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A number of California counties have been ordered to identify non-citizen voters by the Trump Administration amid an ongoing legal battle. Union members of the California Faculty Association will vote on whether to authorize a strike as negotiations with the CalState system have stalled. Diving into Pasadena’s stranger side of ghost stories and ritual magic. 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

L.A Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive today to create the city's first ever unified call center for crisis response. Raid response network SELA releases their numbers on ICE documentation. The Metro board voted to rename the Pershing Square Metro station after Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a woman who went from enslavement to owning much of what’s now downtown Los Angeles. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

New data shows Uber and Lyft drivers are working less since Waymos came around. The O.C. book fair is coming back next month. And a smashburger at Grand Central Market is taking on a Filipino twist. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

SoCal is cleaning up from all kinds of wicked weather including lightning hail and more. Plus, a major federal bust in the Southland targeting billions in alleged medical fraud. Rob Bonta announces his own crackdown and says the feds aren't giving California any credit. Plus, more on 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

Founder of a Culver City nonprofit pleaded not guilty to allegedly misappropriating millions of dollars in public funds intended for homeless housing. A survey from the nonprofit Department of Angels found that only 1% of people who lost their home in the Eaton and Palisades fires have moved back. 15 people were charged in SoCal for allegedly committing healthcare fraud totaling nearly $2 billion dollars. Plus, more on Evening 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 highly contagious bird flu is back in California. The Los Angeles Angels fired their manager; we'll talk about what comes next. Netflix is making some inside changes to try to win back its audience. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Flood-prone areas are preparing for the worst of this week's rainstorm. The family of a TikToker who was shot by ICE says he's never been properly treated and they're planning to sue. The head of a non-profit accused of using public funds to start a nightclub is set to enter a plea. Plus, more on 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

The parents of a Garden Grove teen who died in a e-motorbike crash are facing child endangerment charges. Protesters in Long Beach are asking city officials to act after an ICE altercation that happened last weekend. The L.A. Angels fired manager Kurt Suzuki today just after one season. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The whistleblower who sounded the alarm over the Eaton fire response is now suing L.A. County for retaliation. The feds and California are fighting over voter fraud. How that tension could affect this upcoming election. And Porto's Bakery is coming to the Inland Empire. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Police say they've thwarted a school shooting plot in Riverside County. Flood Watches go into effect today as rain comes to town. Tens of thousands of state government workers are going on strike. Plus, more on 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

An Orange County judge has approved a $125 million settlement with the company that owns a chemical tank in Garden Grove that malfunctioned earlier this year. Mayor Karen Bass announced today that LADWP customers won't get their water and power shut off if they can’t pay their bills for the rest of the year. Santa Ana police are investigating a theft of trading cards worth nearly a million dollars. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The city of Newport Beach is declaring a local emergency ahead of incoming King Tides. We'll break down the race for California's insurance commissioner. And the L.A. Zoo is welcoming a new colony of penguins. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Norte Fire victims sue the utility that they say caused the destruction. LA County is accused of retaliating against an Eaton Fire whistleblower. Ventura Superior Court workers head to the picket lines. Plus, more on 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

28 immigrants from across California are facing federal charges alleging they illegally registered to vote or voted in California elections. Hackers stole personal information about millions of California public school students in a data breach. Today is the last day in California to register online to vote in the midterm elections. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

The L.A. City Controller has subpoenaed the Olympics organizing committee over financial records. California voters are feeling overwhelmed by what's on the ballot. Banana Ball is coming to Dodger Stadium next year. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com