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    Budget-friendly music in L.A.: hidden gems and money-saving tips – The Weekend Edition
    The theater company, the Actor’s Gang, founded by Tim Robbins, runs a program the California corrections systems that uses theater practices to heal. A group of formerly incarcerated performers is telling their stories in a new play at the Actor’s Gang theater in Culver City. And, if you're looking for affordable live music in LA, our How To L.A. producers reveal some hidden gems…and, how you can enjoy the city’s music scene without breaking the bank. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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    After epic rains, Newsom drops request to cut back water use; L.A.'s COVID-19 emergency is about to end; It's "Ambassador" Eric Garcetti now – The P.M. Edition
    Thanks to all our rain, Gov. Newsom has dropped his request that you cut back your water use; LA County’s three-year COVID-19 emergency is almost over; You can refer to him as “Ambassador” Eric Garcetti now, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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    L.A. Metro board eyes crime on trains; LAUSD students return as strike ends; Hawaiian Gardens hosts replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial exhibit – The A.M. Edition
    Students return to LAUSD campuses today, as strike ends; LA Metro board takes steps to curtail crime on trains; Hawaiian Gardens is hosting an exhibit of a replica Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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    LAUSD returns to school after a 3-day strike; Parents use strike to teach real-life subjects; UCLA men’s and women’s basketball continue March Madness – The P.M. Edition
    After three days of no classes - tomorrow is “back to school” day at the LAUSD; The three-day strike by LA Unified employees gave parents a chance to teach their kids about real-life subjects not in textbooks; March Madness continues with the UCLA men’s and women’s basketball teams still chasing tournament titles – plus one more team from the Inland Empire, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County renters see no further eviction protections; Montebello tornado rakes roofs; LAUSD workers’ walkout continues – The A.M. Edition
    LAUSD campuses remain closed again today, as workers supported by teachers continue their walkout; A twister rakes roofs off buildings in Montebello as the storm delivers its final punch; LA County supervisors pass on further protections for renters, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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  • The L.A. Report
    8:16
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    Tornado touches down in Montebello, injuring one; Pandemic eviction protections won’t be extended, disappointing renters; LAUSD workers strike talks resume – The P.M. Edition
    LA Unified School District workers are striking for the second day, but talks have resumed between both sides. Montebello may have experienced a tornado, and pandemic eviction protections won’t be extended, disappointing renters. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
  • The L.A. Report
    7:38
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    LAUSD schools closed for second day as support workers strike; California’s atmospheric river to weaken; Lawmakers push to ban harmful chemicals in groceries – The A.M. Edition
    LAUSD schools remain shut, as support workers strike for a second day. The atmospheric river flowing through California to slowly trail off; A call in the legislature to ban certain chemicals commonly found in grocery items, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
  • The L.A. Report
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    Another atmospheric river ready to dump heavy precipitation; Childcare woes for working parents; The LAUSD Strike – The P.M. Edition
    It's day one of a three-day strike by 60,000 employees at the LAUSD; Three unscheduled days of no school is a problem for working parents looking for childcare; Atmospheric River Number 12 rolls over Southern California – and it’s got snow, rain, and wind, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Metro tackles drug sales with new tool; LAUSD schools close due to staff strike; More rain and snow expected – The A.M. Edition
    LAUSD closes schools as union support workers walk off the job; Another atmospheric river to bring heavy rain and snow and strong winds to an already-saturated state; Metro introduces a secret weapon in the fight against drug sales, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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    LAUSD’s unplanned 3 day break, a rainy SoCal spring, and Gov. Newsom charges up lithium mining – The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD has announced an unplanned three-day break, leaving working parents scrambling. Southern California’s rainy winter continues into spring. Gov. Newsom is charging up the state’s lithium mining business at Salton Sea, and more. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/join
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