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In Brief
The early data is incomplete, but the LA Homeless Services Authority's leader says final numbers are expected to show a 5% to 10% drop in street homelessness.
Today on AirTalk, as recent storms accelerate the Palos Verdes landslide, the city looks for solutions. Lower back pain: the bane of your (and your doctor's) existence. A new study details why lower back pain is so difficult to treat. Joining us for Food Friday are Argentinian production designers turned empanada-making restauranteurs who recently opened Fuegos in South L.A.
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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Revenue alone is projected to be $315 million below the city’s four-year projected outlook, according to the city administrative officer. -
City officials say the findings don’t bode well for the landslide complex when heavier rains inevitably come.
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A proposal in the U.S. House would almost inevitably affect the state’s health insurance for low-income people, experts say.
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Claude Parrish, who took office in 2015, was told to cease and desist following a confidential report LAist obtained through a public records request.
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When their neighborhood was threatened by the proposed El Toyon Freeway, community members got together to stop construction.
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Kelsea Ballerini at Crypto.com, the L.A. Folk Festival returns, a David Lynch-inspired meditation, Korean eats at Fanny’s, and more of the best things to do this weekend.
Food Friday
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Two LAist colleagues attend iftar to break the Ramadan fast together with a Palestinian family in Rowland Heights.
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Fish is a popular Lenten food, and L.A. has many excellent fish taco spots to help you get through it.
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The beloved public radio show about food and cooking comes to LA for a live taping.
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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Friday's hearing over the merits of the judge's temporary restraining order comes as the case has become a flashpoint between the judiciary and executive branches. -
Judge James Boasberg had earlier asked the Trump administration to provide more details about weekend flights that deported hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador — despite his order to turn the planes around.
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The Trump administration has already moved to cut the department's staff by nearly half.
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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The county mental health department connects people with therapists, support groups and other services.
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Also, we tell you how to avoid a nasty surprise when you get a big bill for cleanup. The trick is to save your receipts.
Featured Podcast
Meet the filmmakers who love AI
It’s hard to find people in Hollywood who are willing to speak publicly about their enthusiasm for AI, for fear of being seen as “siding with the machines.” And yet, many people are quietly using the technology already. In this episode, we interview two enthusiastic early adopters of AI in filmmaking about how they’re using it, its strengths and limitations, and how they respond to people who say AI is going to ruin Hollywood.
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Civics & Democracy
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The California governor’s about-face retreat from leading critic of President Donald Trump to MAGA-curious pundit comes at a critical moment for the state.
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Are you a fan of Food Network? Then you might already know Andrew Gruel.
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The city of Los Angeles is "in a particularly challenging financial position" as it develops a budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Education
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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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President Michael Drake announced the changes amid uncertainty about the UC system's future budget and potential cuts because of Trump administration actions.
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College advisors are hearing concerns about the future of federal financial aid federal loans, and support for financial aid forms.
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.
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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.
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Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do was one of the state’s highest elected Vietnamese American politicians. He resigned on Tuesday.
Featured events
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The Splendid Table host Francis Lam (he/him) and guests will dig into L.A.’s rich culinary scene, with a look back at the past 30 years and a look at the future.
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Join LAist and The Slowdown for a poetry night like no other! Host Major Jackson (he/him) will be joined by special guests for fun and games, and of course, poetry readings.
Arts & Entertainment
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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.
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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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The Bruins and Trojans have great records this season. And if they keep winning during March Madness, they may face each other soon.
More stories
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If our 13.8-billion-year-old cosmos could be considered middle-aged, researchers note these new images captured around its 380,000th birthday represent a snapshot of the universe as a newborn.
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New cameras on buses will spot cars parked where they shouldn't be. The goal is to improve bus service reliability and safety.
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Highs in the 70s for most areas today with clear skies.
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The IRS says some Americans who have not filed their 2021 tax returns could be eligible for a pandemic-era relief payment, as long as they do so by April 15.
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the Trump administration will continue to treat opioid overdoses as a "national security" emergency even as fentanyl deaths decline.
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This month marks five years since the pandemic began, and here are 5 things that changed permanently.
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Their report calls for more testing of AI models and transparency from the companies that make them.
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The markets have fallen lately. Your knee-jerk reaction might be to sell. Here's why that's not a good idea.
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As you're driving around L.A. this week and next, plan to pull over and pull out your camera: The mountains all around us are about to be on display.
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The decision by U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes blocks the Department of Defense from carrying through with a policy directive designed to remove transgender service members from the military.
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New bills aim to allow tax exemptions on military retirement income, but analysts say the financial incentive may be too small to get veterans to stay in California.
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Every year, Cal State Long Beach accounting students prepare taxes for dozens of classmates and other community members.
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