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When Jonathan Gold passed away in July, there was an outpouring of grief and gratitude across the city, particularly among chefs.

When Jonathan Gold passed away in July, there was an outpouring of grief and gratitude across the city, particularly among chefs. Producer Joseph Stone spoke with a handful of them to find out how Jonathan’s work changed their lives.

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The latest show from Morning Becomes Eclectic, hosted by Jason Bentley. New releases, artists, live performances, and artist interviews. At KCRW.com.

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The Lion King

Disney's remake of "The Lion King" looks like the real thing--animation that simulates real life in astonishing detail.

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Chef Thomas Ortega calls his culinary style “pocho cuisine,” implying a seamless relationship between his American and Mexican influences.

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Chef Thomas Ortega calls his culinary style “pocho cuisine,” implying a seamless relationship between his American and Mexican influences.

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This Sunday, July 21 marks the one-year anniversary of Jonathan Gold's passing. Amy Scattergood was one of the late restaurant critic's collaborators at the LA Times .

One year after Jonathan Gold

This Sunday, July 21 marks the one-year anniversary of Jonathan Gold's passing. Amy Scattergood was one of the late restaurant critic's collaborators at the LA Times .

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Eater just released its long awaited list of best new restaurants in the country.

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Eater just released its long awaited list of best new restaurants in the country.

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Josh Pressman and Jihee Kim are the chefs and partners behind Dandi , a tasting menu experience in Koreatown’s Hotel Normandie.

Santa Monica Farmers Market is teeming with fresh corn

Josh Pressman and Jihee Kim are the chefs and partners behind Dandi , a tasting menu experience in Koreatown’s Hotel Normandie.

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Actress Sarah Scott on SAG-AFTRA in the Me Too era

Sarah Scott was a working actress in Hollywood with the usual ups and downs of a life in the entertainment industry.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was originally created after the 9/11 attacks.

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