New CA races are called since the last ballot drop, including congressional contests and the fight for LA mayor. Nick Reiner needs money from his parents' trust fund to defend himself in their murders. OC leaders battle over the money Andrew Do stole. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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New CA races are called since the last ballot drop, including congressional contests and the fight for LA mayor. Nick Reiner needs money from his parents' trust fund to defend himself in their murders. OC leaders battle over the money Andrew Do stole.&nbsp;Plus, more from Morning Edition.
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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM &ndash; L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day.
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