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Over those three days, the sounds of police sirens, distant helicopters, bursting fireworks, and blasts of rubber bullets backdropped afternoons of cell phones buzzing with emergency…

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Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Los Angeles due to continuing public unrest sparked by the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis.

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More than 500 people were arrested in downtown Los Angeles Friday night as demonstrations protesting police violence — including the recent killing of George Floyd — shifted into…

PHOTOS: LAPD arrests more than 500 demonstrators protesting police violence

More than 500 people were arrested in downtown Los Angeles Friday night as demonstrations protesting police violence — including the recent killing of George Floyd — shifted into…

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Demonstrators assembled in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday as part of national protests calling attention to the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man killed by police officers…

PHOTOS: Downtown LA protesters face off with police over George Floyd’s death

Demonstrators assembled in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday as part of national protests calling attention to the death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man killed by police officers…

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Gov. Gavin Newsom revised California’s budget down to $203 billion Thursday as the coronavirus pandemic batters the state with record job losses and shortfalls.

Schools, health face deep cuts in California’s $203 billion budget

Gov. Gavin Newsom revised California’s budget down to $203 billion Thursday as the coronavirus pandemic batters the state with record job losses and shortfalls.

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Parker Tenove moved from Kansas to California to become part of the track and field program at El Camino College. When the coronavirus canceled the spring season, his plans fell apart.

Community colleges could see influx of athletes as coronavirus disrupts sports recruiting

Parker Tenove moved from Kansas to California to become part of the track and field program at El Camino College. When the coronavirus canceled the spring season, his plans fell apart.

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Beaches in Los Angeles County reopened today.  But before you grab the towel and beach umbrella, LA is enacting several restrictions to maintain social distancing.

LA County releases safety restrictions for newly reopened beaches

Beaches in Los Angeles County reopened today.  But before you grab the towel and beach umbrella, LA is enacting several restrictions to maintain social distancing.

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When he worked at a hospital in downtown Los Angeles, Dr.

Why is the coronavirus deadly for so many African Americans in LA?

When he worked at a hospital in downtown Los Angeles, Dr.

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Longtime KCRW staff member Matt Holzman passed away April 12, 2020. He was 56. Among his many projects, he was the curator of Matt's Movies and the producer of The Document.

Remembering KCRW’s Matt Holzman, curator of Matt’s Movies and host of The Document

Longtime KCRW staff member Matt Holzman passed away April 12, 2020. He was 56. Among his many projects, he was the curator of Matt's Movies and the producer of The Document.

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As coronavirus fears and social distancing spread, Los Angeles became a ghost town over the weekend.

Empty LA: Scenes from a city under quarantine

As coronavirus fears and social distancing spread, Los Angeles became a ghost town over the weekend.

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One day ahead of California's primary, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will hold a rally at East LA College. Sen.

March 2: Elizabeth Warren at East LA College

One day ahead of California's primary, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren will hold a rally at East LA College. Sen.

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President Trump is holding a press conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In a speech to the U.N.

Watch live: President Trump's U.N. press conference

President Trump is holding a press conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In a speech to the U.N.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is speaking to reporters after meeting with the House Democratic caucus.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is speaking to reporters after meeting with the House Democratic caucus.

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From political action to banning plastics, humans are finding ways to confront climate change.

What are your climate change questions? We'll get the answers

From political action to banning plastics, humans are finding ways to confront climate change.

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Former special counsel Robert Mueller is appearing in two separate hearings before the House judiciary and intelligence committees.

Watch Live: Robert Mueller testifies before Congress

Former special counsel Robert Mueller is appearing in two separate hearings before the House judiciary and intelligence committees.

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What if the Big One hits when you're in the car or on the beach? Here are some tips for staying safe when you're outside of your house during a temblor.

What to do during an earthquake if you're not at home

What if the Big One hits when you're in the car or on the beach? Here are some tips for staying safe when you're outside of your house during a temblor.

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It's Night 2 of the first primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. Follow NPR reporters' live analysis and fact checks of the candidates' remarks.

NPR fact-check: Night 2 of the first Democratic primary debate

It's Night 2 of the first primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. Follow NPR reporters' live analysis and fact checks of the candidates' remarks.

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Three senators, four current or former representatives, a mayor, a governor and a former Cabinet secretary all walk onto a stage ...

Democratic Presidential Debate: See the 20 Candidates who will be onstage

Three senators, four current or former representatives, a mayor, a governor and a former Cabinet secretary all walk onto a stage ...

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It's Night 1 of the first primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. Follow NPR reporters' live analysis and fact checks of the candidates' remarks.

Democratic primary debate: Live fact-check from NPR

It's Night 1 of the first primary debate of the 2020 election cycle. Follow NPR reporters' live analysis and fact checks of the candidates' remarks.

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After the memorial, a procession carrying Nipsey Hussle's casket will travel through the city, giving mourners an opportunity to say goodbye.

'Love, power, peace.' Mourners gather at Staples Center to honor Nipsey Hussle

After the memorial, a procession carrying Nipsey Hussle's casket will travel through the city, giving mourners an opportunity to say goodbye.

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Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race in November, is delivering the Democrats’ response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

State of the Union: Democratic response annotated and fact checked

Stacey Abrams, who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race in November, is delivering the Democrats’ response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

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President Trump is delivering his State of the Union address Tuesday night, a speech that had been delayed during the government shutdown.

Fact Check: Trump’s State of the Union Address

President Trump is delivering his State of the Union address Tuesday night, a speech that had been delayed during the government shutdown.

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January 17 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, which rattled the region, destroying buildings and taking lives.

25 years after the Northridge Earthquake, here’s how to prepare for the next one

January 17 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, which rattled the region, destroying buildings and taking lives.

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