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KPCC (FM 89.3) – branded LAist 89.3 – is a non-commercial educational radio station licensed in Pasadena, California. KPCC itself primarily serves Greater Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley; through rebroadcasting and translator stations, KPCC's programming also reaches the Santa Barbara, Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, and Ventura County, California, areas, and part of the Inland Empire area.[2] The station is owned by Pasadena City College and operated by the American Public Media Group's Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), in addition to serving as an affiliate for National Public Radio and Public Radio Exchange. It originates some of its own shows.[3] The studios are located inside the Mohn Broadcast Center and Crawford Family Forum on South Raymond Street in Pasadena, and the station transmitter is on Mount Wilson. Source

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Best Things To Do

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By Laura Hertzfeld
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David Byrne and Fatboy Slim scored this absolute party of a show about Imelda Marcos and the People Power Revolution in the Philippines. Center Theatre Group artistic director Snehal Desai directed this version of Here Lies Love (it was originally off-Broadway at the Public), and it’s been reimagined for an L.A. audience, with sleek choreography inspired by Filipino traditional dance, vibrant costumes, smart video projections and good use of the Taper space.
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By Laura Hertzfeld
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Move family game night from the dining room to the Florence Library, where you can meet other board game fans, learn a new game and meet some new friends and competitors! Take your pick of games at the library, whether you want to show your prowess at Monopoly, Scrabble or something off the beaten track.
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By Laura Hertzfeld
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Hey there, and and welcome to Best Things to Do! Let's hear it for the Boys in Blue! The Dodgers bested the New York Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 Wednesday night to win the World Series, and now we all get to add a parade to our list of events this weekend. Fans can expect to see the celebration in downtown L.A. on Friday. After that, it's back to brutal election anxiety. Just me? Didn’t think so.
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Dear Caitlin, I’m writing to you today to give an update on the future of LAist. Like many journalism organizations across the country, we are at a crossroads. Thanks to you, we’re reaching more people than ever. We’ve transitioned from a radio station to a truly cross-platform local newsroom. Our in-depth local reporting is having tremendous impact at the state, county and local level and we’re gearing up to provide all the information you need to cast a ballot in November.
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Macy’s Downsize To Include 150 Stores, Including Its City Block-Wide Store In San Francisco

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Macy’s Downsize To Include 150 Stores, City Block-Wide Store In San Francisco Macy’s will close 150 unproductive namesake stores over the next three years including 50 by year-end, the department store operator said Tuesday after posting a fourth-quarter loss and declining sales. As part of the strategy, Macy’s aims to upgrade its remaining 350 stores, with plans to add more salespeople to fitting areas and shoe departments, while adding more visual displays like mannequins.
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What’s Behind The FTC’s Suit To Block The Kroger And Albertsons Merger

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By Lucas Shaw Verified, Thomas Germain Verified
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What’s Behind The FTC’s Suit To Block The Kroger And Albertsons Merger The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The FTC filed an administrative complaint against the companies Monday, which will be considered by an administrative law judge at the agency.
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A Vital Ocean Current Could Be Vulnerable To Climate Change - What You Need To Know

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A Vital Ocean Current Could Be Vulnerable To Climate Change – What You Need To Know An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a “cliff-like” tipping point looming in the future.
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Consider This

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Consider This features national news powered by NPR and offers a deep dive into the top stories of the day.
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Your Legacy to Public Radio

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Southern California Public Radio (KPCC/LAist, LAist.com, LAist Studios) is an essential public news service, enriching minds and enhancing the lives of Southern Californians. A legacy gift to SCPR can help you match your personal financial goals with your desire to support public service journalism. For more information contact the Development Office at (626) 583-5303 or legacy@scpr.org.
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Member Benefits

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KPCC/LAist Membership How important are Members? Member support makes up the majority of funding for LAist (formerly KPCC). Listeners like you provide the financial resources needed to broadcast and stream the local journalism and programs you value on LAist 89.3. It is not an exaggeration when we say, YOU make LAist possible! I'm a Sustaining Member and I want to update my payment information. Where can I do that? You can update your credit card right here.
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KPCC-FM (Pasadena, CA) Journalists

Chudnovsky, Natalie
Copp, Lucy A.
Garrova, Robert
Huang, Josie
Jacoby, Evan
Lee, Brianna
Littlefield, Dana
Margolis, Jacob
McNary, Sharon
Ng, Fiona
Puig, Claudia
Ramirez, Bianca
Rowe, Jeff
Scannell, Herb
Stoltze, Frank
Whatley, Susanne
Yu, Elly