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Does Nithya Raman still have a chance? The race is open.
As of this morning's vote count, Raman trails behind LA Mayor Karen Bass and reality-TV personality Spencer Pratt in mayoral race.
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass heads to runoff, challenger unclear
Early election results put Bass in the lead, with reality-TV star Spencer Pratt in second. LA Councilwoman Nithya Raman is hoping for a late surge in votes.
Suehiro Cafe returns to Little Tokyo
The beloved Japanese restaurant is the first tenant to sign a lease at a new mixed-use development designed to prevent business displacement in Little Tokyo.
Most of Stanton evacuated while cameras looked elsewhere
Bigger cities like Garden Grove got more attention during last week's evacuation in case of a potential chemical blast.
Shark sightings are up. Should you worry?
El Niño and a warming ocean are pushing more sharks into cooler waters. They're all over Santa Monica Bay.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.
NewsThe unpleasant experience of visiting Yosemite
Plus, a far-right, Trump-loving lawyer who calls himself “El Tigre” promises to eradicate Colombia’s drug cartels. We’ll have your weekend movie reviews, and Evan Kleiman brings us a peculiar French dessert.
NewsBass headed to runoff; Pratt says ‘I hope she’s ready’
Plus, recapping the statewide races, how last year’s fires affected people on the streets, and we’ll meet a man who worked with the homeless who became homeless himself after the Eaton Fire.
NewsDo YouTubers’ success in Hollywood threaten the studio system?
Plus, a two-year analysis of Gov. Newsom’s signature homeless policy reveals a deeply flawed program, how AI can detect cancer in mammograms, and ‘90s cult fave Koo Koo Roo promised to return, but so far, nary a squawk.
NewsSpencer Pratt’s insurgent campaign reflects the anger of some Angelenos
Plus, the fight for California governor comes down to the wire, a judge orders President Trump to take his name off the Kennedy Center, and Noah Kahan’s new album tackles mental health, success, and celebrity.
Left, Right & Center
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Senate Control Rides On Paxton, Texas’ Flawed GOP Pick
Senate control could ride on Texans’ pick for a GOP candidate impeached by his own party. The Pope warned about the dangers of AI, and we answered a listener frustrated with President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
Trump’s $1.8B Fund Draws Cries of ‘Brazen Corruption’
Trump created the Anti-Weaponization Fund to help those wronged by the government, but who’s it really going to benefit? Plus, Trump worked to oust disloyal Republicans, but they might have the last laugh.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
The Gerrymandering Rush Is Leaving Voters In the Dust
States rushing to redraw congressional maps have left some voters in the dark. Is our government ready for the next health crisis? And the MAHA movement struggles to fight the junk food lobby.By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
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