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One year ago today, on January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Hundreds of people went to downtown LA to mourn him.

One year ago today, on January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. Hundreds of people went to downtown LA to mourn him.

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“Los Angeles County will essentially align with the state by the end of the week to allow for the reopening of permitted activities under the purple tier,” LA Supervisor Hilda Solis…

LA starts reopening during COVID. You could sit down at a restaurant patio by Friday

“Los Angeles County will essentially align with the state by the end of the week to allow for the reopening of permitted activities under the purple tier,” LA Supervisor Hilda Solis…

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South Korean DJ and producer Park Hye Jin has been elevating the sound of K-house around the world but on “Clouds,” the rapper collaborates with fellow LA-based producer Nosaj Thing…

Park Hye Jin & Nosaj Thing: ‘Clouds’

South Korean DJ and producer Park Hye Jin has been elevating the sound of K-house around the world but on “Clouds,” the rapper collaborates with fellow LA-based producer Nosaj Thing…

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, January 26, 2021

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

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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.

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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.

from Eclectic 24

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

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

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate today. He’s charged with one crime: inciting an insurrection.

How likely will Senate convict Trump when his impeachment trial starts next month?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will deliver the article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate today. He’s charged with one crime: inciting an insurrection.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Kansas Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to play the Kansas Chiefs in this year’s Super Bowl.

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A campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom claims to have collected more than 1.2 million signatures from Californians, mostly out of Orange County.

Gov. Newsom recall effort is linked to some Orange County Republicans

A campaign to recall California Governor Gavin Newsom claims to have collected more than 1.2 million signatures from Californians, mostly out of Orange County.

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Several media outlets have closed for good in LA, including the Burbank Leader, Glendale News-Press and La Cañada Valley Sun.

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Several media outlets have closed for good in LA, including the Burbank Leader, Glendale News-Press and La Cañada Valley Sun.

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As LA’s queer community grapples with the closures of popular bars like Rage, Oil Can Harry’s and Flaming Saddles, other bars are struggling to keep the lights on.

As LA’s LGBTQ bars close, Redline and The Eagle fight to stay open

As LA’s queer community grapples with the closures of popular bars like Rage, Oil Can Harry’s and Flaming Saddles, other bars are struggling to keep the lights on.

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State health officials are breathing a sigh of relief. But they are also cautious: More than 40 million Californians live in counties where COVID-19 risk is deemed "widespread."

California lifts stay-at-home orders: 'light at the end of the tunnel'

State health officials are breathing a sigh of relief. But they are also cautious: More than 40 million Californians live in counties where COVID-19 risk is deemed "widespread."

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

Morning Becomes Eclectic's playlist, January 25, 2021

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

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for January 25, 2021.

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Former President Donald Trump had first ordered a ban on transgender troops in 2017, and President Biden had long promised to repeal the order.

Biden repeals Trump-era ban on transgender troops

Former President Donald Trump had first ordered a ban on transgender troops in 2017, and President Biden had long promised to repeal the order.

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Within his first hours of becoming the 46th president, Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders.

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Within his first hours of becoming the 46th president, Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders.

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The LA County Sheriff’s Department is now the target of a new investigation by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

LA Sheriff’s Department under state probe for reported accountability issues

The LA County Sheriff’s Department is now the target of a new investigation by California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.

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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.

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