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    California sues the world's top oil companies in one of the largest lawsuits of its kind. The DMV expands at home written tests for some drivers. And, new washing machines in the state may come equipped with a microplastic filter. 

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    California Sues Top Oil Companies, DMV Expands Home Written Tests, Microplastic Filters In Washing Machines - The Saturday Edition
    California sues the world's top oil companies in one of the largest lawsuits of its kind. The DMV expands at home written tests for some drivers. And, new washing machines in the state may come equipped with a microplastic filter. 

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    LA's teenagers took to the streets today to demand action on climate change. Striking writers and studios are heading back to the bargaining table. The Geffen Playhouse in Westwood has a new Artistic Director. Plus, more.

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    Youth Strike for Climate Action, Movement in Writers Strike, New Leadership at Geffen Playhouse — The P.M. Report
    LA's teenagers took to the streets today to demand action on climate change. Striking writers and studios are heading back to the bargaining table. The Geffen Playhouse in Westwood has a new Artistic Director. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New COVID boosters will soon be available in L.A.County. The Writers Guild of America has sent out a notice to its striking members about a resumption of contract negotiations. LAist's Food Friday welcomes the Jewish New Year, which begins tonight at sundown.

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    Updated COVID Vaccines Coming Soon, WGA & Studios Could Soon Resume Bargaining, Jewish New Year Begins — The A.M. Report
    New COVID boosters will soon be available in L.A.County. The Writers Guild of America has sent out a notice to its striking members about a resumption of contract negotiations. LAist's Food Friday welcomes the Jewish New Year, which begins tonight at sundown.

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    The “Summer of Strikes” continues as healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente authorize a strike. The dangers of blood clots during pregnancy. And young people in LA and around the world will skip school tomorrow to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Plus, more.

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    CA Kaiser Workers Authorize Strike, Maternal Health FYI, Youth Climate Strike — The P.M. Report
    The “Summer of Strikes” continues as healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente authorize a strike. The dangers of blood clots during pregnancy. And young people in LA and around the world will skip school tomorrow to raise awareness about the climate crisis. Plus, more.

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    A federal judge in Texas once again finds the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA, unlawful, but did not end protections for those currently enrolled. A number of bills await Governor Newsom's signature, as the legislative session wraps today. Mixed feelings, as a hospital in Inglewood ends its maternity services next month. 

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    CA Legislative Session Ends, Federal Judge Declares DACA Unlawful & Inglewood Hospital To End Maternity Services — The A.M. Report
    A federal judge in Texas once again finds the Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals Program, or DACA, unlawful, but did not end protections for those currently enrolled. A number of bills await Governor Newsom's signature, as the legislative session wraps today. Mixed feelings, as a hospital in Inglewood ends its maternity services next month. 

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    Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva to run in next year’s election. Cal State trustees approve an annual tuition hike for next five years. Some unhoused disabled vets can't get housing at the West L.A. VA campus. Striking writers and actors march in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Villanueva To Run For Supervisor, CSU OKs Tuition Increase, LA Veterans Sue Over Housing, Hollywood Strikers March — The P.M. Report
    Former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva to run in next year’s election. Cal State trustees approve an annual tuition hike for next five years. Some unhoused disabled vets can't get housing at the West L.A. VA campus. Striking writers and actors march in L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to approve a tuition increase today. The Temecula Valley Unified School Board has approves a policy to limit which flags can be flown on school property. Feline fun awaits at a Pasadena storefront, where several cats await new homes.

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    CSU Board To Vote on Tuition Increase, Temecula School Board Approves Flag Policy & Pasadena's "Purr-fect" Place -- The A.M. Report
    The Cal State University Board of Trustees is expected to approve a tuition increase today. The Temecula Valley Unified School Board has approves a policy to limit which flags can be flown on school property. Feline fun awaits at a Pasadena storefront, where several cats await new homes.

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    As auto workers are now on the verge of a strike, twin strikes by Hollywood scriptwriters and actors continue. A bill on Gov. Newsom's desk would make striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits. The new COVID shot has been approved for everyone 6 months and older. Plus, more.

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    Hollywood Writers Strike Passes 4 Months, CA Bill Would Give Striking Workers Unemployment, Insurers To Cover New COVID Shot -- The P.M. Report
    As auto workers are now on the verge of a strike, twin strikes by Hollywood scriptwriters and actors continue. A bill on Gov. Newsom's desk would make striking workers eligible for unemployment benefits. The new COVID shot has been approved for everyone 6 months and older. Plus, more.

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