energy efficient than traditional air conditioning, and it feels nice too.
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The local vector control district is using a new method that it hopes will ultimately reduce the population.
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Follow the fast-moving developments under the Trump Administration.
Private prison company CoreCivic sold two California properties to the Department of Homeland Security. It will continue operating them as ICE detention centers.
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Republicans on Capitol Hill are starting to talk about one facet of immigration reform: how to expand the popular H-2A visa program for farm laborers. They face obstacles. -
The passports feature an image of President Donald Trump and are only available in person at the Washington Passport Agency.
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The move comes after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the third weekend in a row. -
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price. -
President Trump said he believes the current ceasefire with Iran is over following an exchange of attacks between the U.S. and Iran in the latest escalation.
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The tax measure was approved by voters in 2018 with plans to reduce the rate to 1% by 2029, then eliminate it in 2039.
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California police and fire unions are backing bills that would create new retirement benefits or raise pay. Lawmakers approved them overwhelmingly. -
Despite concerns, ICE has not been conducting visible enforcement at the tournament. But immigration arrests are continuing elsewhere.
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Inglewood Unified entered receivership in 2012 amid a financial crisis.
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Instead of leading the California Department of Education, the new position will act as more of a public advocate. -
LAUSD is spending more money than it brings in and the last three budgets relied on billions of dollars in reserves.
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Ascot Hills Park could have been a giant sports complex. How a group of volunteers turned it into a 93-acre nature reserve.
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“Luceros y Penumbras” was born from L.A. artist Daniel González’s experiences growing up in Boyle Heights and visiting family in Mexico. -
Caltech’s Kerckhoff Marine Laboratory looks like it’s been teleported in from another time and place. It’s open for public visits this summer.
Food
LAist sat down with two of the minds behind Pawn Shop, a new sports bar on Melrose with menu items like pickle-brined fried chicken and caviar.
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Obsessive sourcing, a tight menu, USDA Prime over mesquite — and a $7 taco. Inside the most ambitious new taco stand in L.A. -
Everything to know about tickets, sessions and vendors of your favorite side dish at The Autry.
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Three drinks, three rituals, one hot summer — from the midday vermouth hour to evening gin and tonics.
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Listen 20:58Hosting the World Cup was supposed to be an economic boost for Los Angeles, but what effect has it really had on local businesses? LAist reporter Destiny Torres examines this question through one historic tourist destination in Los Angeles: Olvera Street.
Has World Cup fever translated into a boost for LA businesses?
