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  • The L.A. Report
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    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    ICE agent pulls gun in Santa Ana, Funds for OC memorial allegedly stolen, Porkchop the sea turtle inspires conservation — Evening Edition
    Fullerton police say an ICE agent pulled a gun on someone in Santa Ana. This Veterans Day, an update on a Vietnam veterans memorial linked to a disgraced former O.C. supervisor. Meet Porkchop, the sea turtle inspiring conservation at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. 

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    This LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place.  Amazon.com/autos

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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    Metro resumes TAP-to-Exit program, California's newest grade TK, Hollywood Bowl stage renamed after John Williams — Afternoon Edition
    Metro's TAP-to-Exit program is back for some stations. We take a look at California's newest grade: transitional kindergarten. The Hollywood Bowl honors legendary composer John Williams.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Officials declare Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall conditions "unsuitable" and order its closure. OC Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer funds to a nonprofit for work the county says was never done. Erik & Lyle Menendez's family call for resentencing. Plus, more.



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    Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall "unsuitable" conditions; OC says taxpayer funded services never completed; Menendez brothers' family ask for early release — The P.M. Edition
    Officials declare Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall conditions "unsuitable" and order its closure. OC Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer funds to a nonprofit for work the county says was never done. Erik & Lyle Menendez's family call for resentencing. Plus, more.



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  • The L.A. Report
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     O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do's wife was hired for a $275,000 contract, but the county says her work was never turned in. The family of the Menendez brothers will call for the release of the brothers today. Students at one O.C. high school have started a petition to get rid of a new bathroom policy. Plus more. 

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    Another twist in the saga of OC Supervisor Andrew Do, Menendez brothers case update, OC high school implements controversial digital hall pass — The A.M. Edition
     O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do's wife was hired for a $275,000 contract, but the county says her work was never turned in. The family of the Menendez brothers will call for the release of the brothers today. Students at one O.C. high school have started a petition to get rid of a new bathroom policy. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A Fullerton city council candidate was arrested for allegedly falsifying information. Reports show Santa Ana's police union spent over $100K to reelect the mayor & another candidate. Latest on Kevin de León vs. Ysabel Jurado's LA City Council race. Plus, more.

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    Fullerton city council candidate arrested; Santa Ana election donations under scrutiny; Contentious LA City Council race — The P.M. Edition
    A Fullerton city council candidate was arrested for allegedly falsifying information. Reports show Santa Ana's police union spent over $100K to reelect the mayor & another candidate. Latest on Kevin de León vs. Ysabel Jurado's LA City Council race. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom signed a law yesterday aimed at lowering gas prices, calling out big oil companies for lying to consumers. A progressive city council candidate has high hopes for this November. A vending machine that feeds your imagination. Plus more. 

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    Governor Newsom takes aim at high gas prices, candidate Ysabel Jurado has high hopes for CD14 race, Alhambra's newest library vending machine— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom signed a law yesterday aimed at lowering gas prices, calling out big oil companies for lying to consumers. A progressive city council candidate has high hopes for this November. A vending machine that feeds your imagination. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new state law championed by the governor will force oil refineries to stockpile gasoline. A Santa Ana ballot measure would make it the first California city to allow non-citizens to vote. LAist has a new newsletter called Building Your Block. Plus, more.

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    Gov. Newsom signs a law aimed at lowering gas prices; Santa Ana may give non-citizens the right to vote in local elections; How did LA's housing crisis get so bad?— The P.M. Edition
    A new state law championed by the governor will force oil refineries to stockpile gasoline. A Santa Ana ballot measure would make it the first California city to allow non-citizens to vote. LAist has a new newsletter called Building Your Block. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A man with guns and a fake ID was arrested near a Coachella Valley Trump rally this weekend. Santa Ana could be the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote in municipal elections. New comet in town. Plus more. 

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    Man arrested with guns near Trump rally in Coachella Valley, Santa Ana voters to decide if non-US citizens can vote, new comet in the skies— The A.M. Edition
    A man with guns and a fake ID was arrested near a Coachella Valley Trump rally this weekend. Santa Ana could be the first city in California to allow non-US citizens to vote in municipal elections. New comet in town. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Leaders of both parties are campaigning this weekend in pivotal congressional races that could determine whether the Democrats will win back the house. The Dodgers prepare to face off against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series in L.A. tonight. And, want to try a Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce? We take you to the restaurant serving up a West Coast twist on a New York classic. Plus, more.

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    National politicians campaign in SoCal; Dodgers face off against Mets for NCLS; We try the Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce — The Sunday Edition
    Leaders of both parties are campaigning this weekend in pivotal congressional races that could determine whether the Democrats will win back the house. The Dodgers prepare to face off against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series in L.A. tonight. And, want to try a Bronx-style chopped cheese with Del Taco sauce? We take you to the restaurant serving up a West Coast twist on a New York classic. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County’s largest city voted this week to make it a crime to sleep in public. The election is less than a month away, will Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón win favor with voters in LA? Frank Stoltze reports. Those living by the Pacific Ocean have prime real estate to see a comet tonight. Plus, more.

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    Anaheim moves to criminalize sleeping on public sidewalks; Measuring DA George Gascón against his election opponents; An 80,000 year comet hits the skies — The Saturday Edition
    Orange County’s largest city voted this week to make it a crime to sleep in public. The election is less than a month away, will Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón win favor with voters in LA? Frank Stoltze reports. Those living by the Pacific Ocean have prime real estate to see a comet tonight. Plus, more.

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