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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.

Can the new education secretary change things in our local schools? Why weed is hot for Valentine's Day. And the town goes gaga for a new Ikea.

Betsy Devos is confirmed as the new Secretary of Education. What will this mean for California? Plus an increase in heroin addiction among millennials and new music offerings from Kid Koala and Bel Biv DeVoe.

The ongoing court battle over the travel ban, a look at your March 7th election ballot, and we examine if California can survive without federal funding.

From too little water to too much. Why California can't save all of the recent rains, President Trump and the black agenda, the legalities of renting land for pot use, and sweet treats for Long Beach.

UC Berkeley students protest Milo Yiannopoulos, Budweiser releases Super Bowl ad with immigration theme, the economic future of the Inland Empire.

What President Trump's Supreme Court pick could mean for California, how a L.A. councilwoman plans to cut sex trafficking, fashion, function and medical necessity.

California senators say no to Sessions, San Bernardino's police chief speaks out on President Trump's executive orders, why South L.A. is making its own rules

We examine the events following the executive orders on immigration, we look at the history of immigration in California, and reactions from LA's Iranian community.

The state of US-Mexico relations, including kids in activism, and the Autry launches the pop-up dinner series, "Flavors: Historic California"

The long history of the US-Mexican border, a plan to combat rising traffic deaths in LA, and KTLA turns 70-years-old.

The D.A. not to prosecute officers involved in shooting death of Ezell Ford, President Trump to reveal more about U.S./Mexico border wall, and LA's homeless count.

What the latest rain storms mean for California's drought, diversity of the Academy Award nominations and Governor Brown delivers the annual State of the State address.