Selling and rebuilding 5 months after fires, new COVID vax rules

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Selling and rebuilding 5 months after fires, new COVID vax rules

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Published on May 29, 2025, 4:42:06 PM
Total time: 00:51:38

Episode Description

Five months after the wildfires, Palisades and Altadena realtors describe parcels and lots on the market now and their prices. Plus, what are residents’ concerns and challenges about rebuilding?

On Tuesday, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the federal government no longer recommends the COVID vaccine for healthy children and pregnant women. The FDA also plans to limit eligibility for this fall’s updated vaccine to people only over age 65, or who have certain medical conditions.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Karate Kid: Legends,” “The Phoenician Scheme,” “Bring Her Back,” and “Mountainhead.”

June is the ninth anniversary of Smorgasburg. Every Sunday, a parking lot off Central Avenue hosts food vendors offering jerk BBQ, Thai street food, vegan tacos, and other specialties. 

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.