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LA County CEO steps down, This weekend cools down, Tomatomania hits LA — Evening Edition
L.A. County’s chief executive announces her resignation. The end of a record-breaking heatwave is finally in sight. Gardeners, get ready: L.A.'s annual celebration of your favorite nightshade, Tomatomania, is happening this weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donat…
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Paramount letter addresses concerns over WB merger, Heatwave brings out the lizards, Where to eat in Mar Vista — Afternoon Edition
Paramount Skydance pledges to keep industry jobs local if a merger with Warner Bros is approved. How this heat wave is affecting the local lizard population. For Food Friday, we ask a Mar Vista local where to grub around town. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting h…
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Dolores Huerta speaks out, LA Unified reacts to strike threats, LeBron makes history twice— Morning Edition
Activist Dolores Huerta's breaking her silence after allegations of sexual assault against labor leader Cesar Chavez. The leader of LA Unified says keeping schools open could be nearly impossible if staff walk out next month. And it's a new era of transparency for LA County, when it comes to execut…
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LAUSD debates Cesar Chavez name changes, South Pas cancels Flock contract, Avoiding heat exhaustion — Evening Edition
L.A. Unified board members push to rename schools named after Cesar Chavez. South Pasadena cancels a contract with a controversial surveillance company. How to avoid heat exhaustion in this week's record-breaking heat. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.c…
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LA renames César Chávez Day, Channel Islands bald eagles make a comeback, State of ballet in LA— Afternoon Edition
L.A. officially renames César Chávez Day following abuse allegations against the Latino labor icon. After disappearing from SoCal the bald eagle population in the Channel Islands is now growing strong. And we'll check in on the state of ballet following actor Timothee Chalamet's controversial comme…
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LA City & County actions over Chavez claims, LA Unified strike date announced, Extreme Heat day 3— Morning Edition
Local and state leaders are already promising action in the wake of damning allegations about Cesar Chavez. LA Unified teachers and service workers set a strike date. SoCal enters day three of a dangerous heatwave.Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…
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Response to Cesar Chavez allegations, Hollywood sound stages update, LA's new World Cup ambassador — Evening Edition
Local leaders are reacting as Dolores Huerta alleges she was raped by Cesar Chavez. LA is trying to bring more film and TV production back - an update on LA's Sound stages. A very funny guy will be an ambassador to the World Cup in LA, find out who. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A…
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LA leaders react to César Chávez abuse allegations, LAPD crime map data withheld, World Cup security funding — Afternoon Edition
L.A. leaders respond to the sexual abuse allegations against civil rights leader César Chávez. Why the LAPD is still holding back on releasing crime data. And an update to funding for World Cup security. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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Heat wave shatters records, Major LA Unified union rally, McCartney at the Fonda— Morning Edition
This week's heat wave is becoming increasingly dangerous and is shattering records across the Southland. LA Unified's largest teacher and staff unions are planning a major rally downtown this afternoon, and they could name a strike date. There's a lot of red at the top of the latest poll in the Cal…
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SoCal heat to let off tonight, UFW responds to Cesar Chavez allegations, LA County allots millions for parks — Evening Edition
Southern California gets a small break from the heat overnight. The United Farm Workers union is pulling out of Cesar Chavez Day following allegations against the holiday's namesake. Communities across L.A. County get money for parks and green spaces. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L…
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