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Federal agents raid the company where the chemical emergency in Garden Grove occurred. An LA County sales tax measure to fund hospitals and clinics is on track to pass. Orange County decided how to divvy up public money recovered from Andrew Do. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support t...

O.C. Supervisors are deciding what to do with the millions of dollars recovered from the Andrew Do corruption scheme. Why South Bay residents are fighting for their voices to be heard as a local oil refinery shuts down. A tribute to 90s alt rock and grunge is happening at The Regent Theater this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https:...

The AP calls the Governor's primary, putting Republican Steve Hilton in the November race against Democrat Xavier Becerra. More SoCal races have been called, including the OC battle that will have two sitting Congress members facing off in the fall. Opening arguments are set to start in the trial of the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L...

Why counting election results is slow going in California. Communities near a closing oil refinery in Carson want a say in what happens next. The latest on a proposed ballot measure to give noncitizens in L.A. voting rights. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https:/...

A potential strike from SoFi Stadium workers has been averted after the union announced a tentative deal. We'll tell you what we know. Plus, how you can beat the World Cup traffic around LA. And the L.A. Mayor's race is officially set. We'll break down the results. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://la...

New CA races are called since the last ballot drop, including congressional contests and the fight for LA mayor. Nick Reiner needs money from his parents' trust fund to defend himself in their murders. OC leaders battle over the money Andrew Do stole. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Supp...

The Associated Press forecasts L.A. city councilmember Nithya Raman will run against incumbent L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. California's top lawyer announces a campaign against high prices. A state bill has advanced aiming to get more students out in nature. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://la...

How FIFA is cracking down on political protests ahead of the World Cup. The city of Coachella is taking a major step torward banning data centers. Fire survivors share photos of their rebuilding process more than a year after the L.A. fires. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

There's been a shakeup in the L-A Mayor race as ballots continue to be counted in last week's primary. President Trump storms off "Meet The Press" after doubling down on claims that California's elections are rigged. The man investigating California's elections says it's a matter of how much, not "if" there's been voter fraud. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at...

Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt are nearly neck and neck for second place in the L.A. mayor’s race with another ballot update expected this afternoon. Feds allege L.A. gang leader was a city “peace ambassador.” An A-to-Z guide to navigating the World Cup kicking off this week. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Suppo...

The union representing SoFi stadium workers authorizes a strike and could walk off the job anytime, including during World Cup matches. Today marks one year since ICE sweeps began in Los Angeles, separating families and dampening local business. And soundpedro, a festival in San Pedro, showcases sound art installations. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiti...

The hunger strike at Adelanto ICE facility is now two weeks in. The scheduled removal of the chemical methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove has been postponed. FIFA is banning bringing reusable water bottles to the World Cup games. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Sup...

We'll hear from high school seniors who voted for the first time in the June primary election. Singer songwriter Stevie Nicks is making a generous donation to USC. And our food and culture writer Gab Chabrán shares where you can eat in Little Saigon for under $15 bucks. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Suppor...

Nithya Raman is gaining on Spencer Pratt for the second spot in the Mayor's race. California's Secretary of State is preaching patience as votes counts continue. The feds and LAPD team up to sweep MacArthur Park. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

A heavy metal and known carcinogen may have traveled miles downwind from the Eaton and Palisades burn zones during debris clean up. The food delivery robots Serve Robotics expands services in LA to laundry. Officials warn of World Cup scams. Plus, more from Evening Edition.  Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the s...

Two Republicans are facing off in a new congressional district here in SoCal. We'll talk about Lamorne Morris's role in the new Prime series Spider Noir and it's connection to L.A. Plus how you can bid on a trove of treasures that belong to the late Marilyn Monroe Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https:...

President Trump launches an investigation into California's elections, accusing Democrats of trying to steal the biggest races in the state. Food and beverage workers at SoFi stadium vote on a potential strike that could disrupt the World Cup. The company that sparked Garden Grove's hazmat crisis is opening its wallet to try and make it up to the community. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Su...

We give you an update on election results we're following in LA. Non-tenure-track faculty at USC have voted to unionize after more than a year of opposition and legal challenges from the university. Officials in Orange County have detected West Nile virus in mosquitos. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://l...

We'll take a closer look at campaign spending in the June primary. As cleanup continues at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove health officials say there might be an odor in the air. And the L.A. Rams officially welcome in Myles Garret. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Karen Bass advances to the general election in the LA Mayor's race, and as of now, she could be facing Spencer Pratt. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are on pace to advance in the Governor's race. Plus, the LA City incumbent who is currently on the ropes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Suppo...

Prediction marketplace Kalshi gives Becerra high odds of winning and the company is also bet on his campaign. LA County Registrar Dean Logan says that voter turn out for LA is projected to be high. Monterey Park is proposing a ballot measure to permanently ban data centers within city limits  Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  an...

It's Election Day and we'll be answering your last minute questions about voting . The Getty Center is joining the list of watch parties for the FIFA World Cup. And how you can help the Natural History Museum count bats. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

It's election day, and everything's up in the air in the state's biggest races, but one demographic is lacking, so far, when it comes to voter turnout. ICE agents will be at the World Cup, but the LA sheriff says immigrant communities have nothing to fear. The Rams are set to unveil new superstar acquisition Myles Garrett. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating a...

The Southern California Association of Governments published its official map showing where buildings up to nine stories tall will be allowed under SB 79. An early look at the total number votes before tomorrow's primaries and what to do with your ballot. LA Rams are trading for pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Browns. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at&...

We'll talk about what comes next for Garden Grove after the city nearly missed a major chemical disaster. How Angelenos are helping to save a beloved taquito spot. And Altadena has unveiled what organizers say is the largest mural in town. Support The L.A. Report by donating at  LAist.com/join  and by visiting  https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com