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May 20 LA rent increase ban to end, Who is skipping financial aid, Skirball Cultural Center new comic book exhibit— Afternoon Edition
Why a ban on rent increases after the LA fires is coming to an end. How the Trump administration is affecting who's applying for Federal Student Aid. And a new exhibit at the Skirball Cultural Center shows how comic books are storytellers of American history.

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May 20 Trio of SoCal wildfires, CA vs Trump Admin over voter data, "Olympic Wage" delayed— Morning Edition
Crews are battling a trio of SoCal wildfires with expanding flames in Riverside County causing families to flee. California and the Trump Administration face-off in Pasadena over voter data. LA City Council delays the so-called "Olympic Wage" to stop a scheme that could have devasted the city budget. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 20 LA County ends ban on rent gouging, Wildfire updates, SoCal responds to San Diego shooting — Evening Edition
LA County is ending its post-fire ban on rent gouging - increases will once again be capped at 10%. We have updates on two large wildfires burning in SoCal. Officials and faith leaders respond to yesterday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 19 Sandy Fire affects SoCal air quality, Race for LA City Council District 9, Billie Jean King now CSU graduate— Afternoon Edition
Crews are still working to put out the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley; we'll bring you the latest. We'll talk about the race for L.A. City Council District 9 and why it's one to watch. And tennis legend Billie Jean King is now officially a CSU graduate.

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May 19 Weather helps Sandy Fire efforts, OC homelessness is down, Skid Row voter fraud— Morning Edition
Crews fighting Ventura County's Sandy Fire get some help from the weather. Homelessness is down in Orange County. The feds say people on Skid Row have been paid to register to vote, and that why California should hand over its voter rolls. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 19 Sandy Fire spurs evacuations, Huntington Beach city council's split, Eaton Fire evacuation alerts — Evening Edition
Firefighters are working to put out the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley. Allegations of favoritism are splitting Huntington Beach's city council. The results of an investigation into the county's emergency alerts the night of the Eaton Fire. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 18 Scientists concerned over ocean heatwave, AAPI history textbook, Dolores Huerta mural — Afternoon Edition
How a lingering ocean heatwave could affect our weather and sea life here in SoCal. UCLA has a new tool to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history to Gen Z. And the labor activist Dolores Huerta is honored with a new mural in L.A.

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May 18 CA voter registration deadline, Alleged plot against LA Jewish institutions, Long Beach impromptu Pride party— Morning Edition
It's the deadline to register to vote in the June primaries, but if you miss it, you can still cast a ballot. The feds arrest an Iraqi man accused of targeting LA Jewish institutions. Long Beach's LGBTQ community shows off its Pride, despite the cancelation of a beloved festival. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 17 LA's fifth measles case, Long Beach Pride update, Why you should visit Ontario — Sunday Edition
Los Angeles County public health officials have confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in a resident who arrived internationally at LAX last Thursday. Long Beach adds a pride event to Sunday after abruptly canceling the Pride Festival Friday. Why the city of Ontario should be the destination of your next SoCal excursion. Plus, more.

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May 16 Long Beach Pride canceled, Huntington Beach cronyism, Soapbox race in DTLA — Saturday Edition
The Long Beach Pride Festival was abruptly cancelled yesterday shortly before it was slated to begin due to permitting issues. The state ethics commission has sanctioned several Huntington Beach city officials for failing to disclose free perks. The Red Bull Soapbox Race takes over Downtown LA today, we get a preview. Plus, more.

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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.