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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.

The Burning Man arts festival could be subject to some new rules, L.A.'s straws on request law takes effect, the state of LA's recyclables.

Continuing analysis of the Mueller Report, City Attorney Mike Feuer explains his decision to sue an illegal pot shop, finding nature by hiking Franklin Canyon.

Los Angeles and Mexico City celebrate 50 years as sister cities, the history of the boysenberry begins with the Knott family in Buena Park.

We look at what Governor Gavin Newsom has done during his first 100 days in office, marijuana is legal in 10 states but is still forbidden in the military, taste testing the new Dodger Stadium menu items.

The legality of sanctuary cities, where Los Angeles's economy stands according to two experts, the side of Coachella you don't hear about.

What happened this week in California politics, LA County Sheriff Villanueva revives the use of Fort Apache logo, how to get rid of junk mail.

Dispatches from today's Nipsey Hussle memorial and funeral procession, a chat with School Board District 5 candidate Heather Repenning, a visit to LaVerne.

Removing law enforcement from homeless cleanups, more money is being channeled to reduce black infant mortality, Netflix may be moving to buy the Egyptian theater.

The city of Adelanto is cutting its contracts with ICE, Rosemead and Temple City sue El Monte over medical cannabis, Love and Rockets' Jaime Hernandez.

Proposed legislation would limit officers' use of lethal force, Neo-Nazis are recruiting on college and high school campuses, what to do with this year's rainwater?

President Trump will be in California today, Governor Newsom heads to El Salvador over the weekend, police pursuits at the U.S. border.

How L.A. County plans to address violence prevention following shooting of Nipsey Hussle, more Indians are moving back to their home country, lessons learned from a dog.