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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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    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    San Clemente's Border Patrol agreement, LAUSD to vote on layoffs, Monterey Park data center vote — Evening Edition
    Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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    Inside LAPD's nearly $100 million budget request, CA Senators express concerns over state's largest detention center, LA landmark to become Casa México during FIFA World Cup — Afternoon Edition
    LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. sales tax raised to end homelessness, but crisis worsens despite funds; WGA challenges studios' poverty plea, targets executive compensation in contract talks; Downtown L.A. exhibit honors missing Mexicans with their favorite foods.

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    Homelessness Worsens Despite Funds, Film Studios' Poverty Plea, and an Exhibit Honors Missing Mexicans – The A.M. Edition
    L.A. sales tax raised to end homelessness, but crisis worsens despite funds; WGA challenges studios' poverty plea, targets executive compensation in contract talks; Downtown L.A. exhibit honors missing Mexicans with their favorite foods.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Hotel workers in LA are talking about walking off the job; State water managers say despite rain we should keep a restriction on outdoor watering in place; Our Mariana Dale is moving to a new beat and she needs your advice.

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    Hotel Workers Consider Striking. Plus: Keeping Outdoor Water Restrictions – The P.M. Edition
    Hotel workers in LA are talking about walking off the job; State water managers say despite rain we should keep a restriction on outdoor watering in place; Our Mariana Dale is moving to a new beat and she needs your advice.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A big-money settlement with a drug company will mean more funding to fight the opioid crisis in California; The state is questioning its Medi-Cal recipients to see who should not be on the rolls; A long-closed Santa Monica video store is reopening in a new location.

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    Opioid Crisis Funding, Medi-Cal Recipients Questioned, and a Popular Video Store Relocates – The A.M. Edition
    A big-money settlement with a drug company will mean more funding to fight the opioid crisis in California; The state is questioning its Medi-Cal recipients to see who should not be on the rolls; A long-closed Santa Monica video store is reopening in a new location.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new program seeks to fix neighborhoods affected by pollution; LA City Council studies AC requirement for rentals to combat rising heat and aid affordability; California Board of Agriculture mandates hourly pay and overtime for wildfire-preventing goat herders.

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    Fixing Neighborhood Pollution, Air Conditioning for Renters, and Fair Pay for Goat Herders – The P.M. Edition
    A new program seeks to fix neighborhoods affected by pollution; LA City Council studies AC requirement for rentals to combat rising heat and aid affordability; California Board of Agriculture mandates hourly pay and overtime for wildfire-preventing goat herders.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Striking Hollywood writers are taking their month-long job action to the shareholders; Asian Americans are a growing segment of the population, but their numbers don't reflect their political clout; Californians can expect to see wildfire in unexpected places.

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    Strikers Eye Studio Shareholders, Asian-Americans' Political Clout, and California's Wildfire Outlook – The A.M. Edition
    Striking Hollywood writers are taking their month-long job action to the shareholders; Asian Americans are a growing segment of the population, but their numbers don't reflect their political clout; Californians can expect to see wildfire in unexpected places.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Court reinstates parole for Charles Manson follower; In an LAist survey, Mayor Bass urged to address homelessness; Beverly Hills voters reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive luxury hotel plan.

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    Parole for Manson Follower, LAist's Mayor Bass Survey, and Beverly Hills Rejects Hotel – The P.M. Edition
    Court reinstates parole for Charles Manson follower; In an LAist survey, Mayor Bass urged to address homelessness; Beverly Hills voters reject world's richest man's Rodeo Drive luxury hotel plan.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Memorial Day remembrances; Veterans are getting into the construction trade through a program linking them to paid apprenticeships; And an icon of LA's world of magic has died.

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    Memorial Day Remembrances, Veterans' Construction Apprenticeships, and an L.A. Magic Icon Dies – The A.M. Edition
    Memorial Day remembrances; Veterans are getting into the construction trade through a program linking them to paid apprenticeships; And an icon of LA's world of magic has died.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Democrats gather for the state party convention and debate the abilities of California's senior US senator; Memorial Day events throughout Southern California provide opportunities for reflection and remembrance; Study shows California's statewide carbon neutrality goals are the most ambitious in the nation.

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    Democrats' Feinstein Dilemma, Memorial Day Remembrances, and California's Ambitious Carbon Goals – The A.M. Edition
    Democrats gather for the state party convention and debate the abilities of California's senior US senator; Memorial Day events throughout Southern California provide opportunities for reflection and remembrance; Study shows California's statewide carbon neutrality goals are the most ambitious in the nation.

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