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May 28 Hollywood homeless count, Summer movies and TV filmed in LA, Grammy Museum songwriters exhibit— Afternoon Edition
The latest homeless count in Hollywood is out. The movies and TV shows coming out this summer filmed in L.A. The Grammy Museum's newest exhibit honors the greatest songwriters from the past.

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May 28 Garden Grove tank clean up, Newsom signs law barring voting interference, SoCal spelling bee finalist— Morning Edition
What happens next to the chemicals left in the Garden Grove tank? Governor Newsom has signed a bill barring law enforcement from interfering in elections. Two SoCal spellers advanced to the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals yesterday. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 28 Concerns at Garden Grove meeting, Deported LA father separated from son, LA mental health crisis pilot expands — Evening Edition
Residents of Garden Grove air concerns and get some welcome news at a meeting yesterday. We bring you the story of an L.A. father separated from his son by a sudden deportation. L.A. expands a program to divert police from some mental health crisis calls. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 27 LA County Superior Court judge seeking reelection accused of ethics violations, LA federal courthouse renamed, Major League Volleyball expands to LA— Afternoon Edition
Why one L.A. County judges race is in the spotlight over alleged ethics violations. A Los Angeles federal courthouse is being renamed in honor of the activists who paved the way for desegregation in California schools. And L.A. will soon get its own Major League Volleyball franchise.

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May 27 All Garden Grove evacuations orders lifted, Matthew Perry assistant sentencing, Olympic tourism worker wage delays— Morning Edition
All evacuation orders in Garden Grove have been lifted after the threat of a toxic chemical explosion was averted. Matthew Perry’s former assistant will be sentenced for his role in the actor’s death. LA City Council has approved a plan to delay a wage increase for tourism workers. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 27 OC officials help evacuees vote, Loopholes for AI data centers, LA Phil announces Dudamel's replacement — Evening Edition
Orange County's registrar is traveling to evacuation centers near Garden Grove to help residents vote. A report says California data centers use loopholes to hide their water use. The L.A. Philharmonic announces its new music director. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 26 Guide to judicial races for June 2nd primary, LA Phil names next music director, Wind advisories for SoCal— Afternoon Edition
A guide to the judicial races for the upcoming June 2nd primary. The new music director for the L-A Philharmonic has been announced. And gusty winds are in store for parts of Southern California

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May 26 Thousands of Garden Grove evacuees return home, Volunteers step up to help displaced, Rep Tran invites GKN to community meeting— Morning Edition
Thousands of people in Garden Grove are returning home after OC crews avoid the worst-case scenario in this toxic chemical crisis. Meanwhile, the community is rallying around those still displaced. And an OC Congressman is inviting the company at the center of the crisis to talk to the community directly. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 26 Garden Grove chemical tank evacuations reduced, LA City Attorney accused of protecting donors, Waymo pulls cars off LA freeways— Evening Edition
Authorities roll back evacuations orders for tens of thousands of O.C. residents near the Garden Grove chemical tank. Whistleblowers accuse the L.A. city attorney of dropping cases to help donors. Waymo suspends car service on U.S. freeways, including in L.A. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 25 California's endangered turtles, A ban on fireworks may be lifted, Cinespia celebrates 25 years— Afternoon Edition
We check in on California's native and endangered Southwestern pond turtles. A ban on fireworks for two dozen cities in LA County may be lifted. And, Censpia celebrates 25 years of outdoor movies.

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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.