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Today on the show, we talk with reporter Sam Quinones about the resurgence of heroin in the US. Then, a rise in Texas border apprehensions poses humanitarian need. Plus, KPCC reports that the city of LA spends millions of taxpayer dollars on police union activities, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics look a new music and much more.

Today on the show, we'll take a look at the life of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead over the weekend. Why do so many celebrities suffer from drug addiction? Then, California got some rain over the weekend, but not enough to relieve the drought. What can people do to conserve water at home? Plus, a look at the latest entertainment news in On The Lot, restoration of Medi-Cal dental coverage comes too late for many, and much more.

Today, we start with a discussion about Speaker John Boehner's push for a GOP immigration bill. Then, LA's large Salvadoran community to vote on their home country's national election for the first time. Plus, we visit a Chinatown temple preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations. Also, recipes for Chinese dumplings and for kicked up guacamole in preparation for Super Bowl XLVIII, high-tech handbags, and much more.

Today on the show we start with a discussion about the retirement of Democratic Congressman Henry Waxman. Then, Gov. Brown is meeting with water managers to address California's drought issues. Meanwhile, GOP congressman introduce a bill to halt San Joaquin River restoration. Plus, can tech innovation make guns safer?, Pediatricians urge parents to secure their firearms, Tijuana suffers from slow Internet speeds, plus much more.

Today on the show we start with the news that LADWP head Ron Nichols is stepping down. Then, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti join us to talk about a number of issues from Tom Sherak's death to the President's State of the Union address. Plus, Nintendo profits tumble amid poor Wii U sales, Napa wineries are suffering due to California's drought, lessons the legal pot industry can learn from Prohibition, and much more.

Today on the show, we start with a preview of President Obama's State of the Union speech. Then, we look into security ahead of the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. What do terrorist threats do to an international athlete's psyche? Then, LA 'hacktivists' hope to help make city data more legible, the NSA targets game apps, Tuesday Reviewsday brings you the latest tunes, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll take a look at why California's flu season is already off to a deadly start. Then, the House is expected to vote on a new farm bill this week, Hollywood Reporter music critic Shirley Halperin breaks down the highs and lows of last night's Grammys, and we take look inside a vintage prop house. Plus, why is US figure skating waning in popularity, court will decide whether Stephen Glass should be allowed to practice law, and much more.

Today on the show, we'll look at the MTA's plan to connect rail lines to LAX and why they scrapped a proposal to bring the line right into the airport. Plus, a new report shows that air pollution levels in certain California cities are not at ideal levels, our Friday Flashback looks at the week's biggest stories, David Broza's new album hopes to push for peace in the Middle East, your SoCal rain dance songs and much more.

Rents in West Coast cities are on the rise. Rep Mark Takano joins us to talk about what's happening in the Inland Empire, where people are spending up to 50 percent of their income on rent. Then, LA Times revamps its Homicide Report blog, vigilantes in the Mexican state of Michoacan face off against Knights Templar drug cartel, and developer Rick Caruso explains why his outdoor mall model is such a hit, plus much more.

What to expect in California's early primary election, how former N.B.A. commissioner David Stern changed basketball, and the history of Irwindale's craters.

L.A.'s permit program for street vendors begins tomorrow, the future of higher education under new laws, and how the Oregon Ducks mascot got a start in SoCal.

A local rabbi responds to recent anti-Semitic attacks, why small airplanes crash so often in the city of Upland, and a recap on the year's biggest education stories.

Big changes are ahead for many California workers who earn their living through gigs and freelance work. Peruvian-Japanese nikkei in Little Tokyo.

Oaxacan food's special place in L.A., the history of the iconic restaurant "Musso and Franks" plus, the history of soul food in Los Angeles.

KPCC's very own reporters joined A Martinez to talk about science, education and infrastructure, the work and the issues they cover day in and day out.

How Angelenos are spending their holidays, your not-so-typical festive tunes, a recap on the year's biggest housing and homelessness stories.

We look back at the Democratic Debate and the historic Impeachment vote, Los Angeles might loosen regulations on Airbnb, and new details emerge about the male victims from the serial killer's crime spree.

What are the issues that the candidates should consider as they vie for voters in the Golden State and beyond? Plus checking in on independent voters.

Center of Investigative Reporting is demanding access to Treasury Department info, Lowrider magazine prints its last issue, media literacy curriculum.

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a case regarding the prosecution of homeless people, The U.S. Government's Remain in Mexico policy has only granted asylum to 11 people in the last year, and recent research has drawn attention to the fact that California's preschools are largely segregated.

Judiciary Committee pushes closer to impeachment, L.A.'s City Attorney announces lawsuit against Federal Aviation Administration, where to find vegan tamales.