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As leaders relax mask mandates and large portions of the country move on from the COVID pandemic, grief remains deep and widespread for those who have lost family in LA.

As leaders relax mask mandates and large portions of the country move on from the COVID pandemic, grief remains deep and widespread for those who have lost family in LA.

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Tory DiPietro’s neon rainbow is a beacon of hope in LA’s 3rd St. tunnel

Tory DiPietro’s new neon art installation is lighting up the 3rd Street tunnel in downtown LA with rainbow colors and her love for Los Angeles.

8 CA oil platforms: Decommissioned but used as marine reefs?

Eight oil platforms off the California coast are set to be decommissioned in the next decade, but the fate of the structures themselves has yet to be determined.

How to avoid Ukraine charity scams: Trust nothing, click nothing

Many people worldwide want to help Ukraine — by donating money and supplies — as the conflict with Russia continues. But there are scammers to watch out for, as usual.

‘Three Months’ shows HIV realities and community resources for LGBTQ+ kids

In the film “Three Months,” 18-year-old Caleb is about to graduate high school, then learns he’s been exposed to HIV and must wait three months for the final test results.

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

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

 Each episode of this documentary series begins with a medical mystery. Sometimes the sickness is in the body, and sometimes the sickness is in the system.

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Slovenian avant-gardists Laibach reboot the writings of one of the most significant German playwrights, Heiner Müller, into a theatrical production of his work.

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Fanatic! I haven’t checked but I bet it’s not spring as far as the calendar is concerned. It is for me.

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Oliver Stone, creator of the Showtime documentary series “The Putin Diaries,” speaks to Robert Scheer about the escalating crisis in Ukraine.

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Metropolis playlist, March 5, 2022.

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 More than 30,000 dead from COVID, hundreds of thousands more grieve in LA

More than 30,000 dead from COVID, hundreds of thousands more grieve in LA

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Is biogas ‘green?’ Glendale says yes. Suing residents say no

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 Campo é Carbón: Backyard restaurant blends Asian and Latin cuisine

Campo é Carbón: Backyard restaurant blends Asian and Latin cuisine

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Bake Irish soda bread to mark St. Patrick’s Day. It’s better than green beer

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 Newsom proposes gas rebate as prices exceed $5/gallon. Why so high?

Newsom proposes gas rebate as prices exceed $5/gallon. Why so high?

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What sanctions could mean for Putin’s economy and chances of using nuclear weapons

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MBE March 10: Malaysia’s Yuna returns with a soulful gem

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Neil Frances: ‘Dancing’

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Arts

 Tory DiPietro’s neon rainbow is a beacon of hope in LA’s 3rd St. tunnel

Tory DiPietro’s neon rainbow is a beacon of hope in LA’s 3rd St. tunnel

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Zac Smith’s ‘Everything is Totally Fine,’ the book that reopened Tao Lin’s Muumuu House

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 ‘Three Months’ shows HIV realities and community resources for LGBTQ+ kids

‘Three Months’ shows HIV realities and community resources for LGBTQ+ kids

 Press Play with Madeleine Brand

‘Winning Time’: Casting right actors to play ‘Showtime Lakers’ was tricky

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Hrishikesh Hirway on defeating writer’s block, podcasting, writing new songs

 Greater LA

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Californians could get a rebate to ease the cost of gas, which averages $5.57/gallon today. Some stations are charging even more. Why are prices so high?

Newsom proposes gas rebate as prices exceed $5/gallon. Why so high?

Californians could get a rebate to ease the cost of gas, which averages $5.57/gallon today. Some stations are charging even more. Why are prices so high?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Glendale wants to turn emissions from its landfill into electricity. Residents living nearby say the plant is a hazard in their backyard.

Is biogas ‘green?’ Glendale says yes. Suing residents say no

Glendale wants to turn emissions from its landfill into electricity. Residents living nearby say the plant is a hazard in their backyard.

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In La Puente, the restaurant Campo é Carbón is set up in the home backyard of Adriana Alvarez and chef Ulysses Gálvez.

Campo é Carbón: Backyard restaurant blends Asian and Latin cuisine

In La Puente, the restaurant Campo é Carbón is set up in the home backyard of Adriana Alvarez and chef Ulysses Gálvez.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United Nations to expel Russia from the Security Council just days after Russia invaded Ukraine. U.S.

Cut Russia out of UN Security Council? We must pressure General Assembly, says law professor

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United Nations to expel Russia from the Security Council just days after Russia invaded Ukraine. U.S.

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The U.S., U.K., and European Union are all cutting or banning imports of Russian oil and gas.

What sanctions could mean for Putin’s economy and chances of using nuclear weapons

The U.S., U.K., and European Union are all cutting or banning imports of Russian oil and gas.

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The Lakers in the 1980s won five NBA titles and were known for bringing glitz and glamor to the Forum in Inglewood. They’re the focus of HBO’s “Winning Time.”

‘Winning Time’: Casting right actors to play ‘Showtime Lakers’ was tricky

The Lakers in the 1980s won five NBA titles and were known for bringing glitz and glamor to the Forum in Inglewood. They’re the focus of HBO’s “Winning Time.”

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It’s been nearly two years since the pandemic began. While the worst seems to have subsided, some COVID patients continue to suffer from mysterious symptoms.

UCLA launches long COVID program, but barriers to care remain

It’s been nearly two years since the pandemic began. While the worst seems to have subsided, some COVID patients continue to suffer from mysterious symptoms.

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With COVID appearing increasingly less in the news media, will polarizing issues like mask wearing or vaccine mandates fade?

COVID enters new endemic phase, old disputes over vaccines and masks remain

With COVID appearing increasingly less in the news media, will polarizing issues like mask wearing or vaccine mandates fade?

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Before Hrishikesh Hirway started hosting the podcast “Song Exploder,” he was a musician himself. Now he has a new EP coming out: “Rooms I Used to Call My Own.”

Hrishikesh Hirway on defeating writer’s block, podcasting, writing new songs

Before Hrishikesh Hirway started hosting the podcast “Song Exploder,” he was a musician himself. Now he has a new EP coming out: “Rooms I Used to Call My Own.”

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The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science recently received a $20 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. How has the institution helped shape LA?

Charles R. Drew University: Born out of Watts uprising, it’s trained generations of Black doctors

The Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science recently received a $20 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. How has the institution helped shape LA?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Irish soda bread is easy to make, involving wheat flour, buttermilk, salt, and baking soda. Evan Kleiman walks you through the steps.

Bake Irish soda bread to mark St. Patrick’s Day. It’s better than green beer

Irish soda bread is easy to make, involving wheat flour, buttermilk, salt, and baking soda. Evan Kleiman walks you through the steps.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Russia is famous for its billionaires who squirrel away their money through luxury yachts and real estate in Western cities. How could U.S.

Some Russian oligarchs are condemning Ukraine conflict. Is Putin losing his staunchest supporters?

Russia is famous for its billionaires who squirrel away their money through luxury yachts and real estate in Western cities. How could U.S.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Critics review new film releases: “Turning Red,” “The Adam Project,” “Gold,” and “Lucy and Desi.”

‘Lucy and Desi’ is testament to longevity of ‘I Love Lucy,’ says critic

Critics review new film releases: “Turning Red,” “The Adam Project,” “Gold,” and “Lucy and Desi.”

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Would you rather visit an airport or the dentist? It’s a toss-up for many, but Zocalo columnist Joe Mathews says Palm Springs has the anecdote for our travel nightmares.

Why Palm Springs Airport is pandemic economic success story

Would you rather visit an airport or the dentist? It’s a toss-up for many, but Zocalo columnist Joe Mathews says Palm Springs has the anecdote for our travel nightmares.

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We’re serving up tasty treats and timeless beats for your Thursday throw down of sounds, including a new one from Malaysian songstress Yuna, who returns to deliver a soothing mellow,…

MBE March 10: Malaysia’s Yuna returns with a soulful gem

We’re serving up tasty treats and timeless beats for your Thursday throw down of sounds, including a new one from Malaysian songstress Yuna, who returns to deliver a soothing mellow,…

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 10, 2022.

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 10, 2022

David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for March 10, 2022.

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KCRW DJs are spinning a ton of tracks off LA duo Neil Frances’ debut album “There Is No Neil Frances,” and why shouldn’t they? Check out “Dancing” with its retro-forward style.

Neil Frances: ‘Dancing’

KCRW DJs are spinning a ton of tracks off LA duo Neil Frances’ debut album “There Is No Neil Frances,” and why shouldn’t they? Check out “Dancing” with its retro-forward style.

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Zac Smith’s “Everything is Totally Fine” creates intense emotions in small space — and inspired special guest Tao Lin to awaken his Muumuu House imprint after a ten year slumber.

Zac Smith’s ‘Everything is Totally Fine,’ the book that reopened Tao Lin’s Muumuu House

Zac Smith’s “Everything is Totally Fine” creates intense emotions in small space — and inspired special guest Tao Lin to awaken his Muumuu House imprint after a ten year slumber.

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