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When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored

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Graphic by Nate Barton I have friends from across the United States who enjoy the rain. They make a cup of their favorite coffee or tea, put on a cozy sweater and blanket and then sit on a covered porch and enjoy the atmosphere. They’ve created a wonderful memory of the rain that will last them a lifetime. Being from Los Angeles, this is not my experience at all. It's … [Read more...] about When it Rains Los Angeles is Floored

Bearing Arms: What it Takes to Buy a Gun in California

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Photos and graphics by Cassandra Stephenson In the wake of the Parkland shooting, gun laws in the United States are coming under serious debate. But restrictions vary widely by state, with some requiring only an instant background check to purchase a weapon. Others, such as California, have some of the strictest gun laws in the nation. California has 108 … [Read more...] about Bearing Arms: What it Takes to Buy a Gun in California

Why Californians Pay More at the Pump

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Photos and graphics by Cassandra Stephenson In a city known for its frequent bumper-to-bumper jams, getting stuck in traffic on the way to the daily grind is now likely costing LA drivers more than their time. Gas prices have been on the rise since Nov. 2017 when the new California gas tax — meant to pay for road repairs — increased the price per gallon by 12 cents. From … [Read more...] about Why Californians Pay More at the Pump

Surf’s Up at the New Art Exhibit

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Photos by Maria ValenteThe Weismen Art Museum celebrated its 25th year on the Pepperdine campus with food, music and, of course, art.The anniversary celebration went from noon until 8 p.m., Tuesday. The fall art exhibit, "California Dreaming," encompasses LA art from the 60s to the present. Coastal melodies played in the air while students and faculty milled around the rooms, … [Read more...] about Surf’s Up at the New Art Exhibit