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Journo, Filmmaker, “Alarmist” per the CA Almond Board. | (A) Managing Editor — @SpecNews1SoCal | Past: @LAist @KESQ @KNXNews | @GoYardGoats Stud of the Game™ |
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Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

Wrench thrown in L.A. oil well ban plan

KNX News — A ban on new oil wells in L.A. city limits hits a legal roadblock. Triple-digit temperatures lead to a red flag warning, and why is it so hot in September, anyway? Blame Nevada. Hosted by Sam Benson Smith.
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What does fire containment mean, anyway?

What does fire containment mean, anyway?

KNX News — When fire officials say a fire is at 25% containment, what exactly does that mean? We asked retired L.A. County Fire Captain Derek Bart.
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Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

Here's How LA Is Going To Construct The World's Largest Wildlife Crossing

LAist — The Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing’s much-awaited groundbreaking took place, appropriately, on Earth Day.
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Is L.A. going broke?

Is L.A. going broke?

KNX News — The city of L.A. is facing serious money woes amid a long list of liability settlements that add up to more than $70 million. The only thing longer than your CVS receipts are the picket lines cycling in front of some of the pharmacy's L.A. locations. And angry mothers picketed outside CHLA Friday, claiming the hospital is to blame for child deaths due to substandard care.
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Behind the Mic

Behind the Mic

KNX News — A day in the life of our Digital Managing Editor, Sam Benson Smith.
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The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

The Feverish Story Of A Last-Second Primary Voter

LAist — Dozens of voters dropped their ballots mere minutes before the box locked.
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After A False Start And 13 Years, Pro Women's Soccer Returns To LA - In Heavenly Fashion

After A False Start And 13 Years, Pro Women's Soccer Returns To LA - In Heavenly Fashion

LAist — When Angel City FC takes the pitch at Banc of California Stadium Friday night, they're playing for more than the crest on their kit. They're descending from a heavenly place for local soccer fans.
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The Los Angeles Rams Are Super Bowl Champions. Relive The Cartoonish Glory With Our Big Game Oral...

The Los Angeles Rams Are Super Bowl Champions. Relive The Cartoonish Glory With Our Big Game Oral...

LAist — The Rams have clambered their way back to the summit. Just three years after getting shut down by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII, Sean McVay's Rams have taken a title back to Inglewood. L.A. takes down Cincinnati.
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Behind the Photos: Northern Mongolia Mining Camps - OFF ASSIGNMENT

Behind the Photos: Northern Mongolia Mining Camps - OFF ASSIGNMENT

offassignment.com — Andrew Rowat’s photography has been featured in GQ, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker, among other publications. But capturing the elusive perfect shot can be arduous, or, at times, even life-threatening. Andrew sat down with OA’s Sam Benson Smith to tell us the stories behind one stunning folio of photos. This dialogue was edited for length and clarity.
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LA Kings Return To The Playoffs After Four-Year Drought

LA Kings Return To The Playoffs After Four-Year Drought

LAist — The Los Angeles Kings take on the Edmonton Oilers Monday night in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, their first postseason appearance since an abysmal showing against the San Jose Sharks in 2018.
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Fresh off another Cup win, Mark Recchi says he could still skate a shift

Fresh off another Cup win, Mark Recchi says he could still skate a shift

Boston.com — Recchi played for 7 different teams and won the Stanley Cup 3 times as a player Mark Recchi is running out of room for Stanley Cup tattoos. The former Bruins assistant captain wrapped up his 22-year playing career in 2011, announcing his retirement soon after the B's brought the Stanley Cup home to Boston for the first time in 39 years.
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