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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    LA County weighs sales tax, Rain in this week's forecast, Is a superbloom in store? — Evening Edition
    L.A. County is considering a sales tax to counteract federal funding cuts. It hasn't felt like winter in SoCal lately, but that'll change for a few days this week. We have the scoop on this year's local wildflower season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.

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    LA County plan to tackle deadly heatwaves, About that Villa's Taco cameo in the Superbowl, Countdown begins for LA Superbowl LXI— Afternoon Edition
    We'll break down L.A. County's plan to tackle longer, deadlier heatwaves. A beloved L.A. taco stand made a surprise cameo at the Superbowl halftime show. And Los Angeles is officially on the clock for Superbowl LXI.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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    The future of homeless funding, A travel warning for visa holders, Free WeHo street parking — The A.M. Edition
    LA County determines the future of homeless funding. A warning for people who are legally here on a visa. It's getting a little easier to park in WeHo. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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    Tracking methane leaks in neighborhoods, Wildlife crossing construction, USC vs. UConn tonight — The P.M. Edition
    Community members in Wilmington are tracking methane leaks near oil wells in their neighborhood. The Annenberg Wildlife Crossing celebrates a milestone today: it now has native soil. USC women's basketball vie for a chance in the Final Four tonight. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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    Wildfire Cleanup Extension, World's Largest Wildlife Crossing, The Future of Refrigerators in Rentals — The A.M. Edition
    Wildfire survivors get more time to ask for free cleanup help. Crews are laying down the dirt for the world's largest wildlife crossing. One of the biggest inconveniences of LA renting could soon become a thing of the past. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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    Tariffs & rebuilding, Nonprofit buys first Eaton lot, RIP Dodger organist — Saturday Edition
    Los Angeles home builders relying on materials imported from Mexico and Canada worry new tariffs hitting this week could put construction projects on hold. A local nonprofit purchases a destroyed Altadena property -- to rebuild and resell to homeowners of color. Beloved Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley died at age 89. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom issues another executive order to speed up rebuilding -- this one applies to electric, gas and other utility companies. We check in on "Altadena Not For Sale" rally at Fair Oaks Burger today. An art gallery reopens after the Palisades fire. And, an artist talks to 100 local leaders to capture the zeitgeist of L.A. Plus more.

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    Waiving CEQA for utilities, 'Altadena Not For Sale' rally, Fire destroyed gallery reopens — Saturday Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom issues another executive order to speed up rebuilding -- this one applies to electric, gas and other utility companies. We check in on "Altadena Not For Sale" rally at Fair Oaks Burger today. An art gallery reopens after the Palisades fire. And, an artist talks to 100 local leaders to capture the zeitgeist of L.A. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has approved a $9.5 million settlement to pay LAFD overtime. L.A. County homelessness officials are facing a budget shortfall. The deadline to apply for federal debris removal has been extended to April 15. Plus, more.

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    LAFD overtime settlement, LA County to report on homelessness funds, Debris removal deadline extended — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has approved a $9.5 million settlement to pay LAFD overtime. L.A. County homelessness officials are facing a budget shortfall. The deadline to apply for federal debris removal has been extended to April 15. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The Justice Department sets its sights on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Your next ticket for parking in a bus lane may be issued by artificial intelligence. The best spots in LA for late night food. Plus, more.

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    DOJ sets sights on LA Sheriff, Bus lane tickets via A.I., Best Late Night Food— The A.M. Edition
    The Justice Department sets its sights on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Your next ticket for parking in a bus lane may be issued by artificial intelligence. The best spots in LA for late night food. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The judge who ordered a scathing audit of the LA Homeless Services Agency is calling for more transparency. Metro's board voted today to move forward with a controversial bus lane project. State regulators are calling for Kaiser to fix issues with their mental healthcare. Plus, more.

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    Judge calls for LAHSA transparency, Controversy over Metro bus lanes, State calls on Kaiser to improve mental healthcare — The P.M. Edition
    The judge who ordered a scathing audit of the LA Homeless Services Agency is calling for more transparency. Metro's board voted today to move forward with a controversial bus lane project. State regulators are calling for Kaiser to fix issues with their mental healthcare. Plus, more.

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