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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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    L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race just hours before the deadline. Thousands of students joined walkouts Friday to protest the Trump administration’s militarized crackdown on immigrants. Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam talks about coming up in the clubs of L.A. and the San Fernando Valley and benefit concert for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Plus, more

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    LA mayoral race shakeup, Students protest ICE, Dwight Yoakam's LA roots — Saturday Edition
    L.A. City Councilmember Nithya Raman has entered the mayoral race just hours before the deadline. Thousands of students joined walkouts Friday to protest the Trump administration’s militarized crackdown on immigrants. Singer-songwriter Dwight Yoakam talks about coming up in the clubs of L.A. and the San Fernando Valley and benefit concert for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. 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
    Listen 7:29
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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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  • 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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