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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 fatal crash involving a tour bus and SUV shut down the 60 Freeway this morning. This week, the Supreme Court takes up the issue of birthright citizenship more than a century after a Chinese American man born in California successfully defended his right to be in this country. There's a new Pope, so it makes sense that there's now a new Pope sandwich. And more.

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    Bus crash on 60 FWY, New Pope sandwich, AAPI connection to birthright citizenship — Sunday Edition
    A fatal crash involving a tour bus and SUV shut down the 60 Freeway this morning. This week, the Supreme Court takes up the issue of birthright citizenship more than a century after a Chinese American man born in California successfully defended his right to be in this country. There's a new Pope, so it makes sense that there's now a new Pope sandwich. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The heat is on, but our mini heatwave will crash into chillier weather starting tomorrow. We vibe check a hot new bakery burning up TikTok. The joy and surprise of discovering your local doctor's office was once an artists' haven, and more.

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    Quickie heat wave, Eaton fire soil, Stumbling onto LA's art history — Saturday Edition
    The heat is on, but our mini heatwave will crash into chillier weather starting tomorrow. We vibe check a hot new bakery burning up TikTok. The joy and surprise of discovering your local doctor's office was once an artists' haven, and more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Altadena's last fire related drinking water advisory was lifted today. A heatwave has landed in Southern California. The Topanga Beach Bus is back and open for business. Plus more.

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    Altadena lifts final water advisory, SoCal heatwave, Topanga Beach Bus returns — The P.M. Edition
    Altadena's last fire related drinking water advisory was lifted today. A heatwave has landed in Southern California. The Topanga Beach Bus is back and open for business. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Soil in the Eaton fire area still isn't completely safe despite cleanup efforts. In Pacific Palisades, a number of people aren't clearing their brush. The new fleet of cars that will be catching reckless drivers on the downlow. Plus more.

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    Eaton Fire soil still unsafe, Palisades brush concerns, CHP's new sleek fleet — The A.M. Edition
    Soil in the Eaton fire area still isn't completely safe despite cleanup efforts. In Pacific Palisades, a number of people aren't clearing their brush. The new fleet of cars that will be catching reckless drivers on the downlow. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Kaiser mental health workers have ratified a new contract, ending a six month strike. Can you eat the fruit from a tree in a burn zone? L.A. Catholics celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Plus more.

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    Kaiser strike ends, Burn zone fruit safety, LA Catholics celebrate new pope — The P.M. Edition
    Kaiser mental health workers have ratified a new contract, ending a six month strike. Can you eat the fruit from a tree in a burn zone? L.A. Catholics celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Warnings that $8 dollar gas prices could be in our future. Investigators get a closer look at the central piece of evidence in the Eaton Fire. California takes on President Trump over electric vehicles and their infrastructure. Plus more.

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    $8 gas warning, Eaton fire tower removed, CA takes on Trump over EVs — The A.M. Edition
    Warnings that $8 dollar gas prices could be in our future. Investigators get a closer look at the central piece of evidence in the Eaton Fire. California takes on President Trump over electric vehicles and their infrastructure. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends and tried to destroy public records. Speed limits near LA schools will be going down soon. A library branch in Harbor City has a new sensory space for neurodivergent youth. Plus more.

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    LAHSA whistleblowers allege wrongdoing, School speed limits are going down, Harbor City sensory space — The P.M. Edition
    Whistleblowers say LA’s top homeless official hired unqualified friends and tried to destroy public records. Speed limits near LA schools will be going down soon. A library branch in Harbor City has a new sensory space for neurodivergent youth. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Real ID law takes effect today. Whistleblowers are exposing misconduct at the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. A potential Pope pick that would excite a lot of Angelinos. Plus more.

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    Real ID takes effect, LAHSA whistleblowers expose misconduct, A conclave contender for some Angelinos — The A.M. Edition
    The Real ID law takes effect today. Whistleblowers are exposing misconduct at the L.A. Homeless Services Authority. A potential Pope pick that would excite a lot of Angelinos. Plus more.

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