Changes to Huntington Beach Air Show, how to help scientists learn about LA's flora and fauna, how 'Gilmore Girls' captured east coast fall on studio lot set — Afternoon Edition

This year's Huntington Beach Air Show will look a little different because of the government shutdown. Scientists want your help learning more about the animals, plants and insects that make Los Angeles unique. On its 25th birthday, a set designer for "Gilmore Girls" explains how the hit show created east coast fall on the Warner Bros. studio lot Plus, more in this Afternoon Edition of The L.A. Report.

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