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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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    A check on LA County fires. Dangerous winds re-enter the forecast. To help residents of historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena, CA nonprofits have launched a relief and recover fund. It's inauguration day and MLK Day. Plus more. 

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    Extreme Santa Ana winds again, Recovery fund for Black neighborhoods near Eaton fire, MLK Day — The A.M. Edition
    A check on LA County fires. Dangerous winds re-enter the forecast. To help residents of historically Black neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena, CA nonprofits have launched a relief and recover fund. It's inauguration day and MLK Day. Plus more. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, we continue our special coverage returning to the communities hit hardest by the LA wildfires. On yesterday's episode, host Josie Huang was in Altadena and Pasadena. Today, reporter Libby Rainey heads to the Pacific Palisades. 

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    LA Report Special: Pacific Palisades, after the Palisades fire
    Today, we continue our special coverage returning to the communities hit hardest by the LA wildfires. On yesterday's episode, host Josie Huang was in Altadena and Pasadena. Today, reporter Libby Rainey heads to the Pacific Palisades. 

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Today, we bring you a special edition of The L.A. Report, where LAist's Weekend Edition host Josie Huang checks in on the community of Altadena. It's a place she and her family have called home for close to a decade. Like so many people, Josie lost her home in the Eaton Fire.

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    LA Report Special: Altadena, after the Eaton Fire
    Today, we bring you a special edition of The L.A. Report, where LAist's Weekend Edition host Josie Huang checks in on the community of Altadena. It's a place she and her family have called home for close to a decade. Like so many people, Josie lost her home in the Eaton Fire.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Thousands of displaced residents, whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the wildfires, are now renters. Details about renters' rights and responsibilities. Pasadena Unified will reopen some of its schools on January 23. Plus, more.

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    Guide for displaced renters, Pasadena Unified to reopen some schools, Record dry conditions in Southern California – The P.M. Edition
    Thousands of displaced residents, whose homes were destroyed or damaged by the wildfires, are now renters. Details about renters' rights and responsibilities. Pasadena Unified will reopen some of its schools on January 23. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Early lawsuits are placing the potential blame of the LA fires on utility companies. The Eaton and Palisades fire have damaged flood control systems ahead of the rainy season. The insurance industry could be in trouble when the fire season starts. Plus, more.

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    LADWP faces lawsuits after fires, Flood control systems damaged ahead of the rainy season, Insurance industry should be able to pay out fire claims – The A.M. Edition
    Early lawsuits are placing the potential blame of the LA fires on utility companies. The Eaton and Palisades fire have damaged flood control systems ahead of the rainy season. The insurance industry could be in trouble when the fire season starts. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    California's attorney general is cracking down on illegal rent hikes. We'll walk you through what we know about California's insurance market in the months and years ahead. Some information on how to protect your kids from smoke and toxic particulates. Plus, more.

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    AG Bonta cracks down on illegal rent hikes after fires; What we know about the insurance market; Protecting young kids from smoke and toxic air – The P.M. Edition
    California's attorney general is cracking down on illegal rent hikes. We'll walk you through what we know about California's insurance market in the months and years ahead. Some information on how to protect your kids from smoke and toxic particulates. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    A local health emergency has been declared for the city of Pasadena due to the Eaton fire. The Southland restaurant community has jumped into action to feed those displaced from their homes. And a popular science podcast for kids tries to explain the LA county fires. Plus, more.

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    Local health emergency declared in Pasadena, SoCal restaurants feed people displaced by fires, Brains On podcast helps explain LA County fires to kids – The A.M. Edition
    A local health emergency has been declared for the city of Pasadena due to the Eaton fire. The Southland restaurant community has jumped into action to feed those displaced from their homes. And a popular science podcast for kids tries to explain the LA county fires. Plus, more.

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  • The L.A. Report
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    Science reporter Jacob Margolis on air quality, returning home & the winds coming next week. Students are back in new classrooms after two elementary schools burned down in the Palisades Fire. What to do if you see a wild animal injured by the fires. Plus, more.

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    What fire recovery might look like; Students return to class after their schools burned down; How to help coyotes and other animals impacted by fires– The P.M. Edition
    Science reporter Jacob Margolis on air quality, returning home & the winds coming next week. Students are back in new classrooms after two elementary schools burned down in the Palisades Fire. What to do if you see a wild animal injured by the fires. Plus, more.

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