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Chao Krung, LA’s oldest existing Thai restaurant, debuts new curry night rooted in tradition
The menu features three flavors: grandma’s green curry, trout coconut and roasted chili.
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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on the US as the countries' trade fight deepens
The measures come after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods and threatened more after trade talks broke down on Friday.
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With clock ticking, California lawmakers reject key parts of Newsom’s wildfire plan
California lawmakers are pushing back on Gov. Gavin Newsom's last-minute proposals to limit fire survivor payouts and utilities' financial liability.
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UCLA is closing its on-campus childcare centers. Now parents are scrambling in a bleak market
Professors and students who use the subsidized programs will now have to compete in a tough, competitive market.
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Pawn Shop LA: The Hollywood sports bar with a James Beard chef
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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