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Food & DrinkFast casual chicken joint Koo Koo Roo is back. The restaurant announced its return to the LA dining scene on Instagram on Tuesday.
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Business & EconomyCalifornia could lead the nation with a bill that would open up on-campus jobs at public universities and colleges to the state’s 60,000 undocumented students.
Laguna Beach church plans to build rare affordable housing
Housing & DevelopmentThanks to a new state law, dozens of churches across Southern California are redeveloping underused properties into affordable housing.
Amtrak trains are slow and late. Why do West Coasters still use it?
TransportationTrain passengers up and down California and Oregon say it’s worth keeping Amtrak as a vital lifeline and a nostalgic leisure activity.
Clothing brands must recycle or reuse: New CA law
Business & EconomyOur current recycling system isn’t set up to recycle textiles. But a new CA law gives clothing brands a deadline to figure out how to do it.
Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year
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Offshore wind: California doubles down on climate plan
EnvironmentThe California Energy Commission unanimously adopted a strategic plan to build the state’s offshore wind industry. Much of that will happen at the Port of Long Beach.
Will lowest-paid CA workers get a raise? Voters to decide
Business & EconomyVoters will have the chance to raise the state minimum wage to $18 with Prop 32. Wages are usually a hot topic in the state, but campaign spending is low.