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    Surf advisory and water quality warnings in place at several Los Angeles County beaches. Rent hikes of up to 6 percent coming to Angelenos in the new year. Exploring the quality of civics courses in California. Plus, more.

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    Dangerous beach conditions, New L.A. city rent hike could be higher, Civics education in California – The P.M. Edition
    Surf advisory and water quality warnings in place at several Los Angeles County beaches. Rent hikes of up to 6 percent coming to Angelenos in the new year. Exploring the quality of civics courses in California. Plus, more.

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    Public health officials are investigating the first human case of bird flu in L.A. County. A judge found the city of L.A. guilty for illegally blocking low-income housing in certain neighborhoods. How to follow the whereabouts of Santa Claus. Plus more. 

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    LA County reports 1st human case of bird flu, Judge finds L.A. illegally blocked low-income apartments, How to track Santa – The A.M. Edition
    Public health officials are investigating the first human case of bird flu in L.A. County. A judge found the city of L.A. guilty for illegally blocking low-income housing in certain neighborhoods. How to follow the whereabouts of Santa Claus. Plus more. 

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    Two Angelenos are back with their families after serving 17 years for a murder they didn’t commit. World Series champion Walker Buehler is leaving LA for the east coast. A look at the potential future of California’s environmental policies.

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    Two Angelenos exonerated after 17 years, Walker Buehler goes to Boston, Why phasing out gas cars in California won’t go as planned – The P.M. Edition
    Two Angelenos are back with their families after serving 17 years for a murder they didn’t commit. World Series champion Walker Buehler is leaving LA for the east coast. A look at the potential future of California’s environmental policies.

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    Workers at unionized Starbucks stores in SoCal remain off the job. Striking therapists at Kaiser say they're worried some patients aren't getting the care they need. The holiday season is upon us; LAX is its usual nightmare. Tips to help you out. Plus, more.

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    Starbucks workers expand strike, Striking therapists at Kaiser worry for patients, How to navigate LAX like a pro — The A.M. Edition
    Workers at unionized Starbucks stores in SoCal remain off the job. Striking therapists at Kaiser say they're worried some patients aren't getting the care they need. The holiday season is upon us; LAX is its usual nightmare. Tips to help you out. Plus, more.

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    3 million travelers are expected to pass through LAX this holiday. Asian American leaders in SoCal are pushing to confirm acting labor secretary Julie Su before President Biden leaves office. And we have a roundup of some of the best local music of 2024. Plus, more.

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    LAX packed once again for holidays; The push to confirm Julie Su as labor secretary; Our SoCal music roundup — The Sunday Edition
    3 million travelers are expected to pass through LAX this holiday. Asian American leaders in SoCal are pushing to confirm acting labor secretary Julie Su before President Biden leaves office. And we have a roundup of some of the best local music of 2024. Plus, more.

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    California's population is on a major rebound, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. In L.A. County, on the longest night of the year, a service remembers more than 1,100 people who've died on the streets. And as 2024 winds down, our staff shares their hidden LA gems they discovered this year, from kids' play spaces to cafes. Plus, more.

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    California population rebounds; Service remembers those who died on the street in LA; Our staff shares their favorite things to see around town — The Saturday Edition
    California's population is on a major rebound, nearly returning to pre-pandemic levels. In L.A. County, on the longest night of the year, a service remembers more than 1,100 people who've died on the streets. And as 2024 winds down, our staff shares their hidden LA gems they discovered this year, from kids' play spaces to cafes. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The California Public Utilities Commission voted to keep open the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility through the 2030s. How a group of volunteers helped fully contain the Franklin Fire. Tips for making your matzo ball soup this Hanukkah from the best delis in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Aliso Canyon gas facility will remain open; How local residents fought the Franklin Fire; Tips for making the best Matzo ball soup – The P.M. Edition
    The California Public Utilities Commission voted to keep open the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility through the 2030s. How a group of volunteers helped fully contain the Franklin Fire. Tips for making your matzo ball soup this Hanukkah from the best delis in L.A. Plus, more.

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    The jailhouse snitch scandal that first rocked Orange County law enforcement a decade ago reverberates today in a San Diego courtroom.  Amazon workers at four Southern California warehouses remain off the job. We end our holiday treats from afar series with the crown jewel of Palestinian desserts. Plus, more.

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    OC snitch scandal case back in court, strike continues at Amazon facilities in the Southland, your guide to Palestinian holiday treats – The A.M. Edition
    The jailhouse snitch scandal that first rocked Orange County law enforcement a decade ago reverberates today in a San Diego courtroom.  Amazon workers at four Southern California warehouses remain off the job. We end our holiday treats from afar series with the crown jewel of Palestinian desserts. Plus, more.

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