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A toxic hazmat emergency in Garden Grove prompts an evacuation order affecting 40,000 people. A study says L.A.'s homelessness rates are down, but not in every demographic. From the desert to the sea: A bus will soon take you from the Antelope Valley to the beach. Plus, more from Evening Edition. …

Beach bus connecting Antelope Valley to Santa Monica returns for summer season
A direct bus service connecting Palmdale and Lancaster with Santa Monica Beach is returning Monday for the summer season, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced Friday.

LAUSD celebrates graduating seniors who experienced homelessness
Nearly 150 graduating high school seniors who’ve experienced homelessness were celebrated Thursday at a ceremony held by the Los Angeles Unified School District.

A turtle success story
There's no better time than World Turtle Day (May 23) to tell the story of the rescue mission for southwestern pond turtles after the Bobcat Fire in the San Gabriel Mountains.

LA twist on British food, Great American Baking Show shouts out LA bakeries, Artist Yoko Ono new exhibit at The Broad— Afternoon Edition
It's Food Friday and we'll tell you about a few L.A. restaurants putting their own twist on British food. A host from the Great American Baking Show shares their favorite L.A. bakeries. Plus, artist Yoko Ono brings her first Southern California solo exhibit to The Broad this weekend. Support The …

FilmWeek Marquee: ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,’ 'Tuner,' and ‘I Love Boosters,'
A three-minute rundown of the best (and worst) of this week’s film releases. Airs Saturdays at 8:35am.

LA City Council approves budget, LA Unified eliminates positions, Metro sues Burbank— Morning Edition
LA City Council approves a budget that will add hundreds of police officers. Meanwhile, LA Unified eliminates hundreds of positions.LA Metro sues Burbank over a NoHo to Pasadena bus route. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…

LAUSD board finalizes hundreds of job cuts, previews future reductions
The reduction in force is expected to save the district $90 million annually. Mariana Dale reports.

Major LA mobility improvements on hold, Santa Ana balances $13 million deficit, Newsom's AI protections — Evening Edition
We have the latest on a long-delayed, $100 million transportation project in L.A. Learn the programs Santa Ana slashed to balance its $13 million budget deficit. Governor Newsom moves to protect workers in the age of AI - what does his executive order do? Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support T…

How a music showcase in South LA is fighting pay-to-play culture
South L.A. is becoming a hot spot for live music, thanks in part to a weekly showcase called The Rehearsal. It gives emerging artists a chance to perform at Mercado La Paloma – for free. The venue also provides free photography, access to their recordings and more. Co-founder Yesi Ortiz talks with …