Best California Family Council Podcasts (2024)

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LA County Half-Cent Sales Tax Makes Ballot, Eagle Rock Welcomes Tritch Family Square, & Lakers Hire A New Coach— The P.M. Edition 8:06

8m ago8:06

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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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AT&T Landline Service Vote Today, Deadnaming Controversy In Historic Filipinotown & How TV Showrunners' Role Is Evolving — The A.M. Edition 6:41

10m ago6:41

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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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Unmasking Scientology's Surveillance Tactics: Personal Trauma, Family Disconnection, and Suri Cruise's HQ Visit - Scientology Q&A #1 w/ Claire & Marc Headley 1:03:13

2h ago1:03:13

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine suspecting that you're being watched, only to find out your worst fears are true. Join us as we, Marc and Claire Headley, recount our jaw-dropping experiences of intense surveillance after leaving Scientology. From Claire's initial suspicions to the undeniable evidence that surfaced, we reveal how key organizations l…

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Leimert Park Celebrates Juneteenth, Pershing Square Could Be Renamed After Ex-Slave And City Trailblazer Biddy Mason, & L.A. County Pools Are Now Open And Will Remain Open Until The Fall — The P.M. Edition ... 7:06

13h ago7:06

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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 To Create Stricter Cell Phone Policy, AT&T's Bid To Abandon Landlines & LA Sites Gain Historic Status — The A.M. Edition 6:39

22h ago6:39

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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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LA Unified Moves Closer To Banning Social Media On Campus, Huntington Beach’s Private Library Management Bid Gets Withdrawn, & LA City Hall’s History — The P.M. Edition 7:15

1d ago7:15

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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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Progress On Post and Hesperia Fire Fights, Cooling Center Pilot Launches & The History of LA's City Halls — The A.M. Edition 6:38

2d ago6:38

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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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Windy, Dry Conditions Stick Around As SoCal Battles Wildfires, Older Adults At Risk Of Losing Weekly Meals In LA, & Dodgers Unveil New Jerseys — The P.M. Edition 6:53

3d ago6:53

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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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Evacuations Triggered By Post and Hesperia Fires, LAUSD Cellphone Ban Considered & Finding Jacaranda Blooms In LA County — The A.M. Edition 6:30

3d ago6:30

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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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Post And Hesperia Fires Spreading, WGA Member Struggle Without Insurance, And A Guide To L.A. City Trees — The Sunday Edition 11:11

4d ago11:11

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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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Tips To Prepare For Wildfire Season, LAist's City Trek In Monrovia, And Inside L.A.'s Jacaranda Map — The Saturday Edition 6:04

5d ago6:04

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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 Brace For Wildfire Season, Academic Support for Students With Disabilities, & Black Abalone Could Be CA’s New State Shell — The P.M. Edition 7:04

6d ago7:04

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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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Judge Rules Against Barrington Plaza Landlord, Cal State LA President Calls On Pro-Palestinian Protesters To Leave & Why A Silver Lake Street Is Missing Some Signs — The A.M. Edition 6:26

6d ago6:26

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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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Judge Rules In LA Mass Eviction Case, Santa Ana Library To Close, & Vote To Name Dinosaur For Natural History Museum — The P.M. Edition 7:34

7d ago7:34

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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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Pro-Palestinian Protesters At Cal State LA, Vincent Thomas Bridge Revamp Update & Climate Workforce Funding — The A.M. Edition 7:05

7d ago7:05

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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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Lakers Legend Jerry West Has Died, UCLA Appoints First Latino Chancellor, & Federal Funds To Boost Climate Job Training — The P.M. Edition 8:19

8d ago8:19

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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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UC To Announce New Chancellor Today, OC Judge Takes Witness Stand & Weighing In On LA's Next Police Chief— The A.M. Edition 9:14

8d ago9:14

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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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Students Arrested After Another UCLA Encampment Attempt, LA Ends COVID Vaccine Requirements, & Drilling Begins In RPV — The P.M. Edition 7:45

9d ago7:45

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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 Pro-Palestinian Encampment At UCLA, T-K Soon To Be Mandatory At Schools & Uber Loses Challenge On CA Gig Worker Law — The A.M. Edition 7:14

9d ago7:14

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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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Exploring the Strange Ties Between L. Ron Hubbard and Nazi Propaganda - Marc & Mitch Make a Scientology Film #13 1:12:28

9d ago1:12:28

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of Scientology’s film productions? Mitch Brisker and I, Marc Headley, are pulling back the curtain on the bizarre and intricate world of Scientology filmmaking. From working on "EM5: How to Set Up a Session and and the E-Meter" to the absurd portrayals of L. Ron Hubbard as a whi…

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Remembering Rev. John Lawson, Why CA Isn't Spending State Funds On Wage Theft, & LA Public Library Summer Reading Program Begins — The P.M. Edition 7:16

10d ago7:16

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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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CA's Budget Deficit, Food 4 Less Workers To Vote On Strike Authorization & Tarzana's 'Snoopy Bridge' — The A.M. Edition 8:40

10d ago8:40

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CA lawmakers have less than a week to budget the state's budget amid a massive revenue shortfall. Food 4 Less workers' contract with Kroger has expired. A five-year renovation to a bridge in Tarzana to be unveiled today. 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 Protections Could Be Coming To Schools, New OC E-Bike Rules, And Toilet Paper's Place In Deforestation — The Sunday Edition 6:15

11d ago6:15

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New state regulations protecting indoor workplaces from extreme heat could be on their way this summer, and they'd apply to schools as well. Orange County has passed a new ordinance cracking down on unsafe e-bike use. How your toilet paper use could be contributing to deforestation, and what to do about it. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by do…

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Union Responds To UC Strike Pause Order, Fire Hydrant Theft Rises, And California Teachers Using AI For Grading — The Saturday Edition 6:44

12d ago6:44

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The union representing striking academic workers at UC campuses has responded to a Superior Court judge's order to pause the strike. Fire hydrants are getting stolen more often in South and Southeast L.A., costing a utility company over 1 million dollars so far. And what California teachers who are using AI models for grading say about the technolo…

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

12d 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

13d 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

14d 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

14d 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

15d 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

15d 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

15d 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

16d 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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Scientology's Legal Gymnastics: Unmasking Arbitration Clauses and Dodging Accountability - Scientology Stories #44 55:47

16d ago55:47

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Send us a Text Message. Do you know how Scientology is using arbitration clauses to escape accountability? Join us as Claire Headley and special guest Tony Ortega reveal the hidden mechanisms behind Scientology's arbitration practices. From derailing legal challenges to the manipulative use of arbitration clauses, we uncover the church's evolving l…

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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

16d 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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Expanded UC Strike Continues Today, Quake Strikes Near South Pasadena & Ohtani Jolts LA Tourism — The A.M. Edition 6:47

17d 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

18d 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

19d 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

19d 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

20d 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

21d 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

21d 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

22d 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

22d 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

23d 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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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

23d 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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Surviving Scientology's Legal Shenanigans - Scientology Stories #43 1:01:23

23d ago1:01:23

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Send us a Text Message. Caught in the crosshairs of a legal behemoth, Claire and I have weathered the storm and emerged with stories that could fill volumes. Our skirmish with Scientology's notorious legal machine is just the tip of the iceberg in this episode, as we peel back the layers on the devious tactics and prolonged warfare that the organiz…

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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

24d 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

25d 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

26d 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

27d 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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