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June 23 Boyle Heights warehouse fire challenges, Unfinished investigation into killing of Keith Porter Jr., CA bill considers cannabis drive thru —Evening Edition
Why the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights has been challenging for firefighters. An off duty ICE officer killed an armed man on New Year's Eve but months later the LAPD has yet to release their findings. Some CA lawmakers are considering allowing cannabis dispensaries to add drive thru windows.

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June 22 Voter fraud allegations swirl ahead of election certification, Pasadena schools' tree removal plan sparks backlash, Olivia Rodrigo launches all-women music festival in Irvine — Afternoon Edition
L.A. and Orange Counties are set to certify the results of the June primary this week as feds continue to allege voter fraud. For Climate Monday, why backlash from residents caused Pasadena Unified to reconsider a plan to remove nearly 200 trees from 11 of its campuses. Olivia Rodrigo is launching her own music festival in Irvine this summer featuring an all-women lineup. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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June 22 Progress in Boyle Heights fire, LA Unified Superintendent resigns, Appeals court blocks controversial CA LGBTQ law— Morning Edition
Firefighters say they've got the upper hand on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire that's been burning since Wednesday. The company at the center of the fire is already opening its wallet to help Boyle Heights residents. The embattled superintendent of LA Unified has resigned. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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June 21 Bad air from Boyle Heights fire blankets LA, Check-in on LA charter reforms, A zine fest for cats — Sunday Edition
Los Angeles and California have declared a state of emergency over the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. A measure that would allow the L.A. City Council to create policy for the police department is one of several charter reforms to appear on the November ballot. Previewing a zine festival in Long Beach that celebrates felines. Plus, more.

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June 20 Boyle Heights warehouse fire updates, Pasadena Unified tree removal, LA's Black queer club culture — Saturday Edition
A fire that started at a Boyle Heights cold storage facility on Wednesday continues to burn this weekend, blanketing Los Angeles in smoke. Pasadena Unified voted to remove dozens of trees across their campuses, sparking student backlash. A Lincoln Heights performance space pays tribute to Black queer clubs of years past over the Juneteenth weekend. Plus more.

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June 20 Boyle Heights shelter in place orders lifted, PUSD votes to save trees, 'Sissies' pays tribute to LA's Black LGBTQ+ clubs— Evening Edition
The latest on the Boyle Heights warehouse fire. Pasadena Unified moves to save trees after a public outcry. A dance performance bringing together the past and present of L.A.'s Black gay underground takes place this Juneteenth weekend. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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June 19 World Cup art installation, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizzeria, New Iranian bakery in LA— Afternoon Edition
L.A City has commissioned a large-scale art installation for the World Cup at City Hall and the artist is asking help from young soccer fans. An official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pizza shop opens in Santa Monica. For Food Friday, LAist's food and culture writer Gab Chabrán takes us to a new Iranian bakery. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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June 19 Boyle Heights air quality concerns, FBI agents hit Skid Row, Glendale school board race tied— Morning Edition
Shelter-in-Place orders are back in effect in Boyle Heights where a warehouse fire has residents worried about what they're breathing in. FBI agents descend on Skid Row looking for evidence of voter fraud. The fight over millions in renter aid that's currently in limbo. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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June 19 Huntington Beach's new housing plan, Compton facility cited, Inside the world's 1st AI art museum — Evening Edition
Huntington Beach adopts a housing plan after a long legal battle. Air quality regulators cited an oil recycling facility in Compton multiple times for violating pollution rules. The world’s first museum dedicated to AI art opens Saturday in LA. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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June 18 Proposed non-citizen voting measure, MacArthur Park World Cup celebration, New AI art museum — Afternoon Edition
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a ballot proposal for November that would allow non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections. MacArthur Park in Westlake often makes headlines for being a place where crime runs rampant but it's also where locals are celebrating the World Cup. For Entertainment Thursday, LAist host Julia Paskin talks about a Juneteenth concert and a new L.A. AI art museum. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com
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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 – 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.