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January 22 San Clemente's Border Patrol agreement, LAUSD to vote on layoffs, Monterey Park data center vote — Evening Edition
Despite public outcry, the San Clemente City Council voted to allow federal officials to monitor the coastline despite public outcry. L.A. Unified is set to vote on potential district-wide layoffs next month. Monterey Park decides tonight on a controversial data center. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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January 21 Inside LAPD's nearly $100 million budget request, CA Senators express concerns over state's largest detention center, LA landmark to become Casa México during FIFA World Cup — Afternoon Edition
LAPD wants almost $100 million dollars to police the 2028 Olympics, so how does that fly with promises the games will be "no cost?" Why California's two senators say they're alarmed after a visit to the state's largest ICE detention facility. And the historic L.A landmark that will become the cultural hub for "El Tri" during the FIFA World Cup.

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January 21 LA County's new homelessness dept, Supreme Court asked to stop CA Prop 50, SoCal spots in Yelp's top 100 U.S. restaurants— Morning Edition
LA County launches a new homelessness department. The effort to stop California's new congressional maps heads to the Supreme Court. A new production studio is opening in LA as Hollywood looks for a bounce back. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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January 21 LA's homeless count begins, Preliminary hearings for LA City Councilmember, Disney comes to Discovery Cube — Evening Edition
Thousands of volunteers will be fanning out across Los Angeles County this week to survey unhoused people. L.A. Councilmember Curren Price heads to court to see if there's enough evidence for him to stand trial in his public corruption case. Discovery Cube's new exhibit featuring the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse." Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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January 20 Gov. Newsom urges European leaders to pushback against Pres. Trump, Greater LA Homeless Count, Koreatown bookstore to close—Afternoon Edition
Governor Gavin Newsom is urging European leaders to stand up against President Donald Trump. We'll look at what factors could affect this year's Greater LA Homeless Count. And a beloved bookstore in Koreatown is closing its doors.

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January 20 LA Homeless Count begins, Anaheim sees spike in immigration raids, Puig trial begins— Morning Edition
Thousands of Angelinos hit the streets for one of the area's most crucial homelessness effort. Anaheim sees a spike in federal immigration activity. Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig's trial begins. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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January 20 A judge finds LA in violation of public open records laws, One-time billionaire tax in CA, New program may help struggling landlords— Evening Edition
LA County Superior Court Judge finds city of LA in violation of public open records laws. A one time billionaire tax is proposed. California Medicaid limits coverage for weight loss. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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January 19 LA homeless count, How to celebrate MLK Day across SoCal, Nature bounces back one year after L.A. fires— Afternoon Edition
L.A.'s annual homeless count kicks off this week. How SoCal is honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today. Plus, we'll look at how landscapes are bouncing back one year after the L.A. fires.

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January 19 Thousands attend DTLA Iran protests, Trump's LA prosecutor wants public to thwart ICE trackers, Rams OT thriller— Morning Edition
Thousands march in Downtown LA to protest Iran. California quietly cuts disaster funding for people with disabilities. Trump's top prosecutor in LA is trying to stop people from tracking ICE agents by asking the public to lie. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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January 18 DA employee detained by ICE, Homeless count, A music venue for Eaton Fire teens — Sunday Edition
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says a member of his staff was “wrongfully detained” by federal agents Friday. The 2026 Los Angeles homeless count starts Tuesday and is looking for volunteers. Backyard Party is a brand new Pasadena music venue and gives teens recovering from last January’s fires a place to jam. Plus, more.

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