In Orange County, officials are demanding a Huntington Beach nonprofit refund more than 2 million dollars of taxpayer money. California sea lions have started to fall ill, and domoic acid may be to blame once again. And we go to the San Fernando Valley to celebrate the Japanese festival Obon. Plus, more.

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In Orange County, officials are demanding a Huntington Beach nonprofit refund more than 2 million dollars of taxpayer money. California sea lions have started to fall ill, and domoic acid may be to blame once again. And we go to the San Fernando Valley to celebrate the Japanese festival Obon. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at <a href="http://laist.com/join" data-cms-ai="0">LAist.com/join</a> and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

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More on investigation into OC Supervisor Andrew Do; sea lions falling ill; Obon celebrated in San Fernando Valley — The Saturday Edition

We have the latest diversity report from Hollywood, and it's not looking good for representation by women. The two halves of LA's MacArthur Park will soon be rejoined. We look at why it was separated in the first place.  And a movie theater in Norwalk is the newest cultural hub for the predominantly Latino community. Pus more.

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We have the latest diversity report from Hollywood, and it's not looking good for representation by women. The two halves of LA's MacArthur Park will soon be rejoined. We look at why it was separated in the first place.  And a movie theater in Norwalk is the newest cultural hub for the predominantly Latino community. Pus more.
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Report says women in film is lacking, rejoining LA's MacArthur Park,  Latino theater opens in Norwalk— The AM Edition

There'll be high temperatures and elevated fire risk through Tuesday while larger fires continue to burn across the state. Populations of the western burrowing owl have been threatened by development across the state, and the species is now one step closer to seeing state protections. LA Angels rookie and relief pitcher Ben Joyce threw the MLB season's fastest pitch last night. Plus, more.

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There'll be high temperatures and elevated fire risk through Tuesday while larger fires continue to burn across the state. Populations of the western burrowing owl have been threatened by development across the state, and the species is now one step closer to seeing state protections. LA Angels rookie and relief pitcher Ben Joyce threw the MLB season's fastest pitch last night. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at <a href="http://laist.com/join" data-cms-ai="0">LAist.com/join</a> and by visiting <a href="https://laist.com/" data-cms-ai="0">https://laist.com</a>.

Heat wave through Tuesday; Burrowing owl clears hurdle for protections; LA Angels' Ben Joyce throws fastest pitch this season — The Sunday Edition

We speak with LAist reporter Nick Gerda for an update on his reporting about nepotism in Orange County politics. New rent hikes allowed for renters, but there are exceptions. UCLA's Fowler Museum returned artifacts to an indigenous group in Australia. Plus, more.

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We speak with LAist reporter Nick Gerda for an update on his reporting about nepotism in Orange County politics. New rent hikes allowed for renters, but there are exceptions. UCLA's Fowler Museum returned artifacts to an indigenous group in Australia. Plus, more.
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More on investigation into OC Supervisor Andrew Do; sea lions falling ill; Obon celebrated in San Fernando Valley — The Saturday Edition

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