Palisades post-fire rebuilding efforts start to sputter (Crosstown LA)
Despite streamlining, construction still bogged down by a lengthy permitting process.
More animals than ever are dying on Los Angeles streets (LAist)
Abandoned pets, increased urban sprawl are causing roadkill numbers to spike.
Inking Altadena: The role of tattoos in coping with tragedy (Public Radio Exchange)
Isabela Livingstone spent her life savings to open June Bug Tattoo: Altadena’s only tattoo shop and a safe haven for the LGBTQ+ community.
With tariffs paused, California’s avocado future remains hazy
Trump’s wavering tariffs on Mexico, intended to help U.S. businesses, have farmers split.
RFK Jr.’s raw milk renaissance leads to a Fresno dairy farm (Annenberg Media)
Raw milk gains a federal foothold, but strict rules and high production costs could spoil the momentum.
‘Welcome to Bernie-chella!’ Sanders and AOC bash Trump, Musk at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally in L.A (Annenberg Media)
The progressive pair championed wealth equality and retirement benefits at a rally filled with musical performances.
Asian voters long to be heard, and their voice is getting louder (Annenberg Media)
The fast-growing Asian American and Pacific Islander population sees their vote tied to their identity.
Protestors rally against Trump and ICE on downtown Los Angeles freeway (Annenberg Media)
Thousands gathered on Sunday to protest against the president’s mass deportation plans.
In Harmony Grove, a housing development could turn a wildfire evacuation into a traffic jam (USC Annenberg)
Residents of the fire-prone neighborhood fight to preserve rural spaces.
Majorities on the line in Nevada (Roll Call)
Down ballot candidates see fates tied to Harris, Trump.
Asian Americans voters could decide Nevada (Annenberg Media)
The fast growing AAPI population could decide who wins the state’s six electoral votes, and maybe the presidency.
Rally in Cali: Trump brings campaign to Coachella (Annenberg Media)
The Republican nominee will hold his first California campaign rally in 2024.