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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.

Former California Governor Jerry Brown partners with UC-Berkeley and China to tackle climate change issues, UC-Irvine team develops system to track wildfires.

California Department of Transportation floats five ideas to make the historic section of the 110 Freeway more safe, The Emmy Awards' winners, losers and snubs, LACMA opens a Japanese art exhibit.

How President Trump is intervening in California environmental and homeless policies, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti gives an update on how his Green New Deal is working, Smosh Town Burgers.

The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project, Possible solutions to sea-level rise, and a community house in Santa Monica experiment with living dunes.

A history of the emissions waiver here in California, plus UC president Janet Napolitano resigns, the new car-sharing program that runs on hydrogen.

Real estate developer Geoffrey Palmer hosts a fundraiser for President Trump, Carson's mayor is considering a gun ban, a Highland Park shop combats plastic waste.

How local gas prices will be affected by the recent attack on Saudi Arabia's oil, How to make LA's buildings more sustainable.

All the bills that passed the CA legislature this week, A chat with El Norte director Gregory Nava, Sampling Inglewood's best restaurants.

The California legislature passed several bills addressing affordable housing, positive effects of wildfires? Mattel introduces a new Dia de Muertos Barbie.

AB-5, if signed, will affect more than drivers, LA County will start using new mental health vehicles to respond to some 911 calls, David Koepp talks "Cold Storage."

The latest with Assembly Bill 5, Census Bureau releases poverty data, The Future of USC Sports following the resignation of athletic director.

What happened at California's first Homelessness Task Force meeting, The fate of AB5, What happened at the California GOP meeting over the weekend.