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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
Today on AirTalk, as we watch the stock market react to Trump's tariffs, we'll have economic experts on the show to talk about how this might affect consumers. LA has big plans to recycle more water. LAist reporter joins the show to tell us how the plans are coming along. Your favorite home improvement show takes on the world of radio. We're joined by the host of the program to talk about the new show. An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in the red fire retardant used in wildfires. A new documentary on folk prodigy Janis Ian explores her life and career. For TV Talk today, the critics share their thoughts on the shows 'Lazarus', 'Pulse', and many more.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Lael Loewenstein and Manuel Betancourt review this weekend’s new movie releases on streaming and on-demand platforms.
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After mostly clear skies Thursday, National Weather Service issued a heads up for inclement weather from Calabasas to Santa Clarita. -
A survey by the L.A. City Controller’s Office found 72% of tenants said landlord harassment continued after the city closed its case. -
Nine cases have been reported in California so far amid a nationwide rise in measles. -
City officials point to a fee that's stayed stagnant for almost 30 years for why estimated repair times are now creeping up to a year or more. -
Requiring voters to show ID at polls is controversial, in part because it was historically used as a tool to disenfranchise Black voters. -
LA residents need to download the new MyLA311 app to keep making service requests on their phones, but officials said it’s for the better.
Entertainment Thursday
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Bruce Lurie Gallery has reopened in Santa Monica with an inaugural group exhibition. -
The apology appeared after a wave of online protest against the Academy — first for not responding to Hamdan Ballal's attack, and then for not naming him and his film directly in its initial statement. -
The UCLA women's basketball team in the Final Four, a Homeboy Industries musical, a White Lotus finale party, Shakespeare at a bar and more of the best things to do this weekend.
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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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Federal health agencies have to slash their spending on contracts by more than a third, on top of the 10,000-person staffing cuts which started this week. -
The Justice Department lawyers defending the president's executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges. -
President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods, which were higher and broader than many expected. The new import taxes are expected to raise prices and slow growth in the U.S., while pushing many other countries into recession.
LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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Your game plan for what happens next. LAist will be there every step of the way. -
A team out of Arizona State University is creating 3D models to help fire victims with their insurance claims, and to help bring closure. -
The Pasadena-based Greenline Housing Foundation is the first community organization to close on an Eaton Fire lot.
Featured Podcast
'Cause we are livin' in a procedural world
On NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, we love case-of-the-week shows with acronyms for names, from “NCIS” to “Chicago PD” to “Law and Order: SVU.” On this week’s show, we get in on the procedural fun with actors Taran Killam, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Anna Konkle. Listen as our guests pitch their own procedurals, and try to solve the crime of bad movies and TV.
Guests: Actors Taran Killam (“Saturday Night Live,” “High Potential,” “The Residence,”) Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “A Man on the Inside,” “Licorice Pizza,”) and Anna Konkle (“PEN15,” “Side Quest,” “Rosewood.”)
Guests: Actors Taran Killam (“Saturday Night Live,” “High Potential,” “The Residence,”) Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “A Man on the Inside,” “Licorice Pizza,”) and Anna Konkle (“PEN15,” “Side Quest,” “Rosewood.”)
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Civics & Democracy
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Huntington Beach wants to enforce its own voter ID rules — and the state is seeking a court order to stop them. -
The City Council is considering how to expand an existing policy, the “Fair Work Week” ordinance, to fast food workers. -
Trump said trading partners will face "reciprocal tariffs" ranging as high as 49% aimed at penalizing them for their trade barriers.
Education
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The governor’s plan for career education attempts to streamline a disjointed job training system, but critics say the reforms aren’t enough. -
A high school in the San Fernando Valley is in the midst of a $274 million renovation that demonstrates the longevity of school bonds. -
Infrastructure issues at California’s public universities are hindering students and faculty’s ability to learn and work on campus.
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. -
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. -
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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Apr5On April 5, actor Amy Hill (she/her) and actor Alec Mapa (he/him), plus surprise guest experts will join J. Keith and a special guest co-host best selling author Mallory O'Meara (she/her) for a trivia show like no other!
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Apr16On April 16, we’ll focus in on Altadena and surrounding communities. AirTalk host Larry Mantle will talk with his guests about what the road to rebuilding looks like and how best to navigate this new reality.
Arts & Entertainment
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Monday night's game ended the chance for a Southern California face-off in the Final Four. -
A photo exhibit from ‘Poor Things’ director Yorgos Lanthimos, downtown L.A. art night returns, an L.A. Youth Orchestra premiere, and more of the best things to do this week.
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The study argues implicit bias from court officials is part of the problem in Chapter 13 cases. The head of a trustees group doesn't agree. -
The city is tapping a lobbying firm to make the case in D.C. for more help in shoring up a landslide that is slowly destroying entire neighborhoods. -
A new book, 'Margarita Time' by Caroline Pardilla, explores how one Mexican cocktail captured our heart. -
The unclaimed money is tied to Proposition 35, a ballot measure passed by 68% of voters in November. The measure committed money from a special tax on health insurance plans to increase payments to doctors and healthcare facilities that treat low-income patients in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. -
One-way ticket prices went up April 2. Here’s what to do if you bought a ticket before. -
Nearly 50 parking lots and garages were entered, but only one was crowned the worst of the worst. -
A motion passed on Tuesday directs county departments to study making a registry of people who may need more help evacuating. -
Critics say the ordinance will curb access to local news. -
Becerra said he’s jumping in at a time when California is facing threats, including climate change, a housing affordability crisis and constant hostility from the Trump administration. -
The nominees have all earned a shot at taking home the coveted culinary award known as the Oscars of food. -
A judge said Santa Monica diluted Latino votes in city elections. Six years later, nothing’s changedSanta Monica's six-year legal battle allows city to continue discriminatory election system. -
A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore legal aid to tens of thousands of migrant children who are in the United States without a parent or guardian.
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