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Governor Gavin Newsom claims the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating him, and says bring it on. High tides have damaged the SoCal coast line. There's a "no drone zone" around SoFi Stadium for World Cup games, but not everyone got the memo. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

For Climate Monday, an update on the Garden Grove chemical incident that led thousands to evacuate. California State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez is proposing a bill that would require big home improvement stores to publicly report ICE activity on their properties. Plus, how to volunteer for the 2028 Olympics in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

LA's District Attorney goes before a judge to delay payments in the County's massive sex abuse settlement, and survivors aren't happy. LA's homelessness agency isn't spending all the money in its budget. And in Orange County, a six-figure salary can qualify you for low-income housing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Iran is scheduled to play their first World Cup in Los Angeles tomorrow, we learn about their journey here. About 15 drones were seized and their operators were cited over the weekend for violating temporary flight restrictions at World Cup venues. Gab Chabrán tells us about a pop-up in a loading dock where you can grab a beer, a bite, and watch a World Cup match. 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

The U.S. Men’s national team defeated Paraguay 4-to-1 in its World Cup opener at SoFi Stadium yesterday. Newport Beach is warning its residents of dangerous king tides expected to sweep the coast beginning today. Robert Garrova visits an artist who has been recreating iconic World Cup moments with miniatures. 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

ICE is accused of retaliating against people on a hunger strike at Adelanto. The chemical in the Garden Grove hazmat crisis is stored elsewhere in SoCal. Are they prepared for a similar emergency? LAist gets in on the World Cup fun for the U.S.-Paraguay game. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Federal authorities has suspended money for the LA Homeless Services Authority, LAHSA. Forecasters are predicting a strong El Nino this winter. For Food Friday, LAist's Food and Culture writer Gab Chabrán gives his recommendations of best bites near SoFi Stadium to watch the World Cup. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Hundreds of apartments for unhoused people, that we paid for, are sitting completely empty. LA's District Attorney says the County's history-making sexual abuse settlement may be full of fake claims. The feds say the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire immediately tried to throw police off his trail. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Federal authorities say they're pulling funding from L-A's embattled homelessness agency. L.A. and Riverside counties test out AI in the courtroom. LAist stops by today's FIFA FanFest. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today with events across LA. LA County Sheriff department is warning World Cup fans to watch out for a range of scams. How Cheech Marin helped the ‘Godfather of West Coast graffiti’ break into the art world. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The November campaign kicks off in the L-A Mayor's race, and Nithya Raman is appealing to Spencer Pratt's supporters. Orange County crews end the search for a five-year-old who was swept out to sea. The World Cup has arrived in LA, but hotel rooms are sitting empty. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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 LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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 visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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 and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport 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 at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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 LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

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.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

New work requirements take effect for CalFresh recipients. Huntington Beach is finally considering new housing after all their court battles have been thwarted. Steve Hilton calls on his Republican rival to drop out of the Governor race to prevent two Democrats in the fall run-off. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

CalFresh work requirements kick in tomorrow for new applicants and those recertifying, thousands could lose benefits. Bald Eagles were spotted in Los Angeles County this past week according to the Departments of Parks and Recreation. How Altadena business has managed to hang on, barely, after the Eaton Fire. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

UCLA police arrested a 29-year old man Friday after a string of alleged assaults at several campus dorms. A fire at an apartment building near UC Riverside has displaced 150 people. Josie Huang talks to Ziggy Marley about his love for Los Angeles, his dad’s legacy, and his latest album. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Arcadia's mayor pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent. Older adults sound the alarm about California's proposed funding cuts. How a data leak affecting California's attorney general led to a state lawsuit. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

An Altadena couple are taking their landlords to court over rent gouging. A free record shop for fire survivors is opening this weekend. And we'll bring you an update on a micro-Peruvian kitchen in Long Beach and other food news in SoCal. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The frontrunners for LA mayor appear neck and neck just days before the primary. More than 40 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace. Tickets to the U.S. Men’s National training session in Irvine next month will be distributed this morning. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com