Best Church State Council Podcasts (2024)

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Power shutoff and evacuation warnings for 140 RPV residents; Report digs into anti-Asian discrimination across generations; Bills passed this CA legislative session — The Sunday Edition 7:37

15m ago7:37

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Power will be shut off at noon today in Rancho Palos Verdes due to faster land movement. Younger Asian Americans more likely to report experiencing anti-Asian discrimination than their parents and grandparents - why? We give you updates on some of the bills passed at the end of this legislative session, from initiatives on tiny homes for the unhous…

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California fertility treatment availability could expand; Huntington Beach to fight a ban on library censorship; Making the school cell phone ban stick — The Saturday Edition 5:51

7m ago5:51

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Today on the LA Report, a new California legislature bill could require insurance providers to cover infertility diagnoses and services. Huntington Beach is prepared to fight a ban on library book bans. And teachers struggle to make the cell phone ban work. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…

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Rate hikes coming for some CA homeowners; Former City Councilmember Jose Huizar set to surrender to prison in October; Happy hour tips — The P.M. Edition 7:23

9m ago7:23

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Some Allstate homeowners face a 30% insurance rate hike. Disgraced councilmember José Huizar was supposed to turn himself in for tax evasion & racketeering, but it was delayed. Happy hour tips from Gab Chabrán. 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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Federal judge questions missing homelessness data, PCH in Malibu could get speed cameras, seafood in the San Gabriel Valley — The A.M. Edition 7:49

4m ago7:49

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A federal judge wants to know what happens to millions of dollars of homelessness funding in L.A. Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu could soon get speed cameras to catch bad drivers. Seafood anyone? This Food Friday, we're taking a trip to the 626. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Why Washington is a bellwether for the presidential election 20:49

26m ago20:49

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The Democratic party is riding the Good Vibes Express after its Chicago convention. And a look at polling averages gives them reason to celebrate: Since becoming the nominee, Vice President Harris has shaken up a relatively static presidential race: She’s now running slightly ahead of former President Trump nationwide. In swing states, she has pull…

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Judge again demands answers on where LA homeless spending went; Land movement in RPV breaks sewage line; & Fans go wild for Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads — The P.M. Edition 7:02

11m ago7:02

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A federal judge expresses frustration with L.A. homelessness officials. A broken sewer line is the latest casualty of a quick-moving landslide in Rancho Palos Verdes. Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads are reselling for a pretty penny. Plus, more. 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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WSU researchers are on a quest to digitize over 30,000 bees, butterflies and other pollinators 9:42

7m ago9:42

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Washington State University's MT James Entomological Collection is the largest insect museum in the state, it holds around three million specimens. In 2022, state legislators allocated $50,000 for the collection to digitize pollinators, like bees, moths, flies, butterflies and other insects that carry pollen. Adding the 30,000 pollinators in WSU’s …

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LA City Council wants to expedite hiring police officers, CA lawmakers consider bill to crackdown on speeding, Shohei Ohtani mania over bobbleheads— The AM Edition 7:12

12m ago7:12

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L.A. is trying to figure out how to more quickly hire police officers. State lawmakers are considering a bill to crackdown on speeding drivers. Shohei Ohtani mania at Dodger Stadium last night -- did you get your bobblehead? 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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LA releases reparations survey; Air regulators have more rules for Chiquita Landfill; Questions over where mental health measure Prop 1 funding will go — The P.M. Edition 7:17

9m ago7:17

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In a survey meant to inform reparations policies, many Black Angelenos said city policies & law enforcement practices negatively impacted them. More efforts to clean up the smelly Chiquita Landfill. Board-and-care providers want a cut of Prop 1 funding. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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Christian Nationalism and its effect on Yakima city politics 20:09

19m ago20:09

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Last year, the Yakima City Council made a landmark decision by passing a proclamation to designate the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month. Less than a year later, the council voted to reverse that decision. The move was celebrated by far right religious leaders like Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk and Sean Feucht, who took to X to applaud the dec…

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Budget woes, cellphones, and safety: educators share their thoughts going into the new school year 29:43

9m ago29:43

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For many Washington students, and parents, the school year is just about to start - if it hasn’t already. And they're not the only ones gearing up for the new year. Teachers and school staff are about to step into a new year with all sorts of new questions about how their respective school systems will be run. So, we wanted to check in with a panel…

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OC Supes could strip Andrew Do of some power, Asian leaders unhappy antiquities removed from LA City Hall, happy hour recommendations — The AM Edition 7:01

5m ago7:01

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O.C. Board of Supervisors meets for the first time since FBI raided the home of embattled member Andrew Do. L.A. Mayor Bass relocated some Asian antiquities at City Hall and community leaders aren't happy. We got you covered on where to find a good happy hour. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://…

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The pope's visit to Indonesia, and how religion affects migration 28:36

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Pope Francis will visit the most populous Muslim country in the world, Indonesia, new research reveals how religion plays a role in where and why people migrate, and how does someone navigate religious conscience in a secular democracy?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Embattled city councilmember Kevin de León's campaign spending; OC Supervisors meet for first time since federal searches; A new nature preserve in Costa Mesa — The P.M. Edition 7:33

9m ago7:33

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Money used in Kevin de León's run for re-election raises eyebrows. We speak with correspondent Frank Stoltze. Orange County Supervisors met today amid calls for Andrew Do to resign. Progress on a plan to turn a former oil field into a nature preserve. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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It's time to do a vibe check on the state of remote work 25:53

18m ago25:53

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Earlier this month, City of Seattle workers were told most of them will have to return to the office at least 3 days a week starting this fall. Meanwhile… a certain large tech and online retail company (named after a river in South America) has reportedly started a mulling the minimum number of hours employees must stay on site to count towards its…

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Mia Zapata and The Gits are often defined by a tragic murder, drummer Steve Moriarty's book tells a different story about the band 17:48

20m ago17:48

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In the early 90s, Seattle was at the center of a sonic revolution. Grunge, a homegrown sludgy rock sound, became a global commodity. At the same time, another sound was making its mark on Seattle. The Gits were a band on the precipice of national stardom, standing out with their punk sensibility and charismatic female vocalist, with music labels ci…

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New calls for OC Supervisor Andrew Do's resignation, LA expands CIRCLE program, Oasis is back— The AM Edition 6:35

2m ago6:35

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There are growing calls for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do to resign as questions remains about what happened to millions of dollars he sent to a nonprofit. L.A. is expanding a program that sends mental health professionals to some 911 calls instead of police. Britpop band Oasis says today is gonna be the day they're gonna throw it back to us. Plus more…

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How Thurston County is aiming to bring homelessness to "functional zero" 23:41

1h ago23:41

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Addressing homelessness is looking a little different in Thurston County these days. The county, which includes Olympia, just became the fifth community in the nation to collect data on every single adult experiencing homelessness. The county’s partner organization says that data includes the names and circumstances of each person counted. And the …

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Calls grow for OC Supervisor Andrew Do to resign; Why are California's pelicans dying?; Football coach Pete Carroll returning to USC— The P.M. Edition 6:45

27m ago6:45

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Orange County supervisors Vicente Sarmiento & Katrina Foley say their colleague Andrew Do should resign immediately. Researchers want to know why brown pelicans are dying of starvation. Former head coach Pete Carroll is coming back to USC. 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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No, Seattle's most notorious brothel madam was not a Gilded Age Girl Boss 25:12

2d ago25:12

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We know a few things about the woman known as Lou Graham, for sure: She was a brothel madam in Seattle at the turn of the century. And she’s immortalized in one of the city’s popular ghost tours. Maybe you’ve even felt her spiritual presence while passing through tunnels underneath Pioneer Square. Beyond that, facts are sparse. But plenty of legend…

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Helping Churches Help Families in NC (with J.P. De Gance) 15:00

3d ago15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes J.P. De Gance, founder and president of Communio, to discuss a new initiative he's working on in Charlotte, North Carolina to help churches help strengthen marriages and families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and J.P. De Gance

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CSU students to feel budget cuts on first day of school, brown pelicans in recovery, Vietnam memorial in OC remains incomplete — The AM Edition 7:01

7m ago7:01

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It's the first day of classes at most Cal State universities, but the threat of budget cuts looms over the new start. About $1 million was supposed to go toward a Vietnam Memorial in Fountain Valley, but it's nowhere to be found. Brown pelicans are alright after a troubling spate of die-offs. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.…

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Embattled OC Supervisor Andrew Do speaks out amid lawsuit; Some tribal police may soon be designated peace officers; Lobbying restrictions on departing CA lawmakers — The Sunday Edition 7:06

13m ago7:06

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Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has spoken out for the first time since county officials sued alleging millions of dollars of tax money was misspent. A proposed state bill would designate some tribal law enforcement officers as state peace officers. And what do lawmakers leaving the state legislature have to report about their next jobs? Plus, m…

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OC Dems call on Supervisor Do to resign; Intuit Dome may get exception to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.; Inside Orange County's Pageant of the Masters — The Saturday Edition 7:16

14m ago7:16

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The Orange County Democratic Party has called on Supervisor Andrew Do to resign, which follows an FBI raid earlier this week connected to an LAist investigation into misuse of county funds. The Intuit Dome might get an exception from the state to serve alcohol until 4am. And we take you to Orange County's annual "living pictures" event, the Pageant…

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Part 4 of 'Australia's Public Education System - A Wastebasket?' and much more

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Part 4 of 'Australia's Public Education System - A Wastebasket?' Jane Caro in how Australia helped shape Trump's education policy. 2024 Naplan results reveal effects of decade-long delays to public school funding. US- critiquing the conservative idea that the state needs to support 'choice' in education, ie. diminishing/obliterating public schools …

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Fallout from FBI raids linked to OC fraud investigation continues; CA agencies warn about dangers of extreme heat; & 102 year-old "Mighty Mo" wins national swimming race— The P.M. Edition 7:03

4d ago7:03

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We speak with reporter Nick Gerda on the raids on multiple properties connected to OC Supervisor Andrew Do and a fraud investigation. California agencies want to improve the state's response to heatwaves. An Angeleno wins a swimming race at 102. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Several OC houses raided in connection with Viet America Society, Newsom gives Beverly Hills a housing ultimatum, and Joshua Tree bees are buzzing for water — The AM Edition 5:49

39m ago5:49

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The FBI raided the Orange County homes of Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter Rhiannon Do, as well as several other locations in connection with the Viet America Society yesterday. Newsom clashes with the city of Beverly Hills over the construction of a 165-unit affordable housing complex. Parts of Joshua Tree shut down due to bee activity. Suppo…

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FBI raids homes of OC Supervisor Do & daughter; CA says Beverly Hills is violating state housing laws; How kids benefit from LAUSD wellness centers — The P.M. Edition 8:56

10m ago8:56

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Agents search the homes of OC Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter. Details from LAist reporter Nick Gerda. CA officials say Beverly Hills "is in violation of state housing law” over an apartment building project. LAUSD looks to add school wellness centers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://l…

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How a battle over owls points to a bigger question in conservation 19:31

1h ago19:31

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Last winter, federal officials with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a program to save the perpetually threatened northern spotted owl. The problem? Invasive barred owls are crowding out our local forest -- they're bigger, and more aggressive. The solution? Culling half a million of those owls over the next 30 years. On its face, the is…

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The battle for Public Lands Commissioner turns to a recount 14:12

25m ago14:12

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At this point, most of Washington’s primary election results have been called. Bob Ferguson will face Dave Reichert in the race for governor. Tanya Woo and Alexis Mercedes Rinck are vying for a spot on the Seattle City Council. Goodspaceguy once again failed to get onto the November ballot. But – in one race, the drama has remained at a fever pitch…

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Lead found in Watts tap water, UCI students file suit over Palestine protests treatment, chronic court reporter shortage in LA — The AM Edition 6:33

44m ago6:33

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A nonprofit in Watts has found some homes in the area with lead in their tap water and many residents report symptoms of exposure. Five students are suing UC Irvine, alleging they’re being given harsher punishment for leading pro-Palestine campus protests. Many court proceedings lack a written record because of a court reporter shortage. Support Th…

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What goes on beyond the tv stream at the DNC 12:55

3d ago12:55

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When some people picture political conventions, they might imagine a grand stage lit up with dazzling lights, a seemingly never ending stream of speeches - and a sea of enthusiastic supporters cheering their hearts out, waving lots and lots of American flags. Since Monday, the Democratic National Convention has been underway in Chicago. There have …

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Rancho Palos Verdes finds a deeper landslide; Students sue UC Irvine over campus protest response; & Could wellness centers near schools help get students back to class? — The P.M. Edition 6:55

1d ago6:55

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Rancho Palos Verdes discovers a second, deeper landslide. We speak with reporter Makenna Sievertson. UC Irvine students sue over treatment for protesting the Gaza war on campus. We check in on new L.A. County wellness centers near schools. 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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For the first time in its history, McNeil Island is releasing more patients than it's taking in 24:11

18h ago24:11

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Chances are high that you’ve never been to McNeal Island before. Few have - the island, located in the Puget Sound, southwest of Tacoma, isn’t accessible to the general public. The only people that are allowed are staff and pre-screened visitors at the Washington State Special Commitment Center - the first post-prison institution for people designa…

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How a century-old church in Tacoma is trying to become affordable youth housing 12:26

10m ago12:26

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Picture a historic church in Tacoma’s Proctor neighborhood, bathed in afternoon sunlight, poised for a dramatic transformation. Julie Cain, who purchased the church in 2021, envisions turning it into affordable housing for young adults. The project aims to address local housing needs and foster a supportive community, with plans for shared rooms an…

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Ranchos Palos Verdes City Council takes emergency action on landslides, CA Mobile ID pilot program coming soon, UC students respond to anti-protest rules — The AM Edition 7:03

13m ago7:03

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Ranchos Palos Verdes City Council votes to expand emergency plans in response to rapidly shifting land in the peninsula. A mobile pilot program for storing your California ID on your phone launches for an initial 1.5 million people. LAist Higher Education Correspondent Adolfo Guzman-Lopez gets reactions from students on the new UC anti-protest rule…

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Yazidi survivors seek to bring Islamic State to justice 28:38

6h ago28:38

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Yazidi women are still fighting to bring Islamic State perpetrators to justice, the UK riots have left racial and religious divisions in the country, and frontline aid workers are being killed in unprecedented numbers across the globe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fitz Cahall on 17 years of finding new adventures outdoors 25:41

12m ago25:41

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When Fitz Cahall started his “Dirtbag Diaries” podcast in 2007, he was an avid outdoorsman struggling to make ends meet as a travel writer. At the time, this whole ‘on demand audio storytelling’ thing was kind of new, and Fitz saw it as a way of bringing new life to his joy of the outdoors. Today, he’s replaced his wild life bouncing around in a va…

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Orange County sues 2nd non-profit over missing funds; New report on Portuguese Bend landslide; Ballot measure asks voters to expand the LA County Board of Supes — The P.M. Edition 7:15

6m ago7:15

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Another nonprofit tied to OC Supervisor Andrew Do faces legal trouble. Rancho Palos Verdes says some areas are moving faster. Reporter Frank Stoltze breaks down the ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. 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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Renters say "junk fees" create real harm 13:27

23m ago13:27

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Imagine you are renting a property and your grass dies and gets brown (this is the Pacific Northwest, where, aside from some unseasonable August rain, it’s pretty dry all summer). Then you get a note from your management company that letting that grass die violates the property’s rules and fines you $125. Then, on top of that, the company charges y…

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How solitary confinement affects the mental health of WA State inmates 11:31

4m ago11:31

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The Washington State Department of Corrections has pledged to stop the use of solitary confinement in state prisons, in most cases. And the agency says it has made progress on that goal. But a recent report from the agency’s own independent watchdog, the Office of the Corrections Ombuds, says isolating inmates for extended periods of time is still …

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OC Supervisors request money from another non-profit, coastal housing bill pulled, UC system preemptively sets up guidelines on campus protests — The AM Edition 7:03

1d ago7:03

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The Orange County Board of Supervisors are requesting money back from the Hand to Hand Relief Organization, a non-profit connected to Supervisor Andrew Do. A California legislature bill for new housing on the coast is being pulled by its author. New UC rules on protesting announced ahead of the arrival of students on campus. Plus, more. Support The…

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Weekend rain a welcome relief as wildfire burns near Stehekin 13:28

19m ago13:28

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The summertime is usually the peak season for tourists in Stehekin, Washington – a small community of around 100 people at the north end of Lake Chelan. It’s only accessible by boat or floatplane, making it an ideal place for a lakeside getaway or entry into the North Cascades wilderness. But the geography and topography that make Stehekin unique a…

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UC bans encampments ahead of new school year; SoCal farmers make deal to use less water; & Blue super moon coming tonight — The P.M. Edition 7:12

11m ago7:12

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UC President Michael Drake announced updated policies for campus protests in the wake of last spring's protests against the war in Gaza. Farmers agree to get by with less water from the Colorado River. The moon will be a sight to behold tonight. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com. Sup…

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Fewer WA children are in foster care amid state effort to keep families together 14:44

29m ago14:44

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The Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which oversees the state’s foster care system, celebrated a milestone last week: The number of children in foster care has dipped below 5,000. That’s down significantly from 9,171 kids in foster care in 2018 – a reduction of more than 50% in six years. This is seen as progress among experts who have …

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Hear It Again: He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover 21:57

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For decades, the road to recovery after a spinal cord injury has meant years of physical therapy. The goal is often small but meaningful improvements in body function. Being able to stretch your fingers that much farther, or grip just a bit harder. Jon Schleuter’s path began after he broke his neck diving into a pool 20 years ago. Soundside's Libby…

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CA cracks down on retail theft with new bills passed, Democratic National Convention begins today, Hello Kitty night at Dodger Stadium— The AM Edition 7:19

7d ago7:19

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California now has a package of new laws to combat "smash-and-grab" robberies. Some SoCal young people are jazzed for Harris-Walz ticket as the Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago. It's Hello Kitty Night at Dodger Stadium and early bird fans will get a freebie. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by …

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Long Beach to begin encampment enforcement; Metro's student program reaches 400,000 members; Checking in on LA County's guaranteed income pilot — The Sunday Edition 10:17

13m ago10:17

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Long Beach reportedly plans to start sweeping encampments of unhoused people this week. More than 400,000 students have signed up to ride the L.A. Metro bus and rail system for free, according to the transit agency. And it’s now been one year since L.A. County’s guaranteed income program, Breathe, expanded to include former foster youth - we check …

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