Best Fountain Valley Podcasts (2024)

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17 LA Maternity Wards Closed, Judge Pauses to UC Workers Strike, Juneteenth Festival Canceled — The P.M. Edition 6:56

24m ago6:56

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LA County has seen 17 hospital maternity wards close in the past decade. A OC judge orders workers at six UC campuses to pause their strike. Organizers of the Juneteenth Festival in Leimert Park cancel this year's event due to rising costs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …

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Maternity Ward Closures In LA County, COVID Uptick In CA & Comic Criticized For Anti-Asian Comments — The A.M. Edition 6:47

3h ago6:47

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The impact of labor ward closures in Los Angeles County. A federal program providing free COVID vaccines to uninsured adults will shut down in August. Activists demand apology from popular comic. 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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LA County Challenges CA's Wildlife Specialist Funding Cuts, Your CA Road Tax Questions Answered, & Lakers Pursue UConn Head Coach — The P.M. Edition 8:29

18h ago8:29

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LA County supervisors are pushing back against state plans to cut wildlife specialists. We answer questions about California's pilot program to charge drivers new road tax. Lakers pursue UConn's Dan Hurley as the team's leading candidate. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support th…

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LA's Homeless Spending Called Into Question, CA Road Tax Test & New Federal Program Helping Feed Kids This Summer - The A.M. Edition 6:20

1d ago6:20

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A federal judge wants answers about how taxpayer money is being used to pay for homeless services in LA. LAist answers questions about a road tax CA is testing. SUN Bucks program provides food assistance to low-income families with school-aged children. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Judge Demands LA Homelessness Spending Details, UC Irvine Joins Strike, Meet LA Pride Parade's Organizers — The P.M. Edition 8:25

2d ago8:25

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Top LA officials head to court Thursday to explain city spending on homelessness. UC Irvine grad student workers walk out over the administration's response to protests against Israel's war in Gaza. Behind the scenes look at Sunday’s LA Pride Parade. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com…

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LA County Supervisors Vote To Lower Rent Increase Rates, Orange County City Budgets & Another Hwy 1 Closure In Our Future? — The A.M. Edition 6:59

2d ago6:59

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LA County leaders to cap rent increases starting next year for tenants in unincorporated areas. How Orange County cities are handling varying budgets. Why another landslide on Highway One in Big Sur is not preventable. 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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Heat Dome in Southern California, Former Ohtani Interpreter Pleads Guilty, & OC Budget Deficits — The P.M. Edition 8:10

3d ago8:10

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A heat dome is bringing summer temperatures to SoCal this week. Ippei Mizuhara admits to stealing millions of dollars from Shohei Ohtani. The state budget cuts trickle down to Orange County cities and essential programs. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://la…

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LA County Rent Hikes, LA Anti-Camping Report & Mexican Elections Draw Citizens To LA Consulate — The A.M. Edition 6:20

3d ago6:20

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LA County leaders to vote on lower caps in unincorporated areas. A report finds LA's anti-encampment law is short on results. Why many local Mexican citizens could not vote in that country's historic presidential election. 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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A Flourishing Community 28:07

4d ago28:07

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Mayor Grandis welcomes Fountain Valley’s very own Matt Taylor, a tenured social advocate who runs the Fountain Valley Community Foundation, to talk about his non-profit & best ways to facilitate healthy communities within the city www.fvcommunityfoundation.org Episode Notes Talked about Matt’s background and life in the region Talked about Fountain…

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Report: LA Spent $3M+ & Housed 2 People, Santa Barbara and San Diego Join UC Strike, & Ohtani Draws Tourism — The P.M. Edition 7:04

4d ago7:04

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A report on LA's controversial anti-camping law finds two people got permanent housing after over $3 million was spent. The UC Strike expands to Santa Barbara and San Diego campuses. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is driving Japanese tourism to Los Angeles. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…

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Sunday Message - The Resurrected Life | James 33:46

4d ago33:46

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Speaker: Bill Staffieri Reference: 1 Corinthians 15:5 Watch Online Every Sunday! Subscribe to the Podcast Download the App Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website for info, events, giving, and more Beachpoint Church - Loving God, One Another, and The WorldBy Beachpoint Church

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Expanded UC Strike Continues Today, Quake Strikes Near South Pasadena & Ohtani Jolts LA Tourism — The A.M. Edition 6:47

4d ago6:47

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Academic workers at more UC campuses strike today. 3.4-magnitude quake hits near South Pasadena Sunday morning. Dodgers' Ohtani bringing thousands of Japanese tourists to new corners of LA. 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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SoCal Home Sales Are Up, UC Academic Worker Strikes Continue, &Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens— The Sunday Edition 11:40

5d ago11:40

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Southern California home sales are finally up after many months of year over year decline. Academic workers at three more UC campuses are going on strike. Topanga Canyon Boulevard is slated to reopen today, months ahead of schedule. The LA Zoo has become the first zoo in the country to send a giant otter to Argentina. Support The L.A. Report by don…

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More Than 30,000 People Live Outside In LA, Carson's Federally Funded Water Recycling Plant, Arroyo Seco's Trail Restoration, & Super Fun Saturday At LAist— The Saturday Edition 11:29

6d ago11:29

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L.A.’s unsheltered population has surged in recent years as of the latest count more than 30,000 people live outside. A planned water recycling plant in Carson received close to $100 million dollars in federal money this week. Restoration of Pasadena’s Arroyo Seco trails starts next month. This Saturday has a little something extra to it — it’s Sup…

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CA "Community Solar" Rule May Lower Utility Bills, UC Workers Strike Expands, & Topanga Canyon Boulevard Reopens Sunday — The P.M. Edition 7:27

7d ago7:27

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New state rule aims to expand solar access for communities and lower utility bills. Three more UC campuses join the UC grad student workers strike. Parts of Topanga Canyon Boulevard closed by winter storms will re-open Sunday, ahead of schedule. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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A New Solar Rule Could Lower Utility Bills, DMV Changes Coming Next Week & WeHo Pride Street Closures Continue — The A.M. Edition 6:32

7d ago6:32

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CA moves toward expanded solar access and lower utility bills. Many DMV services are moving online only, starting Monday. Be wary of street closures for WeHo Pride festivities this weekend. 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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Latinos Experience Higher Rates Of “Doubled Up” Homelessness, Catalina Island’s Deer Plan Gets Scrapped, & Hollywood Is Losing TV Jobs — The P.M. Edition 7:22

8d ago7:22

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In L.A. County, Latinos make up a disproportionate share of the tenants in these precarious housing situations. A plan to shoot mule deer on Catalina Island is off the table. A new study finds Los Angeles is losing entertainment jobs to other parts of the country. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting htt…

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Latino Homelessness In LA County, Input Needed For Vincent Thomas Bridge Repairs & 99 Cents Stores Update — The A.M. Edition 6:26

8d ago6:26

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What studies reveal about Latinos experiencing homelessness. How to weigh in on needed repairs to Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro. A discount store chain is giving some former 99 Cents Only stores another shot at life. 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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Affordable Housing Opens For Artists, LA County Gets Funding to Fight Wage Theft, & Wayfarer's Chapel Gets Disassembled — The P.M. Edition 7:54

9d ago7:54

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There's new affordable housing in Hollywood for artists. L.A. County gets money to fight wage theft. The historic Wayfarer’s Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is getting taken apart and officials hope to reassemble it someday. 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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UC Strike Expands, Funding For Local Water Recycling & SoCal Spellers Advance In Scripps Spelling Bee — The A.M. Edition 6:18

9d ago6:18

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UCLA's campus operations could be disrupted as an academic worker strike expands. Local water agencies receive federal money to expand recycling infrastructure. Five SoCal students are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee quarterfinals today. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …

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UCLA Graduate Workers Join UC Strike, LA City Council Elects New President, & Metro Launches TAP Out Pilot Program — The P.M. Edition 7:58

10d ago7:58

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Graduate student workers at UCLA join two other UC campuses in walking off the job. A new president is chosen for L.A. City Council. Metro’s tap to exit pilot program in North Hollywood aims to crack down on free rides. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: https://lai…

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Sunday Message - The Resurrected Life | Saul of Tarsus 33:39

10d ago33:39

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Speaker: Amy Hall Reference: Acts 9 Watch Online Every Sunday! Subscribe to the Podcast Download the App Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website for info, events, giving, and more Beachpoint Church - Loving God, One Another, and The WorldBy Beachpoint Church

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UCLA Academic Workers To Strike Today, Why Aging Californians Tend To Remain Unhoused Longer & Basketball Legend Bill Walton Dead At 71— The A.M. Edition 6:22

10d ago6:22

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Academic workers at UCLA and UC Davis to join ongoing strike today. Why older Californians are staying unhoused longer. NBA Hall of Famer and UCLA great Bill Walton dies at 71. 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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Memorial Day Travel, Mobile Home Wi-Fi & A Stroll Along LA River's Glendale Narrows — The A.M. Edition 7:23

11d ago7:23

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Officials are urging travelers to start planning now for post-Memorial Day vacations. A startup is bringing high-speed internet to underserved mobile home parks in SoCal. Learn more about a scenic stretch of the LA River featured in our LAist City Treks Guide. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. …

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UCLA and UC Davis' Student Workers Union Will Go On Strike, Workers In Hollywood Can Now Report Abuse Online, & California's Possible Age Verification For Porn— The Sunday Edition 10:46

12d ago10:46

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On Tuesday, unionized student workers will go on strike at UCLA and UC Davis. A nonprofit founded to change the culture of abuse and discrimination in Hollywood has a new tool that lets workers report misconduct online. California could require proof of age to access porn sites. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting …

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LA Metro Approves New Safety Measures, A Third Of LAPD Shootings Involved Mental Illness Last Year, & Mt Waterman May Have A Buyer — The Saturday Edition 7:28

13d ago7:28

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LA Metro’s Board of directors approved new measures this week to improve safety on the transit system. About a third of Los Angeles police shootings last year involved people whom officers believed to be showing signs of mental illness. A new nonprofit addiction treatment center has opened in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles. The Mount Wat…

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Interim Housing Approved For Those Previously Incarcerated, Hundreds Of Student Protesters Face Discipline, & Porto's Bakery Founder Dies — The P.M. Edition 7:24

14d ago7:24

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L.A. County approved a plan to house people released from jail who have no place to go. Students protesting the war in Gaza at California Universities are facing legal and academic repercussions. The founder of Porto's Bakery, Raul Porto Sr., has died at 92. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://l…

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LA County Plans Interim Housing After Incarceration, Huntington Beach Ordered To Release Air Show Settlement & Local Vegan Restaurants Embracing Meat — The A.M. Edition 5:52

14d ago5:52

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LA County leaders are planning interim housing for people leaving jail. A judge orders Huntington Beach to release details of its air show settlement. Meat is on the menu at three well-known vegan restaurants. 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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UCLA & UC Davis Workers To Strike, UCLA Chancellor Faces Congress Over Campus Protests, & Boyle Heights' New Fountain of Stories — The P.M. Edition 7:20

15d ago7:20

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UCLA academic workers plan to strike over the university's response to pro-Palestinian student protests. UCLA Chancellor Gene Block testifies before Congress at a hearing about antisemitism allegations. A Boyle Heights fountain filled with history and stories. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…

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Metro's Latest Push For Safety, Local Groups Offering Internet Discounts & A Fountain Of Stories In Boyle Heights — The A.M. Edition 6:22

15d ago6:22

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Metro officials vote today on an effort to address crime in the system. Some low-cost options as a federal internet discount program ends. There's a new fountain in Boyle heights, but it doesn't contain water. 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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UCLA Chancellor To Testify Before Congress, USC Donor Support Unchanged Despite Campus Crackdown, Chinatown Exhibit Celebrates Anna May Wong — The P.M. Edition 7:13

16d ago7:13

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UCLA Chancellor Gene Block will testify before a House committee about antisemitism on campus. USC's response to student protests has not cost the university donors. Keepsakes of actress Anna May Wong will be displayed in Chinatown. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show…

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Sunday Message - The Resurrected Life | The Ascension 35:37

17d ago35:37

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Speaker: Bill Staffieri Reference: Acts 1:1-11 Watch Online Every Sunday! Subscribe to the Podcast Download the App Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website for info, events, giving, and more Beachpoint Church - Loving God, One Another, and The WorldBy Beachpoint Church

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LA County's Medical Debt Relief Plan, 100 LA Dogs To Be Euthanized Amid Overcrowding & Harmful Algal Blooms Detected In SoCal Lakes — The A.M. Edition 6:22

16d ago6:22

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LA County has launched a medical debt relief plan that could involve taxpayer money. Some LA shelters are planning to euthanize 100 dogs this summer. Planning a trip to a lake this Memorial Day weekend? Watch out for toxic scum. 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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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

17d ago7:44

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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

17d ago6:39

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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

18d 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

18d 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

19d ago6:38

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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

20d ago6:29

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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

21d ago7:56

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

21d ago6:55

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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

22d 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

22d ago7:00

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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

23d ago7:11

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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

23d 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

24d 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

24d ago6:31

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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

25d 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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Sunday Message - The Resurrected Life | The Great Commission 38:37

26d ago38:37

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Speaker: Bill Staffieri Reference: Matthew 28:16-20 Watch Online Every Sunday! Subscribe to the Podcast Download the App Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Visit our website for info, events, giving, and more Beachpoint Church - Loving God, One Another, and The WorldBy Beachpoint Church

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

25d ago7:25

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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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