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‘Last Repair Shop’ shows the honor of fixing musical instruments for LA kids
NewsFor some LA public school kids, playing music has kept them afloat during hardships. “The Last Repair Shop” focuses on the craftspeople who’ve been fixing their instruments.
‘Splinters’: Leslie Jamison focuses on love story with her daughter
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Vroman’s is more than a bookstore. Who qualifies to be its new owner?
NewsVroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena opened in 1894. Now owner Joel Sheldon III is looking for a buyer who will keep catering to the local community.
‘Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó’: Oscar nominee shows special bond between grandmas
NewsSean Wang’s Oscar-nominated short documentary, “Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó,” follows the daily lives of his two grandmothers who live together and care for each other.
Hear from sick neighbors of the infamous Castaic landfill
EnvironmentResidents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.
Metal thieves turn to cemeteries, historical markers
Los AngelesThieves stole hundreds of bronze headstones and plaques from LA County cemeteries. The metal used is worth big money in the scrap metal market.
Party’s over! LA supes roll out rules for short-term rentals
Housing & DevelopmentA new ordinance regulating short-term rentals in unincorporated LA County areas requires homeowners to live on-site. The goal: more housing, fewer party houses.
Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
PoliticsIncumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.
CA won’t have a woman senator for first time in 30 years
PoliticsAdam Schiff or Steve Garvey will become the state’s next senator. Abortion access and pay equity will fall more heavily under the purview of men in the Senate.