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    The Santa Monica Airport will close in 2028 -- what city officials have planned for the space. The schedule for LA's FIFA world cup matches has been finalized. And if you missed out on Coachella tickets, we have tips on how to catch some of the acts playing at the festival.

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    Santa Monica Airport to close in 2028, FIFA schedule, Coachella acts in SoCal— Afternoon Edition
    The Santa Monica Airport will close in 2028 -- what city officials have planned for the space. The schedule for LA's FIFA world cup matches has been finalized. And if you missed out on Coachella tickets, we have tips on how to catch some of the acts playing at the festival.

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    State and local leaders denounce the President's latest threat to send federal troops to LA. Student homelessness in LA County is surging. And the plan to give last year's wildfire survivors a very unique tax cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Local reactions to Trump's World Cup threat, Student homelessness surge in LA County, Sales tax cuts for wildfires survivors?— Morning Edition
    State and local leaders denounce the President's latest threat to send federal troops to LA. Student homelessness in LA County is surging. And the plan to give last year's wildfire survivors a very unique tax cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Thousands of immigrants lose their CalFresh benefits this month. The latest survey found it's one of the worst years ever for California's snowpack, a key SoCal water supply. Santa Monica officials looks for your ideas on what to do with the city's airport after it closes. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Immigrants lose CalFresh benefits, Survey finds low CA snowpack, Santa Monica wants your ideas for airport redevelopment — Evening Edition
    Thousands of immigrants lose their CalFresh benefits this month. The latest survey found it's one of the worst years ever for California's snowpack, a key SoCal water supply. Santa Monica officials looks for your ideas on what to do with the city's airport after it closes. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    We'll dig into the data on ICE arrests in LA last year and how many of those arrested actually have criminal records. Pip watch is officially underway for Big Bear's famous bald eagles. And a music festival for fans of the 80s darkwave scene is coming to Orange County.

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    Majority of ICE arrests in LA had no criminal record, Pip watch for Big Bear's bald eagles, Darker Waves fest in OC— Afternoon Edition
    We'll dig into the data on ICE arrests in LA last year and how many of those arrested actually have criminal records. Pip watch is officially underway for Big Bear's famous bald eagles. And a music festival for fans of the 80s darkwave scene is coming to Orange County.

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    California vows to fight Trump on his new mail-in ballot restrictions. New data about ICE arrests in LA contradict what the feds are saying about 'the worst of the worst.' Homelessness continues to drop in Ventura County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    CA vows to fight Trump on mail-in ballots, LA ICE arrest data, Luka matches Jordan— Morning Edition
    California vows to fight Trump on his new mail-in ballot restrictions. New data about ICE arrests in LA contradict what the feds are saying about 'the worst of the worst.' Homelessness continues to drop in Ventura County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    L.A.'s homelessness agency missed a key federal auditing deadline today. Governor Newsom has signed an executive order to put more guardrails on AI. If "Project Hail Mary" is getting you interested in the cosmos, we have tips on how to catch a local star party. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LAHSA misses federal audit deadline, Newsom signs AI order, 'Project Hail Mary' and local gatherings — Evening Edition
    L.A.'s homelessness agency missed a key federal auditing deadline today. Governor Newsom has signed an executive order to put more guardrails on AI. If "Project Hail Mary" is getting you interested in the cosmos, we have tips on how to catch a local star party. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why the L.A. City Council's attempt to delay implementing a new state housing law could backfire. An astronaut from the Inland Empire will be piloting a lunar mission tomorrow. Which L.A. chefs are James Beard Award finalists.

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    LA decision to delay SB 79 could backfire, Pilot to Artemis Two mission has SoCal roots, James Beard Award Finalist— Afternoon Edition
    Why the L.A. City Council's attempt to delay implementing a new state housing law could backfire. An astronaut from the Inland Empire will be piloting a lunar mission tomorrow. Which L.A. chefs are James Beard Award finalists.

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    The LA County exodus is real, and we have the census numbers. Oil sales have resumed at a controversial Santa Barbara County pipeline in defiance of the state. Cesar Chavez Day is out, and Farmworkers' Day is in, but some say the changes shouldn't stop there. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    LA County exodus, Santa Ynez oil sales resume, LeBron ties all-time win record— Morning Edition
    The LA County exodus is real, and we have the census numbers. Oil sales have resumed at a controversial Santa Barbara County pipeline in defiance of the state. Cesar Chavez Day is out, and Farmworkers' Day is in, but some say the changes shouldn't stop there. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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