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Huell Takes a 'Swim of a Lifetime' in the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

Huell learns about the remarkable history of Hearst Castle's outdoor "Neptune pool" and is given a rare invite to take a dip.

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Uganda

An Innocent Prisoner Describes Life Before and After Exoneration

After sitting in juvenile prison for two years, waiting for Uganda’s painfully slow criminal justice system to try him for murders he did not commit, Henry inspired criminal justice reform in Uganda.

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Spain

The Parrots - No Me Gustas Te Quiero

Follow Spanish garage rockers the Parrots as they cruise through Morocco, documented by a travelogue with the charm of a home movie.

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california's gold

Huell Learns About Gold Mining in the Holcomb Valley

Huell tours Holcomb Valley, just north of Big Bear, and learns about its gold mining history.

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Environment
P-22 Day: Who Is the Charismatic Cat and Why Does He Have a Holiday?

Los Angeles is painting the town red this weekend to celebrate its favorite celebrity mountain lion for P-22 Day on October 22.

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water

How Mountain Spring Water Became Big Business in Old Los Angeles

Arrowhead once touted the healing properties of its bottled spring water, sourced in the San Bernardino Mountains.

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environment

Opinion: Reject AB 1000 to Protect California’s Water Future

It would be a disservice to the people of California to allow the bill through during the final moments of the legislative session.

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National Monuments

Opinion: AB 1000 Would Protect California’s Deserts From Trump

Will State Senate leadership let Trump and Cadiz run roughshod over our parks, or will they preserve California?

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Food & Living
Five Lesser-Known Roadside Attractions Along Route 66

There’s a lot more to do on Route 66 in southern California than you might expect.

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japanese food

Tofu So Good People Eat it Plain with a Spoon

Meiji Tofu owner Koki Sato, 35, is the only Japanese tofu maker in the L.A. area. At his shop, he serves up tofu impossibly delicate it can be enjoyed just by itself.

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Mexican food

Why Mexico-Based Chefs Find it Tough to Make it Big Across the Border

Mexican food has been getting a lot of attention in the United States, which has Mexican chefs trying their luck at opening restaurants across the border. But they soon find out it's not as easy to find success north of the border.

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migrant kitchen

How Mexican-Themed Bar La Cita Bridges L.A.'s Diverse Communities

For more than 60 years, La Cita bar has wrapped its arms around a diverse set of the city’s residents — from recent Central American immigrants to second generation Chicanx feminists — making people feel at home amid its red tiles and sparkling lights.

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History & Society
Los Angeles in Buildings

A Brief History of Los Angeles City Hall

For 36 years, just one structure loomed especially large over Los Angeles' undisturbed horizontality: City Hall.

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city rising

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles: A Tradition of Justice

Since 1929, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles has provided countless poor and low-income people with legal help or a crisis that threatens their shelter, security or basic needs.

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city rising

Lessons on Community Organizing in Chicana/o-Latina/o Communities

As a Boyle Heights native, Alvaro Huerta recollects the legacy of community organizing within the Chicana/o-Latina/o communities and gives advice on how to sustain that activism.

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The Chinese Massacre: One of Los Angeles' Worst Atrocities

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News & Analysis
Dodgers Win First Pennant Since 1988

Celebrations broke out following the team's first National League pennant since 1988 with an 11-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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Federal Judge Deals Second Blow to Trump’s Latest Travel Ban

President Trump’s latest attempt to bar some citizens of eight Muslim majority countries from entering the U.S. suffers a second defeat, as another federal judge rules that the latest policy is unconstitutional.

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Why Women Prisoners Are Battling California Wildfires

As raging wildfires in California scorch an area that is roughly the size of New York City, more than 11,000 firefighters are battling the blazes, and a number of them are women inmates.

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Affordable Housing

Substandard of Living: Meet Southern California's Controversial Landlord

Dario Pini calls himself a savior of Santa Barbara’s working class, housing thousands of mainly low-income Latino families in his hundreds of apartment buildings.

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Lost LA brings SoCal history to life by marrying archival materials with innovative forms of documentary storytelling.

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Roundtable with Climate Movement Leaders: What's Next?

After a summer of extreme weather around the world, "Democracy Now!" hosts a roundtable discussion with environmental leaders on next steps.

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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Huell Takes a 'Swim of a Lifetime' in the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

Huell learns about the remarkable history of Hearst Castle's outdoor "Neptune pool" and is given a rare invite to take a dip.

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Democracy Now!

Federal Judge Deals Second Blow to Trump’s Latest Travel Ban

President Trump’s latest attempt to bar some citizens of eight Muslim majority countries from entering the U.S. suffers a second defeat, as another federal judge rules that the latest policy is unconstitutional.

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The Parrots - No Me Gustas Te Quiero

Follow Spanish garage rockers the Parrots as they cruise through Morocco, documented by a travelogue with the charm of a home movie.

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california's gold

California's Gold with Huell Howser

Huell Learns About Gold Mining in the Holcomb Valley

Huell tours Holcomb Valley, just north of Big Bear, and learns about its gold mining history.

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P-22 Day: Who Is the Charismatic Cat and Why Does He Have a Holiday?

Los Angeles is painting the town red this weekend to celebrate its favorite celebrity mountain lion for P-22 Day on October 22.

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Democracy Now!

Roundtable with Climate Movement Leaders: What's Next?

After a summer of extreme weather around the world, "Democracy Now!" hosts a roundtable discussion with environmental leaders on next steps.

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california's gold

California's Gold with Huell Howser

Huell Takes a 'Swim of a Lifetime' in the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle

Huell learns about the remarkable history of Hearst Castle's outdoor "Neptune pool" and is given a rare invite to take a dip.

Watch Now
Uganda

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An Innocent Prisoner Describes Life Before and After Exoneration

After sitting in juvenile prison for two years, waiting for Uganda’s painfully slow criminal justice system to try him for murders he did not commit, Henry inspired criminal justice reform in Uganda.

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Democracy Now!

Federal Judge Deals Second Blow to Trump’s Latest Travel Ban

President Trump’s latest attempt to bar some citizens of eight Muslim majority countries from entering the U.S. suffers a second defeat, as another federal judge rules that the latest policy is unconstitutional.

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The Basics of Occupy LA and How the Media are Reacting

"It is difficult to comprehend a 21st century movement from the perspective of the 20th century politics, media, and economics in which we are still steeped."

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The Public Note

What to Expect from the New Facebook Updates

Facebook has always pushed openness and sharing on its users and this latest innovation is bound to spark concern among users who wish to maintain significant privacy controls over their profile and presence.

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community

The Public Note

How Do You Learn About Your Local Community?

Television remains the top source of local news for most Americans but many now turn to the internet and cast a wider net for information on specific topics, according to survey results released Monday.

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interviews

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Q&A: Author of 'Kill the Messenger: The Media's Role in the Fate of the World'

Maria Armoudian is a journalist and educator.

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Relying on Social Media and Open Data During Emergencies

In the post-Katrina era both the government and the public hope to avoid any catastrophic surprises.

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Catch up on the 'Phone Hacking' Scandal

The ongoing "phone hacking" scandal in the UK may seem like a distant and isolated issue considering how limited the reporting has been in the U.S. press but it's possible that the media is shying away because it hits too close to home.

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