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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 looks into claims of misconduct at its former homelessness agency. Rents in LA went up after the January Fires - we look at what tenants are paying today. L.A. Unified teachers hit the picket line today. Plus, more.

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    LA County investigates LAHSA misconduct claims, Post-fire rent report details ups and downs, LAUSD teachers hit picket line today — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. County looks into claims of misconduct at its former homelessness agency. Rents in LA went up after the January Fires - we look at what tenants are paying today. L.A. Unified teachers hit the picket line today. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hollywood Icon Robert Redford has died. LA County launches an investigation into the region's homeless services authority. The battle with the feds over OC voter rolls is a step closer to going to trial. Plus, more.

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    Robert Redford RIP, LA County launches LAHSA investigation, Future of OC voter roll battle— The A.M. Edition
    Hollywood Icon Robert Redford has died. LA County launches an investigation into the region's homeless services authority. The battle with the feds over OC voter rolls is a step closer to going to trial. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California Edison customers could see pricier electric bills in the coming weeks as the . California is breaking with the feds on COVID vaccine recommendations. Long Beach Unified moved to restrict cell phone use. Plus, more.

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    Edison to vote on rate hikes this week, CA's COVID vaccine recommendations, How Long Beach's classroom phone ban's going — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California Edison customers could see pricier electric bills in the coming weeks as the . California is breaking with the feds on COVID vaccine recommendations. Long Beach Unified moved to restrict cell phone use. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The winners are in from the biggest night in television. Security for the 2028 Olympics will be in the hands of the feds. Find out what that means for LA. Why you may be paying a lot more on your water bill. Plus, more.

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    Emmy winners, 2028 Olympic security, LA County water bills on the rise— The A.M. Edition
    The winners are in from the biggest night in television. Security for the 2028 Olympics will be in the hands of the feds. Find out what that means for LA. Why you may be paying a lot more on your water bill. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An environmental package and other big bills close out the California legislative season. After last week's Charlie Kirk killing, organizers and city departments ramp up security at the Emmy Awards. Researchers zero in on one possible source of pollution at the Santa Monitor pier -- bird poop. Plus, more.

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    Major environmental bills headed to Newsom, Emmys security, Bird poop & SaMo — Sunday Edition
    An environmental package and other big bills close out the California legislative season. After last week's Charlie Kirk killing, organizers and city departments ramp up security at the Emmy Awards. Researchers zero in on one possible source of pollution at the Santa Monitor pier -- bird poop. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Major housing bill that would bring taller and denser housing to the state is awaiting Newsom's signature. Actor Sean Astin has been elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president. We take you inside the long shuttered General Hospital in Boyle Heights, which will be transformed into new housing.

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    SB79 passes legislature, SAG-AFTRA new prez, Inside the spooky General Hospital — Saturday Edition
    Major housing bill that would bring taller and denser housing to the state is awaiting Newsom's signature. Actor Sean Astin has been elected as SAG-AFTRA's new president. We take you inside the long shuttered General Hospital in Boyle Heights, which will be transformed into new housing.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A study finds the natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 10 years ago has had major health impacts. L.A. is setting a roadmap for what it'll do with its parks over the next 2 decades. We tracked down what happened to the famous Arby's sign in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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    Aliso Canyon methane leak has long-term health effects, LA's new plan for its parks, The mystery of the missing Arby's sign on Sunset — The P.M. Edition
    A study finds the natural gas leak in Aliso Canyon 10 years ago has had major health impacts. L.A. is setting a roadmap for what it'll do with its parks over the next 2 decades. We tracked down what happened to the famous Arby's sign in Hollywood. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge is barring LA police and federal agents from using force against journalists covering protests. Separately, California lawmakers ban law enforcement, including the feds, from wearing masks. The plan to reform LA's so-called "mansion tax" has fallen apart. Plus, more.

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    Ruling bars use of force against LA press, CA lawmakers pass police mask ban, "Mansion Tax" reforms fail— The A.M. Edition
    A judge is barring LA police and federal agents from using force against journalists covering protests. Separately, California lawmakers ban law enforcement, including the feds, from wearing masks. The plan to reform LA's so-called "mansion tax" has fallen apart. Plus, more.

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