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Gazing into space with Mt. Wilson’s historic telescopes
People can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night — complete with snacks and a guide — for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for anyone with a credit card?
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenPeople can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night — complete with snacks and a guide — for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for anyone with a credit card?
Plus, a local watchdog panel wants the California attorney general to investigate the LA Sheriff’s Department for illegal activity. And there’s controversy in Orange County over who won a $200 million contract to build new toll lanes on the 405 freeway.
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3 storiesScoping out Mt. Wilson: Historic telescopes at LA’s observatory can be yours for the night
People can rent the historic telescopes at LA’s Mt. Wilson Observatory for one night — complete with snacks and a guide — for $1,700. How did this sanctuary of science become a fun night out for anyone with a credit card?
Read the story10 minIs LA Sheriff’s Department digging up dirt on Villanueva’s rivals? Watchdog group asks state to investigate
In 2016, the LA County Board of Supervisors created a Civilian Oversight Commission to be a watchdog on the LA County Sheriff’s Department (LASD).
Read the story8 minDid Cofiroute buy off OCTA’s board members to win $200 million contract to build toll lanes?
Orange County is planning to build toll lanes on their section of the 405 freeway — a project that costs more than $200 million. But controversy surrounds how OC’s Transportation Authority (OCTA) awarded the contract.
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