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Listen • 8:05 Listen • 8:05 LA Supervisors look into cutting back the role of the LA Homeless authority, Derek Tran declares victory in the 45th congressional district, Airport fire started by public works crew — The A.M. Edition Your morning updates from the LAist newsroom. Today's headlines:L.A. County supervisors vote to explore cutting homeless services agency’s budget, creating new department.

Nov 25, 2024 | laist.com | Gillian Morán Pérez |Austin Cross

Listen • 7:06 Listen • 7:06 The Menendez brothers get their day in court, Orange County turns nearly purple, rain in the early half of the week for Southern California — The A.M. Edition Your morning updates from the LAist newsroom. Today's headlines:Note: link if stories are availableMenendez brothers to make virtual court appearance asking for a review of their murder case.

Nov 22, 2024 | laist.com | Gillian Morán Pérez |Austin Cross

Listen • 7:27 Listen • 7:27 LA officials call for changes to LAHSA, 45th House race gets national attention, what L.A. councilmember-elect Ysabel Jurado has her sights set on for CD14— The A.M. Edition Your morning update from the LAist newsroom. Today's headlines:L.A. County officials call for changes after a scathing audit of L.A.'s homeless services services.