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Today on AirTalk, US and Chinese officials have reached a deal to pause most of their recent tariffs; how college students and professors are interacting with AI in school; the impacts of the 1992 'Watts Truce' between LA gangs and AirTalk at Dodger Stadium.
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Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom once again is calling on cities and counties to ban homeless encampments on the streets.
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The software replaces a patchwork of spreadsheets currently used to monitor when beds became available.
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The Department of Cannabis Control has until this summer to establish new rules.
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Los Angeles Metro’s D Line (the purple one) will be closed from May 17 to July 25.
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Trump administration launches investigation into CA’s cash assistance program for certain immigrantsA Los Angeles County department is being subpoenaed for all records, including immigration status.
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The city recently gave early childhood educators a huge salary boost. It's part of a strategy to attract and retain people in the job.
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Jack White plays the Palladium, Jeffrey Gibson exhibit opens at the Broad, 'Life of Pi' makes magic at the Ahmanson and more of the best things to do this week.
Climate Monday
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.
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The city has been managing the peafowl population for years in response to complaints about noise and property damage.
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Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
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This month, the Academy Museum is celebrating Bong Joon Ho, Chinese Cinema, and inventive Korean cuisine at its restaurant Fanny’s.
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 Trump wants to lower drug prices in the U.S. by tying them to the prices paid in other developed countries. The pharmaceutical industry has long opposed the approach.
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Stocks rallied after the U.S. and China said they would slash tariffs on each other's imports for 90 days.
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The Department of Agriculture is demanding sensitive data from states about more than 40 million food stamp recipients as DOGE is amassing data for immigration enforcement.
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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.
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Good Neighbor Bar opened six months before the Eaton fire. It survived and now it needs community support.
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The Topanga Beach Bus route goes between Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley. Here's how to ride.
Climate & Environment
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The squirrels may be cute, but they can cause serious environmental issues — and experts say humans aren’t helping.
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Los Angeles industry groups are struggling to reach the Trump administration with their concerns.
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Another hot day today, but not as bad as yesterday. Relief is in sight as soon as Monday.
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FilmWeek is headed to Long Beach! Join us at the Art Theatre, the only remaining independent movie theatre in Long Beach, for a special screening of the cult classic, “What Ever Happened To Baby Jane?."
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The fun is headed west this year! Join us at the Autry Museum of the American West for Super-Fun Saturday, a day of multilingual readings, performances to get everyone moving, and lots of kid fun.
Orange County corruption scandal
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Do is scheduled to be sentenced in June to up to five years in federal prison. County supervisors voted 4-1 to call for a tougher sentence.
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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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Nearly a year after LAist began investigating, Supervisor Andrew Do has resigned office and agreed to plead guilty to a bribery conspiracy that could send him to prison for five years.
Civics & Democracy
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How the 130-year-old case of Wong Kim Ark could affect the Supreme Court's hearing on birthright citizenship on May 15.
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A federal judge in San Francisco issued a two-week restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Her order applies to 20 agencies.
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Earthquakes, wildfires and floods all could cause problems for California prisons. A new audit says they aren't ready to quickly evacuate prisoners.
Education
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A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.
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CalKIDS, the state program that deposits at least $500 into savings accounts for eligible students, has overcome some of the challenges affecting its awareness and access.
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Advocates want to improve access to grants, loans, scholarships and work study opportunities.
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How the Rent Brigade took on LA’s landlords
In the days after LA’s early-January wildfires, tenant advocate Chelsea Kirk noticed a trend: rent gouging. Rents were shooting up past their legal limit. In the wake of the fires, as natural disaster collided with LA’s severe housing shortage, we trace how a collective of volunteers organized themselves to bring rent gouging to light in LA County. What did they find? And where do we stand on rent gouged listings and charges, four months later?
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Arts & Entertainment
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Benjamin Millepied at L.A. Dance Project, an L.A. River performance event, Dylanfest, Mother’s Day brunches and more of the best things to do this weekend.
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NPR TV critic Eric Deggans picks his favorite performances of 2025 thus far, including Noah Wyle in The Pitt, Catherine O'Hara in The Last of Us and The Studio, and Carrie Coon in The White Lotus.
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Production in Hollywood has been suffering. But it's unclear how a 100% tariff on movies produced outside the United States would work — or who it would help.
Food
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The Leo is Portillo's entry in the pop culture space capitalizing on the surprise choice of the first U.S.-born pope. We asked a Chicago expert to take a bite — our editor in chief, Megan Garvey.
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From old-school favorites to newer hotspots, we’ve got your Día de las Madres brunch plans covered.
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Two days for bread dough to rise? More for pizza dough? Devoted bakers and pizza chefs are patiently waiting for the magic to happen.
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Olivia and Liam are the most popular baby names now, but Social Security Administration data show oak-based names are gaining popularity.
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Check your receipt. Grow your own veggies. Ask about senior discounts. NPR readers share their top tips on cutting costs at the grocery store.
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In his latest push to crackdown on homeless encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom urges cities to make certain camps illegal.
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Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.
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Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Four other Americans' bodies are still held in Gaza.
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The incident was reported at 5:01 a.m. Sunday morning.
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Pope Leo XIV is seen as a centrist who shares his predecessor's progressive views on certain social issues. Here's what we know so far.
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Join the free celebration of the observatory with the iconic views this Wednesday.
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Mother's Day is here. If you haven't figured out what to give to the mothers in your life, we've got you covered.
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Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service.
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The incarcerated former Silicon Valley star is advising her partner on a new health tech startup. Holmes was convicted of defrauding investors in her blood-testing company Theranos.
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We've been experiencing some whiplash weather, alternating between hot and cold and hot and cold.
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