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    Five years away from the 2028 summer games, LA cities angle to cash in on tourism. The recent homeless count reveals the hidden face of homelessness. And Santa Monica is using drones as first responders. How's that been working out?

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    The 2028 Summer Olympics, Hidden Face Of Homelessness, & Police Drones As First Responders - The Sunday Edition
    Five years away from the 2028 summer games, LA cities angle to cash in on tourism. The recent homeless count reveals the hidden face of homelessness. And Santa Monica is using drones as first responders. How's that been working out?

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    A tenant rights group in LA's Chinatown protests rent hikes at six residential buildings. As California pushes for mass electrification, LAist rides along with a local truck driver who made the switch. And tips on what to do if you encounter a bear in the Southern California foothills.

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    A Chinatown Rent Hike Protest, Riding Along With An Electric Truck Driver, & Tips For Bear Encounters - The Saturday Edition
    A tenant rights group in LA's Chinatown protests rent hikes at six residential buildings. As California pushes for mass electrification, LAist rides along with a local truck driver who made the switch. And tips on what to do if you encounter a bear in the Southern California foothills.

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    Karen Bass's plan to get unhoused Angelenos into housing has made little progress with in its first six months. An O.C. judge says Fullerton can't enforce an RV parking ban on city streets. The Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon turns 50. Plus, more.

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    Few LA Unhoused Moved To Permanent Housing, RV Parking Ban Blocked, & Historic Outdoor Theater Turns 50 -- The P.M. Edition
    Karen Bass's plan to get unhoused Angelenos into housing has made little progress with in its first six months. An O.C. judge says Fullerton can't enforce an RV parking ban on city streets. The Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon turns 50. Plus, more.

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    Cal State University considers tuition hikes by Fall of 2024. Electric utility settles a lawsuit for its role in a Santa Barbara County fire. Beach trash abounds after Independence Day in OC. 

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    Edison Settles Rey Fire Lawsuit & Post Holiday Beach Cleanups – The A.M. Edition
    Cal State University considers tuition hikes by Fall of 2024. Electric utility settles a lawsuit for its role in a Santa Barbara County fire. Beach trash abounds after Independence Day in OC. 

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    A cross-burning at a L.A. church with mostly Latino and Black congregants sparks a hate crime investigation. CA cuts a deal with truck manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks for e-trucks. Mayor Karen Bass tackles homelessness. Plus, more.



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    Cross Burning at Sylmar Church, Progress On CA's Electric Truck Transition, & Mayor Bass On LA Homelessness -- The P.M. Edition
    A cross-burning at a L.A. church with mostly Latino and Black congregants sparks a hate crime investigation. CA cuts a deal with truck manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks for e-trucks. Mayor Karen Bass tackles homelessness. Plus, more.



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    LA County Sheriff Robert Luna is promising an "objective" review of a confrontation between a sheriff's deputy and a woman caught on camera. Teamsters may be on the verge of a strike against UPS. California has passed a series of infrastructure bills.

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    Rough Arrest Prompts Sheriff's Investigation, UPS Contract Talks Break Down, & CA Passes Infrastructure Bills – The A.M. Edition
    LA County Sheriff Robert Luna is promising an "objective" review of a confrontation between a sheriff's deputy and a woman caught on camera. Teamsters may be on the verge of a strike against UPS. California has passed a series of infrastructure bills.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Details emerge on second bus of migrants sent from Texas border to Los Angeles. Hotel workers in Southern California, who were on strike, are back on the job for now. LA City Council approves more funds for victims of LAPD’s 2021 botched fireworks detonation. Plus, more.

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    Migrants Bused from LA to TX Had Family Here, Hotel Worker Strike Halts, & Money for LAPD Firework Explosion Victims -- The P.M. Edition
    Details emerge on second bus of migrants sent from Texas border to Los Angeles. Hotel workers in Southern California, who were on strike, are back on the job for now. LA City Council approves more funds for victims of LAPD’s 2021 botched fireworks detonation. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council considers appointing special election winner. Deadly plane crash investigated in Riverside County. The Badwater Ultramarathon is underway in Death Valley.

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    District Six Election Update, Deadly Plane Crash in Riverside County, & Badwater Ultramarathon Tests Runners' Endurance – The A.M. Edition
    LA City Council considers appointing special election winner. Deadly plane crash investigated in Riverside County. The Badwater Ultramarathon is underway in Death Valley.

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