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On October 15, librarian Glen Creason turned in his ID badge at the Central branch of the LA Public Library, and then entered retirement.

On October 15, librarian Glen Creason turned in his ID badge at the Central branch of the LA Public Library, and then entered retirement. "More than ever I’ll miss those moments before the doors open and I had the old library to myself. It's weird how the smell of musty books can be soothing, even sensual sometimes," he writes in a farewell letter.

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Ava DuVernay’s new Netflix series dives into the early life of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

Giving legal rights to nature: Can this effectively fight climate change?

“The rights of nature movement is very closely tied to … the human right to a clean environment,” says Katie Surma, Inside Climate News reporter.

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Helado Negro has delivered career best work with his recently released album “Far In.” It’s his seventh full length album, and his first for the storied indie label 4AD.

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 In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

Our Body Politic

In a political media landscape dominated by white men, “Our Body Politic” will be a source of news by and for Black women and women of color.

 Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

It's Been a Minute with Sam Sanders

Each week, Sam Sanders interviews people in the culture who deserve your attention. Plus weekly wraps of the news with other journalists.

 Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

Henry Rollins

Henry Rollins hosts a mix of all kinds, from all over and all time.

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 Serial killers, flip phones, and fire: Retiring librarian reflects on 42 years at the LA Central branch

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 Appetite for destruction: The all-female demolition derby is a smash at Irwindale Speedway

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Some people believe the amount offered by Southern California Gas Company is insufficient to put the pieces back together for the community that has been devastated by the largest…

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Native plants are vital to the health of the local ecosystem, particularly during a time of climate change, hotter weather, and droughts.

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Native plants are vital to the health of the local ecosystem, particularly during a time of climate change, hotter weather, and droughts.

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There are 18 endangered butterfly and moth species that the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance works to protect.

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On ESPN2, quarterback brothers Peyton and Eli Manning are analyzing and commenting on football matchups, trading stories from their decorated careers, and teasing each other.

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The LA Zoo, which is inside Griffith Park, is involved in animal conservation, and it has helped bring back the California condor from the brink of extinction.

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The LA Zoo, which is inside Griffith Park, is involved in animal conservation, and it has helped bring back the California condor from the brink of extinction.

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen described a tax on billionaires that would help pay for President Biden’s ambitious social policy agenda.

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about four familiar characters: Lev Parnas, Steve Bannon, John Eastman and Michael Avenatti.

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Josh Barro and Ken White talk about four familiar characters: Lev Parnas, Steve Bannon, John Eastman and Michael Avenatti.

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A group called MSCHF recently bought an original Andy Warhol drawing, called “Fairies,” for $20,000.

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Seventeen years and over 30 million albums later, Tears for Fears are thrilling fans with the prospect of a new album projected for release in February.

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Santa Ana will become the first city in Orange County to have rent control.

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Santa Ana will become the first city in Orange County to have rent control.

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President Biden’s “Build Back Better” agenda has gotten a lot of attention in Washington, but he’s also been quietly reshaping the federal judiciary.

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