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    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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    Voices from ICE protests, LBC bookstore needs new home, Skid Row cafe helps women in need — Sunday Edition
    We hear from protesters at yesterday’s “ICE Out For Good” protests that took place across Los Angeles -- more are planned today. A beloved Long Beach bookstore needs a new home -- or risks closing. The story of a cafe opened by the Downtown Women's Center, which helps women to transition out of homelessness. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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    The Santa Anas are staying, ICE shooting protests, Hollywood Center Motel history — Saturday Edition
    Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to hit their peak today, but will stick around until early next week. Protests against the fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Good are planned across Southern California this weekend. The history of the Hollywood Center Motel, which largely burned down in a fire this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. adopts a sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump's presidency.  A new audit finds serious problems with how L.A.'s homelessness agency is spending the millions of dollars they oversee. We'll check in on the state of side dishes ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus more.

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    LA officially becomes a sanctuary city, LAHSA audit finds lax oversight and delayed spending, what Californians prefer as a side dish for Thanksgiving — The A.M. Edition
    L.A. adopts a sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump's presidency.  A new audit finds serious problems with how L.A.'s homelessness agency is spending the millions of dollars they oversee. We'll check in on the state of side dishes ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Challenger Derek Tran extends his lead over incumbent Michelle Steele in the 45th Congressional District. LA City Council approves an ordinance to officially make LA a sanctuary city. The LAX Automated People Mover makes progress. Plus, more.

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    Derek Tran leads in tightest US House race; L.A. to be a sanctuary city; LAX People Mover closer to completion — The P.M. Edition
    Challenger Derek Tran extends his lead over incumbent Michelle Steele in the 45th Congressional District. LA City Council approves an ordinance to officially make LA a sanctuary city. The LAX Automated People Mover makes progress. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom says he will delay his decision on granting the Menendez brothers clemency, until after L.A's newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the case.  Today the L.A. city council will consider an ordinance to make L.A. a sanctuary city. There really is no place like home for the holidays, and Long Beach Airport has some advice for travelers. Plus, more.

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    Gov. Newsom says he will delay clemency for the Menendez Brothers, LA City Council to consider making LA a sanctuary city today, how to prep for holiday travel — The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom says he will delay his decision on granting the Menendez brothers clemency, until after L.A's newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the case.  Today the L.A. city council will consider an ordinance to make L.A. a sanctuary city. There really is no place like home for the holidays, and Long Beach Airport has some advice for travelers. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Donald Trump vowed to use local police to carry out mass deportation, but California law won't allow it. More on the fight over voter ID requirements in Huntington Beach. Why more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes have been 'red-tagged'. Plus, more.

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    SoCal law enforcement respond to Trump’s mass deportation plan; CA responds Huntington Beach’s legal victory; More homes found unsafe in Rancho Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition
    Donald Trump vowed to use local police to carry out mass deportation, but California law won't allow it. More on the fight over voter ID requirements in Huntington Beach. Why more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes have been 'red-tagged'. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    After days of being in the lead, GOP incumbent Michelle Steel falls behind by 36 votes to Democrat Derek Tran in the tightest House race yet. Huntington Beach scored an early legal victory in its battle to require residents to show ID when voting.  The Long Beach Opera has unveiled its ambitious 2025 program. Plus, more.

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    GOP incumbent falls behind in tightest House race, Huntington Beach scores early lead over voter ID battle, a peak inside Long Beach Opera's 2025 program— The A.M. Edition
    After days of being in the lead, GOP incumbent Michelle Steel falls behind by 36 votes to Democrat Derek Tran in the tightest House race yet. Huntington Beach scored an early legal victory in its battle to require residents to show ID when voting.  The Long Beach Opera has unveiled its ambitious 2025 program. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Democrat Derek Tran is now 36 votes ahead of Republican Michelle Steel in the 45th House district race. Conservationists are optimistic about the future of the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in California. The story of how a rare flower was found again after six decades. Plus, more.

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    Tran pulls ahead in House race; California’s bighorn sheep population could recover; A rare flower comes back from the brink after half a century — The Sunday Edition
    Democrat Derek Tran is now 36 votes ahead of Republican Michelle Steel in the 45th House district race. Conservationists are optimistic about the future of the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in California. The story of how a rare flower was found again after six decades. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County non-profit Mind OC returns hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Southern California ports worry Trump’s tariff plans could affect the California job market. The Jim Henson Company prepares to sell an historic studio to John Mayer. Plus, more.

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    OC non-profit returns thousands in taxpayer funds; Potential Trump tariffs threaten California; The Jim Henson Company gears up to sell an iconic studio — The Saturday Edition
    Orange County non-profit Mind OC returns hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Southern California ports worry Trump’s tariff plans could affect the California job market. The Jim Henson Company prepares to sell an historic studio to John Mayer. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An non-profit tied to former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do returned a lot of taxpayer money to Orange County. City controller says LA underspent on homelessness. An audit slams UCLA's response to last year's protests against the war in Gaza. Plus, more.

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    Non-profit Mind OC returns almost $300,000 of taxpayer money to OC; City controller says LA left $513m meant for homelessness unspent; Audit calls UCLA response to protests unclear & inefficient — The P.M. Edition
    An non-profit tied to former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do returned a lot of taxpayer money to Orange County. City controller says LA underspent on homelessness. An audit slams UCLA's response to last year's protests against the war in Gaza. Plus, more.

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