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    Dodger star Shohei Ohtani says he didn't know his interpreter was using his money to allegedly pay off gambling debts. Thousands of hotel workers ratify new contracts, ending a series of strikes that began last summer. Are L.A. schools earthquake safe? Plus, more.

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    Ohtani Denies Involvement In Gambling Scandal, Workers At 34 Hotels Ratify New Contracts, Earthquake Safety Shaky At LA Schools— The P.M. Edition
    Dodger star Shohei Ohtani says he didn't know his interpreter was using his money to allegedly pay off gambling debts. Thousands of hotel workers ratify new contracts, ending a series of strikes that began last summer. Are L.A. schools earthquake safe? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Environmental advocates are suing the federal government for its decision not to list the Joshua Tree under the Endangered Species Act.  The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear case that could limit access to the abortion pill. Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume full service today through south Orange County, after two months of emergency construction. Plus more. 

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    New Lawsuit Filed In The Fight For Joshua Trees, Supreme Court Hearing On Abortion Pills, & Rail Service Resumes In San Clemente— The AM Edition
    Environmental advocates are suing the federal government for its decision not to list the Joshua Tree under the Endangered Species Act.  The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear case that could limit access to the abortion pill. Metrolink and Amtrak trains resume full service today through south Orange County, after two months of emergency construction. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Angel City Press, a small printer focused on Southern California stories, was recently donated to the LA Public Library. Long Beach may be the future home of the region's first sports bar dedicated to women's leagues. And a Latino church in Bell is hosting 19 asylum seekers from Mauritania. 

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    LA Public Library and Angel City Press, Mauritanian Refugees in Bell, and Plans For Long Beach's First Women's Sports Bar — The Sunday Edition
    Angel City Press, a small printer focused on Southern California stories, was recently donated to the LA Public Library. Long Beach may be the future home of the region's first sports bar dedicated to women's leagues. And a Latino church in Bell is hosting 19 asylum seekers from Mauritania. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on an audit planned for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Scientists ask the public for help studying Southern California parrots. Several new eaglets hatch on Catalina Island. Requested water allocations double for state water agencies after winter storms. A multi-year gray whale mortality event comes to an end. Gender parity is achieved in the California Senate. And we talk with Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll about fighting ocean pollution in Southern California.

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    Los Angeles Homeless Services Faces An Audit, Diana Nyad Fights Ocean Pollution, And Scientists Ask For Help Studying Local Parrots — The Saturday Edition
    The latest on an audit planned for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Scientists ask the public for help studying Southern California parrots. Several new eaglets hatch on Catalina Island. Requested water allocations double for state water agencies after winter storms. A multi-year gray whale mortality event comes to an end. Gender parity is achieved in the California Senate. And we talk with Diana Nyad and Bonnie Stoll about fighting ocean pollution in Southern California.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. leaders defend a report that says an anti-camping law has failed to get unhoused Angelenos into shelter. State Farm won’t renew coverage for thousands of customers, citing financial troubles. Admission is free this weekend for 30 SoCal Museums. Plus, more.

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    LA Leaders Defend Anti-Camping Law Report, 72k State Farm Customers To Lose Coverage, & Free Admission To 30 Museums — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. leaders defend a report that says an anti-camping law has failed to get unhoused Angelenos into shelter. State Farm won’t renew coverage for thousands of customers, citing financial troubles. Admission is free this weekend for 30 SoCal Museums. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A judge today is expected to release more details about an audit into LA's shelter bed services. Why tuberculosis cases are rising in LA County. A couple took Compton's pothole problem into their own hands - - now they're being told to stop.

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    Today We'll Learn More About LA's Homelessness Spending Audit, Tuberculosis Cases Up In LA County & Compton's Pothole Couple Asked To Stop Assisting — The A.M. Edition
    A judge today is expected to release more details about an audit into LA's shelter bed services. Why tuberculosis cases are rising in LA County. A couple took Compton's pothole problem into their own hands - - now they're being told to stop.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. looks to cut 2,000 vacant city job to balance its budget amid a $288-million deficit. Dodger Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of stealing money from Ohtani to pay for bad bets. Your smartphone can help fight climate change. Plus, more.

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    LA May Cut 2,000 Vacant City Jobs, Dodgers Fire Ohtani’s Interpreter, & New Climate Change App — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. looks to cut 2,000 vacant city job to balance its budget amid a $288-million deficit. Dodger Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is accused of stealing money from Ohtani to pay for bad bets. Your smartphone can help fight climate change. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Measure aimed at addressing CA's homelessness crisis narrowly passes. Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers amid theft and illegal gambling allegations. LAUSD is using a new AI platform to help students and parents.

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    CA Voters Pass Proposition 1, Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter & LAUSD Unveils New AI Tool — The A.M. Edition
    Measure aimed at addressing CA's homelessness crisis narrowly passes. Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers amid theft and illegal gambling allegations. LAUSD is using a new AI platform to help students and parents.

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