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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarks

    Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 8, 2024 • 1 min read

    Actor Chris Pratt razed an architecturally significant house. Another wealthy homeowner wants to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s former home. What are LA’s historic preservation rules?

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    ‘Help Wanted’: Inside the lives of struggling retail workers
    1. 0:00What is US’ leverage in preventing full Israeli invasion of Rafah?
    2. 14:55This summer brings a thinner movie slate. Blame Hollywood strikes?
    3. 24:46‘Help Wanted’ shows both the fun and anxiety of working retail
    4. 41:32The complicated process to preserve LA’s landmarksYou’re reading this
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