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    A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more.

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    Tragic Menendez twist, DMV expands hours, Wildlife returns to fire zones — The A.M. Edition
    A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more.

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    Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more.

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    Pacific Coast Highway to reopen in May, Tariffs hit the Port of L.A., Altadenans navigate rebuilding or leaving — Sunday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more.

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    Permits for rebuilding in Altadena, The smallest full moon of the year, Mountain Lions return to burn areas — Saturday Edition
    L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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    Eaton Fire soil testing, LA trash fees, The story behind the 90 freeway's gap — The P.M. Edition
    The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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    Key hearing for Menendez Bros, A Bass/Caruso/Redick rebuilding collab, Best fries in LA — The A.M. Edition
    It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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    DHS visits LAUSD schools, Measure HLA lawsuit, New Oscars category — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more.

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    Ksenia Karelina freed, China limits Hollywood films, Universities celebrate grads' ethnicity — The A.M. Edition
    An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more.

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    LA Convention Center expansion plan, Trash fees may increase, LA Phil at Coachella — The P.M. Edition
    The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more.

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