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The Oakland warehouse fire claimed at least three dozen lives this weekend.

Oakland 'Ghost Ship' fire: what happened and what's next

The Oakland warehouse fire claimed at least three dozen lives this weekend.

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Local reporters from around the country tell stories of using the experiences of their neighbors to confront people in power.

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The Mount Wilson Observatory’s annual series called "Sunday Afternoon Concerts in the Dome" includes shows honoring space exploration and survivors of the January wildfires.

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Mayor Karen Bass celebrates a $750 million Hollywood tax credit and claims the Trump administration’s lawsuit against her is part of an ‘all out assault’ on LA.

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Senator Alex Padilla says the vast majority of people getting caught up in Trump’s immigration raids and detentions are those without serious criminal convictions.

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Six months after the deadly Eaton Fire, residents are still dealing with a lasting wound: collective trauma.

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When Trump appointed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court in 2020, he thought she was an easy right-wing vote. An analysis shows she’s “showing signs of leftward drift.”

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Iranian Americans react with hope, fear, disappointment, and weariness to instability in the Middle East.

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What does “America First” mean when it comes to U.S. plans for Iran? The business community puts pressure on immigration policy.

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An artist who lost her home in the Eaton Fire is collecting shards from the rubble to create a mosaic project – one she hopes will help the community heal.

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