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The Pac-12 conference has decided to postpone all sporting events for the rest of the year. That means no soccer, no volleyball, and no football.

The Pac-12 conference has decided to postpone all sporting events for the rest of the year. That means no soccer, no volleyball, and no football.

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3% of Latinos use ‘Latinx’ to describe themselves, poll finds

A new poll by the Pew Research Center finds that barely a quarter of Americans who identify as Hispanic or Latino have even heard of the word Latinx.

If Kamala Harris and Joe Biden win in November, who might take her Senate seat?

If Joe Biden and Kamala Harris win as president and vice president in November, Harris will have to give up her Senate seat.

‘Indian Matchmaking’ reveals ‘double-edged sword’ of arranged marriages

Some people are calling Netflix's "Indian Matchmaking" binge-worthy, while others call it offensive.

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KCRW's signature daily music show. New releases, live performances, and interviews.

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Los Angeles is having an identity crisis. City officials tout new development and shiny commuter trains, while longtime residents are doing all they can to hang on to home.

 Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

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Los Angeles County is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to combat homelessness. Yet the problem is getting worse. Why?

 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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Two of Berlin's most informed tastemakers take us on a weekly journey soundtracked by what is rocking the hippest city on earth right now.

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A seamless blend of styles from indie rock to golden-era hip-hop, and everything in between.

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Dan Wilcox

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Henry Rollins

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

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 Pac-12 cancels fall sports. What does it mean for local athletes, coaches, fans?

Pac-12 cancels fall sports. What does it mean for local athletes, coaches, fans?

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If Kamala Harris and Joe Biden win in November, who might take her Senate seat?

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However, moving forward, HBM will continue as an independent production, and no longer be distributed through the KCRW feed.

HBM Continues as an Independent Podcast

However, moving forward, HBM will continue as an independent production, and no longer be distributed through the KCRW feed.

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LA Unified’s new school year will start again on August 18. All K-12 classes will be all virtual for the nearly 800,000 students.

How LAUSD teachers are preparing for the start of school next week

LA Unified’s new school year will start again on August 18. All K-12 classes will be all virtual for the nearly 800,000 students.

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Republican Marjorie Taylor Green won a close primary runoff in Georgia this week. That likely guarantees she’ll win the congressional seat in November.

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Republican Marjorie Taylor Green won a close primary runoff in Georgia this week. That likely guarantees she’ll win the congressional seat in November.

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KCRW talks about Kamala Harris’ family history, influences, and rise in politics — with Melanie Mason, who’s covering the 2020 presidential campaign for the LA Times.

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KCRW talks about Kamala Harris’ family history, influences, and rise in politics — with Melanie Mason, who’s covering the 2020 presidential campaign for the LA Times.

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A number of LA restaurants — high-end and casual — are permanently closing during the pandemic, and each closing affects families of owners and employees.

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Kamala Harris is both the first Black woman and the first South Asian woman to appear on a major party’s presidential ticket. Her mother is Indian.

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Kamala Harris is both the first Black woman and the first South Asian woman to appear on a major party’s presidential ticket. Her mother is Indian.

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Did you miss us? KCRW is back with a long-form, team-based version of the beloved KCRW Trivia Club Live!

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KCRW's signature music program features new releases, live performances, and artist interviews guest hosted by Anne Litt.

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Initial unemployment claims had been above 1 million for 20 straight weeks. The total receiving unemployment also dipped, to 28.3 million, as of July 25.

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The damage done to independent live music by the pandemic has been catastrophic – and a future where it thrives will, regardless and inevitably, arrive.

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This week, the campaign for presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, former vice president Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate.

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You might remember Eddie Chacon as one half of the duo Charles & Eddie, along with their international mega-hit “Would I Lie To You” from the early 90’s.

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