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Advocates on and off campus are preparing to help international students.
Today on AirTalk, we're watching the CEOs of NPR and PBS as they testify before the DOGE committee in defense against the FCC's claims of political bias. We'll debrief after the hearing about what might be next for public media. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leaked detailed war plans in a group chat that included an editor from The Atlantic. The messages have since been released to the public, and we're left wondering: how did this happen? Billions of dollars have gone into preserving the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe, but how has the funding been used, and what are the results? We're joined by an author whose new book details and gives context to the history of National Public Radio.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Tim Cogshell review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion asking officials to come back in 60 days with a proposal. -
Vector control officials are in the process of treating hundreds of unmaintained pools. -
The first budget allocating Measure A sales tax funds also includes cuts to services. -
The LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Department do not collaborate with ICE but the OC Sheriff's Department does following SB54. -
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez called the homeless service agency a 'sinking Titanic.' -
L.A. has touted its goal to recycle all its wastewater by 2035. Now that timeline has been pushed back 20 years. -
Writers events galore — from Sloane Crosley to WeHo’s poet laureate, a Tina Turner jazz tribute night, a Monday afternoon open mic, Dodgers game day deals, and more best things to do this week.
Education Wednesday
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Palisades Charter High School plans to temporarily move students to a former Santa Monica department store while elementary students share campuses. -
The cost cutting begins immediately and includes a hiring freeze, fewer faculty hires and no merit increases. -
There are at least 63,000 students with disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and many may be exempted from the district’s restrictive cellphone policy.
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A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team set its sights on the public broadcasters. -
Cuts from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting would affect NPR stations across the U.S., big and small. -
The CEOs of the largest U.S. public broadcasting networks are appearing before a House subcommittee chaired by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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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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The order tests the power of Trump's authority and would require voters using a federal form to show proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. -
The fight over the rarely used wartime power has become central to Trump's immigration crackdown agenda and his efforts to stretch the powers of the executive branch. -
Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor of The Atlantic, said he was mistakenly added to a group chat with U.S. national security leaders about imminent military strikes on Yemen.
LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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CalFire's Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, published Monday for Southern California, show fire hazard creeping farther into some the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica and even West Hollywood. -
Karen Bass' order directs multiple city departments to create plans to expedite rebuilding with wildfire resilience in mind.
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I saw the TV, d’oh
On this week's NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING, we’re giving into nostalgia and going full 90s mode with an episode about the many great (and some not so great) TV sitcoms of the decade.
Guests: Actors Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood,” “Martin”), Vella Lovell (“Animal Control,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Timothy Simons (“Nobody Wants This,” “Veep”).
Guests: Actors Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood,” “Martin”), Vella Lovell (“Animal Control,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Timothy Simons (“Nobody Wants This,” “Veep”).
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The New American Initiative offers assistance with DACA renewals, green card applications and citizenship classes. -
The bill would require cities and counties to have plans in place for rescuing pets in mandatory evacuation zones. -
Rep. Ro Khanna, a Democrat from Silicon Valley, held town hall meetings Sunday in Bakersfield, the Inland Empire and Orange County — targeting congressional districts held by Republicans.
Education
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Last year, the nationwide total was $253 million, barely a blip in the overall federal budget, but a crucial funding source for rural communities that have limited options for raising revenue. -
The president said federal student loans would move to the Small Business Administration, and hinted that the Department of Health and Human Services would take over special education oversight. -
With cuts to nearly all the staff at the Department of Education's primary data agency, low-income and rural schools may not get the federal funds they rely on in coming years.
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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Our celebrity panelists Jerry O'Connell and Mallory O'Meara go head to head this week on their knowledge of 1980's music and werewolves. Think you might know more than they do? Go Fact Yourself! -
Director Carl Erik Rinsch sold Netflix a sci-fi series. Instead of finishing it, prosecutors allege he spent some of the streamer's money on his own investments, luxury rentals, five Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and more. -
Many writers, actors and animators see artificial intelligence as a villain. But for some filmmakers, AI is a powerful democratizing tool.
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A cooling trend is in store for the rest of the week with today's highs in the mid 70s for Southern California. Desert areas will continue to see high temperatures in the 90s. -
When the California biotech firm filed for bankruptcy, there was one looming question for customers: What's going to happen to my data? -
Southern California All-American star JuJu Watkins crashed to the floor Monday night against Mississippi State and grabbed her knee. She had to be carried off the floor at the USC Galen Center. -
LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis and horticulturalist Tim Becker share their gardening tips for spring. -
Kyshawn Lane of Weekly Home Check and Dana K. White, author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life, share their top house cleaning hacks and tips. -
Another unseasonably warm day for SoCal with desert temperatures approaching 100 degrees. Wednesday will be cooler. -
The trusted expertise from the TV show 'This Old House' is now on the radio and on-demand. -
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military. -
The young waterbirds are now being raised by the International Bird Rescue in San Pedro. -
Ysabel Jurado, the new L.A. City Council member, has taken initial steps to address streetlight outages and a library closure in her 14th District. But constituents say the real tests are still ahead. -
State lawmakers will debate a bill to require annual inspections, new complaint processes and harsher penalties for local governments that don’t file mandatory reports. -
With no help from the federal government, states are trying to regulate recreational marijuana. California's Department of Cannabis Control works to keep contaminants out of joints, vapes and edibles.
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