Best The Citizens Guide To The Supreme Court Podcasts (2024)

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50 Shades of Originalism 50:09

1d ago50:09

50:09

This week's episode covers two criminal cases with bickering concurrences. Rahimi v. U.S., holding that the Second Amendment does not invalidate a law disarming someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order, shows that a lot can happen in two summers, while Smith v. Arizona, holding that an expert witness cannot testify about a report th…

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Food 4 Less workers announce tentative agreement, LAUSD approves budget & The push to preserve the iconic Hollywood Arby's sign — The A.M. Edition 6:59

6m ago6:59

6:59

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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Voters to decide on CA minimum wage hike, Mayor Karen Bass says she will consider mask ban at protests, Will FEMA add extreme heat to 'major disaster' list? — The P.M. Edition 7:33

16h ago7:33

7:33

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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Newsom to deliver state of the state address; CA minimum wage could rise again; LA County considers homelessness-related tax hike — The A.M. Edition 6:41

1d ago6:41

6:41

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 approves $45.6 billion budget; Inland Empire warehouse development divides town; The Lakers introduce new team head coach — The P.M. Edition 7:20

1d ago7:20

7:20

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 To Vote On New Budget, State Board Backs Waymo Rules & Jackie And Shadow Eagle Fan Party — The A.M. Edition 6:54

2d ago6:54

6:54

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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Newsom Unveils Budget Deal, Researchers Recruiting For AAPI Cancer Study, And Inside "Bigfoot! The Musical" — The Sunday Edition 8:07

3d ago8:07

8:07

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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SoCal Heat Hazards Are Here, Temecula School Board President Recalled, And The Jackie And Shadow Fan Convention — The Saturday Edition 7:20

4d ago7:20

7:20

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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Excessive Heat This Weekend, CA Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Tax Measure, & Research On AAPI Communities And Cancer — The P.M. Edition 7:25

5d ago7:25

7:25

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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CA Supreme Court Blocks Anti-tax Measure, Excessive Heat Settles Into The Southland & Freeway Series: Dodgers vs. Angels – The A.M. Edition 6:32

5d ago6:32

6:32

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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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

6d ago8:06

8:06

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

6d ago6:41

6:41

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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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

7d ago7:06

7:06

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

7d 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

8d ago7:15

7:15

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

8d ago6:38

6:38

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

9d ago6:53

6:53

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

9d ago6:30

6:30

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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Abortion & Guns (Civ Pro & Statutory Interpretation) 49:59

9d ago49:59

49:59

This week's episode covers the cases of FDA v. Doctor's for Hippocratic Medicine and Cargill v. Garland, which deal with big legal issues in small legal ways. The podcast starts by also discussing Big Sam Alito's recently foibles with judicial ethics and ends with a discussion on dance recital season. The law basically starts from the beginning if …

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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

10d ago11:11

11:11

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

11d ago6:04

6:04

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

12d ago7:04

7:04

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

12d ago6:26

6:26

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

13d ago7:34

7:34

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

13d ago7:05

7:05

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

14d ago8:19

8:19

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

14d ago9:14

9:14

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

15d ago7:45

7:45

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

15d ago7:14

7:14

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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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

16d ago7:16

7:16

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

16d ago8:40

8:40

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

17d ago6:15

6:15

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

18d ago6:44

6:44

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

19d ago6:56

6:56

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

19d ago6:47

6:47

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

20d ago8:29

8:29

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

20d ago6:20

6:20

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

21d ago8:25

8:25

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

21d 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

22d ago8:10

8:10

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

22d 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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Report: LA Spent $3M+ & Housed 2 People, Santa Barbara and San Diego Join UC Strike, & Ohtani Draws Tourism — The P.M. Edition 7:04

23d 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

23d ago6:47

6:47

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

24d ago11:40

11:40

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

25d ago11:29

11:29

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

26d 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

26d ago6:32

6:32

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

27d 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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