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    SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, announced it reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Saturday. A San Diego-based maker of Kratom products is facing legal action from California officials. We explore a forgotten speakeasy in La Crescenta. Plus, more.

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    SAG-AFTRA tentative deal, Kratom maker faces legal action, A forgotten LA speakeasy — Sunday Edition
    SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, announced it reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Saturday. A San Diego-based maker of Kratom products is facing legal action from California officials. We explore a forgotten speakeasy in La Crescenta. Plus, more.

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    Spirit Airlines announced its closure after over thirty years of providing budget airfare; its last flight to Los Angeles touched down last night. Residents across the San Gabriel Valley rallied today against a battery storage project in the City of Industry. Former Snapchat buildings on the Venice Boardwalk is now a pop-up art space. Plus, more.

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    Last Spirit flight at LAX, Battery storage backlash, Art takes over Venice Boardwalk — Saturday Edition
    Spirit Airlines announced its closure after over thirty years of providing budget airfare; its last flight to Los Angeles touched down last night. Residents across the San Gabriel Valley rallied today against a battery storage project in the City of Industry. Former Snapchat buildings on the Venice Boardwalk is now a pop-up art space. Plus, more.

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    Thousands rallied in MacArthur Park Friday in one of many events recognizing May Day. Los Angeles County Superior Court launches new programs to resolve evictions before they go to trial. The two chicks growing in Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest have been named. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Thousands rally for May Day, LA courts try to stop evictions early, Big Bear baby eaglets named— Evening Edition
    Thousands rallied in MacArthur Park Friday in one of many events recognizing May Day. Los Angeles County Superior Court launches new programs to resolve evictions before they go to trial. The two chicks growing in Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest have been named. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Why years later some California schools are finally getting money for repairs. How new rules from the California DMV will affect Waymos. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a Peruvian burrito that broke the internet.

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    School bonds update, Driverless cars now subject to traffic tix, Peruvian burrito controversy— Afternoon Edition
    Why years later some California schools are finally getting money for repairs. How new rules from the California DMV will affect Waymos. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a Peruvian burrito that broke the internet.

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    Activists plan May Day rallies all across SoCal. An LA City Councilmember wants to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The World Cup is going to bring in big profits and SoFi workers want a cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    May Day rallies, Noncitizen voting proposal, 1st Santa Monica Int'l Jazz Festival— Morning Edition
    Activists plan May Day rallies all across SoCal. An LA City Councilmember wants to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The World Cup is going to bring in big profits and SoFi workers want a cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Nearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    State board approves millions in school repairs, Coachella Valley's new Lakers league, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Evening Edition
    Nearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's service request system is facing tech issues; why city leaders are struggling to fix it. A dog that survived the Eaton fire has finally found his forever home. And we'll hear from three comedians who tried out for their own Netflix special and what they have to say about the comedy scene in LA.

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    MyLA 311 app problems, Eaton fire dog gets adopted, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Afternoon Edition
    LA's service request system is facing tech issues; why city leaders are struggling to fix it. A dog that survived the Eaton fire has finally found his forever home. And we'll hear from three comedians who tried out for their own Netflix special and what they have to say about the comedy scene in LA.

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    California's third longest teachers' strike in three decades is over. May Day event organizers are calling for an economic blackout. The head of the LAPD pleads for Olympic security funding after the Games refuses to open its wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Little Lake City school district strike ends, Calls for May Day economic blackout, LAPD Olympic funding plea— Morning Edition
    California's third longest teachers' strike in three decades is over. May Day event organizers are calling for an economic blackout. The head of the LAPD pleads for Olympic security funding after the Games refuses to open its wallet. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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