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  • McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026

    McConnell Won't Seek Reelection in 2026
    Feb 21 2025

    In this episode, we delve into Senator Mitch McConnell's pivotal decision not to seek reelection in 2026, a move that stirs the political pot in the GOP and Kentucky. Beyond this headline, we touch on the contentious advance of affordable housing in the San Fernando Valley, a noteworthy trend towards fireproof 'SuperAdobe' homes in LA amid wildfire concerns, the persistent allure of U.S. universities for Chinese students despite geopolitical tensions, and the unusual spike in egg confiscations at the U.S.-Mexico border due to the bird flu outbreak. Join us for a succinct exploration of these compelling stories.
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    4 min
  • Airbnb co-founder donations $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild

    Airbnb co-founder donations $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild
    Feb 20 2025

    When wildfires strike, some communities burn—but one neighborhood in Irvine proves that doesn’t have to be the case. A controversial procedure—leg lengthening surgery—is gaining popularity. LA County is taking steps to protect renters following January’s devastating fires. The LA Unified School District has implemented a cellphone ban. In the first month of President Trump’s administration, thousands of federal workers have been fired. And billionaire Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, is donating $15 million to Steadfast LA to help wildfire victims rebuild.
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    5 min
  • President Trump renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

    President Trump renames the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America
    Feb 19 2025
    Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco enters the race for California governor. Insurers in California have been pulling out of high-risk wildfire areas, leaving home owners struggling to find coverage. President Donald Trump sparks controversy by renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. California lawmakers weigh the possibility of state-owned oil refineries. A new California state bill seeks to ban the sale of powerful anti-aging products to minors.
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    4 min
  • The Egg Price Hike: Why Californians Are Paying More for Breakfast

    The Egg Price Hike: Why Californians Are Paying More for Breakfast
    Feb 18 2025
    Egg prices are skyrocketing, hitting Californians hard. Freight trains loaded with Nike merchandise have become targets for thieves in California. U.S. inflation is on the rise again, while Trump’s proposed tariffs could push it even higher. A tragic day unfolds on the slopes at Tahoe Ski Resort.
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    4 min
  • Altadena’s Water Crisis: Why Residents Still Can’t Drink the Tap

    Altadena’s Water Crisis: Why Residents Still Can’t Drink the Tap
    Feb 17 2025
    Weeks after the devastating fires, many in Altadena still lack access to clean drinking water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is facing a wave of lawsuits and has responded by hiring a top law firm, at rates of up to $1975 an hour. Meanwhile, California is at the center of the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, raising concerns that some crucial communities are not being properly monitored. Wildfires have devastated the state this year, sparking a major battle over fire prevention. In Los Angeles, the housing crisis deepens, and now one city is facing a lawsuit over its plan to address it.
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    5 min
  • Could ten more patrolling engines have prevented the Palisades Fire?

    Could ten more patrolling engines have prevented the Palisades Fire?
    Feb 14 2025
    According to the CDC, bird flu infections in dairy cows are more widespread than previously thought. When flames erupted in the Pacific Palisades, fire crews took 18 minutes to arrive—but by then, it was too late. Now, former LAFD officials say at least 10 more engines should have been deployed in advance to patrol the area. Immigration raids may be coming to Southern California, and activists are preparing to fight back. Amazon is bringing 2,000 new jobs to the Inland Empire. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is facing a major legal battle, as California and more than a dozen other states sue the Trump administration over his role as the President’s personal budget advisor.
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    4 min
  • Could Canada really become America’s 51st state?

    Could Canada really become America’s 51st state?
    Feb 13 2025
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sparks controversy by opting not to require soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades Fires. Meanwhile, economic losses from the wildfires have soared past $250 billion, hitting the entertainment and tourism industries especially hard. Tensions between Canada and the U.S. are on the rise—could Canada really become America’s 51st state? California is also battling one of its worst flu seasons in years, with hospitalizations surging across the state. And in an unexpected success story, Compton Unified School District is earning praise for its remarkable academic turnaround.
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    4 min
  • How trans surfers find community

    How trans surfers find community
    Apr 28 2023

    Trans surfers are beginning to find community among themselves in a sport that too often isolates and even shuns them.

    Today, we hang out with some at the beach, to hear their joy and pain. Read the full transcript here.

    Host: L.A. Times senior producer Denise Guerra

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    Black surfers find moments of reflection, rejuvenation at ‘A Great Day in the Stoke’

    For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans
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    27 min