An LA lawyer faked an immigration operation; how to protect yourself from similar scams. The city of LA is planning changes to its charter, affecting many local agencies - we tell you how you can weigh in early in the process. Before you take a trip out to Joshua Tree this week, we have some closures to tell you about. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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L.A. County launched a holiday gift card program to support businesses affected by January's fires. For Climate Monday, checking in on where drought conditions stand and how the fire recovery process is going. Plus, the grace period for solo carpool lane access for EV drivers is over.

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Public school enrollment is down, and immigration raids may be a reason why. Santa Monica and Malibu are making moves to create two separate school districts. Habitat for Humanity wants to finish its first Eaton Fire rebuild in time for Christmas. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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An interview with the director of the Orange County Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs about how local Afghan refugees are affected by the Trump administration's asylum freeze. An iconic piece of mid-century modern architecture, the Stahl House, is for sale for the first time. An animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita uses turkeys as therapy animals. Plus, more.

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Several Southern California stadiums have been included in a joint bid from the U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Wonderful Company suffers a setback in its efforts to overturn a new farmworkers unionization law. Gen Z picks up the mantle of Filipino social justice activism in the San Fernando Valley. Plus, more.

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Governor Newsom announced a plan to use underutilized state land for housing, including in SoCal. The last rescued pelicans that got sick in an algae bloom this spring have been released. We have kids' book gift ideas for the reluctant readers in your life. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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We'll tell you where to shop local this holiday season. Local chefs offer tips on what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers. We'll talk about gift ideas for the foodie in your life

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Black Friday shopping is here, in fact, the early birds already have a head start. Activists are heading to the Home Depot in Torrance - not for Black Friday - but for anti-ICE protests. The key to wildfire rebuilding may be houses that are built in a factory. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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