Researchers are learning that handwriting engages the brain in ways typing can't match, raising questions about the costs of ditching this age-old practice, especially for kids.
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Criminal Justice
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Mizuhara allegedly stole more than $16 million from the Dodger star. He now faces up to 33 years in prison.
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The first hearings were held this week in a high-profile case stemming from the Orange County informant scandal that has rocked that county's justice system over the past decade.
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The officers are the latest to be temporarily removed from duty while authorities investigate youth-on-youth violence at the Downey facility.
Housing And Homelessness
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O.C. officials announced the latest homeless count found that 7,322 people are experiencing homelessness.
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The reported drop in Long Beach’s unhoused population is very small, just 2.1% lower than a year ago. But the city is crediting a variety of efforts, including a new year-round shelter and a mobile access center.
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A new independent report says Gov. Gavin Newsom’s hallmark Project Roomkey was a success. But data is lacking. And after the program ended, many participants remained unhoused.
Civics And Democracy
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Some forecasts put the shortfall as high as $73 billion. Deep cuts are expected.
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State officials approved a new billing structure for the millions of California customers served by investor-owned utilities.
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From prohibiting non-disclosure agreements in bill negotiations to protecting utility ratepayers, bills keep dying this year despite lawmakers refusing to say “no” when it came time to vote. Is it time for the rules to change?
Transportation And Mobility
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The monorail vs. subway question has already sparked a spirited public debate — and Metro is continuing with another comment period starting this weekend.
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Officials say speeding is the main safety issue on PCH, which resulted in the deaths of the four Pepperdine students in October.
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The state’s average price at the pump is up 55 cents from a year ago as the more expensive summer blend kicks in, with a gas tax hike starting July 1. Legislators want to know what a new watchdog is doing to help consumers.
Climate And Environment
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It's been 19 years since NOAA last issued a geomagnetic storm watch for an event this size.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there have been measurable effects and impacts from the biggest geomagnetic storm in decades.
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A quiet weather pattern will continue through next week.
Health
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In 2022, more than 2,370 unhoused Angelenos died on the streets, according to a county report
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The nursing home chain was the subject of a 2021 investigation by LAist that found the company had a troubled history of patient care and operated facilities even after the state denied the owner licenses.
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Tens of thousands of sterilized male mosquitoes will be released in L.A. to help curb the ankle-biting insect population this summer.
Education
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised plan reduces funding for key higher education programs.
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Faculty have been frustrated with how university administrators have handled campus issues that stem from the Israel-Hamas War.
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Students attending California’s public colleges and universities see better returns on investment than those at most nonprofit private colleges and for-profit institutions.
Food
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Service charges; resort fees; "surcharge" add-ons: A new state law requiring price transparency is set to take effect in July. Until now, no one knew how it would apply to restaurants.
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It's a food that connects LAist food editor Gab Chabran with memories of his mom and wife, who also cherish this dish.
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L.A. can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be when there are burgers. This is a story about friendships that get stronger with each bite.
Arts And Entertainment
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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge approved the conservatorship Thursday, noting that Brian Wilson suffers from "a major cognitive disorder." Wilson has agreed to the conservatorship.
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Sam Rubin died suddenly Friday.
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The 2024 edition with tours, shops, and an on-site restaurant runs through May 19.
LA History
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We talk to historian Elsa Devienne about how beaches developed and her new book Sand Rush: The Revival of the Beach in Twentieth-Century Los Angeles.
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Erskine had two career no-hitters and won a World Series with the Dodgers in 1955. But many remember his friendship with Jackie Robinson at a time when segregation was legal.
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Los Angeles has the most diversity in street light design of any American city.
Orange County News
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A viral video posted last week of suspected migrants rushing off a boat in Newport Beach elicited angry responses. But it was worth checking the data.
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You need an excuse to unplug. And how does a freshly baked scone served with jam and cream sound? Here are some of our favorite places to enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in L.A. and O.C. What's your go to for afternoon tea?
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A newly released report says there's little evidence that residents were exposed to asbestos and lead in the wake of last year's Tustin hangar fire.