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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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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the new nonprofit, Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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    Record level funding for public schools, Entertainment worker community fund, Apartments and astrology — Afternoon Edition
    Why are school district budgets so tight after Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed record levels of public funding for K-12 schools? LAist producer Monica Bushman talks about the new nonprofit, Entertainment Community Fund helping the entertainment community after the LA fires. Plus, an L.A. landlord who ask renters for their star signs.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's new congressional maps clear a major hurdle in federal court. A judge is ordering the city of L.A. to pump the brakes on the rollout of a new RV law. Long Beach breaks ground on a new waterfront amphitheater. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Courts rule in favor of Prop 50, Judge orders LA to halt RV law, Long Beach Amphitheater breaks ground — Morning Edition
    California's new congressional maps clear a major hurdle in federal court. A judge is ordering the city of L.A. to pump the brakes on the rollout of a new RV law. Long Beach breaks ground on a new waterfront amphitheater. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A proposal to raise awareness about abortion medication availability at CA public universities. Koreatown group demands accountability surrounding a stalled museum. LA Angels play first home game of the season tonight.

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    Students Abortion Pill Outreach, Frustration Grows Over Delayed Opening Of Korean American Museum & Angels Opener Tonight – The A.M. Edition
    A proposal to raise awareness about abortion medication availability at CA public universities. Koreatown group demands accountability surrounding a stalled museum. LA Angels play first home game of the season tonight.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Some tenants in Los Angeles who have benefited from Measure ULA say it kept disastrous evictions at bay. California is proposing a new $24 fixed charge on electricity bills. L.A. City leaders propose new rules to protect workers from hazardous dust. Plus, more.

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    LA’s Mansion Tax Turns 1, Electricity Bills Could Go Up, New Rules Coming To Protect Stone-Cutting Workers — The P.M. Edition
    Some tenants in Los Angeles who have benefited from Measure ULA say it kept disastrous evictions at bay. California is proposing a new $24 fixed charge on electricity bills. L.A. City leaders propose new rules to protect workers from hazardous dust. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's Mansion Tax generates way less than projected. Why some SoCal buildings are at risk of collapsing during a quake, like some did in Taiwan. A local non-profit is helping students who are food insecure.

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    Mansion Tax Falling Short On Revenue, Could SoCal's Buildings Collapse Like Those In Taiwan? & Providing Meals For Struggling Community College Students - The A.M. Edition
    LA's Mansion Tax generates way less than projected. Why some SoCal buildings are at risk of collapsing during a quake, like some did in Taiwan. A local non-profit is helping students who are food insecure.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. city officials launched six mental health crisis response teams. Thousands of Californians can expect their phone bills to go up next year as a federal discount sunsets. Where the best views in Southern California for Monday’s solar eclipse will be. Plus, more.

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    L.A. Deploys Clinicians For Mental Health Calls, AT&T Customers Could Lose Federal Help, & Where To Watch The Solar Eclipse — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. city officials launched six mental health crisis response teams. Thousands of Californians can expect their phone bills to go up next year as a federal discount sunsets. Where the best views in Southern California for Monday’s solar eclipse will be. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why filling out the FAFSA form is problematic for some students in particular. How authorities in LA County are using a free handout to combat gun violence. Hundreds turn out for an historic L.A. tradition.

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    FAFSA Vexes Those With Long Last Names, A New Strategy To Curb Gun Violence in LA County & A "Blessed" Tradition Continues On Olvera Street — The A.M. Edition
    Why filling out the FAFSA form is problematic for some students in particular. How authorities in LA County are using a free handout to combat gun violence. Hundreds turn out for an historic L.A. tradition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The FBI is investigating Santa Ana Unified School District’s COVID testing contracts. LA City leaders promised ethics reforms, but critics say the city council is dragging its feet. Why the above average snowpack this year isn’t all good news. Plus, more.

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    FBI Investigates Santa Ana Unified, Ethics Reform Stalled At LA City Hall, & California Snowpack Is In Good Shape — The P.M. Edition
    The FBI is investigating Santa Ana Unified School District’s COVID testing contracts. LA City leaders promised ethics reforms, but critics say the city council is dragging its feet. Why the above average snowpack this year isn’t all good news. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Advocates for ethics reform in LA say changes aren't happening fast enough. LA County is teaching lifesaving skills online. USC is searching for a new men's head basketball coach.

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    Ethics Reform Stalls In LA, Lifesaving Skills Now Easier To Access In LA County & A USC Basketball Coach Moves On — The A.M. Edition
    Advocates for ethics reform in LA say changes aren't happening fast enough. LA County is teaching lifesaving skills online. USC is searching for a new men's head basketball coach.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more.

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    Water Restrictions This Summer?, CA Fast Food Workers' Pay Raise, & Sculptor Richard Serra's Legacy — The P.M. Edition
    California's rainy season is ending, but did SoCal get enough rain and snow to avoid water restrictions? CA fast food workers are now paid a $20 hourly minimum wage. Famed sculptor Richard Serra, whose work is displayed in SoCal, died last week at 85. Plus, more.

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