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The EPA has formally moved to end the state's current power to set its own, higher standards, Trader Joes in Silverlake reopens, a history lesson on L.A.'s baseball.

The LAPD implements changes amid recent incidents, Sacramento is the first in the state to partner with a remote-control driving company, city sports rivalries.

The emotional toll of fighting wildfires, the history of arson in the state of California, there's a new puma in the Verdugo mountains.

The biggest fires raging throughout the state, prescribed burns can prevent massive forest fires, a new healthcare program to treat illness with food.

Cranston fire at only 3 percent containment, believe it or not...there is such a thing as monsoon season, it's so hot you can cook meals on your car's dashboard.

Updates from the scene of the Idyllwild and Yosemite fires, a history of California's emission standard, searching for a hot dog that is "Los Angeles incarnate."

LAPD releases body cam footage of the Trader Joes Silverlake standoff, Pasadena explores converting motels into affordable housing, our latest series Parks and Trek.

Temperatures are creeping again and Angelenos are sweating, Santa Monica tries to regulate those rentable electric scooters, the future is cannabis workspaces.

Looking back at the legacy of food-writing icon Jonathan Gold, local businesses report more activity now that Highway 1 has reopened, another heat wave could mean trouble for the power grid

Covered California rates will increase more than 8 percent next year, Russia-U.S. dealings could have an impact on CA politics, California struggles to accommodate refugees.

The LAPD may change the way it currently investigates officer-involved shootings. Then, California won't have a chance to vote about legal pot until 2016. Plus, we'll hear from an Olympic ice dancer about her experience in Sochi, our Tuesday Reviewsday critics fill us in on the latest tunes, Bahooka restaurant's pacu fish finds a home, 'Book of Mormon' stars join us to talk about the show and much more.

Today on the show, we'll take a look at how small businesses in California are looking to Mexico for new trade opportunities. Then, Obama's in the Central Valley to discuss the state's water woes. Plus, a new book by the editor of the NYT's Modern Love column explores "Love Illuminated," most Californians view weight and exercise as top risks to kids, newly found photos in Antarctica shed new light on one of Ernest Shackleton's last expeditions, and much more.

Today we start with a look at the Comcast/Time Warner merger and what it may mean for your Internet service. Then, the business of e-cigs is booming, but the industry braces for FDA regulation. Plus, local restaurant causes a stir by adding a 3% healthcare surcharge to customers' tabs, Slate's Emily Yoffe joins us with some etiquette lessons for Valentine's Day, plus much more.

Today on the show, we'll start with a look at UCLA's latest report on diversity in the entertainment industry. Then, Attorney General Eric Holder calls on states to rethink their voting ban for felons. Plus, drought hits Central Valley farmers hard, Frank Stoltze reports on the lack of sprinkler systems in many of LA's high rises, we get an update on the Kim Pham trial and much more.

Today on the show we'll start with a look at the state of immigration reform, as advocacy groups plan to play hardball with GOP lawmakers. Then, Gov. Jerry Brown has two more years to reduce the California prison population. Our Tuesday Reviewsday critics introduce us to new tunes by Neneh Cherry, Romeo Santos and more.

Friday we talk to local marionette legend Bob Baker on turning 90. Also, we find out what the Affordable Care Act addiction coverage means. Plus, despite rain, some California communities could soon run out of water. We also have Friday Flashback, a discussion with the LEGO movie's director and writer team and much more.

Today on the show, we talk to reporter Erika Aguilar about the latest in the Echo Park gang injunction debate. Then we discuss how the Lakers ran out of eligible players Wednesday night but still managed to win the game. Also, Silver Lake is no longer considered the Eastside, LAUSD teachers are calling for "repairs not iPads," State of Affairs looks at the latest political news and much more.

Today on the show, we'll check in with a journalist covering the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Then, CVS will stop selling tobacco products in October and how the threat of relapse is ever present for recovering addicts, plus much more.

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.