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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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    City leaders go before a federal judge to talk homelessness. Wildfire survivors form their own volunteer brigades. YouTube has traditional TV taking notice. Plus, more.

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    City Leaders to Federal Court; Volunteer Fire Brigades; Dodgers Opening Day — The A.M. Edition
    City leaders go before a federal judge to talk homelessness. Wildfire survivors form their own volunteer brigades. YouTube has traditional TV taking notice. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. County now has access to Measure A sales tax homelessness funds, but it still cut some services. International students and professors who protested at UC Irvine fear more immigration crackdowns. The deadline for federal fire debris removal is approaching. Plus, more.

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    LA County's new homelessness budget, Fear among UCI international students, Fire debris removal deadline — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. County now has access to Measure A sales tax homelessness funds, but it still cut some services. International students and professors who protested at UC Irvine fear more immigration crackdowns. The deadline for federal fire debris removal is approaching. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    High levels of mercury and lead are showing up in the blood of Eaton and Pacific Palisades firefighters. LA Unified teachers are looking for some big raises. Mookie Betts considers joining Dodgers at the White House. Plus, more.

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    Mercury levels in firefighters; LA Unified teachers want raises; Dodgers to visit White House — The A.M. Edition
    High levels of mercury and lead are showing up in the blood of Eaton and Pacific Palisades firefighters. LA Unified teachers are looking for some big raises. Mookie Betts considers joining Dodgers at the White House. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The LA City Council is looking into taking money back from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. A city plan to recycle nearly all of LA's wastewater by 2035 is now about 20 years behind. A new state bill aims to protect pets during evacuations. Plus, more.

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    LA city council explores pulling homelessness funds, LA's water recycling plan still decades away, Bill would protect pets in emergencies — The P.M. Edition
    The LA City Council is looking into taking money back from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. A city plan to recycle nearly all of LA's wastewater by 2035 is now about 20 years behind. A new state bill aims to protect pets during evacuations. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. Plus, more.

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    The Future of Homeless Services; A Roadmap for Wildfire Recovery; Fighting "Surveillance Pricing" — The A.M. Edition
    The City Council decides the future of LA homeless services. More than a hundred academics and experts write a roadmap for wildfire recovery. And the state moves to put an end to shady online sales tactics. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. Plus, more.

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    Fire hazard severity in SoCal up 30% since last assessed, LAHSA says homelessness is down as it faces cuts, Rental assistance funds run out — The P.M. Edition
    New fire hazard maps for Southern California signal a troubling future. Homelessness funding up for review as an incomplete count points to a downward trend. COVID-era rental assistance is running out early. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The city could feel record-setting heat today. There's a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. Plus, more.

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    Record Heat in Store; 23&Me Warning; Rental Fund Running Dry — The A.M. Edition
    The city could feel record-setting heat today. There's a warning surrounding one of the most popular genealogy websites. The money is running out of a major rental assistance fund. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more.

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    New SoCal wildfire risk maps, Daveed Diggs on COVID learning loss, First women's prison newspaper — The Sunday Edition
    State officials are dropping a new map for wildfire risks in LA, Orange and other SoCal counties on Monday. A pandemic era rent subsidy program that helps 15,000 Californians is running out of money years ahead of schedule. We interview Daveed Diggs, who is an executive producer on a new docuseries about COVID-19 learning loss. Plus more.

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