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    A businessperson whose company received millions in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors played a role in the purchase of a million-dollar home by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. How an education initiative is helping students identify one of LA's most invasive trees. And we hear from the owner of the bar who buys patrons a round of sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run. Plus, more.

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    Another person linked to Do investigation; How students identify one of LA's most invasive trees; Inside the Little Tokyo bar serving free sake shots for Shohei — The Saturday Edition
    A businessperson whose company received millions in COVID relief funds meant to feed needy seniors played a role in the purchase of a million-dollar home by OC Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter. How an education initiative is helping students identify one of LA's most invasive trees. And we hear from the owner of the bar who buys patrons a round of sake shots every time Shohei Ohtani hits a home run. Plus, more.

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    A deeper look at the home purchased by Rhiannon Do, who is named in a lawsuit alleging embezzlement of millions in public funds. Speed cameras are coming to a dangerous stretch of PCH under a new CA law. We visit Long Beach's Cambodia Town. Plus, more.

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    LAist investigates home purchase by O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do’s daughter; Gov. Newsom signs new speeding law; Food tour of Cambodia Town— The P.M. Edition
    A deeper look at the home purchased by Rhiannon Do, who is named in a lawsuit alleging embezzlement of millions in public funds. Speed cameras are coming to a dangerous stretch of PCH under a new CA law. We visit Long Beach's Cambodia Town. Plus, more.

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    We remember prominent British actress Maggie Smith who died early this morning. A truck flips in San Pedro shutting down some important roads. The Cure finally confirms anticipated album with new single. Plus more. 

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    Actor Maggie Smith dies, San Pedro freeway closures due to battery fire, The Cure releases new music— The A.M. Edition
    We remember prominent British actress Maggie Smith who died early this morning. A truck flips in San Pedro shutting down some important roads. The Cure finally confirms anticipated album with new single. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge sides with LA housing advocates who say the city broke the law in blocking new affordable housing. Gov. Newsom signs a spate of bills aimed to increase gun control. Dodger Shohei Othani's 50th home run ball goes up for auction. Plus, more.

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    Judge rules LA broke law by blocking affordable housing; Newsom signs gun control bills; Ohtani's 50th home run ball on auction — The P.M. Edition
    A judge sides with LA housing advocates who say the city broke the law in blocking new affordable housing. Gov. Newsom signs a spate of bills aimed to increase gun control. Dodger Shohei Othani's 50th home run ball goes up for auction. Plus, more.

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    The man accused of murder after allegedly hijacking a Metro bus in South Los Angeles has been identified as LaMont Campbell. There's a new case of dengue reported in Panorama City. Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking ball could be yours, if you have deep pockets. Plus more. 

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    Man identified in hijacking of Metro bus, new case of dengue in Southland, Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball up for auction— The A.M. Edition
    The man accused of murder after allegedly hijacking a Metro bus in South Los Angeles has been identified as LaMont Campbell. There's a new case of dengue reported in Panorama City. Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking ball could be yours, if you have deep pockets. Plus more. 

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    A federal judge tells tenants at the West Los Angeles VA campus who don't serve veterans to get ready to leave to make way for housing. L.A. County expands climate emergency shelter program to open all year. L.A. has a new historic landmark. Plus, more.

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    Judge tells outside groups to leave VA campus; LA County Supes approve year-round "climate shelters"; Centuries old "Old Glory" oak tree becomes LA landmark— The P.M. Edition
    A federal judge tells tenants at the West Los Angeles VA campus who don't serve veterans to get ready to leave to make way for housing. L.A. County expands climate emergency shelter program to open all year. L.A. has a new historic landmark. Plus, more.

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    A man is in custody accused of hijacking a Metro bus in South Los Angeles this morning. A new Covid-19 variant could soon make its way to the Southland. Some Dodger history for you on this Wednesday. Plus more.

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    Metro bus hijacked in South LA, what to know about new Covid-19 variant, Dodger history— The A.M. Edition
    A man is in custody accused of hijacking a Metro bus in South Los Angeles this morning. A new Covid-19 variant could soon make its way to the Southland. Some Dodger history for you on this Wednesday. Plus more.

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    Correspondent Frank Stoltze on why a watchdog is blasting the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department policy banning deputy gangs. OC Supervisors censure Andrew Do amid fraud investigation. Some Measure ULA tax revenue is from apartment buildings. Plus, more.

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    Inspector General criticizes Sheriff's Department anti-gang policy; OC Supervisor Andrew Do censured by his colleagues; Where's the money collected from Measure ULA coming from? — The P.M. Edition
    Correspondent Frank Stoltze on why a watchdog is blasting the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department policy banning deputy gangs. OC Supervisors censure Andrew Do amid fraud investigation. Some Measure ULA tax revenue is from apartment buildings. Plus, more.

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