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Welcome to a special bonus edition of The Localist, where our editors share an exclusive list of stories with in-depth reporting that you won’t want to miss. Here are 8 stories reported by our journalists that are worth your time. | Your subscriber login gives you access to each of these must-read articles from across the region. |
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| In Depth | | Local Government City boots embattled LA developer from homeless housing program | Redlands has terminated its agreement with Shangri-La Industries to provide housing for the homeless amid allegations the embattled Los Angeles developer misappropriated more than $100 million in state funds. The developer’s former chief financial officer has been accused of using millions of dollars in state proceeds to fund a lavish lifestyle. Read more | |
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| This Week's Editors' Picks | Health Residents claim herbicide spraying near their homes is making them sick Residents living near Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo claim a herbicide sprayed near their homes to limit plant and tree overgrowth has worked its way into their bodies and is making them sick, including brain fog, rashes, burning eyes and fatigue. Residents have pleaded with their master homeowners association to stop the spraying. Read more |
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Environment Plan to kill Catalina deer using sharpshooters in helicopters is opposed by county A controversial program proposed by the Catalina Island Conservancy would eradicate up to 2,000 deer on the island that the conservancy says are destroying the island’s ecosystem. In response, the LA County Board of Supervisors suggested less drastic methods to thin the herd, such as mass sterilization or birth control, relocation — and expanding the deer hunting season. Read more |
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Politics How two grassroots LA City Council candidates got on the November ballot When two progressive grassroots Los Angeles City Council candidates with less money and arguably less name recognition than some of their competitors advanced to the November general election, some wondered how they managed it. If you ask them about making it to the runoff, they’ll chalk it up to good old-fashioned retail politicking. Read more |
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Disney Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences Disney’s proposal for growing its theme parks in Anaheim received approval from the City Council last week, a consequential vote that will shape the resort and city for decades and is expected to bring in millions more visitors a year. The development agreement maps out where new theme park construction could occur over the next 40 years, giving Disney flexibility to determine what exactly would be built – though all still within the footprint of its current properties. Read more • Related: Anaheim expects economic boost from DisneylandForward Read more |
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Sports Inside Caleb Williams’ pre-draft process, from a Florida residency to USC’s Pro Day As the NFL draft approaches and the USC star is expected to be the No. 1 pick, there has been a lot of discussion about Williams’ approach to the offseason, including decisions not to throw or take medical exams at the NFL combine and the fact that he hasn’t hired an agent. But in an exclusive story on what Williams is doing to prepare for his NFL future, reporter Luca Evans found that Williams is working on a carefully crafted plan with a trusted team of coaches and advisors. Read more |
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