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“It’s a little overkill to pause, as opposed to what the EU did with a similar side effect with AstraZeneca, which is just for now restrict it to using among older people,” says Monica…

“It’s a little overkill to pause, as opposed to what the EU did with a similar side effect with AstraZeneca, which is just for now restrict it to using among older people,” says Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease doctor at UCSF.

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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.

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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.

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LA traffic is back. Why didn’t people change their habits?

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‘Eat This Book’: LA artist Stacy Michelson brings her unique drawings and fun food facts to new book

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

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LA’s Muslim community celebrates pandemic Ramadan with drive-thru Iftars and Zoom gatherings

This week marks the beginning of Ramadan, the most sacred month in Islam.

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Cinerama Dome among ArcLight, Pacific Theaters to close due to pandemic losses

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

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

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“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.

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.

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

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

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

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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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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Writer-director Emerald Fennell on why subtlety is overrated.

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Writer-director Emerald Fennell on why subtlety is overrated.

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The owners of ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres said on Monday that none of their locations would be returning after the COVID-19 pandemic.

ArcLight and Cinerama Dome are closing for good. Here’s a tribute to the beloved venues

The owners of ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theatres said on Monday that none of their locations would be returning after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Concert goers were rocking out at a nightclub in Romania in 2015, when a heavy metal band called Goodbye to Gravity was onstage. The liquor was flowing, the music was blaring.

Oscar nominee ‘Collective’: How journalists uncovered deep corruption in Romania’s health care system

Concert goers were rocking out at a nightclub in Romania in 2015, when a heavy metal band called Goodbye to Gravity was onstage. The liquor was flowing, the music was blaring.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

There’s no doubt much of the new music we enjoy today was a result of the pandemic. Wake up, put the coffee or tea on, and let's explore them together!

Wake up with Anthony and Novena as they explore new cuts from artists we love

There’s no doubt much of the new music we enjoy today was a result of the pandemic. Wake up, put the coffee or tea on, and let's explore them together!

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 13, 2021.

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David Lynch Theater Presents: Weather Report for April 13, 2021.

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Celestial musician Carlos Niño is the connective tissue that weaves throughout many musical worlds in the Southland.

Carlos Niño & Friends: ‘The World Stage, 4321 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles California 90008' (with Sam Gendel, Jamael Dean, and Randy Gloss)

Celestial musician Carlos Niño is the connective tissue that weaves throughout many musical worlds in the Southland.

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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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Aaron Byrd's playlist, April 12, 2021

A Global Exploration of Sounds.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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