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LA Metro CEO talks public safety, system growth, Olympics
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Schiff decries effort to block CA pollution rules, new “Mission Impossible” misses mark
NewsEarlier today the U.S. Senate voted to block California’s plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035. State attorney general Rob Bonta plans to sue over how that happened.
LA’s budget deficit, JANM v. Trump, YouTube’s 20th anniversary
NewsLA Mayor Karen Bass has released her next budget. To help close a massive deficit, the city may have to lay off around 5% of the city workforce.
Trump v. ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions, Rufus Wainwright’s ‘Dream Requiem’
NewsPresident Trump’s attempts to freeze federal dollars for “sanctuary” jurisdictions were thwarted in court last week. Where is the battle headed?
Library nonprofit could face federal investigation over donations in OC
Orange CountyThe Huntington Beach City Council is considering investigating the nonprofit Friends of Huntington Beach Library over campaign donations.
Explaining ‘Anti-Natalism,’ LAPD Chief McDonnell discusses recruitment challenges
NewsThe suspect in the bombing of a Palm Springs fertility clinic held views that were against human procreation. He likely suffered from “profound psychological distress.”
‘The Rehearsal’ taps into air safety worries, native artist brings Biennale show to The Broad
NewsHBO’s “The Rehearsal” probes the causes of plane crashes at a time when flyers have increasing concerns about air safety.
LGBTQ+ youth could lose suicide hotline to funding cuts
LGBTQNearly 2 in 5 LGBTQ+ youth considered suicide in the last year. They could lose access to a federally-funded suicide hotline under possible budget cuts.
Anaheim destroys historic German heritage sign amid renovations
Orange CountyAnaheim officials tore down and replaced its “Willkommen” signs that paid homage to the city’s German immigrant founders.