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Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill that sets aside nearly $7 billion for schools that reopen for in-person instruction by the end of March.

Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a bill that sets aside nearly $7 billion for schools that reopen for in-person instruction by the end of March.

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Fanatic! I hope you are having a tremendous and music filled weekend. Today at the mail pick up place, my 5LP Sabbath Vol. 4 box set came in.

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 John Moses's playlist, March 7, 2021

John Moses's playlist, March 7, 2021

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Robin Wright says of her new film: "It's about spiritual growth, human growth, and how we can find a new sense of hope, a renewed sense of faith.

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Cosmic breaks, cinematic soundscapes and ethereal outtakes, dipping and weaving between the folds.

John Moses's playlist, March 7, 2021

Cosmic breaks, cinematic soundscapes and ethereal outtakes, dipping and weaving between the folds.

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An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

José Galván's playlist, March 7, 2021

An infectious harmony of varied sounds and melodies that bridge cultures and genres.

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Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, March 7, 2021

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

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Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Chris Douridas' playlist, March 7, 2021

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

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A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, March 7, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

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Fanatic! Our first show of Fanatic Spring. We have a different calendar here and start in March! That's it! Let's go!

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Fanatic! Our first show of Fanatic Spring. We have a different calendar here and start in March! That's it! Let's go!

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Metropolis playlist, March 6, 2021.

Metropolis playlist, March 6, 2021

Metropolis playlist, March 6, 2021.

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Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

Jason Kramer's playlist, March 6, 2021

Featuring selections that range from carefully curated music from around the world with unique gems and quality tracks that will satisfy the needs of even the most discerning music…

from Jason Kramer

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

Chris Douridas' playlist, March 6, 2021

Chris Douridas hosts a far-reaching assortment of the best new music from all around the globe. Listen On-Demand to the latest show.

from Chris Douridas

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

Aaron Byrd's playlist, March 6, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

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Studies with premature babies and in Romanian orphanages show when infants and babies are caressed, they flourish and gain weight.

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Studies with premature babies and in Romanian orphanages show when infants and babies are caressed, they flourish and gain weight.

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Several years ago, British economist Noreena Hertz began to notice something different: An increasing number of her students said that they felt lonely.

The global increase in loneliness

Several years ago, British economist Noreena Hertz began to notice something different: An increasing number of her students said that they felt lonely.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

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KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

Eclectic 24

KCRW's all-music channel blending the collected talents and tastes of all KCRW's DJs into a single voice streaming 24 hours a day.

from Eclectic 24

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh nightly.

Travis Holcombe's playlist, March 5, 2021

Future beats and a mind-melting mix of fuzz, bass, and funk. Served fresh nightly.

from Travis Holcombe

In "The Truffle Hunters," a new documentary by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, Italian men in their 60s, 70s and 80s do as they've done for decades--search the forests of the Alba…

A deep dig into fertile soil

In "The Truffle Hunters," a new documentary by Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw, Italian men in their 60s, 70s and 80s do as they've done for decades--search the forests of the Alba…

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Golden Rice Co. , a pop-up run by the mother and daughter team of Farah and Sophia Parsa, was originally a backyard supper club that ran for five years.

‘In the Weeds’: golden, crispy domes bring solace

Golden Rice Co. , a pop-up run by the mother and daughter team of Farah and Sophia Parsa, was originally a backyard supper club that ran for five years.

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