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    Why public health officials are worried about the spread of flea-borne disease typhus and how the weather plays a critical part. We'll talk about the chaotic presale of Olympic tickets for locals. And free concerts are coming to downtown LA during your lunch break.

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    Concerns over flea-borne typhus, Olympic tix sale reax, Free DTLA lunch concerts — Afternoon Edition
    Why public health officials are worried about the spread of flea-borne disease typhus and how the weather plays a critical part. We'll talk about the chaotic presale of Olympic tickets for locals. And free concerts are coming to downtown LA during your lunch break.

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    Congressional Democrats are in LA to put a spotlight on mid-term election security. Mayor candidate Spencer Pratt lashes out over claims he's not an LA resident. LA Unified teachers are prepping for a strike, and even sympathetic parents want compromise. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Congressional hearing in LA on election security, Spencer Pratt lashes out over residency claims, LAUSD teachers strike preps— Morning Edition
    Congressional Democrats are in LA to put a spotlight on mid-term election security. Mayor candidate Spencer Pratt lashes out over claims he's not an LA resident. LA Unified teachers are prepping for a strike, and even sympathetic parents want compromise. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    Find out why sewers are creating a sticky situation for some Altadenans. Some homes in Vernon are still testing with unsafe levels of lead 10 years after a lead battery plant closed. A big local investment has been unveiled to help students study mental health. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Altadena sewer rebuilding proves sticky, Study finds high lead levels in Vernon, 100s of millions for mental health students — Evening Edition
    Find out why sewers are creating a sticky situation for some Altadenans. Some homes in Vernon are still testing with unsafe levels of lead 10 years after a lead battery plant closed. A big local investment has been unveiled to help students study mental health. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Altadena residents are facing a foul challenge as they rebuild: upgrading their sewer systems. How West Hollywood is trying to keep cyclists' personal property safe. The Bruins make history with their first NCAA title for women's basketball.

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    Eaton fire survivors face sewage problems, WeHo considers bike lockers, UCLA makes NCAA history — Afternoon Edition
    Altadena residents are facing a foul challenge as they rebuild: upgrading their sewer systems. How West Hollywood is trying to keep cyclists' personal property safe. The Bruins make history with their first NCAA title for women's basketball.

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    There are cracks in LA Mayor Bass's signature homelessness program with a number of people slipping back to the streets. A jury acquits a man accused of assaulting federal immigration agents, even though the feds had him on video. Major new endorsements could shake up the LA Mayor and California Governor races. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    "Inside Safe" recidivism, Big endorsements in mayor and gov races, UCLA women win March Madness— Morning Edition
    There are cracks in LA Mayor Bass's signature homelessness program with a number of people slipping back to the streets. A jury acquits a man accused of assaulting federal immigration agents, even though the feds had him on video. Major new endorsements could shake up the LA Mayor and California Governor races. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative contract agreement with major studios and streamers. The UCLA women’s basketball team is in the NCAA national championship for the first time in its history, they’ll face off against South Carolina today. Chinatown is a laundromat desert, and a  mobile laundry service is trying to change that. Plus, more.

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    WGA tentative deal, UCLA women’s b-ball in NCAA final, Chinatown laundromat desert — Sunday Edition 
    The Writers Guild of America has reached a tentative contract agreement with major studios and streamers. The UCLA women’s basketball team is in the NCAA national championship for the first time in its history, they’ll face off against South Carolina today. Chinatown is a laundromat desert, and a  mobile laundry service is trying to change that. Plus, more.

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    The Springs fire is 45% contained near Moreno Valley and the Crown fire is 74% contained near Acton, after they broke out yesterday, fueled by Santa Ana winds. LA28 Olympic ticket buyers balked at a 24% service fee. Indie rock star Mitski finishes up her Hollywood High School residency tonight. Plus, more.

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    Fire evacuation update, LA28 ticket surcharges, Indie rock at Hollywood High — Saturday Edition
    The Springs fire is 45% contained near Moreno Valley and the Crown fire is 74% contained near Acton, after they broke out yesterday, fueled by Santa Ana winds. LA28 Olympic ticket buyers balked at a 24% service fee. Indie rock star Mitski finishes up her Hollywood High School residency tonight. Plus, more.

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    President Trump's budget request doesn't match with local plans for Olympics bus fleet. Find out where the Adelanto ICE facility ranks in terms of placing people in solitary confinement. We have updates on two fires burning in Southern California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Olympics Metro funding mismatch, Solitary confinement at Adelanto, SoCal fires burn 1000s of acres — Evening Edition
    President Trump's budget request doesn't match with local plans for Olympics bus fleet. Find out where the Adelanto ICE facility ranks in terms of placing people in solitary confinement. We have updates on two fires burning in Southern California. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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