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    The latest on the Lake fire burning in Santa Barbara county. LA accused of illegally stopping work on a Venic housing development for low income and unhoused people. Joshua Tree National Park official decries persistent vandalism.

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    Lake Fire surpasses 36k acres, LA sued over development near beach, and Joshua Tree graffiti — The A.M. Edition
    The latest on the Lake fire burning in Santa Barbara county. LA accused of illegally stopping work on a Venic housing development for low income and unhoused people. Joshua Tree National Park official decries persistent vandalism.

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    A lawsuit accuses two L.A. city leaders of trying to stop a plan to build housing for unhoused and low-income Angelenos in Venice. The first big wildfire of 2024 is getting bigger. A history lesson on the Hass avocado. Plus, more.

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    Lawsuit claims LA leaders are stalling a housing project; Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County grows; A California avocado origin story — The P.M. Edition
    A lawsuit accuses two L.A. city leaders of trying to stop a plan to build housing for unhoused and low-income Angelenos in Venice. The first big wildfire of 2024 is getting bigger. A history lesson on the Hass avocado. Plus, more.

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    California's power grid amid SoCal's prolonged heatwave. Critics weigh in on the Huntington Beach Airshow agreement. Summer, when the ants come marching in, calls for remedies.

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    CA's power grid holding; Takeaways from Huntington Beach airshow agreement; How to deal with ants invading your home — The A.M. Edition
    California's power grid amid SoCal's prolonged heatwave. Critics weigh in on the Huntington Beach Airshow agreement. Summer, when the ants come marching in, calls for remedies.

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    The Lake Fire north of Santa Ynez is up to 29,000 acres. The land is moving again near Rancho Palos Verdes beaches. L.A. City Attorney’s office says an entrepreneur broke short-term rental laws. We speak with LAist housing reporter David Wagner. Plus, more.

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    Lake Fire grows near Santa Ynez; Rancho Palos Verdes bluffs keep moving; LA City Attorney goes after AirBnb business — The P.M. Edition
    The Lake Fire north of Santa Ynez is up to 29,000 acres. The land is moving again near Rancho Palos Verdes beaches. L.A. City Attorney’s office says an entrepreneur broke short-term rental laws. We speak with LAist housing reporter David Wagner. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Bad air from two southland wildfires has the South Coast AQMD issuing a smoke advisory. California is losing high-paying jobs in the private sector. A summer program in LA recognizes the distinct history and culture of Filipino Americans.

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    Wildfires prompt smoke advisory; Report says CA is losing high paying jobs; Mental health program for Filipino American teens — The A .M. Edition
    Bad air from two southland wildfires has the South Coast AQMD issuing a smoke advisory. California is losing high-paying jobs in the private sector. A summer program in LA recognizes the distinct history and culture of Filipino Americans.

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    A proposal to add more representatives to the L.A. Board of Supervisors bench will be on the 2024 ballot. Huntington Beach brings a housing battle to the November election. Facing shelter overflow, the City of L.A. will now allow residents to own four dogs. Plus, more.

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    LA County Supervisors propose big reforms, Huntington Beach fights state housing laws, Why LA wants you to get another dog — The P.M. Edition
    A proposal to add more representatives to the L.A. Board of Supervisors bench will be on the 2024 ballot. Huntington Beach brings a housing battle to the November election. Facing shelter overflow, the City of L.A. will now allow residents to own four dogs. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Lake and Vista fires persist amid ongoing heatwave. Challenges remain as officials seek solutions for the growing Latino homeless population. A United jet lands safely after losing a wheel at Los Angeles International Airport.

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    SoCal wildfires continue to burn; Latino homelessness assessed; Wheel falls off Boeing jetliner at LAX — The A.M. Edition
    Lake and Vista fires persist amid ongoing heatwave. Challenges remain as officials seek solutions for the growing Latino homeless population. A United jet lands safely after losing a wheel at Los Angeles International Airport.

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    LAist mapped 1,382 locations where debris from the Tustin hangar fire was reported. Valleys, deserts and inland areas will see highs in triple digits again today. Glendale contracting goats to clear brush and leave behind "fertilizer."

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    The toxic footprint of the Tustin hangar fire; SoCal heatwave sets records; Firefighting goats in Glendale — The A.M. Edition
    LAist mapped 1,382 locations where debris from the Tustin hangar fire was reported. Valleys, deserts and inland areas will see highs in triple digits again today. Glendale contracting goats to clear brush and leave behind "fertilizer."

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