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The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

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    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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    Voices from ICE protests, LBC bookstore needs new home, Skid Row cafe helps women in need — Sunday Edition
    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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    The Santa Anas are staying, ICE shooting protests, Hollywood Center Motel history — Saturday Edition
    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    In a dramatic fall from grace, former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty Thursday for conspiring to receive kickbacks off more than $10 million in taxpayer dollars. We're hours away from the Dodgers World Series celebrations in downtown L.A. Metro will start handing out warnings to cars parked in bus only lanes and stops. Plus more. 

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    Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do pleads guilty, Dodgers take a victory lap, LA Metro has new message for drivers blocking bus lanes— The A.M. Edition
    In a dramatic fall from grace, former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty Thursday for conspiring to receive kickbacks off more than $10 million in taxpayer dollars. We're hours away from the Dodgers World Series celebrations in downtown L.A. Metro will start handing out warnings to cars parked in bus only lanes and stops. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The state's top lawyer announces a settlement with Beverly Hills over the city's alleged attempt to block an abortion clinic. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do enters a guilty plea in court to a bribery scheme. Are you ready for tomorrow's Dodger parade? Plus, more.

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    Attorney General settles with Beverly Hills over thwarted abortion clinic; Andrew Do pleads guilty to bribery; A guide to Friday's Dodgers Victory Parade— The P.M. Edition
    The state's top lawyer announces a settlement with Beverly Hills over the city's alleged attempt to block an abortion clinic. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do enters a guilty plea in court to a bribery scheme. Are you ready for tomorrow's Dodger parade? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It was a big night for the boys in blue as the Dodgers became the world champions once again. Celebrations quickly got out of hand in downtown and East L.A. A former O.C. Supervisor at the center of an LAist investigation is in federal court today. Plus more. 

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    Dodgers beat the Yankees to become 8-time World Series champs, OC Supervisor Andrew Do expected to plead guilty in federal court today— The A.M. Edition
    It was a big night for the boys in blue as the Dodgers became the world champions once again. Celebrations quickly got out of hand in downtown and East L.A. A former O.C. Supervisor at the center of an LAist investigation is in federal court today. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Algae is making some parts of LA smelly right now. We break down a complicated ballot measure asking voters to decide on peace officer pensions. Dodger Mookie Betts responds to the moment last night when a fan grabbed a ball out of his mitt. Plus, more.

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    What's that rotten smell on the coast? Ballot measure asks voters to decide on peace officer pensions; It's Game 5 of the World Series — The P.M. Edition
    Algae is making some parts of LA smelly right now. We break down a complicated ballot measure asking voters to decide on peace officer pensions. Dodger Mookie Betts responds to the moment last night when a fan grabbed a ball out of his mitt. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Seven incarcerated people at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A. have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after what L.A. sheriff's say was an overdose. L.A. city council voted to stop reno-victions, which means getting a new kitchen or bathroom will no longer mean tenants get evicted. First dust of snow on local mountains. Plus more. 

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    Suspected overdose at Men's Central Jail, LA city council wants to protect tenants from reno-victions, snow is finally here— The A.M. Edition
    Seven incarcerated people at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A. have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after what L.A. sheriff's say was an overdose. L.A. city council voted to stop reno-victions, which means getting a new kitchen or bathroom will no longer mean tenants get evicted. First dust of snow on local mountains. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles will receive over $380 million dollars in state grants to address homelessness. Homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by land movement are offered a buy out. The Dodgers are just one win away from a World Series sweep. Plus, more.

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    LA to receive hundreds of millions to fight homelessness; Rancho Palos Verdes offers to buy the homes affected by landslide; Game 4 of the World Series— The P.M. Edition
    Los Angeles will receive over $380 million dollars in state grants to address homelessness. Homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by land movement are offered a buy out. The Dodgers are just one win away from a World Series sweep. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    There's a new buyout programs for homeowners living in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood of RPV. UCLA baseball will get some access back to its stadium and practice field on the Veterans Affairs campus in West L.A. We continue our Spooky LA series with a trip to what some say is the most haunted building around: The Hotel Cecil. Plus more. 

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    RPV homeowners offered $42 million buyout after landslides, UCLA can stay on the West L.A. V.A. campus for now, exploring the haunted Hotel Cecil— The A.M. Edition
    There's a new buyout programs for homeowners living in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood of RPV. UCLA baseball will get some access back to its stadium and practice field on the Veterans Affairs campus in West L.A. We continue our Spooky LA series with a trip to what some say is the most haunted building around: The Hotel Cecil. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom plans to double the state’s tax credit program for the film & TV industry. Reporter Erin Stone goes on a “ride and drive” in a semi-truck at an electric charging site. A closer look at Proposition 6. Plus, more.

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    Gavin Newsom's bid to bring production back to Hollywood; Checking in on CA's transition to electric big-rig trucks; California proposition wants to end forced labor in state prisons— The P.M. Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom plans to double the state’s tax credit program for the film & TV industry. Reporter Erin Stone goes on a “ride and drive” in a semi-truck at an electric charging site. A closer look at Proposition 6. Plus, more.

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