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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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    After the bombshell firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, reactions are rolling in. Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress for billions in fire recovery aid. Today's the grand opening of L.A.'s largest plaza in Westwood. Restaurants have had it tough -- the pandemic, the Hollywood strikes, inflation, and now, the fires. And more.

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    Firefighter union blasts chief firing, LA's largest plaza debuts, Restaurants struggle after fires
    After the bombshell firing of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley, reactions are rolling in. Governor Gavin Newsom has asked Congress for billions in fire recovery aid. Today's the grand opening of L.A.'s largest plaza in Westwood. Restaurants have had it tough -- the pandemic, the Hollywood strikes, inflation, and now, the fires. And more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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    Bass removes LAFD chief; DA won't retry Menendez Brothers; Watch out for debris on the beach — The P.M. Edition
    L.A. Mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief Kristen Crowley, saying her department wasn't ready for the Palisades Fire. The L.A. district attorney is not pursuing a retrial in the infamous Menendez Brothers case. Officials say you should stay away from any fire debris you see on the beach. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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    Trump admin eyes unspent $4 billion on CA high-speed rail, $12 sandos or less in LA, SAG Awards preview— The A.M. Edition
    Federal transportation authorities say they plan to look into California's high-speed rail project. Where to find affordable sandwiches in L.A. Screen Actors Guild Awards happening this weekend. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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    Day 3 of LA's Homeless Count; Norwalk shelter ban suffers setback; Caltrans wants your feedback on the 110 — The P.M. Edition
    LA's annual homeless count is now in its third day, though it's hit some roadblocks. The city of Norwalk suffers a setback in its efforts to ban homeless shelters. Caltrans is looking to bring parts of the Arroyo Seco Parkway up to speed on safety. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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    PCH reopens for locals, Preserving remnants of Terminal Island, Amazon takes over James Bond movies — The A.M. Edition
    Pacific Coast Highway re-opened this morning for locals. Plan to protect two buildings with ties to Japanese American History in San Pedro moves forward. Amazon is taking control of James Bond movies. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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    Altadena renters form tenants' union; Terminal Island buildings protected; Huntington Beach approves "MAGA" library plaque — The P.M. Edition
    Many Altadena renters are still going back and forth with their landlords about plans to return. The L.A. City Council voted to protect what remains of a historic Japanese American fishing community. And Huntington Beach has approved a "MAGA" sign outside its library. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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    First Palisades property clear of fire debris, LA city leaders postponed vote on fire-related eviction protections, Hollywood Bowl 2025 Lineup— The A.M. Edition
    The first property in the Palisades affected by the wildfires has finished both phases of debris removal. L.A. city leaders will wait until next month to vote on fire-related eviction protections. Hugh Jackman reprises a fan favorite, at the Hollywood Bowl this summer. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    LAUSD begins enforcing a phone ban on their over 1000 campuses today. State prosecutors file charges against a landlord suspected of rent gouging after last month’s fires. The Isley Brothers and De La Soul are just some of the acts coming to the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, more.

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    Phone free LAUSD starts today, An Hermosa beach landlord faces price gouging charges, The Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup is released — The P.M. Edition
    LAUSD begins enforcing a phone ban on their over 1000 campuses today. State prosecutors file charges against a landlord suspected of rent gouging after last month’s fires. The Isley Brothers and De La Soul are just some of the acts coming to the Hollywood Bowl. Plus, more.

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