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Some of LA’s famous recreation spots were used as detainment sites during World War II. That includes a now-shuttered golf course in Tujunga.

Some of LA’s famous recreation spots were used as detainment sites during World War II. That includes a now-shuttered golf course in Tujunga.

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Local pie maven Nicole Rucker reveals what inflation and the rising cost of staples like sugar, flour, butter, and eggs means for professional bakers.

Butter, sugars, eggs, and flour: How inflation affects your next bake

Local pie maven Nicole Rucker reveals what inflation and the rising cost of staples like sugar, flour, butter, and eggs means for professional bakers.

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Rose Levy Beranbaum pens an epic cookbook devoted to all things cookies.

The gospel of snickerdoodles: Rose Levy Beranbaum bakes a bible of cookies

Rose Levy Beranbaum pens an epic cookbook devoted to all things cookies.

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Former Gramercy Tavern pastry chef Claudia Fleming is back with her first cookbook in 20 years, focusing on both savory and sweet baking.

Claudia Fleming’s sweet and savory new cookbook, 20 years in the baking

Former Gramercy Tavern pastry chef Claudia Fleming is back with her first cookbook in 20 years, focusing on both savory and sweet baking.

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Brian Levy deploys fruits, nuts, grains, and dairy to create "no sugar" desserts.

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Brian Levy deploys fruits, nuts, grains, and dairy to create "no sugar" desserts.

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Larry Wilmore discusses his prolific career as an actor, writer, and producer over four decades, and his latest and first drama series “Reasonable Doubt.”

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Larry Wilmore discusses his prolific career as an actor, writer, and producer over four decades, and his latest and first drama series “Reasonable Doubt.”

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Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company has reported meager earnings and missed estimates in Q4. After the announcement, its stock plunged.

Disney struggles with streaming. And should Hollywood reboot ‘Harry Potter?’

Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company has reported meager earnings and missed estimates in Q4. After the announcement, its stock plunged.

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In this week's Scheer Intelligence interview, as in his New York Times bestselling book, ​“Solito: A Memoir,” ​celebrated poet ​Javier Zamora​ ​cuts through the nasty dehumanization…

Highly regarded poet Javier Zamora tells the riveting story of his hellish nine-week journey as a nine-year old child

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José Galván guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic on Veteran's Day.

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Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic on Veteran's Day.

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Anne Litt guest hosts Morning Becomes Eclectic on Veteran's Day.

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Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company reports loss and weak Q4 profit outlook.

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Though Disney+ has added 12 million subscribers, the company reports loss and weak Q4 profit outlook.

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As votes are still being counted for the midterm elections, panelists discuss why neither Republicans nor Democrats are celebrating, why the right underperformed, and how this election…

Were midterms a repudiation for both Democrats and GOP?

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A balanced diet of indie grooves, modern psych, alternative R&B and straight up rock and roll.

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California’s Three Strikes Law is still in effect.

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California’s Three Strikes Law is still in effect.

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Restaurant and coffee shop owners are aware they are often seen as gentrifiers. Some are taking steps to avoid behaviors that can accelerate displacement.

How should a new restaurant open in a gentrifying neighborhood?

Restaurant and coffee shop owners are aware they are often seen as gentrifiers. Some are taking steps to avoid behaviors that can accelerate displacement.

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The Los Angeles Gay Freedom Band has been making music since 1978. This weekend, they’ll be performing original songs, each focused on causes important to the organization.

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The Los Angeles Gay Freedom Band has been making music since 1978. This weekend, they’ll be performing original songs, each focused on causes important to the organization.

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A turkey shortage is happening now because of the avian flu. That means you’ll pay more for the traditional Thanksgiving bird. So maybe you want to skip it?

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A turkey shortage is happening now because of the avian flu. That means you’ll pay more for the traditional Thanksgiving bird. So maybe you want to skip it?

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Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fabelmans,” “Sam & Kate,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

No way ‘Wakanda Forever’ can live up to first ‘Black Panther,’ says critic

Critics review the latest film releases: “The Fabelmans,” “Sam & Kate,” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand