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Take Two FOR May 17, 2018

Cal State's budget issue, Metro's new Pride TAP card, the shady history behind some of LA's founders

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Republicans revolt? White House meeting could do party more harm than good, analyst says

More than a dozen California conservatives met with President Trump Wednesday to discuss the state's sanctuary laws.
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CSU Chancellor Timothy White on Cal State’s big push for funding ahead of the state budget deadline

A Martinez sat down with California State University Chancellor Timothy White to talk about why Cal State isn’t settling for less than its $263 million request.
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How ER docs could help fight the opioid epidemic

L.A. County-USC Medical Center is piloting a program in which ER doctors steer patients with opioid use disorders into treatment.
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Metro shows LGBT Pride with limited edition TAP card

"The LGBT community is a very important part of the fabric of Los Angeles, and the cards signify that everyone is welcome on Metro."
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Shell Starship launches from San Diego with ultra fuel efficiency

The heavy-duty long-haul freight truck is using aerodynamics and solar power to help radically boost fuel economy from trucks' average 6.5 mpg.
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Hear in SoCal: The booms over Anaheim

Every night during the summer months, at 9:30 p.m. the booms over Anaheim begin. And for surrounding cities, they've become something like a lullaby.
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From racist films to unethical land grabs, these 3 people shaped LA's future

In "Mirage Factory," author Gary Krist writes that creating Los Angeles without the help of Mother Nature took creativity, ingenuity and even a few lies.
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