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How LA cemeteries avoid browning grass amid drought restrictions
EnvironmentNew drought restrictions limit millions of Southern Californians to watering their yards once or twice weekly. Cemeteries are looking for ways to avoid turning brown.
Rufus Wainwright on Judy Garland’s impact, LA as best place to make music
MusicRufus Wainwright will play at The Ford Theatre in LA on June 14 to perform songs from his new album: “Rufus Does Judy at Capitol Records.”
Born & Razed: Oxnard’s low-paid residents struggle to keep up with cost of living
Born and RazedGreater LA’s special series closely looks at changing neighborhoods across Southern California. Episode two of “Born & Razed” focuses on Oxnard.
Case against Jose Huizar: ‘Stunning downfall’ of once powerful politician
PoliticsAfter several guilty pleas, prosecutors won a conviction in the first trial connected to a wide-ranging corruption scandal that has exposed the dark side of LA politics.
At crisis pregnancy centers, info is driven by religion, not science
Health & WellnessCrisis pregnancy centers may offer free pregnancy tests, diapers, and other supplies. They aren’t places where you can get abortions or even sound medical advice.
Abortion rights end. What could be next for contraception, Biden, Democrats?
NationalThe Supreme Court today overturned the nationwide right to an abortion. Congressman Adam Schiff says the court’s opinion could lead to other rights being taken away.
High schooler gets a graduate class in COVID disruption
EducationRecently graduated seniors had a high school experience like no other, with parts of three years impacted by the pandemic.
Ralph Nader: Is there any hope left for Democrats?
PoliticsThe former presidential candidate speaks to “Scheer Intelligence” host Robert Scheer about the shreds of democracy left in America.
Meet LA’s Atheist Street Pirates who take down religious signs
ReligionLocal atheist volunteers started taking down illegally posted religious signs in public places less than a year ago. Now their plunders and crowdsourced maps are gaining traction.