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Alphonso Browne is determined to rebuild after losing his home in Altadena in the Eaton Fire. But without insurance, the obstacles are steep. Despite it all, Browne is resolute: “Whether it takes 1 yr or 10 yrs, we are going to rebuild.” Learn more: laist.com/news/climate...
An uninsured Altadenan is determined to rebuild. Will the obstacles be insurmountable?
Most survivors of January's fires face a massive gap in the money they need to rebuild, and funding to help is moving too slowly or nonexistent.
laist.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Alphonso Browne is determined to rebuild after losing his home in Altadena in the Eaton Fire. But without insurance, the obstacles are steep. Despite it all, Browne is resolute: “Whether it takes 1 yr or 10 yrs, we are going to rebuild.” Learn more: laist.com/news/climate...
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The White House wants to rescind two years of public media funding already approved by Congress. LAist stands to lose $1.7 million annually, directly impacting local reporting and newsroom jobs.
LAist is here for you—be there for us.
Learn how to get involved: LAist.com/Action
LAist is here for you—be there for us.
Learn how to get involved: LAist.com/Action
April 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
The White House wants to rescind two years of public media funding already approved by Congress. LAist stands to lose $1.7 million annually, directly impacting local reporting and newsroom jobs.
LAist is here for you—be there for us.
Learn how to get involved: LAist.com/Action
LAist is here for you—be there for us.
Learn how to get involved: LAist.com/Action
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Some of y’all noticed I’ve been uncharacteristically offline. This is why, and I remain on leave for a few weeks to handle a PTSD relapse. CJR was dogged in its pursuit of my story. Because of what I do and who I am, I felt that I had to answer their questions honestly.
www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery
Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault.
www.cjr.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Some of y’all noticed I’ve been uncharacteristically offline. This is why, and I remain on leave for a few weeks to handle a PTSD relapse. CJR was dogged in its pursuit of my story. Because of what I do and who I am, I felt that I had to answer their questions honestly.
www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
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during Ramadan, many Muslims lean into being more nocturnal. A growing crop of nighttime community events in Southern California now draw thousands of people @yusramf.bsky.social reports
laist.com/news/los-ang...
laist.com/news/los-ang...
Ramadan nightlife options in SoCal are on the rise. Here’s what you can expect
Suhoor parties, Egyptian TV shows galore, late night Qiyam prayers and Yemeni coffee have become integral parts of the Islamic holy month.
laist.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:52 PM
during Ramadan, many Muslims lean into being more nocturnal. A growing crop of nighttime community events in Southern California now draw thousands of people @yusramf.bsky.social reports
laist.com/news/los-ang...
laist.com/news/los-ang...
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THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW IS UNION MADE!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
February 10, 2025 at 2:05 AM
THE SUPER BOWL HALFTIME SHOW IS UNION MADE!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
Shout out to Kendrick Lamar, and all the performers and behind the scenes workers that made this go off without a hitch!
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"I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar
February 10, 2025 at 1:36 AM
"I want to perform their favorite song, but you know they love to sue" - Kendrick Lamar
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I don't want to go to war with Canada just putting that out there
February 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I don't want to go to war with Canada just putting that out there
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Protesters call for Children’s Hospital L.A. to reverse restrictions on transgender care
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Protesters call for Children's Hospital L.A. to reverse restrictions on transgender care
Hundreds rallied Thursday in the rain outside Children's Hospital Los Angeles, calling for rollbacks to new restrictions on gender-affirming care for youth.
www.latimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Protesters call for Children’s Hospital L.A. to reverse restrictions on transgender care
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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A little ray of light in this time of darkness 📬
Story by @yusramf.bsky.social for @laist.com
laist.com/news/mail-ca...
Story by @yusramf.bsky.social for @laist.com
laist.com/news/mail-ca...
A mail carrier lost everything in the Eaton Fire. Along his route, people are rallying for him
Mail carrier Thomas Carter lost his home and a car he was restoring to the Eaton Fire. But along a route he has served for decades, a community of support has formed.
laist.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:31 AM
A little ray of light in this time of darkness 📬
Story by @yusramf.bsky.social for @laist.com
laist.com/news/mail-ca...
Story by @yusramf.bsky.social for @laist.com
laist.com/news/mail-ca...
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There have been so many braindead, obviously wrong posts getting amplified on social media about the L.A. fires. Please get your information from trusted news sources and reporters, like @laist.com and @yusramf.bsky.social:
As fires ravage the LA region, so too are conspiracy theories and misinformation
Let us help you separate fact from fiction.
laist.com
January 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
There have been so many braindead, obviously wrong posts getting amplified on social media about the L.A. fires. Please get your information from trusted news sources and reporters, like @laist.com and @yusramf.bsky.social:
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Looking to try something new this weekend? Check out my write that I did with my colleague @yusramf.bsky.social, where we visited a group of #halal food trucks and stands near DTLA, which features an array of Central Asian and Turkish cuisine: laist.com/news/food/ea...
Eat halal? Try these under-the-radar food trucks near DTLA
A new cluster of halal food trucks means Angelenos looking for halal options don’t have to drive down to O.C.
laist.com
December 1, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Looking to try something new this weekend? Check out my write that I did with my colleague @yusramf.bsky.social, where we visited a group of #halal food trucks and stands near DTLA, which features an array of Central Asian and Turkish cuisine: laist.com/news/food/ea...
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Terrific watchdog work by Yusra Farzan, Jill Replogle and Nick Gerda to keep pushing for records they were initially told didn't exist.
County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.
‘We started a f***ing fire’: Orange County records document missteps by officials leading up to devastating Airport Fire
County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.
ow.ly
November 26, 2024 at 11:52 PM
Terrific watchdog work by Yusra Farzan, Jill Replogle and Nick Gerda to keep pushing for records they were initially told didn't exist.
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County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.
‘We started a f***ing fire’: Orange County records document missteps by officials leading up to devastating Airport Fire
County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.
ow.ly
November 26, 2024 at 10:25 PM
County records obtained by LAist show officials failed to follow through on recommended precautions ahead of the costly fire, now topping $400 million in claims.
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Hossam Shabat, a palestinian journalist in gaza, has been injured in an air strike that killed some first responders arriving to treat people at a house that had been bombed
November 20, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Hossam Shabat, a palestinian journalist in gaza, has been injured in an air strike that killed some first responders arriving to treat people at a house that had been bombed
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Course changes at the University of North Texas’ college of education included removing words such as “race,” “gender,” “class” and “equity” from titles and descriptions
‘Race,’ ‘equity’ removed from UNT course titles to comply with Texas DEI ban, faculty say
The University of North Texas changed class titles and descriptions with some citing the state’s DEI ban though officials deny that’s the cause.
www.dallasnews.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Course changes at the University of North Texas’ college of education included removing words such as “race,” “gender,” “class” and “equity” from titles and descriptions
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Exclusive: After an LAist investigation, a high-profile nonprofit has refunded Orange County $275K in taxpayer funds for work never completed.
High-profile nonprofit refunds Orange County $275K in taxpayer funds for work never completed
The contracted work on mental health equity was supposed to be performed by the longtime partner — now wife — of a top aide to disgraced former county Supervisor Andrew Do. County officials cited LAis...
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November 16, 2024 at 1:20 AM
Exclusive: After an LAist investigation, a high-profile nonprofit has refunded Orange County $275K in taxpayer funds for work never completed.
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The number of red-tagged homes in Rancho Palos Verdes due to land movement has increased from two to 18 after city officials began inspecting properties as part of a buyout program. The inspections also resulted in 34 properties being yellow tagged, meaning they have been moderately damaged.
Number of red-tagged homes in Rancho Palos Verdes rises to 18
Land movement. however, has slowed to an average of 3.3 inches a week
ow.ly
November 18, 2024 at 9:13 PM
The number of red-tagged homes in Rancho Palos Verdes due to land movement has increased from two to 18 after city officials began inspecting properties as part of a buyout program. The inspections also resulted in 34 properties being yellow tagged, meaning they have been moderately damaged.
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LA Unified School District president to Trump: “We’re going to fight you, every inch of the way” www.latimes.com/california/s...
LAUSD poised to declare immigrant sanctuary, affirm LGBTQ+ rights as it braces for Trump
LAUSD board members will consider resolutions on immigration sanctuary, LGBTQ+ protection and accelerating the teaching of current events at Tuesday's meeting.
www.latimes.com
November 19, 2024 at 2:22 AM
LA Unified School District president to Trump: “We’re going to fight you, every inch of the way” www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Men dominate the news influencer space space by a margin of roughly two to one, the study found.
The vast majority of content creators who are shaping our news ecosystem online are conservative men.
The vast majority of content creators who are shaping our news ecosystem online are conservative men.
November 18, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Men dominate the news influencer space space by a margin of roughly two to one, the study found.
The vast majority of content creators who are shaping our news ecosystem online are conservative men.
The vast majority of content creators who are shaping our news ecosystem online are conservative men.
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As @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social reports, this is not only horrifying and inhumane, it will devastate our country in ways we can't begin to fathom.
How Trump’s “mass deportation” plan would ruin America
It would be brutal, costly, and likely illegal.
www.motherjones.com
November 18, 2024 at 8:47 PM
As @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social reports, this is not only horrifying and inhumane, it will devastate our country in ways we can't begin to fathom.
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If you live in California and want to own a home and have kids, you probably realize you can’t do both with high housing costs.
Low fertility rates, high housing prices mean fewer children in most states - Stateline
Most states have fewer children. Housing costs and fertility rates are big factors.
stateline.org
May 15, 2023 at 6:39 PM
If you live in California and want to own a home and have kids, you probably realize you can’t do both with high housing costs.
so how are we using this? Like the bird app?
A bunch of BIPOC journalists and media folks are here to join the party 🥳
Here's a thread of wonderful humans I've invited (so far):
@tanitag.bsky.social @yasminesumman.bsky.social @jasmineg.bsky.social @yusramf.bsky.social @jenramose.bsky.social
Here's a thread of wonderful humans I've invited (so far):
@tanitag.bsky.social @yasminesumman.bsky.social @jasmineg.bsky.social @yusramf.bsky.social @jenramose.bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 7:40 AM
so how are we using this? Like the bird app?