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  • The L.A. Report
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    The field of candidates is set in the LA Mayor's race, including a former ally-turned rival to Karen Bass. Pharmacy workers join the strike against Kaiser Permanente. A mother from San Bernardino County is detained by ICE, even though her family says she was following all the rules. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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    LA Mayor's race candidates, Pharmacy workers join Kaiser strike, Villa's Tacos Super Bowl cameo— Morning Edition
    The field of candidates is set in the LA Mayor's race, including a former ally-turned rival to Karen Bass. Pharmacy workers join the strike against Kaiser Permanente. A mother from San Bernardino County is detained by ICE, even though her family says she was following all the rules. Plus, more from Morning Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Orange County Health officials say another person with measles visited Disneyland last month. A gray wolf has entered LA County for the first time in a century. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show marks a particularly important cultural — and political moment. Plus, more.

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    Second case of measles in OC, First wolf enters LA County in 100 years, Benito Bowl— Sunday Edition
    Orange County Health officials say another person with measles visited Disneyland last month. A gray wolf has entered LA County for the first time in a century. Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show marks a particularly important cultural — and political moment. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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    Judge explores pulling homelessness funds, Immigration obstruction arrests, LA County fire recovery guide — The P.M. Edition
    A federal judge is weighing whether to pull control of homelessness funds from the city of L.A. In South L.A., two people were arrested for trying to block immigration agents. Learn about L.A. County's new guide to rebuilding after the fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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    The future of LA's homelessness spending, Gov Newsom says no to LA bailout, Free homes for wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    The future of LA's homelessness spending is in the hands of a federal judge. Governor Newsom puts the breaks on an LA bailout. And the plan to provide prefab homes, for free, to wildfire survivors. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.

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    Newsom's new budget proposal, LA County and oil drilling bans, Santa Monica approves outdoor drinking — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom unveiled his revised budget proposal this morning. L.A. County has repealed a law that phased out oil drilling — we'll tell you why. And Vegas-style outdoor drinking will soon be allowed on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more.

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    Newsom unveils CA budget, Menendez Bros resentenced, A.I. to help wildfire survivors— The A.M. Edition
    Governor Newsom unveils the state's latest budget, but his signature policy may be caught in the crossfire. The Menendez Brothers are a step closer to freedom. Wildfire survivors get some help from artificial intelligence. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State Farm got the green light today to raise insurance rates. The city of L.A.'s planned layoffs could hit low-income workers the hardest. We're on Fledge Watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks could start flying any day now. Plus, more.

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    State Farm rate increase OKed, Officials say LA's layoffs could hit hard, Fledge Watch at Jackie and Shadow's nest — The P.M. Edition
    State Farm got the green light today to raise insurance rates. The city of L.A.'s planned layoffs could hit low-income workers the hardest. We're on Fledge Watch: Jackie and Shadow's chicks could start flying any day now. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Menendez Brothers finally make their case for re-sentencing. LA's fight against homelessness gets a high-tech upgrade. A Tribute to an education icon who spent more than half a century devoted to the cause of non-violent parenting.  Plus more.

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    Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing, Homeless services go high-tech, A tribute to Ruth Beaglehole— The A.M. Edition
    The Menendez Brothers finally make their case for re-sentencing. LA's fight against homelessness gets a high-tech upgrade. A Tribute to an education icon who spent more than half a century devoted to the cause of non-violent parenting.  Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom released a template ordinance he hopes cities can use to crack down on homeless encampments. The Port of Long Beach faces an uncertain future, even after Trump paused tariffs on China. What's up with the aggressive squirrels in Santa Monica's Palisades Park? Plus, more.

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    Newsom motivates cities to break up encampments, Ports react to tariff pause, Santa Monica squirrels — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom released a template ordinance he hopes cities can use to crack down on homeless encampments. The Port of Long Beach faces an uncertain future, even after Trump paused tariffs on China. What's up with the aggressive squirrels in Santa Monica's Palisades Park? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California hasn't ruled out taking on State Farm over wildfire insurance claims. Plus, we're breaking down the science behind what may have caused the Eaton Fire. The fight over the fate of two Asian elephants could be heading to court. Plus more.

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    CA eyes State Farm's wildfire response, The science behind the Eaton fire's "zombie line" theory, LA Zoo sued over elephants— The A.M. Edition
    California hasn't ruled out taking on State Farm over wildfire insurance claims. Plus, we're breaking down the science behind what may have caused the Eaton Fire. The fight over the fate of two Asian elephants could be heading to court. Plus more.

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