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    Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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    Mayor Bass names new LAPD chief; Many LA County candidates are running unopposed; Why Oki Dog is a classic LA hot dog— The P.M. Edition
    Correspondent Frank Stoltze explains what Jim McDonnell's appointment may mean for policing in Los Angeles. We explore why so many races on the November ballot are unopposed. Food editor Gab Chabrán tells us about his favorite L.A. hotdog. Plus, more.

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    Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 

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    Gov. Newsom cracks down on Norwalk, Menendez Brothers case update, Ottis Redding gets a star— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom is cracking down on Norwalk over the city's ban on homeless shelters. L.A. prosecutors are reviewing new evidence in the case of the Menendez brothers. The "King of Soul" gets some respect today. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more.

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    Newsom takes away Norwalk's right to ban housing projects; Kaiser mental health workers threaten to strike; State "climate credit" coming your way— The P.M. Edition
    Gov. Newsom escalates the battle with the city of Norwalk over its ban on new homeless shelters. Thousands of Kaiser mental health care workers say they're overworked. Californians will see a credit on their electric bills this month. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more.


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    Audit shows where unhoused funding is directed, Valenzuela steps away, Climate credits for your energy bill — The A.M. Edition
    L-A is spending millions homelessness and not all of it is being properly accounted for according to auditors. Broadcaster Fernando Valenzuela steps away from the booth to focus on his health. “Climate credits” are here to make your October energy bill a little lighter. Plus, more.


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  • The L.A. Report
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    An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more.

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    Auditors raise questions about LA homeless services; Land movement slowing slightly in Rancho Palos Verdes; How a "Jellyfishbot" is cleaning the Long Beach marina— The P.M. Edition
    An auditor says the millions the city is spending isn't trickling down to all those living on the streets. Land movement under Rancho Palos Verdes is still moving 80 times faster than in 2022. A new trash collection aquatic robot in Long Beach needs a name. Plus, more.

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    Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more.

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    Flash mob 7-11 robberies update, Clean Air day means free public transit, Dodgers check-in — The A.M. Edition
    Guess who's turning in some of those kids who have allegedly taken part in all those 7-11 robberies? It's Clean Air day which could mean free rides on several people movers. We'll check in on the boys in blue as they head to the playoffs. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How schools without AC are holding up during yet another heat wave. Manufacturing company Honeywell pledges to clean up contaminated aquifers. Reporter Yusra Farzan visits Rancho Palos Verdes amid a landslide to talk to residents staying behind. Plus, more.

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    Around 20% of SoCal schools don’t have AC as another heat wave arrives; EPA announces cleanup of North Hollywood Superfund site; Rancho Palos Verdes residents remain during landslide — The P.M. Edition
    How schools without AC are holding up during yet another heat wave. Manufacturing company Honeywell pledges to clean up contaminated aquifers. Reporter Yusra Farzan visits Rancho Palos Verdes amid a landslide to talk to residents staying behind. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California is suing a Catholic hospital for failing to provide an emergency abortion to a woman in need. The man accused of hijacking a Metro bus in downtown LA last week faces a judge. Shohei Ohtani has one more reason to brag. Plus more. 

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    California sues Catholic hospital for denying emergency abortion, LA Metro bus hijacker faces court, Shohei Ohtani jerseys — The A.M. Edition
    California is suing a Catholic hospital for failing to provide an emergency abortion to a woman in need. The man accused of hijacking a Metro bus in downtown LA last week faces a judge. Shohei Ohtani has one more reason to brag. Plus more. 

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