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🎧 Listen to the latest Imperfect Paradise: https://ow.ly/rk4z50Vc2Cb
Welcome to La Tierra de La Culebra - a public green space the size of half a football field in Highland Park. It’s a little haven.
There is an annual Dia de los Muertos celebration put on by the Chicana-owned Avenue 50 Studio gallery, recurring jazz performances put on by the record label Leaving Records and regular clothes swaps and art shows.
But underneath this idyllic surface there’s a battle going on between the past and the present.
🎙️ Antonia Cereijido
📸 Samanta Helou Hernandez, Tricia Ward
🚨 BREAKING: The L.A. City Council has denied ex-Fire Chief Kristin Crowley’s appeal for reinstatement in a 13-2 vote after heated public debate over fire department resources, city leadership, and Crowley’s handling of the Palisades Fire. 🔥🏛️
What are your thoughts on the decision? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
🎉 Congrats to Our First Dodgers Opening Day Sweepstakes Winner! ⚾🎟️
Host Julia Paskin had the pleasure of calling Casey from Studio City with the exciting news—they're headed to Opening Day! But don’t worry, you still have a shot at scoring your own pair of tickets!
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The historic Original Pantry Cafe had been serving American breakfast since 1924 and had a loyal following spread across generations of Angelenos.
The downtown L.A. restaurant closed on Sunday after administrators decided to sell the place. Hundreds of people waited in for hours for one last plate.
Did you ever eat at the Original Pantry Cafe?
🔗 The full story: https://ow.ly/eeob50V9Uy7
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Who said eating vegan had to be super expensive?
LAist host Brian De Los Santos and food editor Gab Chabrán explore some of L.A.'s best vegan bites. (They also have a special guest who has been vegan for years!)
From the Valley to Crenshaw, these are a sample of the region's delicious bites — vegan or not.
🔗 The full list of tasty suggestions: https://ow.ly/5N6v50V93E1
✍️ Gab Chabràn
📱 LAUSD’s Phone Ban: A Win or Just "Really, Really Annoying"? 🎤
🔗 Full story: https://ow.ly/rX3i50V8Q8B
LAUSD's new cellphone ban is shaking up classrooms—fewer distractions, more real conversations, but not everyone’s thrilled. Some students say it's working, others call it frustrating. 📵
Is this a smart move for education or just another hurdle? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #LAUSD #PhoneBan #EducationReform
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🔗 Full guide: https://ow.ly/IVaS50V8GGr
🔥 Love hot pot? Here are three must-try styles in LA! 🔥
🍜 Sichuan Hot Pot Chongqingyaomei (Pasadena) – Bold, spicy, and numbing with a rich mala broth. Try adventurous ingredients like duck blood and tripe!
🥩 Shabu Shabu Osawa Pasadena (Pasadena) – A Japanese-style hot pot featuring delicate dashi broth and premium meats like Wagyu, Black Angus, and Kurobuta pork.
🍲 Korean Jeongol (Army Stew) Olle (Koreatown) – A hearty, communal dish with Spam, sausage, kimchi, and instant noodles simmered in a savory, spicy broth.
Which one are you craving? 😋
#HotPotLA #FoodieAdventures #LAEats
✍️ Kristie Hang
🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of AirTalk! 🎙️
For four decades, AirTalk has been LA’s go-to for insightful conversations, in-depth interviews, and thoughtful analysis. Larry Mantle has been at the helm since April 1, 1985 as the the creator, executive producer, and host of the longest-running daily talk show in Los Angeles!
🔹 Fun Facts:
✨ Larry Mantle is a fourth-generation Angeleno, growing up in Inglewood, Hollywood, and Southwest LA.
🎬 He also hosts FilmWeek on AirTalk, reviewing movies & interviewing top filmmakers.
🎙️ Over the years, Larry has interviewed thousands of prominent guests on everything from politics to pop culture.
🏆 He has received numerous journalism awards for his contributions to public radio.
Here’s to 40 years of AirTalk! 🥂 #AirTalk40 #LarryMantle #LAist
Listen now: https://ow.ly/8r5E50V7Qml
🔗 Full story: https://ow.ly/Rr3750V7hj1
L.A. County beach officials said Tuesday that chunks of fire debris and silt washed up on shores after the recent storms. But while they advise avoiding big pieces of debris, being around fine pieces of silt shouldn’t pose a health risk.
Public health officials have now lifted that ocean water closure, while testing at beaches continues.
✍️ Cato Hernández
📹 Brian De Los Santos
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🔗 Full story: https://ow.ly/GJ7250V7gVx
The UC workers are represented by University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) Local 9119. The union and the university system are in the middle of strained contract negotiations.
The move could disrupt patient care and other campus functions statewide. UPTE Executive Vice President Matias Campos, a staff pharmacist at UC San Francisco, said core emergency services will remain available at university hospitals. The strike includes about 6,000 workers from UCLA, UC Irvine and UC Riverside.
✍Julia Barajas and Adolfo Guzman-Lopez️
🔗 Get the full story: https://ow.ly/MZ1I50V6nHT
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show just became the most-watched of all time—but one of the most talked-about moments was Serena Williams’ surprise appearance. The Compton icon crip walked to Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” sparking debate.
Williams has faced criticism for the move before, including at the 2012 Olympics and Wimbledon. So why do it again? Was it just because Lamar asked, as she mentioned on Instagram, or was there a deeper meaning?
✍️ Dana Littlefield
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