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  • The L.A. Report
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    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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    LA Olympics tickets registration opens, Advocates fight for destroyed Hollywood motel, CA is drought free for the first time in decades — Afternoon Edition
    How you can register for the 2028 L-A Olympics this week. The preservationists fighting for the burnt down Hollywood Center Motel. And for Climate Monday, we talk with LAist science reporter Jacob Margolis on what it means that California is drought free for the first time in 25 years.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A rally against the Iranian government erupts in chaos, when someone drives a U-Haul into a crowd. LA Unified students return to school while the district and union return to the bargaining table. "Hamnet" pulls off a surprise Best Drama win at the Golden Globes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    Iranian protest chaos in Westwood, LA Unified union negotiations, Golden Globes surprise— Morning Edition
    A rally against the Iranian government erupts in chaos, when someone drives a U-Haul into a crowd. LA Unified students return to school while the district and union return to the bargaining table. "Hamnet" pulls off a surprise Best Drama win at the Golden Globes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, on the Weekend Edition of The L.A. Report, we'll have info for you on some of the ballot initiatives we're voting on this election. Southern California is under a red flag warning due to dry weather and high winds. And find out about one person's quest to find the best breakfast burrito in L.A. It's not an easy task, but it's a fun one.

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    SoCal under red flag warning; Brushing up on ballots before November; The quest to find the best breakfast burrito — The Saturday Edition
    Today, on the Weekend Edition of The L.A. Report, we'll have info for you on some of the ballot initiatives we're voting on this election. Southern California is under a red flag warning due to dry weather and high winds. And find out about one person's quest to find the best breakfast burrito in L.A. It's not an easy task, but it's a fun one.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A state court filing reveals that federal prosecutors have convened a federal grand jury for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do. Nearly 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in SoCal could start picketing Monday. The best breakfast burritos in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Federal grand jury convened for OC Supervisor Andrew Do; Kaiser strike looms Monday; LA's best breakfast burritos — The P.M. Edition
    A state court filing reveals that federal prosecutors have convened a federal grand jury for O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do. Nearly 2,400 Kaiser Permanente mental health workers in SoCal could start picketing Monday. The best breakfast burritos in L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A former LAPD officer gets an arrest warrant nine years after shooting a man in the back.  Folks living near Chiquita Canyon landfill are worried that the dump could be causing cancer. Strike a pose -- we'll take you to an exhibit on the woman who changed the way women dress on the job. Plus more. 

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    Former LA cop faces charges for shooting a man, Chiquita Canyon residents concerned landfill causes cancer, new exhibit at the Skirball honors the creator of the wrap dress — The A.M. Edition
    A former LAPD officer gets an arrest warrant nine years after shooting a man in the back.  Folks living near Chiquita Canyon landfill are worried that the dump could be causing cancer. Strike a pose -- we'll take you to an exhibit on the woman who changed the way women dress on the job. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Some city officials endorse a ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. Many California hospitals are not structurally ready for the Big One. Dengue is spreading in LA County. How specialists are responding. Plus, more.

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    Officials endorse LA Board of Supervisors' expansion; CA hospitals lack earthquake preparedness; More cases of dengue in L.A. County — The P.M. Edition
    Some city officials endorse a ballot measure to expand the LA County Board of Supervisors. Many California hospitals are not structurally ready for the Big One. Dengue is spreading in LA County. How specialists are responding. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to over 1,300 victims of clergy sexual abuse. Relatives of the Menendez brothers are calling on L.A.'s DA to release the brothers early. O.C. DA's office announced charges against 40 more people who took part in a UC Irvine protest in May. Plus more. 

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    LA Archdiocese pays settlement to abuse victims, relatives of Menendez brothers call for their release, new charges for UCI protestors — The A.M. Edition
    The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will pay hundreds of millions of dollars to over 1,300 victims of clergy sexual abuse. Relatives of the Menendez brothers are calling on L.A.'s DA to release the brothers early. O.C. DA's office announced charges against 40 more people who took part in a UC Irvine protest in May. Plus more. 

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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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