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    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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    Saving Western spadefoot, Superbowl confetti LA roots, Santa Monica rising chefs— Afternoon Edition
    Meet the tiny but mighty peanut butter scented amphibian that could get endangered status in California. The surprising San Fernando Valley connection to the Superbowl's celebratory confetti. For Food Friday, the Santa Monica chefs you should check out who are bringing their A-game to the westside.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Is hosting the Olympics worth it?, Santa Ana police drones, Pasadena Humane's short term foster program — Evening Edition
    A new report says L.A. hosting the Olympics may not be worth the cost. Why Santa Ana citizens are concerned about their city council approving police drones. Pasadena Humane is opening a pair of short-term fostering programs for non committal pet lovers. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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    LA lawsuit targets price gouging after January fires, LA student walkout, 'Sinners' producer with Glendale roots makes history — Afternoon Edition
    How the city of L.A. is cracking down on illegal price gouging in the wake of the L.A. fires. Why thousands of students walked out class yesterday to protest downtown. And a producer on the film 'Sinners' is making history at this year's Oscars. We'll tell you about his Glendale roots. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA Mayor Karen Bass denies claims that she's the reason the Palisades Fire after-action report was watered down. Huntington Beach asks the Supreme Court to step in to preserve its controversial voter ID law. Disneyland is opening up an iconic park site... for weddings. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Mayor Bass denies Palisades Fire report claims, Huntington Beach turns to Supreme Court over voter ID, Haunted Mansion weddings— Morning Edition
    LA Mayor Karen Bass denies claims that she's the reason the Palisades Fire after-action report was watered down. Huntington Beach asks the Supreme Court to step in to preserve its controversial voter ID law. Disneyland is opening up an iconic park site... for weddings. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    SCOTUS upholds redrawn CA districts, LA County assesses water quality in jails, How likely is universal childcare in CA? — Evening Edition
    The Supreme Court upholds California's new congressional maps. L.A. County moves to clean up drinking water in its jails. Experts have weighed in on whether California can achieve universal childcare.

    . Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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    Brown, bug filled water in LA County jails, Calls for LA28 chair to resign, Clippers reportedly trade James Harden— Afternoon Edition
    An inspector found bug-filled water and moldy rooms in an LA County jail, we'll look at how the County is responding. Several LA lawmakers are calling for LA 28 chair Casey Wasserman to resign. And why tonight's Clippers-Cavaliers game could be a little awkward.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Trump sends a team to Pacific Palisades, and the future of who controls rebuilding permits for fire survivors could be at stake. LA County approves a new homelessness budget, but not before making some major cuts. Renters affected by federal immigration raids are getting some help from LA County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Trump team to Palisades, LA County's new homelessness budget, Inaugural LA Jazz Festival— Morning Edition
    President Trump sends a team to Pacific Palisades, and the future of who controls rebuilding permits for fire survivors could be at stake. LA County approves a new homelessness budget, but not before making some major cuts. Renters affected by federal immigration raids are getting some help from LA County. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County has a new action plan for extreme heat. While it's not quite extreme, we also tell you what this week's hot weather means for fire risk. LACMA can officially start selling alcohol later this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County extreme heat action plan, This week's heat wave and fire risk, LACMA to sell alcohol — Evening Edition
    L.A. County has a new action plan for extreme heat. While it's not quite extreme, we also tell you what this week's hot weather means for fire risk. LACMA can officially start selling alcohol later this year. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    More on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass State of the City address and how LA is ramping up for the World Cup that's just a few months away. The new LAist newsletter course that teaches you how to push for housing solutions in your neighborhood. And we'll tell you which SoCal athletes are representing Team USA in the Winter Olympics. 

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    LA Mayor Bass State of the City and FIFA, Building your block, SoCal athletes in the Winter Olympic — Afternoon Edition
    More on L.A. Mayor Karen Bass State of the City address and how LA is ramping up for the World Cup that's just a few months away. The new LAist newsletter course that teaches you how to push for housing solutions in your neighborhood. And we'll tell you which SoCal athletes are representing Team USA in the Winter Olympics. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Disney's new CEO, LAPD's 5-projectile launcher, Latinos on broadcast TV— Morning Edition
    Disney has a new CEO. The LAPD is using a weapon on protesters that's even more dangerous than the banned ones. A USC study shows Latinos are still underrepresented on broadcast TV. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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