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The Glass House won’t reopen until it can do so at 100% capacity, says Jon Halperi, talent buyer for the Pomona-based venue.

The Glass House won’t reopen until it can do so at 100% capacity, says Jon Halperi, talent buyer for the Pomona-based venue.

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Family descendent wants Bruce’s Beach back. It might happen with new State Senate bill

“The Bruce family is not interested in an apology. We want the restoration of our land. We want restitution for that loss of revenue that we would have had for 96 years.

Some OC cities will begin posting monthly hate crime stats

The city of Irvine recently launched a hate crime reporting portal.

California to temporarily house young migrants, bringing stories of human suffering into sharper focus

In March alone, about 19,000 migrant children came alone to the U.S.-Mexico border, seeking asylum. That's an all-time high.

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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.

There Goes the Neighborhood

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.

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

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The 1973 classic and innovative Senagalese film TOUKI BOUKI is the story of Mory, a charismatic cowherd and his student friend Anta who skip town on a motorcycle mounted with a…

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Josh Barro talks with panelists Jamelle Bouie and Lanhee Chen about the housing aspect of Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, how governors have fared in the pandemic and Georgia’s new…

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What makes a great song? The hook? Moving lyrics? Maybe the keys or horns that you hum through-out the day? The bass? But what if a song doesn’t actually have a bass line?

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Fanatic! I hope the week was good.

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 Indoor concerts can restart, but SoCal’s Glass House and the Soraya expect more challenges for months

Indoor concerts can restart, but SoCal’s Glass House and the Soraya expect more challenges for months

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 12, 2021

 David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report

Baker Roxana Jullapat brings mother grains to modern times — and makes chocolate chip cookies

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 Evan Kleiman’s favorite spring season recipes: Get creative with asparagus, artichokes, peas

Evan Kleiman’s favorite spring season recipes: Get creative with asparagus, artichokes, peas

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Haute and feral: Chef Analiese Gregory takes to the wild

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Netflix’s ‘Waffles + Mochi’: Puppets and Michelle Obama introduce kids to new foods

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 Family descendent wants Bruce’s Beach back. It might happen with new State Senate bill

Family descendent wants Bruce’s Beach back. It might happen with new State Senate bill

 Greater LA

California to temporarily house young migrants, bringing stories of human suffering into sharper focus

 KCRW Features

Thousands of Angelenos will have fewer affordable housing options as ‘covenants’ will expire

 Greater LA

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 Happy Monday! We’ll listen to new releases and timeless favorites to help you ease into the week

Happy Monday! We’ll listen to new releases and timeless favorites to help you ease into the week

 Morning Becomes Eclectic

Madi Diaz: ‘New Person, Old Place’ (Radio Edit)

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 SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

SXSWhen?: No Age’s Randy Randall reflects on a year without shows and live music’s uncertain future

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 ‘Thunder Force’ was set up to be smart but it ‘swung and missed at every single opportunity,’ says critic

‘Thunder Force’ was set up to be smart but it ‘swung and missed at every single opportunity,’ says critic

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Mega producer Scott Rudin faces accusations of abuse. How did he avoid consequences for so long?

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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For Oakland resident Jenni Bregman, getting vaccinated meant she could rehearse with her dance troupe again.

For this dancer, getting vaccinated means a return to her troupe

For Oakland resident Jenni Bregman, getting vaccinated meant she could rehearse with her dance troupe again.

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About 10,000 units of affordable housing in LA County are likely to flip to market-rate in the next five to 10 years.

Thousands of Angelenos will have fewer affordable housing options as ‘covenants’ will expire

About 10,000 units of affordable housing in LA County are likely to flip to market-rate in the next five to 10 years.

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Protestors took to the streets on Sunday night in Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, after another police killing of a Black person.

Following Daunte Wright’s shooting death, a look at Minnesota’s long history of officer-involved killings

Protestors took to the streets on Sunday night in Brooklyn Center, a suburb of Minneapolis, after another police killing of a Black person.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The South African variant of COVID-19 might be able to “break through” the Pfizer vaccine. That’s according to a new study from Tel Aviv University.

South African variant can evade some protections from Pfizer vaccine: New Israel study

The South African variant of COVID-19 might be able to “break through” the Pfizer vaccine. That’s according to a new study from Tel Aviv University.

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Critics review “Voyagers,” about a group of genetically engineered teenagers in outer space; “Thunder Force,” a Netflix original comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as…

‘Thunder Force’ was set up to be smart but it ‘swung and missed at every single opportunity,’ says critic

Critics review “Voyagers,” about a group of genetically engineered teenagers in outer space; “Thunder Force,” a Netflix original comedy starring Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer as…

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The season brings vegetables to market like sugar snaps, English peas, asparagus and artichokes.

Evan Kleiman’s favorite spring season recipes: Get creative with asparagus, artichokes, peas

The season brings vegetables to market like sugar snaps, English peas, asparagus and artichokes.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Michigan is the COVID-19 epicenter in the United States right now. The state has more than 7000 new cases per day, and hospitals are nearing capacity.

Michigan faces COVID crisis, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is at odds with both public health officials and local GOP

Michigan is the COVID-19 epicenter in the United States right now. The state has more than 7000 new cases per day, and hospitals are nearing capacity.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

“An absolute monster,” “unhinged,” “a casual disregard for human rights.” These are some of the words The Hollywood Reporter used to describe mega producer Scott Rudin in a new story .

Mega producer Scott Rudin faces accusations of abuse. How did he avoid consequences for so long?

“An absolute monster,” “unhinged,” “a casual disregard for human rights.” These are some of the words The Hollywood Reporter used to describe mega producer Scott Rudin in a new story .

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One out of three COVID-19 survivors may develop a severe mental health or psychiatric condition within six month of their initial diagnosis, according to new research from Oxford…

Psychiatric or neurological problem ails a third of COVID patients within 6 months of diagnosis: Oxford

One out of three COVID-19 survivors may develop a severe mental health or psychiatric condition within six month of their initial diagnosis, according to new research from Oxford…

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Late Friday night, the Supreme Court ruled that California cannot prevent people from gathering in homes for religious services.

Why Supreme Court is fast-tracking religious freedom cases on its ‘shadow docket’

Late Friday night, the Supreme Court ruled that California cannot prevent people from gathering in homes for religious services.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The vote drew national attention as organizers pushed to create the first union at an American Amazon facility.

Amazon warehouse workers in Alabama rejected a union drive. What happens now for the online retail giant?

The vote drew national attention as organizers pushed to create the first union at an American Amazon facility.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Happy Monday! We’ll listen to new releases and timeless favorites to help you ease into a new week.

Happy Monday! We’ll listen to new releases and timeless favorites to help you ease into the week

Happy Monday! We’ll listen to new releases and timeless favorites to help you ease into a new week.

from Morning Becomes Eclectic

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 12, 2021.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 12, 2021

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 12, 2021.

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Habits are hard to break, especially when you’re still feeling the ache of a love gone south.

Madi Diaz: ‘New Person, Old Place’ (Radio Edit)

Habits are hard to break, especially when you’re still feeling the ache of a love gone south.

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"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

LeRoy Downs' playlist, April 11, 2021

"Just Jazz" with LeRoy Downs. Downs' goal is to bring a varied sonic experience to jazz, while blending music, style, and culture.

from LeRoy Downs

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

Dan Wilcox's playlist, April 11, 2021

Unearthing new discoveries, remixes and rarities, b-sides and lost classics.

from Dan Wilcox

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

José Galván's playlist, April 11, 2021

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

from José Galván

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

Raul Campos' playlist, April 11, 2021

Raul Campos creates a mix of emerging artists and current favorites, bringing essential cuts from around the world and a little closer to home -- from soulful grooves and fresh remixes…

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For years there has been a symbiotic relationship between these two giants but its time for increased transparency and some guiderails governing appropriate behaviors.

The conflicts of interest between academic medical centers and medical industries

For years there has been a symbiotic relationship between these two giants but its time for increased transparency and some guiderails governing appropriate behaviors.

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