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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. students are walking out of their schools today to protest ICE. State lawmakers are looking to ban immigration enforcement agents from working in local law enforcement. California's biggest children's hospital system is ending gender-affirming care today. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Students walk out to protest ICE, Bill would ban immigration agents from joining police, CHOC ends gender-affirming care today — Evening Edition
    L.A. students are walking out of their schools today to protest ICE. State lawmakers are looking to ban immigration enforcement agents from working in local law enforcement. California's biggest children's hospital system is ending gender-affirming care today. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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    Saving Western spadefoot, Superbowl confetti LA roots, Santa Monica rising chefs— Afternoon Edition
    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Trump Administration has slashed U-C-L-A's research funding over claims of anti-semitism. Children and families are slipping through the cracks in the fight against homelessness. One of the most notorious encampments is now gone, and LA's mayor is declaring a win. Plus, more.

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    Trump Admin slashes UCLA funding, Struggles of unhoused children and families, Mayor Bass celebrates encampment clearing— The A.M. Edition
    The Trump Administration has slashed U-C-L-A's research funding over claims of anti-semitism. Children and families are slipping through the cracks in the fight against homelessness. One of the most notorious encampments is now gone, and LA's mayor is declaring a win. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass bans duplexes in the Palisades burn zone. The historic Cole's French Dip is staying open for another month. Why Taboo and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas created a tribute to East L.A. Plus, more.

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    No duplexes in Palisades burn zone, Cole's French Dip gets a temporary extension, Taboo and will.i.am's East LA hometown tribute — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass bans duplexes in the Palisades burn zone. The historic Cole's French Dip is staying open for another month. Why Taboo and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas created a tribute to East L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Pentagon is pulling more National Guard troops out of LA. SoCal lawmakers are taking the feds to court to get inside ICE detainment facilities. Why rent hikes are going down for many Angelinos. Plus, more.

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    More National Guard troops withdrawn, SoCal lawmakers sue feds for ICE facility access, LA rent hikes to go down— The A.M. Edition
    The Pentagon is pulling more National Guard troops out of LA. SoCal lawmakers are taking the feds to court to get inside ICE detainment facilities. Why rent hikes are going down for many Angelinos. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Some LA cannabis business owners say a lack of city support has left them in debt. The LA city council voted today to ban use of the N-word and C-word at its meetings. It's tarantula season: We'll tell you what you need to know about the little crawlers. Plus, more.

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    LA cannabis businesses priced out, LA city council bans use of two slurs, Tarantula season is here — The P.M. Edition
    Some LA cannabis business owners say a lack of city support has left them in debt. The LA city council voted today to ban use of the N-word and C-word at its meetings. It's tarantula season: We'll tell you what you need to know about the little crawlers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Southland can breathe a sigh of relief, after Russia's massive earthquake sparked tsunami fears. Governor Newsom is expected to put the brakes on some wildfire rebuilds in the Pacific Palisades. The feds give up on a high-profile case at the heart of LA's immigration protests. Plus, more.

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    Tsunami advisory lifted, Newsom to block Palisades duplexes, Charges dropped against face shield suspect— The A.M. Edition
    The Southland can breathe a sigh of relief, after Russia's massive earthquake sparked tsunami fears. Governor Newsom is expected to put the brakes on some wildfire rebuilds in the Pacific Palisades. The feds give up on a high-profile case at the heart of LA's immigration protests. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's choice to direct its homelessness agency has drawn criticism from advocates. A house at the center of the Andrew Do bribery scandal is now on the market. Why one councilmember supports the removed crosswalk in West L.A. that residents painted themselves. Plus, more.

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    Advocates criticize new LAHSA head, House linked to Andrew Do hits the market, Councilmember Park wishes DIY crosswalks stayed — The P.M. Edition
    LA's choice to direct its homelessness agency has drawn criticism from advocates. A house at the center of the Andrew Do bribery scandal is now on the market. Why one councilmember supports the removed crosswalk in West L.A. that residents painted themselves. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County considers banning masks on cops, including federal agents. Orange County prepares for the worst as it plans to lose substance abuse funding. The SoCal connection to the man accused of shooting up a New York City office building. Plus, more.

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    LA County considers ban on masked officers, OC plans to lose substance abuse funding, SoCal connection to NYC shooter— The A.M. Edition
    LA County considers banning masks on cops, including federal agents. Orange County prepares for the worst as it plans to lose substance abuse funding. The SoCal connection to the man accused of shooting up a New York City office building. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County officials are asking for $10 million in restitution money from former supervisor Andrew Do. California joins other states in suing the Trump administration over access to SNAP (food stamp) data. The University of California system admitted more in-state students this year. Plus, more.

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    OC asks Andrew Do to pay $10m, CA sues Trump to keep SNAP data private, More in-state applicants admitted to UCs — The P.M. Edition
    Orange County officials are asking for $10 million in restitution money from former supervisor Andrew Do. California joins other states in suing the Trump administration over access to SNAP (food stamp) data. The University of California system admitted more in-state students this year. Plus, more.

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