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Throwback FDNY

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The New York City Fire Museum's Throwback FDNY podcast is here to help present the extraordinary history and unique heritage of the fire department in the five boroughs. Each episode, we’ll turn a spotlight on three specific years and share a story from each that we hope brings the Fire Department’s past to life, a must for FDNY history buffs of all ages! This initiative is brought to you with help from the FDNY and the FDNY Foundation.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Susanne Whatley in the morning and Nick Roman in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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There's heat advisories and excessive heat warnings in place across Southern California today. We give you the rundown on some recently approved ballot measures Californians will vote on in November, and using goats to help prevent wildfires. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…
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SoCal has the worst air quality in the entire state due to July 4th fireworks. The heat wave is forecasted to last through the weekend. LAist's Erin Stone reports on new heat protections for CA workers in indoor places like warehouses. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…
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Mayor Karen Bass further restricts where affordable housing can be streamlined in LA. Catching a bus in OC just got harder for those without a smartphone. Why the ‘Valley Girl’ accent isn't just confined to the San Fernando Valley. 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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Parades and fireworks displays on tap for today. Accounting details still missing for $3 million in OC taxpayer dollars. LAUSD to provide sign language interpretation at its board meetings. 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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Two L.A. County supervisors say it’s time for the five-member Board of Supervisors to grow to nine. Gov. Gavin Newsom reverses course on a crime measure he proposed. The push to repatriate Native American artifacts and human remains from CSU Fullerton. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…
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Nearly a quarter of unhoused adults in LA County report having serious mental illness. LA is opening four ‘augmented’ cooling centers this holiday week. Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne has died. Plus more. 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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The first heatwave of summer moves into SoCal. Why some cities are replacing fireworks with drones for Fourth of July. A new California law requires companies to provide information on how to fix appliances and electronics yourself. 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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Inland SoCal expected to swelter in triple digit temperatures. LA leaders today consider a proposal to renovate the Convention Center before the Summer Olympics. A first look at some of the exhibits at Endeavour's new home in Exposition 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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L.A. says it housed more people last year than ever before, but homelessness numbers remain flat. UC Irvine scientists are studying what we'll face in a prolonged drought. A black bear in La Canada-Flintridge was euthanized after repeatedly visiting homes. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…
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Forecasters are eyeing fire weather conditions amid a week-long heatwave. LA program that partnered fire and mental health responders for some 911 calls ends. Overnight camping is available at five LA County parks through August. 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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Episode 580. Recently Peter Arquette announced he was shutting down his long running and respected KISS collectibles store KISS Museum. He sold the inventory to KISSArmyWarehouse.com and is retiring. Why now, why is he retiring. What is he going to do now. What about the future of KISS expos. Is he planning to do any expos in the future. Forget the…
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Huntington Beach city leaders debate whether to fight state law which demands more housing be built. Some LA County parks open up to overnight camping this summer. And the author of the book Sand Rush tells the history of how LA’s beaches physically came to be, from moving the sand itself to the shore to the political influencers advocating for the…
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The Ventura Pier reopens to the public after a year and a half. A famous New York Jewish deli imports its famous pastrami sandwiches to West Hollywood today -- and today only. A local beach camp for siblings of children with special needs and chronic illness facilitates fun in the sun paired with deep conversations with one another. Plus, more. Sup…
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The numbers from LA County’s tally of unhoused Angelenos show progress. A U.S. Supreme Court decision clears a path to make it legal to criminalize homelessness. Federal funding for home internet service for L.A. Unified students ends soon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support …
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LA Metro to establish an in-house police department for its buses and trains. LAist found major errors in LA's tracking of homeless housing placements. The Lakers draft Bronny James, bringing a father-son duo with LeBron closer to becoming an NBA first. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support…
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L.A. tracks how many unhoused people have been moved into shelter, but a lot of its numbers are wrong. A November ballot measure wants to end forced labor in state prisons. The UC academic workers strike has ended, but the dispute isn’t over. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppor…
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California lawmakers approve a 300 billion dollar state budget for the new fiscal year. A new report about CA's water systems shows many are not compliant. More than 200 free activities for kids in LA County are being offered during July. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: http…
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The third of the three big unions in Hollywood has a tentative agreement with the studios and streamers. L.A. County plans to turn $5 million into half a billion dollars of medical debt relief. Police seize 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. S…
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A local supermarket strike averted. LAUSD's budget for next fiscal year allows for teacher raises and smaller class sizes. A mission to save the towering neon 10-gallon hat sign in Hollywood from being scrapped. 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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Californian voters will decide whether to raise minimum wage to $18 this November. LA Mayor Bass says she will consider restricting masks at protests. FEMA doesn't include extreme heat in its definition of a major disaster. 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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Governor Newsom's pre-recorded state of the state address to be posted on social media at 10 a.m. Voters will get to weigh in on California’s minimum wage this fall. LA County leaders will consider placing permanent half-cent sales tax on November ballot. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Suppo…
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L.A. County's new budget includes new spending for mental health care and pretrial services. Warehouse development in unincorporated San Bernardino County is dividing a community. New Lakers head coach, JJ Redick, speaks out for the first time. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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LAUSD board votes on 2024-2025 budget tomorrow. Waymo's ability to operate its driverless taxi service in Los Angeles reaffirmed. Fans celebrate bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow in Big Bear. 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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Episode 579. One of the premier showmen in rock, Carmine Appice became known worldwide for his astonishing live performances, in addition to becoming a highly sought-after session drummer, recording with countless artists throughout his career. In ‘76, he joined Rod Stewart‘s band, touring, recording and writing two of Stewart‘s biggest hits, “Do Y…
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Governor Newsom has released details on his proposed $300 billion state budget deal. Local researchers are recruiting Asian Americans to participate in a national cancer study. And comedian Amber Ruffin on why she wrote "Bigfoot! The Musical," now running in the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Support the show: https://laist.com…
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High temperatures hit Southern California this weekend, with some spots rising above 100 degrees. A conservative Christian school board president in Temecula has been recalled by voters. And bald eagle fans flock to Big Bear to celebrate the famous nesting couple, Jackie and Shadow. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join …
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It's going to be a HOT weekend in the Southland over the next few days. The California State Supreme Court ruled that an anti-tax measure will not be heading to the November ballot. Researchers from Cedars-Sinai and UC Irvine are recruiting from SoCal's Asian American Community to gather data on treating cancers. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report …
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An inititative aimed at making it harder to raise taxes in CA will not be on November ballot. Triple-digit temperatures expected in parts of SoCal this weekend. Dodgers-Angels freeway series kicks off at Chavez Ravine tonight. 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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L.A. County voters will be asked if they want to raise the sales tax again to pay for programs to help unhoused Angelenos. “Tritch Family Square” goes up along Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue. JJ Redick is tapped to lead the Lakers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support t…
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State regulators vote today on AT&T’s plan to phase out landline service. A mural in Historic Filipinotown is at the center of controversy. What Hollywood wants in a showrunner these days. 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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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, and head over to Leimert Park. Downtown's Pershing Square could soon get a new name. Summer is only a few days away, but L.A. County Pools are already open and will stay open until Halloween. 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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LAUSD will ban cellphones from school day beginning in 2025. AT&T’s plan to phase out landline service in California likely to be denied. LA City Council designates two historic landmarks to honor African American history. 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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The LAUSD board voted to develop a policy to ban student cellphone and social media use. A proposal to outsource management of Huntington Beach’s city library system is off the table. Do you know the history behind LA City Hall? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the show: ht…
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Containment rises on local wildfires, as winds subside. Los Angeles is launching a cooling center pilot program at select libraries. The story behind Los Angeles City Hall and why there are four now. 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 redflag warning could spell trouble for the Post Fire and the Hesperia Fire. A program that delivers free meals to thousands of people over 60-years-old in the city of L-A is running out of money. Fans have mixed feelings about the new Dodger uniforms. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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Crews continue working to contain the Post Fire in Gorman and the Hesperia Fire in San Bernardino County. The Los Angeles Unified School District considers a phone-free school day. A new map is available for users to find jacaranda trees in bloom. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the s…
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Episode 578. Another Mark fan boy episode this week! Guitarist Pat Travers sits down with us this week. Yes Pat does have some KISS stories to share, talks about Doc McGhee managing his career even lets us in on the one song he wishes he had recorded and why! Pat talks about working with Carmine Appice on the new Cactus album that is out now and sh…
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Two wildfires are burning and growing in rural L.A. and Ventura Counties and San Bernardino County. A mountain lion found dead near the new wildlife crossing being built over the 101 Freeway. And the jacarandas are flowering now... we'll bring you a guide to the other tree blooms you can see in L.A. this summer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report …
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Wildfire season is around the corner, and we've got some tips for clearing out vegetation to keep your home safe. Our next LAist City Trek takes you to a section of Monrovia that honors a bear known for getting into people's jacuzzis. We talk to the creator of the map that tracks greater L.A.'s jacaranda trees. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report b…
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Firefighters warn that Southern California is flush with wildfire fuel. High schoolers with a learning disability could have access to benefits from specialized academic support in college. A sea snail could become officially California’s state shell. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…
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A judge's ruling against Barrington Plaza landlord could have wide implications for tenants' rights. Cal State LA president says protesters no longer welcome on campus, after Wednesday's vandalism. How Silver Lake’s last 'No Cruising' signs got taken down. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Supp…
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A Superior Court judge rules against a landlord looking to carry out one of the largest mass evictions in L.A. history. The Santa Ana Main Library will close for renovations from June 20 until 2026. The L.A. Natural History Museum needs help to name a dinosaur. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…
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Cal State LA announces remote learning today, due to protest. Caltrans requests input for the next phase of a harbor area bridge deck replacement project. A SoCal college receives federal funds to boost climate job training. 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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L.A. is remembering former Lakers star and executive Jerry West. University of Miami president Julio Frenk was tapped to lead UCLA as its first Latino chancellor. Millions of dollars are headed to SoCal for climate jobs. 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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UCLA's new chancellor to be announced at regents' meeting in Westwood. Why a judge is testifying in a probe of the OC snitch scandal. Angelenos have until Friday to provide input on LA's next police chief. 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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Police arrested 25 pro-Palestinian protestors who tried to set up another camp at UCLA. The L.A. City Council officially ended the vaccination requirement policy. Drilling began in Rancho Palos Verdes to address the sliding hillsides. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Support the sh…
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Police break up another pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA Monday evening. Transitional Kindergarten will soon be a mandatory offering at California public schools, but is there space for all those 4-year-olds? California's gig worker law withstands an appeals court challenge from Uber. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…
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Civil rights icon & L.A. legend John Lawson Jr. has died. California's got a big wage theft problem, but the state is using money it has for the issue to address the deficit instead. The LA Public Library’s annual reading program kicks off today. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Su…
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Episode 577. We check out a radio station playlist from 1975, wow what a variety of great songs! This is what is called AM Gold. Forget the haters, we won! Press requests please contact Michael Brandvold at www.michaelbrandvold.com Since launching in 2012 Three Sides of the Coin has been viewed or listened to over 6,000,000 times. Three Sides of th…
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