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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A.

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    OC judge resigns, California preschool program's impact, BTS coming back to LA — Afternoon Edition
    Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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    LA County considers "ICE-free" zones, Keith Porter family wants answers from LA Police Commission, FEMA reversal on soil tests— Morning Edition
    LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County supervisors Vicente Sarmiento & Katrina Foley say their colleague Andrew Do should resign immediately. Researchers want to know why brown pelicans are dying of starvation. Former head coach Pete Carroll is coming back to USC. Plus, more.

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    Calls grow for OC Supervisor Andrew Do to resign; Why are California's pelicans dying?; Football coach Pete Carroll returning to USC— The P.M. Edition
    Orange County supervisors Vicente Sarmiento & Katrina Foley say their colleague Andrew Do should resign immediately. Researchers want to know why brown pelicans are dying of starvation. Former head coach Pete Carroll is coming back to USC. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's the first day of classes at most Cal State universities, but the threat of budget cuts looms over the new start. About $1 million was supposed to go toward a Vietnam Memorial in Fountain Valley, but it's nowhere to be found. Brown pelicans are alright after a troubling spate of die-offs. Plus more. 

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    CSU students to feel budget cuts on first day of school, brown pelicans in recovery, Vietnam memorial in OC remains incomplete — The AM Edition
    It's the first day of classes at most Cal State universities, but the threat of budget cuts looms over the new start. About $1 million was supposed to go toward a Vietnam Memorial in Fountain Valley, but it's nowhere to be found. Brown pelicans are alright after a troubling spate of die-offs. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has spoken out for the first time since county officials sued alleging millions of dollars of tax money was misspent. A proposed state bill would designate some tribal law enforcement officers as state peace officers. And what do lawmakers leaving the state legislature have to report about their next jobs? Plus, more.

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    Embattled OC Supervisor Andrew Do speaks out amid lawsuit; Some tribal police may soon be designated peace officers; Lobbying restrictions on departing CA lawmakers — The Sunday Edition
    Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has spoken out for the first time since county officials sued alleging millions of dollars of tax money was misspent. A proposed state bill would designate some tribal law enforcement officers as state peace officers. And what do lawmakers leaving the state legislature have to report about their next jobs? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Orange County Democratic Party has called on Supervisor Andrew Do to resign, which follows an FBI raid earlier this week connected to an LAist investigation into misuse of county funds. The Intuit Dome might get an exception from the state to serve alcohol until 4am. And we take you to Orange County's annual "living pictures" event, the Pageant of the Masters. Plus, more.

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    OC Dems call on Supervisor Do to resign; Intuit Dome may get exception to serve alcohol until 4 a.m.; Inside Orange County's Pageant of the Masters — The Saturday Edition
    The Orange County Democratic Party has called on Supervisor Andrew Do to resign, which follows an FBI raid earlier this week connected to an LAist investigation into misuse of county funds. The Intuit Dome might get an exception from the state to serve alcohol until 4am. And we take you to Orange County's annual "living pictures" event, the Pageant of the Masters. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We speak with reporter Nick Gerda on the raids on multiple properties connected to OC Supervisor Andrew Do and a fraud investigation. California agencies want to improve the state's response to heatwaves. An Angeleno wins a swimming race at 102. Plus, more.

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    Fallout from FBI raids linked to OC fraud investigation continues; CA agencies warn about dangers of extreme heat; & 102 year-old "Mighty Mo" wins national swimming race— The P.M. Edition
    We speak with reporter Nick Gerda on the raids on multiple properties connected to OC Supervisor Andrew Do and a fraud investigation. California agencies want to improve the state's response to heatwaves. An Angeleno wins a swimming race at 102. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The FBI raided the Orange County homes of Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter Rhiannon Do, as well as several other locations in connection with the Viet America Society yesterday. Newsom clashes with the city of Beverly Hills over the construction of a 165-unit affordable housing complex. Parts of Joshua Tree shut down due to bee activity.

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    Several OC houses raided in connection with Viet America Society, Newsom gives Beverly Hills a housing ultimatum, and Joshua Tree bees are buzzing for water — The AM Edition
    The FBI raided the Orange County homes of Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter Rhiannon Do, as well as several other locations in connection with the Viet America Society yesterday. Newsom clashes with the city of Beverly Hills over the construction of a 165-unit affordable housing complex. Parts of Joshua Tree shut down due to bee activity.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Agents search the homes of OC Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter. Details from LAist reporter Nick Gerda. CA officials say Beverly Hills "is in violation of state housing law” over an apartment building project. LAUSD looks to add school wellness centers. Plus, more.

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    FBI raids homes of OC Supervisor Do & daughter; CA says Beverly Hills is violating state housing laws; How kids benefit from LAUSD wellness centers — The P.M. Edition
    Agents search the homes of OC Supervisor Andrew Do and his daughter. Details from LAist reporter Nick Gerda. CA officials say Beverly Hills "is in violation of state housing law” over an apartment building project. LAUSD looks to add school wellness centers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A nonprofit in Watts has found some homes in the area with lead in their tap water and many residents report symptoms of exposure. Five students are suing UC Irvine, alleging they’re being given harsher punishment for leading pro-Palestine campus protests. Many court proceedings lack a written record because of a court reporter shortage.

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    Lead found in Watts tap water, UCI students file suit over Palestine protests treatment, chronic court reporter shortage in LA — The AM Edition
    A nonprofit in Watts has found some homes in the area with lead in their tap water and many residents report symptoms of exposure. Five students are suing UC Irvine, alleging they’re being given harsher punishment for leading pro-Palestine campus protests. Many court proceedings lack a written record because of a court reporter shortage.

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