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May 04 Britney Spears DUI update, State halts SoCal Gas hydrogen project, NELA's newest hiking trail— Afternoon Edition
Britney Spears will avoid jail time following her DUI arrest earlier this year. We'll talk about one reason why your natural gas bill won't be rising. Plus, a new hiking trail is now open in northeast LA.

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May 04 City of LA infrastructure plan, Unpaid wages for LAX people mover workers, Independent TK evaluations— Morning Edition
LA city's infrastructure could soon get a makeover. Workers testing the LAX People Mover could be owed millions. Plus, the effort in Sacramento to make sure new education programs like transitional kindergarten are actually working. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 03 SAG-AFTRA tentative deal, Kratom maker faces legal action, A forgotten LA speakeasy — Sunday Edition
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing Hollywood actors, announced it reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with major studios Saturday. A San Diego-based maker of Kratom products is facing legal action from California officials. We explore a forgotten speakeasy in La Crescenta. Plus, more.

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May 02 Last Spirit flight at LAX, Battery storage backlash, Art takes over Venice Boardwalk — Saturday Edition
Spirit Airlines announced its closure after over thirty years of providing budget airfare; its last flight to Los Angeles touched down last night. Residents across the San Gabriel Valley rallied today against a battery storage project in the City of Industry. Former Snapchat buildings on the Venice Boardwalk is now a pop-up art space. Plus, more.

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May 02 Thousands rally for May Day, LA courts try to stop evictions early, Big Bear baby eaglets named— Evening Edition
Thousands rallied in MacArthur Park Friday in one of many events recognizing May Day. Los Angeles County Superior Court launches new programs to resolve evictions before they go to trial. The two chicks growing in Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest have been named. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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May 01 School bonds update, Driverless cars now subject to traffic tix, Peruvian burrito controversy— Afternoon Edition
Why years later some California schools are finally getting money for repairs. How new rules from the California DMV will affect Waymos. And for Food Friday we'll tell you about a Peruvian burrito that broke the internet.

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May 01 May Day rallies, Noncitizen voting proposal, 1st Santa Monica Int'l Jazz Festival— Morning Edition
Activists plan May Day rallies all across SoCal. An LA City Councilmember wants to let noncitizens vote in local elections. The World Cup is going to bring in big profits and SoFi workers want a cut. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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May 01 State board approves millions in school repairs, Coachella Valley's new Lakers league, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Evening Edition
Nearly two years after California voters approved billions of dollars in bond money to repair aging schools, demand has outstripped the available funds. The Lakers are moving their G-League team to the Coachella Valley. L.A. comedians compete for their own Netflix comedy special in Kevin Hart’s new reality competition show. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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April 30 MyLA 311 app problems, Eaton fire dog gets adopted, 'Funny AF' LA comedians — Afternoon Edition
LA's service request system is facing tech issues; why city leaders are struggling to fix it. A dog that survived the Eaton fire has finally found his forever home. And we'll hear from three comedians who tried out for their own Netflix special and what they have to say about the comedy scene in LA.

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April 30 Little Lake City school district strike ends, Calls for May Day economic blackout, LAPD Olympic funding plea— Morning Edition
California's third longest teachers' strike in three decades is over. May Day event organizers are calling for an economic blackout. The head of the LAPD pleads for Olympic security funding after the Games refuses to open its wallet. Plus, more from Morning 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.