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Among other demands, student workers and researchers want amnesty for students arrested over the past month.
Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about LA City Council’s approval of a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption. Also on the show, we examine California Highway Patrol’s reaction to the UCLA student protests; we continue our week-long series on neurodiversity, today looking at neurodiversity in the workplace; and more.
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Today on AirTalk, everything you need to know about LA City Council’s approval of a package of ethics reforms designed to fight corruption. Also on the show, we examine California Highway Patrol’s reaction to the UCLA student protests; we continue our week-long series on neurodiversity, today looking at neurodiversity in the workplace; and more.
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The Los Angeles City Council voted to get rid of so-called “no-vending” zones in February. But a lawsuit filed in 2022 by Hollywood street vendors against the city continues on as vendors seek to repeal tickets and remaining restrictions.
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The dining and cocktail destination has started rolling out its reopening already, with Pacific Seas and a revamped cafeteria concept slated to start serving customers again this summer.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision leaves in place some steep cuts to state-funded services that benefit immigrants, including legal help for undocumented students.
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The state legislature has ordered an audit of the city's legal settlement over the Pacific Airshow, just the latest example of the state and the city at odds with each other.
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Education Wednesday
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California’s deficit has increased, but K-12 schools are largely spared cuts in the governor's May revision.
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The plan updates district priorities, but underscores finding challenges.
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Minimum wage for many California fast workers is now $20. Those who work in child care say they feel left behind.
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No American city shuts millennials with kids out of homeownership more than L.A.
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The severe lack of family friendly housing has millennial parents asking: Is leaving Southern California our only option?
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We talked to experts and lawmakers and found no clear consensus on how to solve the growing problem.
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Empty nesters own more L.A. homes than millennials with kids. Here’s how some older homeowners are finding ways to spread their wealth.
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It currently costs $555 to renew the permit online and $605 to renew it by mail.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised plan reduces funding for key higher education programs.
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