Millions of low-income households could see higher internet bills next year. Just how scorching hot was July? Hot enough to break a record for California. Spiders might be scary but experts say they might be helpful around the house. Plus more.

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How a change in federal policy removes barriers for disabled veterans to get housing. The latest in on ongoing fraud investigation into an L.A. homeless service provider. How to see this weekend's Perseid meteor shower. It'll be the best one of the year. Plus, more.

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A fraud investigation looks into a homeless service provider for LA's inside safe program. A former L-A county supervisor has been vindicated in a state investigation. And a Culver City resident will finally get her Olympic gold medal 12 years later. Plus more.

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L.A. City Council debates giving tenants legal representation — with a caveat. Why last night's earthquake near Bakersfield was felt in some far-flung places and not others. Reporter Yusra Farzan on the homes under threat in Rancho Palos Verdes. Plus, more.

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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California last night.
An LA city council committee will vote on a plan to provide renters facing eviction free attorneys.
The Dodgers honor former teammate Billy Bean who died Tuesday. He was the second MLB player to come out as gay. Plus more. 

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UCLA researchers are mapping the neighborhoods most impacted by extreme temperatures. A California bill wants to outlaw library review committees. The California African American Museum has a new exhibit “Black California Dreamin". Plus, more.

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Another wildfire in Southern California erupted Monday afternoon, destroying several homes and forcing residents to evacuate. Prescription drug prices are at an all-time high but California is trying to help lower prices. Winner winner chicken dinner! Several LA and Orange county chefs won big last night after attending the Michelin awards for California. Plus more. 

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Southern California endures another heatwave. We speak with L.A.'s chief heat officer Marta Segura. Disappointing numbers for Hollywood's gender diversity. A history lesson on MacArthur Park. Plus, 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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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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