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Today, how a community college is still enrolling despite high pandemic dropout rates. Plus, a new study shows exactly how the pandemic has impacted movie theaters.
Today, how an Orange County district attorney candidate compares to L.A.’s George Gascón. Plus, a mental health crisis fatality, and speed cameras making a comeback in California.
Today, how the DA’s plan to review criminal cases could impact a man from South L.A. Plus, how the Academy Awards nominations broke a few records this year.
Today, health officials and organizations synergize to get more CA farmworkers vaccinated. Plus, this year’s Oscars nominations — and winners — could look a lot different.
Today, why are economists expecting the bounce back from the pandemic to be quick? Plus, an update on the creative economy, and the cost of Hollywood’s lack of diversity.