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    LA Metro driver is stabbed, the second such attack in a month. A new directive from LA's Mayor aims to boost small businesses. A coalition of groups advocating for Black gender justice speaks out against violence Black women face.

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    Metro Driver Stabbed In Venice, Small Business Barriers in LA & Standing 4 Black Girls – The A.M. Edition
    LA Metro driver is stabbed, the second such attack in a month. A new directive from LA's Mayor aims to boost small businesses. A coalition of groups advocating for Black gender justice speaks out against violence Black women face.

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    LA Metro moves forward with a plan to establish an in-house police force. Supporters of LA Councilmember Curren Price urge the city not to suspend him amidst public corruption charges. There's toxic algae bloom on the Southern California coastline. Plus, more.

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    L.A. Metro Calls for In-House Police, Constituents Defend Councilman Curren Price, Toxic Algae Kills Wildlife in SoCal -- The P.M. Edition
    LA Metro moves forward with a plan to establish an in-house police force. Supporters of LA Councilmember Curren Price urge the city not to suspend him amidst public corruption charges. There's toxic algae bloom on the Southern California coastline. Plus, more.

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    State lawmakers are considering a new tax on guns and ammo. Writers rally in LA, with help from other showbiz unions. LAPD announces event aimed at protecting your catalytic converter.

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    CA Lawmakers Consider New Gun/Ammo Tax, Writers Rally in LA & Recovering Stolen Catalytic Converters – The A.M. Edition
    State lawmakers are considering a new tax on guns and ammo. Writers rally in LA, with help from other showbiz unions. LAPD announces event aimed at protecting your catalytic converter.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Huntington Beach City Council is closer to a book ban at city libraries. LA County D.A. George Gascón charges a metal plant with polluting Jordan High School in Watts. And LA's unofficial gay beach Ginger Rogers has its lifeguard towers vandalized. Plus, more.

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    Huntington Beach Steps Toward Book Ban, Company Charged in Watts High School Pollution, Gay Beach Vandalized -- The P.M. Edition
    The Huntington Beach City Council is closer to a book ban at city libraries. LA County D.A. George Gascón charges a metal plant with polluting Jordan High School in Watts. And LA's unofficial gay beach Ginger Rogers has its lifeguard towers vandalized. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A prevailing theme emerges from a study on California's unhoused population. Major retailers agree to unite against crime that costs them and shoppers money. Hollywood writers are planning a big gathering today amid their ongoing labor strike.

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    Study Highlights CA's Unhoused Population, Retailers Unite Against Organized Crime, & WGA Latest – The A.M. Edition
    A prevailing theme emerges from a study on California's unhoused population. Major retailers agree to unite against crime that costs them and shoppers money. Hollywood writers are planning a big gathering today amid their ongoing labor strike.

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    The LA City Council has a new president pro tempore after Curren Price stepped down last week. The Huntington Beach City Council will discuss screening kid's library books for obscenity. And how regional theaters are faring in the post-pandemic days. Plus, more.

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    New L.A. City Council #2, Huntington Beach Book Screening Vote, & Regional Theaters – The P.M. Edition
    The LA City Council has a new president pro tempore after Curren Price stepped down last week. The Huntington Beach City Council will discuss screening kid's library books for obscenity. And how regional theaters are faring in the post-pandemic days. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Los Angeles City Council calls for president pro tempore election to replace Curren Price. A new report finds childhood obesity is on the rise in LA County. The L.A. County Fire Department unveils new "HeloPod" in time for wildfire season. Plus, more.

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    L.A. City Council To Consider Price Replacement, Obesity Rising in L.A. County, & Wildfire HeloPod – The A.M. Edition
    The Los Angeles City Council calls for president pro tempore election to replace Curren Price. A new report finds childhood obesity is on the rise in LA County. The L.A. County Fire Department unveils new "HeloPod" in time for wildfire season. Plus, more.

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    The family of Black high school teacher Keenan Anderson, who died in L.A.P.D. custody, is suing the city. Culver City leaders want anyone who faced discrimination in town to share their experience for a study. And L.A. kids can get a free lunch all summer. Plus, more.

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    LAPD Wrongful Death Lawsuit, Culver City's Discrimination Study, & Free Summer Lunch for L.A. Kids, – The P.M. Edition
    The family of Black high school teacher Keenan Anderson, who died in L.A.P.D. custody, is suing the city. Culver City leaders want anyone who faced discrimination in town to share their experience for a study. And L.A. kids can get a free lunch all summer. Plus, more.

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