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    The latest move to get veterans the housing they need faster. Former L.A. city councilmember Jose Huizar surrendered for his 13-year federal prison sentence. A partially decapitated Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey was given new life in true Frankenstein fashion. Plus more. 

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    Judge expedites housing for veterans in LA, disgraced LA city councilmember goes to prison, Bob's Big Boy brains— The A.M. Edition
    The latest move to get veterans the housing they need faster. Former L.A. city councilmember Jose Huizar surrendered for his 13-year federal prison sentence. A partially decapitated Bob's Big Boy statue in Downey was given new life in true Frankenstein fashion. Plus more. 

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    Judge David O. Carter tells Veteran Affairs to add temporary units to the West LA campus before the end of the year. Disgraced politician José Huizar starts his prison sentence. Nereida Moreno says Latino voters are being targeted with fake news. Plus, more.

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    Federal judge orders VA to build housing for homeless vets; Former LA city councilmember José Huizar goes to prison; Latinos in LA fight back against fake news— The P.M. Edition
    Judge David O. Carter tells Veteran Affairs to add temporary units to the West LA campus before the end of the year. Disgraced politician José Huizar starts his prison sentence. Nereida Moreno says Latino voters are being targeted with fake news. Plus, more.

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    Multiple events are planned today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7th attack against Israel. Water recycling – once dubbed “toilet-to-tap” by naysayers – has entered a new era in California. Plus more. 

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    Events in LA to honor the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel, water recycling in CA enters new era — The A.M. Edition
    Multiple events are planned today to mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7th attack against Israel. Water recycling – once dubbed “toilet-to-tap” by naysayers – has entered a new era in California. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more.

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    Officials trying to locate janitors for wage theft case; Study says wildfires hurt California agriculture; A love letter to LA's donut shops — The Sunday Edition
    Over 500 janitors who worked at Cheesecake Factory restaurants between 2014 and 2017 are owed back wages, but the state can't find them. A new UC Davis study finds that 2020's wildfires led to a smaller crop of one of California's biggest exports: nuts. And a celebration of a different nut, one of the staples of Southern California Cuisine: donuts. Plus, more.

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    What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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    About LAPD's new chief; UCLA offers proposal to stay in baseball stadium on VA campus; Why one Dodger fan gives the balls he catches to kids
    What does the appointment of LAPD chief Jim McDonnell mean for the city? UCLA has offered a proposal the school hopes will allow it to continue leasing their baseball stadium on the West LA Veterans' Affairs campus. A judge ordered them to vacate last month. And we bring you the story of one Dodger do-gooder who hands out the balls he catches to kids - find out the personal reason he does that. Plus, more.

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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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