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    The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,000 acres. About 50,000 LADWP customers have lost power throughout the current heatwave. And maybe you've seen the autonomous Waymo e-taxis around town, but what's it like calling one? Plus, more.

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    Line Fire grows to 17,000 acres; Power outages hit thousands of households during heatwave; We took self-driving Waymo cars for a test ride — The Sunday Edition
    The Line Fire in San Bernardino County has grown to more than 17,000 acres. About 50,000 LADWP customers have lost power throughout the current heatwave. And maybe you've seen the autonomous Waymo e-taxis around town, but what's it like calling one? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The National Weather Service says the end of our heatwave is in sight ... but you'll have to bear with it through Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to find a way to lower gas prices. And Shohei Ohtani is close to setting a first-ever MLB record. Plus, more.

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    Relief expected for heat wave on Tuesday; Legislators work on lowering gas prices; Shohei Ohtani could be the first-ever member of the 50-50 club — The Saturday Edition
    The National Weather Service says the end of our heatwave is in sight ... but you'll have to bear with it through Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to find a way to lower gas prices. And Shohei Ohtani is close to setting a first-ever MLB record. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's the hottest day of the SoCal heatwave and some L.A. mountains are now under a red flag warning. Some older Angelenos looking for help to beat the heat can get free portable air conditioning units next week. Some dinner inspiration for this hot weather. Plus more.

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    New warnings about fire danger as temps tick up, older Angelenos could get free AC, cool foods to beat the heat— The A.M. Edition
    It's the hottest day of the SoCal heatwave and some L.A. mountains are now under a red flag warning. Some older Angelenos looking for help to beat the heat can get free portable air conditioning units next week. Some dinner inspiration for this hot weather. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A heatwave is already bringing dangerous temperatures, and it's going to get worse before it gets better. How the entertainment industry is faring with TV shows production out of LA. Libby Rainey explains why video game performers are out on strike. Plus, more.

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    SoCal temps could break 120 degrees; Why some TV production is leaving LA; Video game strike over AI continues— The P.M. Edition
    A heatwave is already bringing dangerous temperatures, and it's going to get worse before it gets better. How the entertainment industry is faring with TV shows production out of LA. Libby Rainey explains why video game performers are out on strike. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Extreme heat has triggered a fire weather watch for L.A .county mountains -- is your to go-bag ready in case of a wildfire? Former slave turned prominent L.A. landowner Biddy Mason gets her flowers. The latest efforts to get lead out of tap water in Watts. Plus more. 

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    Heatwave peaks in the Southland, DTLA corridor to honor Biddy Mason, efforts to eliminate lead out of tap water in Watts— The A.M. Edition
    Extreme heat has triggered a fire weather watch for L.A .county mountains -- is your to go-bag ready in case of a wildfire? Former slave turned prominent L.A. landowner Biddy Mason gets her flowers. The latest efforts to get lead out of tap water in Watts. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County cuts ties with a nonprofit after an audit shows they failed to properly supervise mental health staff. Huntington Beach City Council calls for Supervisor Do to resign. An overview of the LAUSD school board races. Plus, more.

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    OC ends contract with mental health non-profit; Huntington Beach leaders tell Supervisor Do to resign; Three LAUSD school board seats are on the ballot — The P.M. Edition
    Orange County cuts ties with a nonprofit after an audit shows they failed to properly supervise mental health staff. Huntington Beach City Council calls for Supervisor Do to resign. An overview of the LAUSD school board races. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Get ready for excessive heat over the next few days as dangerous heatwave raises temps to the 100s. Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency yesterday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as hundreds of homes are without power. LAist's latest season of Imperfect Paradise dives into L.A. District Attorney George Gascón's reelection bid. Plus more. 

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    Dangerous heatwave for SoCal, Rancho Palos Verdes under emergency declaration, diving into LA District Attorney George Gascón— The A.M. Edition
    Get ready for excessive heat over the next few days as dangerous heatwave raises temps to the 100s. Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency yesterday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as hundreds of homes are without power. LAist's latest season of Imperfect Paradise dives into L.A. District Attorney George Gascón's reelection bid. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Some 250 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes lack power due to land movement. First OC city to vote on whether to call for embattled supervisor to resign. Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains a measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Plus, more.

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    Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency in Rancho Palos Verdes; Huntington Beach considers asking OC Supervisor Andrew Do to resign; & LA to vote on changing approach to redistricting — The P.M. Edition
    Some 250 homes in Rancho Palos Verdes lack power due to land movement. First OC city to vote on whether to call for embattled supervisor to resign. Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains a measure to create an independent redistricting commission. Plus, more.

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