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May 16 Former Newsom chief of staff pleads guilty, SoCal's marine heat wave, Rams and Chargers reveal schedule — Evening Edition
Governor Newsom's former chief of staff pleads guilty to fraud charges. Why scientists are worried about the latest marine heat wave. The Rams and Chargers revealed their schedules for next season.

Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 15 Puerto Rican food in SoCal, Red Bull Soap Box race in DTLA, 'Queer Mercado' comes to Olvera St.— Afternoon Edition
It's Food Friday and we're digging into the state of Puerto Rican food here in LA. Why Angelenos might see dozens of soap box carts racing through downtown. Plus Olvera street in downtown is about to become a new hub to celebrate queer Latino culture.

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May 15 Becerra targeted in final Governor's debate, Newsom says he's balanced CA budget, ICE in Coachella Valley— Morning Edition
Candidates in the Governor race target Xavier Becerra in their final debate before the June primary. Gavin Newsom unveils his final updated budget, and he says he's eliminated the deficit. Immigrant rights groups say ICE is being aggressive in the Coachella Valley. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 15 UC workers' union deal, CA investigates FIFA ticket sales, Free UCLA relationship counseling — Evening Edition
Why UC workers called off a strike scheduled for today. California is investigating FIFA over its ticket sales after consumers complained. Having love troubles? UCLA is offering free couples counseling. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 14 TV Upfronts preview, The Broad celebrates new milestone, Original Tommy's 80th celebration— Afternoon Edition
We'll talk about the future of TV and new shows coming out. The Broad Museum is celebrating a new milestone. And the Original Tommy's is offering customers a special treat for its 80th birthday celebration.

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May 14 UC strike averted, Trump admin withholds CA Medicaid funds, Hollywood homeless count— Morning Edition
UC averts a massive strike, thanks to a late-night deal. The Trump Administration is refusing to give California more than a billion in Medicaid funds. Hollywood holds its own homelessness count, because it doesn't know if it can trust County data. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 14 Solitary confinement at Adelanto, LA mayor candidates on homelessness, Shohei sits out batting lineup — Evening Edition
We dig into the use of solitary confinement at the Adelanto immigrant detention center. L.A. mayoral candidates share their plans to address homelessness. Why you won't see Shohei Ohtani in the batting lineup tonight. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 13 OC Assessor candidate faces misconduct allegations, CA Science Center update, Cinerama Dome inches closer to reopening— Afternoon Edition
We'll check in on the Orange County assessor race following misconduct and sexual harassment allegations against a candidate. How the California Science Center is getting ready for it's latest expansion. And the iconic Cinerama Dome theater is getting closer to reopening.

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May 13 LAPD announces burglary arrests, CA solar power program stumbles, Matthew Perry middleman sentencing— Morning Edition
The LAPD announces scores of burglary arrests in response to a surge in break-ins in the Valley. Solar power companies say they're going broke because of a sloppy state program. The middleman in Matthew Perry's ketamine deals is about to learn his fate. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 13 ICE and the World Cup, Canvas announces deal with hackers, Nitrous oxide sales in LA — Evening Edition
It's one month out from the World Cup - we check in on what to expect. And Canvas's creators have announced a deal with the hackers that took down its platform. L.A.'s city council has moved to restrict sales of nitrous oxide. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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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.