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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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    President Trump stopped by the Palisades today to tour the wildfire damage. He also said he's declaring a national emergency following the L.A. wildfires. With potential heavy rains in the forecast, some tips on protecting burn areas from mudslides. Plus, more.

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    President Trump visits Palisades, declares national emergency; Preparing for potential mudslides — The P.M. Edition
    President Trump stopped by the Palisades today to tour the wildfire damage. He also said he's declaring a national emergency following the L.A. wildfires. With potential heavy rains in the forecast, some tips on protecting burn areas from mudslides. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in L.A. later today to visit areas affected by the wildfires. Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Hughes Fire. We'll introduce you to a food truck owner here in L.A. who lost his home in the recent fires, but wasted no time to feed his community.  Plus, more.

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    Pres. Trump to visit burn areas in LA, More progress on the Hughes fire, Food truck owner loses home, but feeds community— The A.M. Edition
    President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in L.A. later today to visit areas affected by the wildfires. Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Hughes Fire. We'll introduce you to a food truck owner here in L.A. who lost his home in the recent fires, but wasted no time to feed his community.  Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5 billion dollar fire recovery package. Firefighters are making progress on the Hughes Fire. And with a low chance of mudslides near burn zones this weekend, officials are providing sandbags. Plus, more.

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    Newsom signs fire relief bill; Hughes Fire evacuation orders lifted; Sandbags available near burn zones — The P.M. Edition
    Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a $2.5 billion dollar fire recovery package. Firefighters are making progress on the Hughes Fire. And with a low chance of mudslides near burn zones this weekend, officials are providing sandbags. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's Insurance Commissioner wants to help people harden their homes before the next big fire. More on the protections in place to save homeowners from lowball offers. LA's District attorney is has a warning for potential price gougers in the wake of LA's fires. Plus, more.

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    LA fires: what's next for insurance rates and mortgage payments for homeowners, LA DA warns against price gouging — The A.M. Edition
    California's Insurance Commissioner wants to help people harden their homes before the next big fire. More on the protections in place to save homeowners from lowball offers. LA's District attorney is has a warning for potential price gougers in the wake of LA's fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    We have the latest on the to Hughes Fire that started this morning in Castiac. Homeowners are facing tough questions after the Palisades and Eaton Fires. And with rain in the forecast for this weekend, LA preps for possible landslides. Plus, more.

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    Hughes Fire burns near Castaic Lake; Advice for homeowners after fires; L.A. braces for possible mudslides — The P.M. Edition
    We have the latest on the to Hughes Fire that started this morning in Castiac. Homeowners are facing tough questions after the Palisades and Eaton Fires. And with rain in the forecast for this weekend, LA preps for possible landslides. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Why did an emergency alert system give some Altadena residents a heads up, while not pinging others for hours? Wet weather had entered the forecast for the Southland. Some of the biggest names in music come together to support Fire Air. Plus, more.

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    County officials call for review of emergency alert systems during fires, Wet weather ahead, Line up for FireAid benefit concert — The A.M. Edition
    Why did an emergency alert system give some Altadena residents a heads up, while not pinging others for hours? Wet weather had entered the forecast for the Southland. Some of the biggest names in music come together to support Fire Air. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues the Trump administration. LA Mayor Karen Bass issues an emergency order ahead of this weekend's forecasted rains. What lessons does the city of Santa Rosa have for L.A. after the Tubbs Fire? Plus, more.

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    CA AG sues Trump over citizenship, Emergency order for LA's forecasted rains, Santa Rosa's wildfire lessons for LA — The P.M. Edition
    California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues the Trump administration. LA Mayor Karen Bass issues an emergency order ahead of this weekend's forecasted rains. What lessons does the city of Santa Rosa have for L.A. after the Tubbs Fire? Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Extreme Santa Ana winds to taper off later this morning. With rain in the forecast, L.A. officials prep for mudslides after fires. A community mourns the loss of the first mosque in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.  Plus more. 

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    Powerful and damaging winds taper off, LA officials prep for risk of mudslides after fires, A community mourns loss of Altadena mosque— The A.M. Edition
    Extreme Santa Ana winds to taper off later this morning. With rain in the forecast, L.A. officials prep for mudslides after fires. A community mourns the loss of the first mosque in Altadena after the Eaton Fire.  Plus more. 

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