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NewsWhere do we put all this extra sunlight?
Battery-storage facilities are a big part of California's plans for more renewable energy. But there's conflicting ideas about where they should go.
NewsL.A.'s whole identity is dry heat, so why the humidity?
Officials have issued multiple extreme heat warnings throughout Southern California.
News‘A perfect storm’ pushed up L.A.’s unhoused population
Despite an 8% jump in street homelessness in LA this year, one of the region’s largest service providers says the issue is not “unsolveable.”
NewsAre Flock cameras spying on you? O.C. residents think so
Neighbors spoke out against Flock cameras at a Costa Mesa City Council meeting.
NewsHomelessness is up and it’s not looking good for Mayor Bass
What does an increase in street homelessness mean for LA Mayor Karen Bass’s reelection campaign and her opponent, city councilmember Nithya Raman?
NewsMove over volleyball! Soccer players kick up beach sand.
Some players find beach soccer more entertaining and accessible than the game played on grass.
NewsBook lovers rejoice! L.A. hosts an indie book crawl
Thirteen independent bookstores are participating.
News'It looked like a pond' - WeHo restaurant after pipe burst
The popular Dialog Cafe had extensive flood damage.
NewsL.A. Metro board may get 'transit rider' member
But no one's suggesting every member of the public transit board should regularly use the system themselves.
NewsThe Cinerama Dome is reopening... for real this time
Sony Pictures is set to bring back the iconic theater back following a six-year closure.
NewsNot just trauma. ICE raids hurt the SoCal economy too.
A new UCLA report examines the long-term effect of immigration raids on local small businsses.
NewsDavid Hockney’s L.A. home was both artwork and muse
The painter of LA dreamscapes built a 3-D version of one in the Hollywood Hills.
NewsEnvironmental safety concerns erupt after cancer cluster
The federal government wants to investigate rare child cancer cases that could be linked to environmental chemicals in Orange County.
NewsAn ailing father's gift to his daughter
Ten years after Ed Begley Jr.'s Parkinson's diagnosis, his daughter asked him to perform with her on stage. He said yes. The play is this weekend.
NewsPuente Hills Mall faces a deeply ironic fate
The mall made famous by "Back to the Future" is on its last legs. It's set to become the thing that destroyed it.
NewsA ‘super’ El Niño could wreak havoc on CA marine ecosystem
Ocean temperatures have been rising for years. Now, the naturally-occurring weather pattern known as El Niño could make the Pacific Ocean even hotter.
NewsRestaurant critics explain how they stay healthy
When eating is your job, how do you know you’ve had enough?
NewsNext El Niño could be one of the strongest on record
It's not just hype, climate scientists warn.
CaliforniaCalifornia offers its own EV rebates
Eligible Californians can receive up to $3,500 when buying a new electric vehicle under the state program.
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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.
NewsRemembering LA icon Betye Saar, and how she saw race in America
Plus, Sam Altman and other AI leaders unite to ask the government for more regulation, our weekend movie reviews include the latest Spider-Man, and Evan Kleiman goes to Cambria to find some good eats.
NewsDan Tana’s daughters reflect on their dad’s singular restaurant
Plus, Saudi Arabia is now involved in the Iran war, the administration allegedly shares confidential information with Iran to deport asylum seekers, and Venice homeowners hire a company made up of former gang members to clear encampments.
NewsEurope is on fire. A coming heat wave could make it even worse
Plus, how President Trump’s Canada tariffs hurt California winemakers, people are drinking less and that’s hurting restaurants, and if the news has you filled with rage, try writing a manifesto.
NewsHomelessness is up in LA. What it means for the mayor’s race
Plus, there’ll be a trial between states and Paramount over the merger that could reshape Hollywood, President Trump’s new tariffs face legal challenges, and DJ J.Rocc shares his favorite summer songs.
Left, Right & Center
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Affordability Rules the Midterms. Trump Calls It 'Made Up'
Most voters this November say they care about one thing – fixing America’s affordability crisis. Which party has the most convincing pitch and will get your vote?
By David Greene • • 1h 0m Listen
The Midterm Impact Of Progressives, Election Deniers & Iran
Progressives are battling establishment Dems in primaries. Party leaders on both sides think many will lose to Republicans in the fall, but should they be so sure?
By Susan Davis • • 1h 0m Listen
How Should Lawmakers Balance Privacy and Transparency About Their Health?
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the public eye after a weeks-long absence and after rumors about his health spread. What do politicians owe the public when they’re ailing or aging, and should they be expected to trade privacy for transparency with the people they represent?By Mike Madrid • • 1h 0m Listen
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