Best West Coast Wave Podcasts (2024)

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Weekend storm to hit SoCal; Voters pass health care spending rules; Phillips 66 indicted for violating Clean Water Act — The P.M. Edition 6:39

14m ago6:39

6:39

Rain will make its way to Southern California this weekend. Voters pass Proposition 34, accepting new rules restricting how health care providers spend money. Phillips 66 faces federal charges for allegedly dumping wastewater into L.A.'s sewer system. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Former LA county politician Mark Ridley-Thomas seeks to reverse convictions, Legionnaire's disease pops up in the OC, longtime voice behind The Simpsons retires — The A.M. Edition 7:09

1h ago7:09

7:09

Attorneys for former L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will try to get his fraud and bribery convictions reversed. O.C. health officials are out with a warning after seven people in the community of Westminster were diagnosed with Legionnaire’s disease. A longtime voice behind The Simpsons is calling it quits after 35 years and nearly 700 e…

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LA officially becomes a sanctuary city, LAHSA audit finds lax oversight and delayed spending, what Californians prefer as a side dish for Thanksgiving — The A.M. Edition 8:01

44m ago8:01

8:01

L.A. adopts a sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump's presidency. A new audit finds serious problems with how L.A.'s homelessness agency is spending the millions of dollars they oversee. We'll check in on the state of side dishes ahead of Thanksgiving. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…

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Derek Tran leads in tightest US House race; L.A. to be a sanctuary city; LAX People Mover closer to completion — The P.M. Edition 7:00

36m ago7:00

7:00

Challenger Derek Tran extends his lead over incumbent Michelle Steele in the 45th Congressional District. LA City Council approves an ordinance to officially make LA a sanctuary city. The LAX Automated People Mover makes progress. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: h…

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Gov. Newsom says he will delay clemency for the Menendez Brothers, LA City Council to consider making LA a sanctuary city today, how to prep for holiday travel — The A.M. Edition 7:15

25m ago7:15

7:15

Governor Newsom says he will delay his decision on granting the Menendez brothers clemency, until after L.A's newly elected DA Nathan Hochman reviews the case. Today the L.A. city council will consider an ordinance to make L.A. a sanctuary city. There really is no place like home for the holidays, and Long Beach Airport has some advice for traveler…

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SoCal law enforcement respond to Trump’s mass deportation plan; CA responds Huntington Beach’s legal victory; More homes found unsafe in Rancho Palos Verdes — The P.M. Edition 7:06

2h ago7:06

7:06

Donald Trump vowed to use local police to carry out mass deportation, but California law won't allow it. More on the fight over voter ID requirements in Huntington Beach. Why more homes in Rancho Palos Verdes have been 'red-tagged'. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show:…

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GOP incumbent falls behind in tightest House race, Huntington Beach scores early lead over voter ID battle, a peak inside Long Beach Opera's 2025 program— The A.M. Edition 7:00

9m ago7:00

7:00

After days of being in the lead, GOP incumbent Michelle Steel falls behind by 36 votes to Democrat Derek Tran in the tightest House race yet. Huntington Beach scored an early legal victory in its battle to require residents to show ID when voting. The Long Beach Opera has unveiled its ambitious 2025 program. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by d…

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Tran pulls ahead in House race; California’s bighorn sheep population could recover; A rare flower comes back from the brink after half a century — The Sunday Edition 8:37

4d ago8:37

8:37

Democrat Derek Tran is now 36 votes ahead of Republican Michelle Steel in the 45th House district race. Conservationists are optimistic about the future of the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep in California. The story of how a rare flower was found again after six decades. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting…

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OC non-profit returns thousands in taxpayer funds; Potential Trump tariffs threaten California; The Jim Henson Company gears up to sell an iconic studio — The Saturday Edition 9:24

2d ago9:24

9:24

Orange County non-profit Mind OC returns hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars. Southern California ports worry Trump’s tariff plans could affect the California job market. The Jim Henson Company prepares to sell an historic studio to John Mayer. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com…

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Non-profit Mind OC returns almost $300,000 of taxpayer money to OC; City controller says LA left $513m meant for homelessness unspent; Audit calls UCLA response to protests unclear & inefficient — The ... 7:00

19m ago7:00

7:00

An non-profit tied to former O.C. Supervisor Andrew Do returned a lot of taxpayer money to Orange County. City controller says LA underspent on homelessness. An audit slams UCLA's response to last year's protests against the war in Gaza. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the …

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Audit reveals half a billion dollars went unused for the unhoused in LA, audit reveals major problems during UCLA's pro-Palestinian protests, Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple prep for new eggs— The ... 7:00

11m ago7:00

7:00

A new audit from the L.A. City Controller's office found that L.A. officials failed to spend over half a billion dollars that were budgeted to help address homelessness. Chaotic decision making, poor communication and more led to major problems at UCLA when a pro-Palestinian encampment turned violent this spring. All eyes on Big Bear's iconic bald …

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The new LA City Council; Why Google spent big to lobby CA lawmakers; How Trump's election is affecting the CA-Mexico border — The P.M. Edition 7:15

11m ago7:15

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L.A. City Council is gaining two new members: Ysabel Jurado in CD-14 & Adrin Nazarian in CD-2. Google spent millions more than usual lobbying the California legislature this year. Asylum seekers in Tijuana face fear, uncertainty after Trump's election. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…

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387: Best in Beer 2024 Special with Jamie Bogner and Joe Stange 1:28:18

2h ago1:28:18

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Our annual issue on the very Best in Beer today hits subscribers alongside this special, once-per-year episode of the Craft Beer & Brewing podcast. Hosts Jamie Bogner and Joe Stange reveal results from our annual Readers’ Choice survey—including your favorite breweries, beers, bars, and destination cities—as well as our Best 20 Beers in 2024, decid…

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LAPD gets a new chief, end could be in sight for Aliso Canyon, Operation Bear Claw reveals fake bear scam in LA — The A.M. Edition 7:13

2h ago7:13

7:13

Officials will gather this morning to see the former sheriff Jim McDonnell sworn in as the new chief of the LAPD. State utilities regulators are putting out a plan that could lead to the closure of the Aliso Canyon gas storage site in Porter Ranch. Four L.A. area humans have been arrested for allegedly wearing a giant bear costume to commit insuran…

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Democrat Mike Levin secures his House seat; Layoffs at JPL; What Trump tariffs mean for California— The P.M. Edition 6:53

7h ago6:53

6:53

U.S. Representative Mike Levin defeats Republican challenger Matt Gunderson in northern San Diego & south Orange County. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory lays off 350 people. How President-elect Trump's promised tariffs could impact CA. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the s…

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LA Mayor expedites sanctuary city ordinance ahead of Trump presidency, women make big gains in CA Senate, this 90s pop diva has her own day in Palm Springs — The A.M. Edition 6:57

15h ago6:57

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass wants swift action to make Los Angeles an official sanctuary city, ahead of a new Trump presidency. For the first time in history, women will make up at least half of the California state Senate. It's November 13th, and in Palm Springs, it's Mariah Carey day. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and…

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LA County votes to overhaul its government, latest on the Mountain Fire, LAUSD cell phone ban pushed back — The A.M. Edition 6:22

8d ago6:22

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LA County voters have approved the biggest change to local government in a century - expanding the Board of Supervisors from five members to nine. Damage from the Mountain Fire in Ventura County could climb much higher than the current $6 million estimate. L.A. Unified is delaying its student cell phone ban by one month -- now starting in February.…

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Appeals court blocks plan to build housing for veterans on VA campus; Voters say no to Proposition 6; What Trump's 2nd term might mean for California childcare — The P.M. Edition 7:05

2d ago7:05

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A federal appeals court pumps the brakes on plans to quickly build new housing on the VA campus in West LA. Voters reject proposition to end forced labor in CA prisons. How a new Trump presidency could affect child care programs here. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the sho…

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Federal judge demands LA to move unhoused veterans off the streets, LA's new police chief says his officers won't aid Trump's deportation plans, Star Trek fans bid millions at weekend auction— The A.M ... 7:49

10d ago7:49

7:49

A federal judge is demanding L.A. officials find housing for unhoused veterans before winter. Newly sworn-in LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell is promising the department will not cooperate with President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use local police for mass deportations. Star Trek fans spent $3.6 million dollars on props and costumes at an auction this we…

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Bomb threats affect vote counting; Kaiser strike enters fourth week; Inside a free SELA radio workshop for kids — The Sunday Edition 8:45

4d ago8:45

8:45

Bomb threats have been made over the last couple days to ballot counting operations in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County. In Southern California, some Kaiser patients are showing their support for striking mental health workers. We stop by a program that’s teaching kids on the southeast side of LA County how to build a radio fo…

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Kevin de Leon concedes to Ysabel Jurado; New environmental rules could affect gas prices; Protest in DTLA for immigrants' rights — The Saturday Edition 7:52

5d ago7:52

7:52

Kevin de Leon will be replaced on the city council by Ysabel Jurado, a progressive tenants rights attorney. The California Air Resources Board voted to tighten its carbon emissions standards for oil producers yesterday, a move that is likely to raise gas prices statewide. And a protest downtown aims to codify protections in law to make L.A. a sanct…

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Dj StAnIslaV AnAtOlEvICh- Russian Gangsta Rap 2 2024 1:00:32

12d ago1:00:32

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Dj StAnIslaV AnAtOlEvICh- Russian Gangsta Rap 2 2024By DJ STANYSLAV ANATOLEVICH

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L.A. City Housing leaders recommend rent control changes; Slow and steady progress on the Mountain Fire; Catalina plane crash — The P.M. Edition 6:50

5d ago6:50

6:50

L.A. housing leaders want to change the formula on how to calculate rent increases. David Wagner reports. Crews battling the Mountain Fire take advantage of calmer winds. New details emerge about last month's deadly Catalina plane crash. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the …

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Destructive Mountain Fire continues to burn in Ventura County, deadline day for RPV landowners hoping to get a buyout, Food Friday: sandwich crawl through Highland Park— The A.M. Edition 6:22

6d ago6:22

6:22

The damaging mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres, is about seven percent contained now. Today is the last day that residents whose homes have been affected by land movement in Rancho Palos Verdes can apply for a buyout. Highland park has an excellent sandwich scene -- we check it out. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LA…

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386: Hazy IPA Q&A from the Brewer’s Retreat, with Fidens, Sapwood Cellars, and North Park 1:00:19

11d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

At the recent Brewer’s Retreat at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, Steve Parker of Fidens (Albany, New York), Scott Janish of Sapwood Cellars (Columbia, Maryland), and Kelsey McNair of North Park (San Diego) answer questions about brewing hazy or New England–style IPA. In this episode, they discuss: points of difference in West and East Coast hazy…

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Mountain Fire burns over 20,000 acres; Tustin hangar fire clean up continues; Rancho Palos Verdes buyout deadline approaches — The P.M. Edition 7:27

6d ago7:27

7:27

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows to 20,000 acres as dangerous winds batter the region. Jill Replogle updates us on the asbestos clean-up as Tustin marks one year since the hangar fire. The clock is ticking on home buyouts in RPV. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the…

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Mountain fire burns homes in Ventura County, checking controversial ballot measures in the OC, Dodgers fans say goodbye to a legend — The A.M. Edition 5:57

7d ago5:57

5:57

The Mountain Fire is roaring through Ventura County, with more than 14,000 acres burned and zero percent containment. Voters in O.C. weighed in on key ballot measures this election. Hundreds gathered for a funeral mass at the Cathedral in downtown L.A. to pay their respects to Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report …

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Fueled by Santa Anas, Mountain Fire threatens Ventura County; SoCal election results continue to roll in; What a second Trump term means for immigrant communities — The P.M. Edition 7:00

7d ago7:00

7:00

A fast moving wildfire near Moorpark in Ventura County has caused injuries and forced evacuations. LA voters oust DA George Gascon and approve tough-on-crime Prop 36. Looking ahead to a second Trump administration. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Former President Donald Trump elected 47th President, Nathan Hochman defeats George Gascón in LA DA race, analyzing voting patterns along race and gender lines — The A.M. Edition 8:02

15d ago8:02

8:02

Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States. Progressive Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón loses his seat to a moderate prosecutor. Men overwhelmingly voted for Trump, we look at patterns along race and gender. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the sho…

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Election Special: Voter voices, races to watch and how to vote last minute — The P.M. Edition 6:44

8d ago6:44

6:44

We speak to voters casting their ballots across Southern California and look at some of this year's biggest races. That includes the race for LA District Attorney, three LA City Council seats, and an effort to reform the LA County Board of Supervisors. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.c…

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CA sues Norwalk over ban on homeless shelters, real estate consultant to be sentenced in ex-city councilmember Jose Huizar's pay to play scheme, voting rules for Election Day— The A.M. Edition 7:14

9d ago7:14

7:14

California is suing Norwalk over its ban on homeless shelters. Another sentencing is scheduled today, in ex-city councilmember Jose Huizar's pay to play scheme. And some voting rules to follow on this Election day if you plan on going to a polling place. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support…

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California sues the city of Norwalk over its ban on homeless shelters; Preparing for Election Day; New Metro station is step toward LAX connection— The P.M. Edition 7:06

9d ago7:06

7:06

Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing Norwalk over its homeless shelter policy. We look at key races ahead of Election Day. LA has a new Metro station that links the C and K lines. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Legendary music producer and composer Quincy Jones dies, new federal rules could help travelers during the holidays, new mural dedicated to the late Dodger great — The A.M. Edition 6:08

10d ago6:08

6:08

The music world loses a legend. Some new federal rules could help travelers get a refund this holiday season. And we'll take you to the site of a new mural, dedicated to a late Dodger great. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com…

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Santa Ana winds bring fire risk; Unveiling of Fernando mural; L.A. and Godzilla — The Sunday Edition 9:38

11d ago9:38

9:38

In Southern California, the arrival of Santa Ana winds has set off red flag warnings for wildfires. Also, a new mural honoring the late Dodger legend Fernando Valenzuela will be unveiled today in Boyle Heights. And later, how Hollywood played a role in Godzilla's international success. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/jo…

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Former OC Supe Michelle Steel's use of federal relief funds; Dodgers parade; and inside Metro's Art Bus — The Saturday Edition 9:23

12d ago9:23

9:23

LAist investigates former OC Supervisor Michelle Steel's use of funds meant to feed needy seniors. Steel is now a US representative up for reelection. L.A. went all out yesterday to celebrate the Dodgers' World Series win. Also, have you ever come across Metro's Art Bus? It's a roving art exhibition that features dozens of portraits of Metro riders…

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Another former OC Supervisor faces scrutiny over COVID money; Race for LA City Council's Central LA district; LA Dodgers World Series parade — The P.M. Edition 7:18

12d ago7:18

7:18

A new LAist investigation looks at how former OC Supervisor Michelle Steel directed $1.2 million for meals during the pandemic. Correspondent Frank Stolze breaks down the race for LA City Council District 10. Fans flooded LA today to celebrate the Dodgers. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lai…

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Former OC Supervisor Andrew Do pleads guilty, Dodgers take a victory lap, LA Metro has new message for drivers blocking bus lanes— The A.M. Edition 7:47

13d ago7:47

7:47

In a dramatic fall from grace, former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do pleaded guilty Thursday for conspiring to receive kickbacks off more than $10 million in taxpayer dollars. We're hours away from the Dodgers World Series celebrations in downtown L.A. Metro will start handing out warnings to cars parked in bus only lanes and stops. Plus more. …

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385: West Coast IPA Q&A from the Brewer’s Retreat with Green Bench, Burial, and Russian River 1:02:26

15d ago1:02:26

1:02:26

In this special episode recorded at the recent Craft Beer & Brewing Brewer’s Retreat at Dogfish Head in Milton, Delaware, Khris Johnson of Green Bench (St. Petersburg, Florida), Doug Reiser of Burial (Asheville, North Carolina), and Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River (Windsor, California) share their answers to attendees’ questions about brewing IPA—f…

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Attorney General settles with Beverly Hills over thwarted abortion clinic; Andrew Do pleads guilty to bribery; A guide to Friday's Dodgers Victory Parade— The P.M. Edition 6:46

13d ago6:46

6:46

The state's top lawyer announces a settlement with Beverly Hills over the city's alleged attempt to block an abortion clinic. Former OC supervisor Andrew Do enters a guilty plea in court to a bribery scheme. Are you ready for tomorrow's Dodger parade? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.co…

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Dodgers beat the Yankees to become 8-time World Series champs, OC Supervisor Andrew Do expected to plead guilty in federal court today— The A.M. Edition 6:25

14d ago6:25

6:25

It was a big night for the boys in blue as the Dodgers became the world champions once again. Celebrations quickly got out of hand in downtown and East L.A. A former O.C. Supervisor at the center of an LAist investigation is in federal court today. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Su…

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What's that rotten smell on the coast? Ballot measure asks voters to decide on peace officer pensions; It's Game 5 of the World Series — The P.M. Edition 6:59

14d ago6:59

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Algae is making some parts of LA smelly right now. We break down a complicated ballot measure asking voters to decide on peace officer pensions. Dodger Mookie Betts responds to the moment last night when a fan grabbed a ball out of his mitt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support …

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Suspected overdose at Men's Central Jail, LA city council wants to protect tenants from reno-victions, snow is finally here— The A.M. Edition 6:57

15d ago6:57

6:57

Seven incarcerated people at Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A. have been hospitalized, one in critical condition, after what L.A. sheriff's say was an overdose. L.A. city council voted to stop reno-victions, which means getting a new kitchen or bathroom will no longer mean tenants get evicted. First dust of snow on local mountains. Plus more. Sup…

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LA to receive hundreds of millions to fight homelessness; Rancho Palos Verdes offers to buy the homes affected by landslide; Game 4 of the World Series— The P.M. Edition 6:50

15d ago6:50

6:50

Los Angeles will receive over $380 million dollars in state grants to address homelessness. Homeowners in Rancho Palos Verdes threatened by land movement are offered a buy out. The Dodgers are just one win away from a World Series sweep. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the …

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RPV homeowners offered $42 million buyout after landslides, UCLA can stay on the West L.A. V.A. campus for now, exploring the haunted Hotel Cecil— The A.M. Edition 7:15

16d ago7:15

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There's a new buyout programs for homeowners living in the Portuguese Bend neighborhood of RPV. UCLA baseball will get some access back to its stadium and practice field on the Veterans Affairs campus in West L.A. We continue our Spooky LA series with a trip to what some say is the most haunted building around: The Hotel Cecil. Plus more. Support T…

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