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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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    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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    Staying safe in Thursday's rain; Palisades Fire drone crash update; Beaches reopen in Malibu — The P.M. Edition
    With heavy rain in the forecast tomorrow, watch out for road flooding and potential mudflows. A Culver City man whose drone crashed into a firefighting plane is set to plead guilty. Many beaches near the Palisades burn area have reopened. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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    Storm moves into SoCal, Records prompt ethics concern about LA official, New price gouging penalty— The A.M. Edition
    A storm moves into Southern California today but the brunt of it hist tomorrow.  Documents show the city's top homeless services leader steered millions to a company tied to her husband. L.A County board of Supervisors just raised the penalty for price gouging. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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    LA braces for Thursday's storms; An update on COVID learning loss; LA to count unhoused residents — The P.M. Edition
    Southern California is bracing for potential flooding and mudslides. California students are making limited progress on pandemic learning loss, according to one study. L.A. City officials want your help for its annual homelessness count. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    The latest on the powerful storm coming to Southern California. Debris removal begins today for properties burned or damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fire. CA officials propose new laws to toughen penalties for looting. Plus, more.

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    Powerful storm coming to SoCal, Debris removal begins post fires, CA officials propose law to crack down on looting— The A.M. Edition
    The latest on the powerful storm coming to Southern California. Debris removal begins today for properties burned or damaged by the Palisades and Eaton fire. CA officials propose new laws to toughen penalties for looting. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    For many renters, it's not clear who is responsible for cleaning up toxic ash and smoke damage. Cleanup operations for the Eaton and Palisades Fires enter phase 2 this week. When lithium ion batteries burn, they cause special concerns for firefighters. Plus, more.

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    Renters face ash cleanup questions; Phase 2 cleanup begins; Lithium ion batteries and fire — The P.M. Edition
    For many renters, it's not clear who is responsible for cleaning up toxic ash and smoke damage. Cleanup operations for the Eaton and Palisades Fires enter phase 2 this week. When lithium ion batteries burn, they cause special concerns for firefighters. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    An atmospheric river's expected to bring heavy wind and rain to our area this week. At least one property burned after the Eaton fire is now in Escrow. How one Pasadena school teacher's effort helped save a beloved classroom pet from the Eaton fire. Plus more.

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    Strongest storm of the season yet heading to SoCal, Burned Altadena home in Escrow, Operation Paw Patrol — The A.M. Edition
    An atmospheric river's expected to bring heavy wind and rain to our area this week. At least one property burned after the Eaton fire is now in Escrow. How one Pasadena school teacher's effort helped save a beloved classroom pet from the Eaton fire. Plus more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    It's Super Bowl Sunday, with the Kansas City Chiefs up against the Philadelphia Eagles. But there is an Los Angeles tie-in -- courtesy of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. After criticism over his $500,000 salary, newly tapped wildfire czar Steve Soboroff will now work for free. Just ahead of Valentine's Day this Friday, we introduce you to the unofficial cupid of Orange County, aka the county clerk-recorder.

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    The Super Bowl's LA tie-in, Wildfire czar will work for free, Meet OC's master of love — The Sunday Edition
    It's Super Bowl Sunday, with the Kansas City Chiefs up against the Philadelphia Eagles. But there is an Los Angeles tie-in -- courtesy of Chiefs coach Andy Reid. After criticism over his $500,000 salary, newly tapped wildfire czar Steve Soboroff will now work for free. Just ahead of Valentine's Day this Friday, we introduce you to the unofficial cupid of Orange County, aka the county clerk-recorder.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    One month after the start of the Eaton Fire, a lot with a home that was reduced to rubble is under contract to be sold. Good news from the first survey of air around the Eaton Fire burn areas are in. Host Josie Huang sifts through the ruins of her Altadena home, with the help of a group of volunteers, and more.

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    Finding keepsakes in fire ruins, Burned Altadena home sold, and more — The Saturday Edition
    One month after the start of the Eaton Fire, a lot with a home that was reduced to rubble is under contract to be sold. Good news from the first survey of air around the Eaton Fire burn areas are in. Host Josie Huang sifts through the ruins of her Altadena home, with the help of a group of volunteers, and more.

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