The LA Report

An update on the race between Republican Representative Michelle Steel and Democratic challenger Derek Tran, who's still leading with a razor-thin margin. More than 1200 people in Pacoima and Sun Valley will split a nearly $60 million settlement from the LADWP. And we pay tribute to the celebrated LA drag performer Sir Lady Java, who took on the LAPD in the 60s when it tried to shut down her shows. Plus, more.

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A 3.5 earthquake shook Malibu but was felt beyond. People in parts of the San Fernando Valley will get a payout following a years-long natural gas leak. The LA Zoo is getting hands-on to help out a few baby snakes. Plus, more.

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L.A. county officials call for changes after a scathing audit of L.A.'s homeless services services. A close House race spanning L.A. and the O.C. is getting some national attention from supporters of President-elect Trump. We sit down with L.A. council-member elect Ysabel Jurado, who recently defeated incumbent Kevin de León in CD14.  Plus, more.

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Rain will make its way to Southern California this weekend. Voters pass Proposition 34, accepting new rules restricting how health care providers spend money. Phillips 66 faces federal charges for allegedly dumping wastewater into L.A.'s sewer system. Plus, more.

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Attorneys for former L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will try to get his fraud and bribery convictions reversed. O.C. health officials are out with a warning after seven people in the community of Westminster were diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease. A longtime voice behind The Simpsons is calling it quits after 35 years and nearly 700 episode. Plus, more.

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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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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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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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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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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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