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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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    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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    Palisades water restrictions to be lifted, Gov. Newsom faces backlash over criticism of transgender athletes, Fish tacos for Lent — The A.M. Edition
    Palisades residents will be able to safely drink and use the tap water again today. Advocates for California's LGBTQ community are speaking out against Gov. Newsom's recent comments about transgender athletes. Where to find fish tacos in L.A. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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    Searing audit into LA's homelessness spending; Report outlines unhoused deaths; Jackie and Shadow's third egg starts to hatch — The P.M. Edition
    An audit released today finds L.A. city officials failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending. The number of unhoused people who died grew by one percent in 2023, according to L.A. County. This morning their third egg started to pip, which is the first sign of hatching. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Frosty day in store for SoCal. L.A. city officials are considering defunding LA's leading homeless services agency. We talk about the legacy of Jazz-punk pioneer and legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers who died this week. Plus, more.

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    Frosty day in SoCal, LA officials consider defunding LAHSA, Jazz-funk pioneer Roy Ayers has died — The A.M. Edition
    Frosty day in store for SoCal. L.A. city officials are considering defunding LA's leading homeless services agency. We talk about the legacy of Jazz-punk pioneer and legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers who died this week. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California Edison is facing new lawsuits from municipalities alleging that its equipment started the Eaton Fire. Much of Sierra Madre is under another evacuation warning today. Huntington Beach voters will weigh in this week on who controls the city's libraries. Plus, more.

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    Municipalities sue SCE over Eaton Fire; Sierra Madre evacuation warnings; Huntington Beach to vote on its library — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California Edison is facing new lawsuits from municipalities alleging that its equipment started the Eaton Fire. Much of Sierra Madre is under another evacuation warning today. Huntington Beach voters will weigh in this week on who controls the city's libraries. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A storm coming to SoCal will bring rain, heavy snow, possibly gusty winds. Former LA fire chief Kristen Crowley did not get her job back yesterday. Lebron James makes NBA history. Plus, more. 

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    SoCal braces for more rain and snow, Ousted LA fire chief loses bid to get her job back, Lakers Lebron James starts the 50k club — The A.M. Edition
    A storm coming to SoCal will bring rain, heavy snow, possibly gusty winds. Former LA fire chief Kristen Crowley did not get her job back yesterday. Lebron James makes NBA history. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The city council has voted not to reinstate former LAFD fire chief Kristen Crowley. Redondo Beach is holding the first ranked choice election in LA County. All eyes are on Jackie and Shadow's third egg after the bald eagle couple welcomed 2 chicks overnight. Plus, more. 

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    City council upholds LAFD chief's firing; Redondo Beach votes via ranked choice; Will Jackie and Shadow have 3 chicks? — The P.M. Edition
    The city council has voted not to reinstate former LAFD fire chief Kristen Crowley. Redondo Beach is holding the first ranked choice election in LA County. All eyes are on Jackie and Shadow's third egg after the bald eagle couple welcomed 2 chicks overnight. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A's former fire chief is expected to appeal her firing today. Thirty juvenile probation officers are accused of letting gladiator style fights happen at an infamous facility. We have two eaglets! Jackie and Shadow welcome new chicks after three years. Plus, more. 

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    LA's former chief to appeal firing, 30 juvenile probation officers charged, Eagle alert: Jackie and Shadow welcome new chicks! — The A.M. Edition
    L.A's former fire chief is expected to appeal her firing today. Thirty juvenile probation officers are accused of letting gladiator style fights happen at an infamous facility. We have two eaglets! Jackie and Shadow welcome new chicks after three years. Plus, more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We bring the latest on the LA Homeless Services Authority, which is updating its ethics policy after LAist reporting. Republican Tony Strickland has claimed victory in the 36th District state senate race. Jackie and Shadow's eggs are officially starting to hatch. Plus, more. 

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    LAHSA changes ethics policy; Tony Strickland declares victory in state senate; Jackie and Shadow may (finally) see a chick soon — The P.M. Edition
    We bring the latest on the LA Homeless Services Authority, which is updating its ethics policy after LAist reporting. Republican Tony Strickland has claimed victory in the 36th District state senate race. Jackie and Shadow's eggs are officially starting to hatch. Plus, more. 

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