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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Is hosting the Olympics worth it?, Santa Ana police drones, Pasadena Humane's short term foster program — Evening Edition
    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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    LA lawsuit targets price gouging after January fires, LA student walkout, 'Sinners' producer with Glendale roots makes history — Afternoon Edition
    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County leaders consider recommendations from a new report on the January fires. A Santa Ana councilmember is calling for an investigation into the city's police union over their use of public funds. And Paul McCartney kicked off the 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour in Palm Desert. Plus more from the Morning Edition of the L.A. Report. 

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    LA County to discuss after action report, Santa Ana councilmember calls for investigation over police union, Paul McCartney is back — Morning Edition
    L.A. County leaders consider recommendations from a new report on the January fires. A Santa Ana councilmember is calling for an investigation into the city's police union over their use of public funds. And Paul McCartney kicked off the 2025 leg of the Got Back Tour in Palm Desert. Plus more from the Morning Edition of the L.A. Report. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    As we face a potential government shutdown, we look at one way California may feel the pinch. We bring you the results of a poll on how Latino voters are looking at November's special election on redistricting. L.A. County is giving cash help to businesses affected by immigration raids. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.

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    How CA might feel the federal shutdown, Poll on Latino voters and redistricting, LA County immigration business relief — Evening Edition
    As we face a potential government shutdown, we look at one way California may feel the pinch. We bring you the results of a poll on how Latino voters are looking at November's special election on redistricting. L.A. County is giving cash help to businesses affected by immigration raids. Plus, more in this Evening Edition of The LA Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles moves toward its goal of a car-free Olympics in 2028. A long awaited report into the January fires is making waves. And it's Blue October as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their post-season run. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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    LA28 Olympics to use electric school buses, January fires after action report, "Blue October" is here — Afternoon Edition
    Los Angeles moves toward its goal of a car-free Olympics in 2028. A long awaited report into the January fires is making waves. And it's Blue October as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their post-season run. Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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    Palisades fire recovery milestone, LMU strike vote, New Rancho Palos Verdes landslide — Morning Edition
    There's a new milestone in the rebuilding of Pacific Palisades. Non-tenured faculty at Loyola Marymount University are voting on whether to strike. Rancho Palos Verdes is hit with new landslides. Plus, more on Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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    Trump opens probe into CalState system, EV tax credits expiring, Chinatown market closes — Sunday Edition
    The California State University system becomes the latest target in the Trump administration's investigation into alleged antisemitism on college campuses. Two different electric vehicle tax credits are expiring Tuesday under a new Trump administration policy. Yue Wa Market, a Chinatown anchor, closes this week due to economic strain. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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    New CA abortion laws, Indigenous plant names, Cake Picnic LA — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills to protect abortion rights. The L.A region’s homeless services agency has adopted its first formal conflict of interest policy. And a preview of the sold-out Cake Picnic in Santa Monica. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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    LAHSA adopts conflict of interest policy, Immigration arrests in Pomona, Your electric bill could go down next month — The P.M. Edition
    L.A.'s homeless services agency adopts its first formal conflict of interest policy. Immigration agents arrested three day laborers outside of the Pomona Day Labor center yesterday. Your electric bill might be lower next month - find out why. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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    Reactions to January wildfire report, Justice Dept sues CA over voter rolls, How SB79 could transform LA— The A.M. Edition
    New promises, and frustrations, in the wake of a key report on the response to January's fire. The Justice Department sues California to get its hands on the state's voter rolls. The bill on Governor Newsom's desk that could transform areas typically reserved for more expensive homes. Plus, more.

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