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  • The L.A. Report
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    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Disney's new CEO, LAPD's 5-projectile launcher, Latinos on broadcast TV— Morning Edition
    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Mayor Bass' State of the City addresses immigration, CA years late on mandated disaster reports, CA AG Bonta's latest gender-affirming care lawsuit — Evening Edition
    Immigration was a big topic in L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' State of the City address. Why the state is lagging years behind on after-action reports from major disasters. The state is suing Children Hospital of Orange County's parent company over stopping trans healthcare. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Monterey Park has paused plans for a data center after public outcry. Could L-A see a $30 dollar an hour minimum wage? Advocates have cleared a key hurdle. A judge has weighed in on the controversy around fire debris in Calabasas's landfill. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Monterey Park pauses data center plans, $30 minimum wage in LA closer to vote, Calabasas landfill ruling — Evening Edition
    Monterey Park has paused plans for a data center after public outcry. Could L-A see a $30 dollar an hour minimum wage? Advocates have cleared a key hurdle. A judge has weighed in on the controversy around fire debris in Calabasas's landfill. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    As LA wraps up it's annual homeless count, we'll learn about why counting unhoused families can be tricky. Plus, two giant telecoms are merging, what it could mean for your wallet. And a 90's teen movie filmed in LA joins the Criterion Collection.

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    Counting unhoused families, How Verizon-Frontier merger could affect your wallet, 'House Party' joins the Criterion Collection— Afternoon Edition
    As LA wraps up it's annual homeless count, we'll learn about why counting unhoused families can be tricky. Plus, two giant telecoms are merging, what it could mean for your wallet. And a 90's teen movie filmed in LA joins the Criterion Collection.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA City Council writes a check to hire more police officers. A pair of Metro votes could re-shape public transportation for decades to come. The Oscar nominations have set records. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    New LAPD funding, Metro vote on SFV to West LA rail, Record-setting Oscar nominations— Morning Edition
    LA City Council writes a check to hire more police officers. A pair of Metro votes could re-shape public transportation for decades to come. The Oscar nominations have set records. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    San Clemente's Border Patrol agreement, LAUSD to vote on layoffs, Monterey Park data center vote — Evening Edition
    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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    Inside LAPD's nearly $100 million budget request, CA Senators express concerns over state's largest detention center, LA landmark to become Casa México during FIFA World Cup — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County launches a new homelessness department. The effort to stop California's new congressional maps heads to the Supreme Court. A new production studio is opening in LA as Hollywood looks for a bounce back. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    LA County's new homelessness dept, Supreme Court asked to stop CA Prop 50, SoCal spots in Yelp's top 100 U.S. restaurants— Morning Edition
    LA County launches a new homelessness department. The effort to stop California's new congressional maps heads to the Supreme Court. A new production studio is opening in LA as Hollywood looks for a bounce back. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of volunteers will be fanning out across Los Angeles County this week to survey unhoused people. L.A. Councilmember Curren Price heads to court to see if there's enough evidence for him to stand trial in his public corruption case. Discovery Cube's new exhibit featuring the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA's homeless count begins, Preliminary hearings for LA City Councilmember, Disney comes to Discovery Cube — Evening Edition
    Thousands of volunteers will be fanning out across Los Angeles County this week to survey unhoused people. L.A. Councilmember Curren Price heads to court to see if there's enough evidence for him to stand trial in his public corruption case. Discovery Cube's new exhibit featuring the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom is urging European leaders to stand up against President Donald Trump. We'll look at what factors could affect this year's Greater LA Homeless Count. And a beloved bookstore in Koreatown is closing its doors.

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    Gov. Newsom urges European leaders to pushback against Pres. Trump, Greater LA Homeless Count, Koreatown bookstore to close—Afternoon Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom is urging European leaders to stand up against President Donald Trump. We'll look at what factors could affect this year's Greater LA Homeless Count. And a beloved bookstore in Koreatown is closing its doors.

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