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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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    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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  • The L.A. Report
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    South Pasadena homes previously held by Caltrans for a freeway extension are now for sale. State lawmakers scrap affordable housing program before tenants can get help. LAist’s Cheap Fast Eats heads to West Hollywood. Plus, more.

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    Caltrans homes up for sale; CA affordable housing program ends without helping tenants; Cheap Fast Eats in West Hollywood — The P.M. Edition
    South Pasadena homes previously held by Caltrans for a freeway extension are now for sale. State lawmakers scrap affordable housing program before tenants can get help. LAist’s Cheap Fast Eats heads to West Hollywood. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Long Beach residents can drink and use their tap water again. Two Orange County cities are limiting where unhoused people can live. For this Food Friday, LAist's Gab Chabrán takes us through the latest edition of cheap, fast eats in West Hollywood. Plus more.

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    Water is safe again in Long Beach, OC cities crack down on anti-camping, where to find cheap, fast eats in WeHo — The A.M. Edition
    Long Beach residents can drink and use their tap water again. Two Orange County cities are limiting where unhoused people can live. For this Food Friday, LAist's Gab Chabrán takes us through the latest edition of cheap, fast eats in West Hollywood. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Parts of Long Beach are under a boil-only notice for their tap water. Less film and TV production is taking place in L.A. We look at one reason why. A new online dashboard aims to offer detailed environmental maps of Southern California. Plus, more.

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    Long Beach residents told to boil water after line breaks; Why less TV & film production is happening in LA; Tracking SoCal air pollution & climate impacts— The P.M. Edition
    Parts of Long Beach are under a boil-only notice for their tap water. Less film and TV production is taking place in L.A. We look at one reason why. A new online dashboard aims to offer detailed environmental maps of Southern California. Plus, more.

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