Best Joshua Tree National Park Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Goes West Part 2: Joshua Tree National Park 2:03:26

6d ago2:03:26

2:03:26

In this second installment of the "Nick Goes West" trilogy (because after all isn't everything a trilogy these days?) Nick takes you through everything Joshua Tree National Park! Grab some SPF 70, sunglasses, and make sure you pack a few extra liters of water for this one! As Josh is eager to find out where he came from, Nick is excited to share so…

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A Third Of LAPD Shootings Involved A Person In A Mental Health Crisis, Will Barrington Plaza Tenants Be Evicted?, & Takoyaki Served At Dodgers Stadium — The P.M. Edition 7:44

16m ago7:44

7:44

An LAist investigation has found nearly a third of police shootings in L.A. since 2017 involved people in a mental health crisis. A judge will decide if a West LA apartment complex landlord can evict tenants. New food at Dodger Stadium. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the …

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Former LAPD Detective Considered For Parole, Mental Health-Linked Police Shootings & Another P-22? — The A.M. Edition 6:39

9m ago6:39

6:39

An ex-LAPD detective found guilty of murder could be released from prison. An LAist investigation finds deadly outcomes are persisting with people in mental health crises. A new mountain lion was recently spotted at the edge of Griffith Park. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: …

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LA City Council Expansion Plan Killed, California Teachers Fight Proposed Budget Cuts, & Restoring Angeles National Forest After Wildfires— The P.M. Edition 7:50

6m ago7:50

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An effort to expand the LA City Council is off the table, for now. The state's biggest teachers union challenges Gov. Newsom's proposal to cut nearly $9 billion from public schools. Efforts to restore damaged trees in the Angeles National Forest continue. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…

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LA Council Expansion Proposal Fizzles Out, DTLA Weather Station Moves Today & A Death Valley Pupfish Rebounds — The A.M. Edition 7:02

10h ago7:02

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A proposal to expand the LA city council will not make the November ballot. A weather station is being relocated from USC to Dodger Stadium. The endangered Devils Hole Pupfish population is improving. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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UC Santa Cruz Faculty To Strike, Teachers Union Comes Out Against Newsom's Budget, And The Comeback Of The Devils Hole Pupfish — The Sunday Edition 6:38

16m ago6:38

6:38

Academic workers at UC Santa Cruz go on strike tomorrow, becoming the first UC campus to do so following a union vote earlier this week. The largest teachers' union in the state is launching a media campaign tomorrow against Governor Gavin Newsom's most recent budget proposal. The critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish, which only lives in one h…

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UCLA Faculty Reject No Confidence Vote, Reality TV Workers Struggle To Find Work, And LAist City Treks — The Saturday Edition 6:29

7m ago6:29

6:29

The UCLA faculty has rejected a vote of no confidence in Chancellor Gene Block. Even though they weren't directly impacted by last year's strikes, many reality TV workers say they're struggling to find work. And we're launching a new series called LAist City Treks - find out about our first hike on the Park to Playa trail in Baldwin Hills. Plus, mo…

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Caltrans Will Sell Vacant Homes, UC Santa Cruz Strike Ahead, La Golondrina Cafe To Close After 94 Years — The P.M. Edition 7:56

1h ago7:56

7:56

Homes that Caltrans bought for the abandoned 710 freeway extension will be rehabilitated and used for low income housing. UC Santa Cruz workers plan to strike in response to campus crackdowns on protests. A beloved Olvera Street restaurant is closing. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Call of the Blue Crow 28:00

2h ago28:00

28:00

Public-land managers in the US Southwest seem determined to drive the pinyon jay to extinction. A half-century attack on pinyon & juniper high-desert woodland has led to a 78% drop in pinyon jay populations just in the past 50 years. You can take action, and the Pinyon Juniper Alliance is a good place to start. The pinyon jay is the steward of the …

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New Life For Vacant Homes In El Sereno, Former LA Sheriff Alleges Defamation & Olvera Street Fixture Faces Eviction — The A.M. Edition 6:55

9m ago6:55

6:55

Boarded-up houses in El Sereno are to be rehabbed for low-income buyers. Alex Villanueva set to sue LA County for alleged damage to his reputation. A decades-old donkey cart attraction in DTLA could close over a contract issue. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.c…

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UC Workers Authorize Strike Over Campus Protests, Judge Says Huntington Beach Broke Housing Law, Bass Responds to Metro Violence — The P.M. Edition 7:18

10m ago7:18

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Academic workers at the University of California might strike over university response to Gaza protests. A judge says Huntington Beach has violated a law meant to bring more new housing to California. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass heightens security on Metro. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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UC Irvine Clears Protest, LA's 'no-vending' Zone Trial Postponed Again & Free Rides On National Bike To Work Day — The A.M. Edition 7:00

8m ago7:00

7:00

Police clear out UC Irvine protestors after encampment expands. LA street vendors and advocates are postponing a trial again in hopes of reaching a settlement with the city. Metro is offering free rides in recognition of National Bike to Work Day. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…

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Free DACA Renewal For Community College Students, LAUSD Budget Outlook Improves, & Clifton's Set To Reopen Next Month — The P.M. Edition 7:11

23h ago7:11

7:11

Community college students can renew their DACA permits for free despite looming state budget cuts. L.A. Unified leaders say the school district financial outlook remains bright. Clifton's Republic, the downtown bar and cafeteria, will reopen soon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …

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Newsom Announces Prop 1 Funding Rollout, Immigrant Legal Services Face Cuts & Highway 1 In Big Sur To Reopen Early — The A.M. Edition 6:58

8m ago6:58

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More than $3 billion to be distributed this summer for mental health housing in CA. The governor's revised state budget maintains cuts to state-funded services benefiting immigrants. A repaired stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur is reopening sooner than expected. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …

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LA City Ethics Reforms Head To November Ballot, Ohtani’s Ex-Interpreter Enters Plea, & Rent Relief Coming For LA Landlords— The P.M. Edition 8:25

26m ago8:25

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The L.A. City Council voted to place a several ethics reforms on the November ballot. Ippei Mizuhara pleads guilty as part of a formality on bank fraud and false tax return charges. L.A. County to open rent relief program for smaller landlords. Plus, more Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…

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A Proposed End To Urban Housing CEQA Reviews, LA County Rent Relief Program To Reopen & A Vroman's Location Says Farewell — The A.M. Edition 6:31

11h ago6:31

6:31

CA lawmakers are urged to exempt new urban housing from environmental reviews. LA County's Rent Relief Program application reopens Monday for landlords. The region's oldest independent bookstore closes its Hastings Ranch location. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…

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CA Budget Woes Could Cut More State Programs, Crews Disassemble Wayfarers Chapel, & Lowrider Exhibit Debuts — The P.M. Edition 6:55

1d ago6:55

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Governor Newsom is trying to close a big budget hole by slashing agency spending. Wayfarers Chapel is racing against the clock as the ground continues to move. Petersen Automotive Museum devotes exhibition to lowrider cars. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…

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Pomona College Commencement Disrupted By Protests, 'May Gray' Returns & A Guide To Recycling — The A.M. Edition 7:25

12m ago7:25

7:25

Pomona College's relocated graduation ceremony disrupted by pro-Palestinian demonstration. Why we get 'May Gray' in Southern California. Tips on how to recycle correctly. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.comBy LAist Studios

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Gov. Newsom's Budget Includes Cuts To State Programs, Sepulveda Corridor Metro Project, And CA's Gas Price Watchdog Report Back — The Saturday Edition 6:32

15m ago6:32

6:32

We give you details of Governor Newsom's budget plan, and the cuts it includes to state programs that have already been approved. Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new watchdog agency last year to rein in California gas prices, which are the highest in the nation, and they've just reported back to legislators. And Metro is holding meetings to get fe…

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Gov. Newsom Unveils Budget Proposal, UCLA Chancellor May Face "No Confidence" Vote, & New Exhibit Looks At 1980s East LA— The P. M. Edition 8:14

13m ago8:14

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California faces a $27.6 billion budget deficit and could cut some early childhood programs. UCLA faculty discuss “no confidence” vote on Chancellor Gene Block over campus protest response. A Chinatown gallery shows Merrick Morton’s L.A. photos. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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UCLA Chancellor Faces No Confidence Vote, CA Utility Regulators Approve Rate Changes & A Lowrider Show Opens Sunday — The A.M. Edition 6:35

9h ago6:35

6:35

UCLA faculty and staff to weigh in on the chancellor's handling of pro Palestinian protests on campus. State regulators approve new flat rate on Edison electric bills. The Peterson Automotive Museum celebrates lowrider culture Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.co…

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LA County Releases Data On Unhoused Deaths, USC Faculty Censures President Carol Folt, New Exhibit Celebrates Lowrider Culture — The P. M. Edition 7:26

24m ago7:26

7:26

Nearly 2,300 unhoused Angelenos died in 2022, mainly from overdoses. USC president faces growing backlash over how she handled student protests against the war in Gaza. Lowrider exhibit comes to Petersen Automotive Museum. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://…

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USC Officials Censured Over Protest Response, CA Utility Regulators Consider Electricity Bill Changes & Tustin Hangar Fire Contamination Results — The A.M. Edition 7:00

8d ago7:00

7:00

USC's president and provost have been censured over handling of campus protests. Regulators vote today on a proposal to change how investor-owned utilities can bill customers. A new report details lead and asbestos contamination from Tustin Hangar Fire. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Ohtani Interpreter Will Plead Guilty, Over 500k Community College Students Face Homelessness, & Protest Camp Makes Deal With Occidental College — The P. M. Edition 8:34

1d ago8:34

8:34

Ippei Mizuhara will plead guilty to federal bank fraud charges. A new state report finds that many community college students are homeless. Oxy students demanding divestment from Israel make a deal with their administration. Plus, more. Correction: We previously reported that abortion services in L.A. County could be offered as soon as July to peop…

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Project Roomkey Report, LA County Targets Tree-Killing Beetle & A Storied LA Costume Shop Closing — The A.M. Edition 7:03

10d ago7:03

7:03

A new report evaluates the success of a COVID-era homeless program. LA County considers a local state of emergency to manage a tree-killing beetle. A costume shop in North Hollywood is selling off its inventory ahead of closing. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.…

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LA Ballot Initiative Wants to Raise Taxes To Fund Homeless Services, UC Orders Probe Into Protest Response At UCLA, LA Sparks Season Opener — The P. M. Edition 7:58

4m ago7:58

7:58

Will LA County hike the sales tax again to raise money for homelessness programs? A law enforcement consulting firm will investigate UCLA and law enforcement’s reaction to campus violent. Sparks to play Indiana Fever at downtown L.A. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sho…

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Another Possible Sales Tax Hike In LA County, UCLA Goes Virtual & LAUSD Solicits Help For Website — The A. M. Edition 6:39

18m ago6:39

6:39

A proposed ballot initiative in LA County calls for a sales tax increase to address homelessness. Remote instruction continues the remainder of this week at UCLA. Los Angeles Unified School District Board is seeking public input on a revamped website. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…

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Dozens Arrested At UCLA, LAX’s People Mover Gets A Funding Boost, & Mosquito Season Returns — The P. M. Edition 7:50

11m ago7:50

7:50

Over 40 people were arrested after an apparent campus sit-in at UCLA. The latest update on where our local colleges stand on the Gaza solidarity protests. Officials add $200 million to LAX’s premiere project. Grab your bug spray, the mosquitos are back. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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Proposed Bill Threatens Joshua Tree Protections, UCLA Announces New Office Of Campus Safety & Mosquito Season And Tropical Diseases — The A.M. Edition 7:12

1h ago7:12

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New CA bill would make it easier to cut down Joshua Trees for large developments. UCLA is restructuring its police department, following last week's violence on campus. Mosquito season could mean a rise in tropical disease risk. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.…

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USC's Pro-Palestinian Encampments Cleared, A Bill Allowing Joshua Trees To Be Cut Down, Micro-Weddings Are Gaining Popularity— The Sunday Edition 13:36

5d ago13:36

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Protesters have cleared out of USC's pro-Palestinian encampments this morning. A bill advancing in the state legislature could make it easier to cut down Joshua trees for development. A new trend in the wedding industry is the micro-wedding, which are ceremonies with fewer than 50 guests. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by…

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Public Colleges' COVID Relief Fund, Marijuana's Possible Reclassification, & The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion— The Saturday Edition 11:03

12d ago11:03

11:03

Public colleges in the state have until June to spend their COVID relief funds. Marijuana may soon be reclassified from a schedule I drug to a schedule III. President Biden signed a proclamation expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…

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Deal Reached To Clear Encampments at UC Riverside, LA Could See Longer Reviews For Affordable Housing, & Major Metro Bus Delays — The P. M. Edition 7:44

6d ago7:44

7:44

UC Riverside’s administration makes a deal with student protesters after police raid UCLA encampment. Some L.A. homeowners are fighting against affordable housing projects. Metro deals with delays as bus drivers express outrage over recent violence. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.…

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Funeral for a Raven 28:00

2d ago28:00

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Tonight we're talking ravens, fishes & loaves, and the soul-crushing indoor indoctrination of the Empire's State Religion. Sir James George Frazer, Pliny the Elder and the Gospel Mark are all involved, whether they like it or not. (And the "Bible Friends" podcast mentioned on this episode can be found here.) Thanks for listening to the show, and fo…

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USC Announces Commencement Event, Conception Boat Captain Sentenced & Coyote Pup Season — The A.M. Edition 6:28

3d ago6:28

6:28

USC to hold family graduate celebration, in place of cancelled main stage ceremony. Conception boat captain gets lower prison term than prosecutors recommended. Why coyotes will likely be more active through September. Correction: In an earlier version of The L.A. Report A.M. Edition, we reported, in error, that a “pro-Palestinian group” descended …

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Nick Goes West Part 1: San Diego 1:22:06

11d ago1:22:06

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Nick is super-tan and back from a 5th wedding anniversary trip in Southern California! Josh debates what to do with poison ivy, coaches tee-ball, the Tiverton Bucket Golf Invitational, and (perhaps) sacrifices his youngest to a giant backyard snake! Nick gives the scoop on where he stayed, ate, drank, visited, and hiked in San Diego on the first in…

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200+ Arrested As UCLA Clears Gaza Solidarity Camp, Some Asylum Seekers Are Becoming Homeless in LA, Last Year's Snowy Winter Is Not Likely to Repeat — The P. M. Edition 7:19

13d ago7:19

7:19

Officers in riot gear cleared UCLA's Gaza solidarity encampment last night. We go to a shelter in Boyle Heights where most people are new immigrants. A new study says all the snow Southern California got last winter was a once in a half-century event. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Police Move In On UCLA Protesters, San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Expansion & Walnut Recall — The A.M. Edition 7:15

4d ago7:15

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Police in riot gear clear UCLA encampment. President Biden announced has expanded the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument by nearly 106,000 acres. Federal officials have gotten sick from recalled bulk boxes of walnuts. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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#158: Three Perfect Days in the Columbia River Gorge 59:11

4d ago59:11

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Carved by the once-wild Columbia River, the Columbia River Gorge is a dramatic canyon that snakes through the Cascade Range in the Pacific Northwest on its way to the Pacific Ocean. It's an area of stunning natural beauty with endless outdoor adventure options. Using the town of Hood River, Oregon, as our home base, we recently visited the gorge in…

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Growing Outrage Following Violence on UCLA Campus, UC President Opens Probe Into UCLA, & Earthquake Shakes Orange County — The P. M. Edition 8:58

4d ago8:58

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Students, faculty, and lawmakers voice criticism over how UCLA handled the violence that injured over a dozen people. UC President Michael Drake ordered a review of UCLA’s response. A 4.1-magnitude earthquake strikes near Corona. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: h…

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UCLA Protesters Clash Overnight, LA Considers New Homelessness Department & Strange Sea Creatures Return To SoCal Beaches — The A.M. Edition 6:17

16d ago6:17

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Police presence has increased on UCLA's campus, following violent clashes overnight. LA leaders are looking to potentially create a homelessness department. Swarms of jelly-like creatures have washed up on SoCal beaches again. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.co…

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Will Cutting Vacant Jobs Affect LA City Services? More SoCal Cities Call For Ceasefire, & Suehiro Cafe Replaced By Another Restaurant— The P. M. Edition 7:23

5d ago7:23

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We look at LA Mayor Karen Bass's plan to cut over 2,000 city jobs ahead of a looming budget deficit. A dozen local cities pass resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A new restaurant will replace beloved Suehiro Café. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https:/…

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Judge Rules For SoCal Cities Challenging State Law, Impacts From Cutting LA's Vacant Jobs & Men Of Color In College — The A.M. Edition 6:32

6d ago6:32

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What a judge's ruling could mean for building multiple units on single-family lots In California. How eliminating 21 hundred vacant city jobs in LA could impact services. Community colleges are banding together to boost graduation rates among men of color. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…

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More Campus Protests Against War in Gaza, Hearings Continue in OC Snitch Scandal Case, & Ocean Noise Is Messing With Whales — The P. M. Edition 7:19

18d ago7:19

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Three more local college campuses now have pro-Palestinian protest camps. The latest legal case in the Orange County “snitch scandal” is playing out in a San Diego courtroom. A program is working to slow our ships to quiet the ocean and help our whales. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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OC Jailhouse Snitch Scandal, LA's City Budget & An Invasive Beetle Is Killing Oak Trees In SoCal — The AM Edition 6:21

7d ago6:21

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A hearing today on an Orange County murder case is the latest connected to a scandal alleging misconduct by the prosecution. Public input begins this week on the Los Angeles City budget. Forest managers fret over the spread of a beetle that kills California oak trees. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting …

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Southern California Air Quality Report, OC Conspiracy Trial, Mission To Mission Festival, And Pizza City Fest LA— The Sunday Edition 10:21

12d ago10:21

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A report from the American Lung Association rates Southern California air quality poorly. A court hearing tomorrow will address allegations that an Orange County Superior Court judge led a criminal conspiracy to cover up law enforcement misconduct. The San Gabriel Valley will host its third "Mission to Mission" open streets event today. And Pizza C…

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New Styrofoam Ban In LA, Healthcare Costs To Be Capped, Tenants Protest For More Rent Control— The Saturday Edition 11:10

9d ago11:10

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L.A.’s Styrofoam ban took full effect this week - the city first approved the measure in 2022, and it has been implemented in phases. California healthcare providers will soon be limited on how much they can raise prices each year. And renters and some L.A. city council members rallied outside City Hall Friday, pushing for big cuts in how much land…

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The LA City Council Is Looking At Lowering Rent Increases, Metro Will Install Enclosed Barriers On Buses, & Pizza City Fest Is Coming — The P. M. Edition 7:47

9d ago7:47

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New rent rules might be coming to L.A., and they could lower rent increases. Metro has declared a “public safety emergency” after two stabbings. All-you-can-eat pizza, endless beer and wine — Pizza City Fest is coming! Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lais…

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Materia Medica: On expedition with botanist-surgeon John Milton Bigelow 28:00

9d ago28:00

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Dr. John Milton Bigelow did not shy away from hard work, challenges, or adventure. At the age of 46, he signed on as surgeon and botanist for the Mexican Boundary Survey, following the U.S.-Mexican War that fulfilled the gold-hungry manifest destiny of the Americans. This adventure took him through the Chihuahuan, Sonoran and Colorado deserts, wher…

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New CA Goal Limits Health Care Cost Increases, UCLA Joins Nationwide Gaza War Protests & Game Show Classes at Cal State LA — The A.M. Edition 7:35

21d ago7:35

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A state board votes to limit health care cost increases to 3 percent annually. UCLA joins nationwide campus pro-Palestinian protests. Cal State LA has created TV game show classes to get students jobs in the industry. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://laist.com…

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USC Cancels Main Graduation Ceremony, Caltrans Vacant Homes Hearing, & Students Talk LAUSD Elections— The P. M. Edition 7:32

10d ago7:32

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USC cancels its large graduation ceremony over security concerns as students protest the war in Gaza. Caltrans wants input on what to do with dozens of homes it owns near the 710. Students weigh in on L.A. Unified School Board elections. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the…

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