In-person classes resumed at several UC campuses this week, but some students are pushing for a permanent hybrid learning option. A wildlife crossing over the 101 freeway is about to break ground just as new research shows LA’s mountain lion population is likely 12-15 years away from extinction. A slate of new SoCal restaurants will debut this year. KCRW gets a rundown of the hotly anticipated spots that serve burgers, barbeque, Japanese fare, and more.