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L.A. City Council Moves Ahead With Plastic Bag Ban

Food:
Plastic bags in Los Angeles may soon be a thing of the past.
L.A. City Council Moves Ahead With Plastic Bag Ban
Group: Penalty For PG&E Explosion Not Nearly Enough
ReWire

Group: Penalty For PG&E Explosion Not Nearly Enough

June 18, 2013
by Chris Clarke
L.A. Mayoral Runoff Election Had Lowest Voter Turnout in 100 Years
Ballot Brief

L.A. Mayoral Runoff Election Had Lowest Voter Turnout in 100 Years

June 18, 2013
by Clarissa Wei

Killing Endangered Bats Worth $1 Million Each Per Year
ReWire

Killing Endangered Bats Worth $1 Million Each Per Year

June 18, 2013
by Chris Clarke
A Father's Critical Role in Childhood Development
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A Father's Critical Role in Childhood Development

June 17, 2013
by Clarissa Wei

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'The Invisible War' Sheds Light on Sexual Assault of Service Women

Madeleine talks with director Kirby Dick about a problem the military doesn't like to discuss.
'The Invisible War' Sheds Light on Sexual Assault of Service Women

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L.A.'s Next Mayor Wants Suggestions on Reddit
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L.A.'s Next Mayor Wants Suggestions on Reddit

June 12, 2013 3:26 PM
by Zach Behrens
Eric Garcetti hopes to engage with Angelenos about their suggestions and solutions to improve the city during his mayoral tenure, which begins July 1.
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The Back Forty

Seeking Zion -- the National Park, that is...

June 12, 2013 2:00 PM
by Char Miller
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Rocks, frogs, and humans find refuge in Zion National Park.
How Did the Joshua Tree Get its Name?
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How Did the Joshua Tree Get its Name?

June 11, 2013 2:00 PM
by Chris Clarke
The Hidden Desert:
The common story of how the Joshua tree got its name is pretty, and very widespread. But is it true?
Bill Would Crack Down On 911 Pranksters
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Bill Would Crack Down On 911 Pranksters

June 11, 2013 1:59 PM
by Clarissa Wei
A new bill has been pushed forward that would require perpetrators of "swatting" -- or false 911 emergencies -- to reimburse the police for the cost of responding to the hoaxes.
Could Genetic Engineering Make Renewable Fuel Cheaper?
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Could Genetic Engineering Make Renewable Fuel Cheaper?

June 11, 2013 12:37 PM
by Chris Clarke
Biofuels:
Wood and straw are among the waste products our society produces in the greatest abundance, so it would be great to find a way to turn them into a clean-burning liquid fuel. Could genetic engineering help?
Should L.A. Have Its Own Health Department? Voters Likely to Decide
Ballot Brief

Should L.A. Have Its Own Health Department? Voters Likely to Decide

June 11, 2013 11:55 AM
by Clarissa Wei
Ballot Measures:
A ballot initiative wants the city of Los Angeles to create a separate public health department from the county. The group behind it argues that the county agency is currently too big and inefficient.